Garfield Elementary School

The Olympia School District Board of Directors invites families and community members to attend one of the upcoming Community Listening Sessions focused on the district budget. Both sessions will follow the same format, cover the same topics and provide the same opportunity for participants to share feedback on the budget survey and the budget planning process.

The SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program is returning to support families during the summer months, when school meals are not available. SUN Bucks provides a one-time $120 benefit per eligible child each year to help families purchase groceries. In summer 2025 alone, nearly 550,000 children in Washington received SUN Bucks, helping families stretch their food budgets and support local communities.

We would like to welcome the students and families from the Class of 2039 to our annual Olympia School District 'Countdown to Kindergarten' event. This exciting and informative event is open to all parents/guardians who have children entering kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year, both in-district and out-of-district families.

Olympia School District is building the 2026–27 budget amid declining enrollment and rising costs. The district’s budget page includes the February 2026 enrollment, staffing, and budget update; the 2026–27 enrollment projections dashboard and equity and staffing allocation (certificated instructional, classified) documents.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors has approved the 2026-27 school year calendar. 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.

2024-25 OSD Annual Report Now Available, Camper-to-Counselor Students Come Full Circle at Cispus, Share Your Budget Feedback & Explore the Budget FAQ, Growing Minds & Friendships Through Chess at Hansen Elementary and much more!

The Olympia School District optional elementary programs at Lincoln Elementary School and Olympia Regional Learning Academy (ORLA) Montessori are thrilled to be rolling out enrollment and lottery information for the 2026-27 school year.

Below you will find information about all middle school information nights hosted by Olympia School District schools. If you are looking for additional school-specific information or details on some of our Choice Programs that live within these schools, simply scroll down to the associated school.

Free sports physicals will be offered on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for Olympia School District students entering grades 7-12 who plan to participate in athletic programs during the 2026-27 school year.