Olympia School District
| Olympia School District | |
|---|---|
 | |
 OSD No. 111 Administration Office; Esther R. Knox Building | |
| Address | |
111 Bethel St NE
, Washington, 98501United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Established | July 1, 1966 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Patrick Murphy |
| NCES District ID | 5306180[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 9,666[2] |
| Teachers | 563[2] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 17.16 |
| Other information | |
| Website | osd |
Olympia School District No. 111 is a public school district in Thurston County, Washington, including the City of Olympia.
In the 2025-26 school year, Olympia School District had a student enrollment of 9,666[2] across 19 campuses.
History
Establishment
The area presently served by Olympia School District No. 111 was historically divided into 10 unique grade school districts. Beginning around 1910, these districts gradually began consolidation efforts, with the final consolidation that formed the present day Olympia School District No. 111 occurring in 1966. Known consolidations are listed below.
| Election Date | Component Districts | Resulting District | Formation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| c. 1910 | McLane School District #4 Cedar Flats School District #64[3] |
McLane School District #76[3] | - |
| August 20, 1914[3] | School District #39 School District #77[3] |
Boston Harbor School District #302[3] | - |
| August 21, 1922[3] | Plainview School District #73 McLane School District #76[3] |
McLane School District #314[3] | - |
| March 2, 1929[4] | Olympia School District #1 Butler's Cove School District #56[5] |
Olympia School District #318[5] | July 1, 1929[5] |
| March 1, 1930[6] | Gull Harbor School District #37 Olympia School District #318[5] |
Olympia School District #320[5] | July 1, 1930[5] |
| June 8, 1940[7] | Summit Lake School District #32 McLane School District #314[5] |
McLane School District #328[5] | July 1, 1940[5] |
| February 4, 1950[8] | Hays School District #3 Olympia School District #320[8] |
Olympia School District #1[9] | July 1, 1950[9] |
| March 10, 1964[10] | Olympia School District #1 Boston Harbor School District #302[10] |
Olympia School District #11[11] | July 1, 1964[11] |
| June 14, 1966[12] | Olympia School District #11 McLane School District #328[12] |
Olympia School District #111[13] | July 1, 1966[13] |
Schools
| High School | Grade Levels/Type | Established | Enrollment (2020) | Mascot | WIAA Classification | Notes | Principals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti | alternative | 1996 | 142 | Boxers | n/a | Michael Velasquez | |
| Capital | comprehensive 9-12 | 1975 | 1367 | Cougars | 3A | Hosts students from Griffin School District. | Lil Hunter |
| OlympiaW | comprehensive 9-12 | 1907 | 1890 | Bears | 4A | Also known as William Winlock Miller High School | Matt Grant |
| Name | Grade Levels/Type | Established | Enrollment (2020) | Mascot | Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 6-8 | 1961 | 467 | Jaguars | Michael Hart |
| Marshall | 6-8 | 1994 | 415 | Mustangs | Anthony Brock |
| Reeves | 6-8 | 1970 | 414 | Raiders | Aaron Davis |
| Washington | 6-8 | 787 | Bulldogs | Paul Anders | |
| Name | Grades | Established | Enrollment
(2018) |
Mascot | Principal | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Harbor | K-5 | 1964* | 184 | Bruins | Jen Brotherton | *1900s as part of Boston Harbor school district, 1964 as officially part of OSD |
| Centennial | K-5 | 1989 | 484 | Stars | Shannon Ritter | Replaced McKinley Elementary |
| Garfield | K-5 | 1852* | 348 | Cheetahs | Brendon Chertok | *1852 as Westside school, 1902 as Garfield School |
| Julia Butler Hansen | K-5 | 1994 | 479 | Hawks | William (Billy) Harris | "Hansen". Hosts alternative HAP program. |
| Leland P. Brown | K-5 | 1965 | 331 | Eagles | Sean Shaughnessy | "L.P. Brown" |
| Abraham Lincoln | K-5 | 1859 | 270 | Lions | Marcela Abadi | Hosts the district's alternative Options Program |
| James Madison | K-5 | 243 | Lion Cubs | Domenico Spatola-Knoll | ||
| Margaret McKenny | K-5 | 349 | Hawks | Michael Havens | Named for local environmentalist, activist and author. | |
| McLane | K-5 | 1883* | 337 | Owls | Dannie Clark | Named for pioneer and legislator William McLane. Originally McLane School before integrating with Olympia. |
| Pioneer | K-5 | 1969 | 387 | Bear Cubs | Joel Lang | |
| Theodore Roosevelt | K-5 | 1908 | 393 | Ravens | Chisa Marshall | |
| Name | Grade Levels/Type | Established | Enrollment[14] | Mascot | Administrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia Regional Learning Academy | K-12 alternative | 367 | Orcas | Stacey Anderson (K-5)
Frank Reed (6-12) |
Other facilities
- District Headquarters at 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.
- Transportation Department at 3000 RW Johnson Blvd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512.
- Support Service Center at 1914 Wilson St SE, Olympia, WA 98501.
Board of directors
The Olympia School Board currently has five voting members. The voting members in 2026 are:
- District 1: Director Maria Flores (Board Vice President)
- District 2: Director Jess Tourette Palumbo (Board President)
- District 3: Director Renee Fullerton
- District 4: Director Hilary Seidel
- District 5: Director Gilbert Lamont
The Olympia School Board also has four student representatives. The students serve in an advisory capacity at board meetings and may cast non-binding, advisory votes on motions before the board. The student representatives for the 2025-2026 school year are:
- Capital HS: Malachi Cardona
- Avanti HS: Juniper Hummel-Church
- ORLA: Emma MacDonald
- Olympia HS: Vy Le
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Olympia School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
- 1 2 3 "Home - Washington State Report Card".
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Thurston County School Superintendent's Annual Report". June 30, 1927. Retrieved January 2, 2026 – via Washington State Archives, Southwest Regional Branch.
- ↑ "Garfied School Bonds Not Legal; New Vote Called". The Olympian. July 20, 1929. p. 1. Retrieved June 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Thurston County School Superintendent's Annual Report". June 30, 1943. Retrieved January 2, 2026 – via Washington State Archives, Southwest Regional Branch.
- ↑ "School Board Approves of Gull Harbor". The Olympian. February 23, 1930. p. 1. Retrieved June 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Rural School Areas Vote To Consolidate In Thurston County". The Olympian. June 12, 1940. p. 5. Retrieved June 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Voters Of Two School Districts Will Decide Saturday On Hays Consolidation Problem". The Olympian. January 29, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved June 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Order Establishing New School District And Providing For Adjustment Of Assets And Liabilities". February 28, 1950. Retrieved December 4, 2025 – via Washington State Archives, Southwest Regional Branch.
- 1 2 "Voters Okay Merger Plans". The Olympian. March 11, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved June 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Order Establishing New School District And Providing For Adjustment Of Assets And Liabilities". July 1, 1964. Retrieved December 4, 2025 – via Washington State Archives, Southwest Regional Branch.
- 1 2 "Notice Of A Special Election". The Olympian. June 8, 1966. p. 16. Retrieved June 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Order Establishing New School District And Providing For Adjustment Of Assets And Liabilities". July 1, 1966. Retrieved December 4, 2025 – via Washington State Archives, Southwest Regional Branch.
- ↑ Olympia School District 2009-2010 Report Card Accessed online 11 March 2011