McKenny Elementary School

The Olympia School Board has unanimously agreed to place a Technology, Safety and Facility Improvement Replacement Levy proposal before voters on the February 10, 2026, Special Election ballot. The proposed replacement levy is not a new tax. It would replace an expiring four-year technology and safety levy approved by voters in February 2022. The levy would raise an estimated $72.9 million over a four-year period (2027-2030).

Thurston County residents interested in voting in the February 10, 2026, Special Election may register to vote online by February 2, 2026, and in person through election day.

The Olympia School District Board of Directors has adopted its legislative priorities for the 2026 session, guided by the district’s commitment to creating learning opportunities that result in success for all students. ​ Through an intentional focus on student outcomes, the Board evaluates proposed legislation with an emphasis on student well-being, equity and future readiness. ​ The district is proud of the schools and opportunities we provide for our students. Today’s reality, however, includes declining enrollment, rising costs and the end of federal relief funding. In this environment, the most helpful step the Legislature can take is to protect core funding and give school districts greater flexibility to adapt, stay stable and keep students at the center of every decision.

Susan Nussler, substitute bus driver and certified driver trainer in the Olympia School District Transportation Department, has been named the 2026 Classified School Employee of the Year. Her dedication, professionalism and positive impact on students and colleagues are being recognized with this well-deserved honor.

Every year in December, the Olympia School Board elects officers for the coming year during its annual reorganization. ​ At its December 11, 2025, meeting, the board elected Jess Tourtellotte-Palumbo as this year’s board president and Maria Flores as vice president. ​ Tourtellotte-Palumbo administered the oath of office to newly elected board members Renee Fullerton and Gilbert Lamont. Superintendent Patrick Murphy, Director Seidel and President Tourtellotte-Palumbo thanked Scott Clifthorne and Darcy Huffman for their service on the school board.

In our most recent edition of Spotlight on Success: Centennial Earns Culture Kick-Off Award for Second Straight Year, School board elects new officers in annual reorganization, Students Helping Students: Inside Capital High School's Coug Exchange, OSD Winter Break Schedule and much more!

At Olympia School District, we are dedicated to fostering a learning environment that is safe, welcoming and equitable for every student. ​ We understand that changes in federal education policy—such as shifts in staffing—can profoundly affect our most vulnerable students and families. Despite these developments, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing vital supports and protections. Following the U.S. Department of Education’s recent layoffs impacting staff who serve high-need student populations, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal shared the following statement.

We are excited to share that our new student information system, Skyward Qmlativ, is now live! Qmlativ will serve as the district’s hub for student information, including enrollment, grades, schedules and 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: