Garfield Elementary School

The Olympia School District has proclaimed October 2022 as Walk to School Month. ​ Superintendent Patrick Murphy read the proclamation during the September 22 Olympia School Board meeting. Copies of the proclamation are posted in all district schools and support buildings. ​ The proclamation states in part that in October, children, families and community leaders from around the world will join together for Walk to School events “to increase awareness about the health and environmental benefits of walking and biking to school.”

Our district values your feedback! Starting today, October 3, 2022 and continuing through October 14, we encourage families to take a few moments to complete the 2022 Family Survey. ​ We are surveying OSD families, staff, and students in grades 3-12, about their experiences at school. Responses will provide invaluable insights into how we can improve and adapt our district to meet our students’ needs.

In our most recent edition of Spotlight on Success; OSD Elementary Summer School 2022 Recap, School Meal Pricing 2022-23, Avanti High School Remodel, Welcome School Leaders, Back to School Resources for Families and much more!

The Olympia School District Board of Directors is seeking candidates interested in filling the vacant board position representing Director District 2. ​ The seat was vacated on August 31, 2022 by Justin McKaughan, who moved out of District 2. McKaughan was elected to the Olympia School Board in 2019. His four-year term expires in 2023. Board policy states the vacancy will be filled by board appointment. ​ Interested applicants may fill out and submit an online application form. The deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022.

Please help us welcome new or newly assigned principals, assistant principals and dean of students at schools throughout the district:

Looking forward to the next school year? Check out our back to school resources page for all the information you need including school hours, school supply lists, and more.

We are looking to hire multiple full (and part-time) Bus Drivers to join the Olympia School District team. Follow the link below for a full description of one of the available openings with details on how to apply. ​ For any additional information please contact Tommy Gallegos, OSD Driver Trainer at (360) 596-7702 or (360) 999-0067. We hope you want to join our team!

As the first day of school approaches, we want to make sure families are aware of the cost of school meals should you decide to have your student purchase meals during the 2022-23 school year.

Thurston County Medical Reserve Corps is hosting 2022 Back-to-School Immunization Clinics at No Cost!