Election provides lesson in civics

OLYMPIA — The upcoming presidential election is a chance for NOVA School students to learn about civics and civility.

Students' new goal is to get straight 4s

LACEY — Report cards will look a little different for elementary school students in North Thurston Public Schools this year.

How much do school jobs really pay in South Sound?

School district employee salaries are the latest addition to The Olympian's online Data Center, which also lists pay for other public employees, restaurant health inspection results, property transfers and other public information.

Education calendar — Oct. 5

North Thurston Public Schools

Find the right match when looking at colleges

College application season is nearly here. College admissions officers are visiting local high schools, and high school seniors are starting to narrow their search.

Forums welcome input on science in schools

A community roundtable forum Monday will help shape what science instruction will look like in the Olympia School District in the future. — A community roundtable forum Monday will help shape what science instruction will look like in the Olympia School District in the future.

Student spotlight: Matthew Hubbard:

Matthew Hubbard: Wants to help others

Student spotlight: Kyle Murphy

Kyle Murphy: 'Charismatic personality'

Student spotlight: Negheen Kamkar

Negheen Kamkar: Ready for new challenges

Tumwater Board greets 2 new student members

TUMWATER — Tumwater schools welcomed two new voices to meetings this year, as the student representatives from Tumwater and Black Hills high schools join the board.