Capital High School

In our most recent edition of Spotlight on Success: 2026 Tech, Safety and Facility Levy Info, OHS Students Shine at International Computing Olympiad, Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action: February 2-6, OSD Middle School Information Nights 2026 and much more!

Ballots for the February 10, 2026, Special Election have been sent to registered voters and must be mailed or dropped off in postage-free drop boxes by Election Day to be counted. 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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.