Capital High School

All schools are closed for the summer. Middle and high school offices reopen on August 17, while elementary school offices reopen on August 24. Summer hours for the Knox 111 Administrative Office, located at 111 Bethel St. N.E. in Olympia, will begin on Monday, June 29, and end on Friday, July 31, 2026. During that time, the building will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In our most recent edition of Spotlight on Success: Scott Le Duc’s Student-Centered Approach Earns Regional Teacher of the Year Recognition, Helping Students Stay Safe and Supported This Summer, Congratulations Class of 2026, New District and School Websites Launching July 1, 2026, Olympia Education Foundation welcomes new Executive Director and much, much more!

Summer school registration for high school students entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2026 is now open!

We are looking to hire multiple full (and part-time) Bus Drivers to join the Olympia School District team. Follow the link below for a full description of one of the available openings with details on how to apply. ​ For any additional information please contact Tommy Gallegos, OSD Driver Trainer at (360) 596-7702 or (360) 999-0067. We hope you want to join our team!

​As we head into summer break, we want to thank you for all you have done to support our schools, students and one another this year. ​ ​Summer can be a time for rest, connection and new routines. We also know that time away from school can bring added stress, isolation or uncertainty for some students and families. We want to make sure our community knows that support remains available throughout the summer.

The Olympia School District (OSD) is leading an exciting new effort to reimagine early childhood support in our community. In partnership with the Washington State Department of Commerce, Olympia has been awarded a Child Care Partnership Grant (CCPG) to increase access to affordable, high-quality childcare. The project will examine the possibility of offering licensed child care in district facilities.

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 is offering free lunch this summer for children 18 and younger. ​ Meals will be served from 12 to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 22 through August 14. Lunch will not be served on Friday, July 3.

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.