Garfield Elementary School

Thurston County residents interested in voting in the August 5, 2025, Primary Election may register to vote online by July 28 and in person through Election Day.

SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get a one-time $120 benefit per year for each eligible child to help buy groceries during the summer months.

This summer free lunches will be available at two Olympia School District schools. Lunch will be available to anyone 18 years old and younger. Meals will be served in the school cafeteria and signage will be posted directing visitors to the cafeteria entrance. Beginning Monday, June 23, through Friday, August 15, 2025, lunches will be available on-site at Garfield Elementary School and at Roosevelt Elementary School from 12 to 12:30 p.m. No pre-order of lunch is necessary. Meals must be eaten on site.

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.

In our most recent edition of Spotlight on Success: OSD Students Excel in Rowing on Land and Water, Skyward Qmlativ System Upgrade Coming this July, Summer School Info, Summer Meal Program, Register to Ride the Bus, 2025 High School Graduation photos and much more!

Below you will find a link to the Olympia School District 'Enrollment Reports Data Dashboard'. This includes data from the last five school years and provides student enrollment information including monthly school and grade level data:

Follow the link below to view our Data Dashboard for 2025 Budget Survey Results:

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.