Madison Elementary School

The Olympia School Board honored OSD educators for achieving or maintaining National Board Certification (NBCTs) during a special recognition at the start of the April 10, 2025, regular board meeting.

Considering running for a position on the Olympia School Board? ​ Board service is focused on governance and may be different than you expect. Join us for an Olympia School District-sponsored School Board Candidate Workshop to learn what the role really involves. ​ The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) will lead this workshop, providing an overview of board responsibilities and answering any questions.

The Olympia School District’s Language Access Plan affirms Board Policy 4217 and 4218 and their accompanying procedures, which support establishing effective, two-way communication between the school district and family members with limited English proficiency, and promote access for such families to programs, services and activities of the District.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors has approved the school year calendar for the 2025-26 school year. ​ This calendar includes only districtwide holidays and events. School-specific events are not included, so be sure to check school websites/calendars for specific school-related events and activities.

Free sports physicals will be offered on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for Olympia School District middle and high school students planning on participating in athletic programs during the 2025-26 school year.

In our most recent edition of Spotlight on Success; Countdown to Kindergarten: Welcoming the Class of 2038, Fostering a Love for Reading at Roosevelt Elementary, Now Trending on the District Socials, Turning Pages to Victory: 2025 Battle of the Books Recap and much more!

New and renewal transfer requests are now being accepted for the 2025-26 school year.

The Olympia School District has been gearing up for a major information system upgrade: transitioning from Skyward SMS 2.0 to Skyward Qmlativ in July 2025. This move promises enhanced functionality across key areas of student information, payroll, finance and human resources. It also improves the functionality of both Family and Student access.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recently published the Safety Study Hall website, a place for schools, students, and families to learn more about safety topics. Additional information about the site can be found below, including the House Bill 1230 content and links to state laws that provide schools, school districts, and educational service districts with direction on their next steps. If you have questions regarding the information below, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their team at [email protected].