As our schools begin to prepare for next year, parent feedback regarding your student’s educational experience is helpful in allowing us to develop our school improvement plans so that we can continue to enhance and strengthen classroom learning opportunities. Your input is appreciated and valued. We are grateful for your time in completing this confidential survey, which closes on Friday, June 1st. If you have questions regarding the survey, please contact Ryan Betz, Director of Communication at 596-6104. Thank you.
The Olympia School District has begun the process of creating the 2012-13 operating budget and has put together the following information and meeting schedule. The public is invited to attend and take part in and provide input to the budget process.

Go to the This Week link in the upper right hand corner of this page to find need to know information about school this week and beyond!
The new Jefferson/Marshall Varsity Robotics Teams are now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 season. Just like varsity sports, these after-school teams are an opportunity for experienced students to take their Robotics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math skills to the next level as they tackle in the international FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competition.
Click here for details on this exciting new opportunity and for a downloadable application. The deadline to sign up is May 31, 2012.
Summer school is right around the corner! Classes begin July 9th and run through August 9th. School will be in session Monday through Thursday mornings and are for Middle School and High School students only. The summer school program will be taking place at Olympia High School. Courses are $100 each. If you have any additional questions please contact summer school administrator, Ivy Marple at (360) 596-7075, or imarple@osd.wednet.edu.
The 2011-2012 Marshall Mustang Yearbook is finished and has been submitted to the printer. The student staff did a great job and can’t wait for everyone to see it.
Order yours now on-line at Jostensyearbooks.com. The books are $30 each – buy one for your child and consider buying a second ‘scholarship’ book for one of our students unable to afford one. Questions? Please contact Marianne Wieland at 360-280-0497 or 360-867- 0040 or by email at mwieland@comcast.net.
The 7th and 8th Grade season will begin on May 7th and end on May 18th with a district track meet. The 6th grade season begins on May 21 and ends with a district track meet on June 4th. Both tracks meets with be held at Ingersol Stadium and begin with the field events at 3:15. There is no physical needed and no fee for this activity.