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NTPS Family Newsletter
Monthly digital family newsletter
Every month, NTPS families and staff enjoy a newsletter in their inboxes featuring the latest events, spotlights, construction updates, and more.
Board Meeting Highlights
![A collage of photos from the Board meeting, including the swearing in of new Superintendent Troy Oliver, award presentations, and a choir performance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718999078/nthurstonk12waus/oaor1a7qtxmphpht0pai/Release_GenericThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718999078/nthurstonk12waus/oaor1a7qtxmphpht0pai/Release_GenericThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718999078/nthurstonk12waus/oaor1a7qtxmphpht0pai/Release_GenericThumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Highlights from the July 15, 2025, board meeting.
District Announcements
Highlights from the July 15, 2025, board meeting.
Staff Spotlights
![Laurel sitting at her desk in the Envision office]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748450016/nthurstonk12waus/rduztpd85iqq65d4y5d5/Spotlight_LKing_202506.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748450016/nthurstonk12waus/rduztpd85iqq65d4y5d5/Spotlight_LKing_202506.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748450016/nthurstonk12waus/rduztpd85iqq65d4y5d5/Spotlight_LKing_202506.jpg","width":800}])
Envision Career Academy Office Professional Laurel King helps the school run smoothly and fosters a sense of belonging.
School Board Recognitions
![Joyce Mackiewicz, smiling, holding her award.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746648014/nthurstonk12waus/a2mtm7frdcoczp2srygm/JoyceMackiewicz_BoardRecognition.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746648014/nthurstonk12waus/a2mtm7frdcoczp2srygm/JoyceMackiewicz_BoardRecognition.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746648014/nthurstonk12waus/a2mtm7frdcoczp2srygm/JoyceMackiewicz_BoardRecognition.jpg","width":800}])
The Board recognized Joyce Mackiewicz, Director of Math and Science.
NTPS Community Connections Newsletter
Quarterly mailed community newsletters
Every quarter, our entire community is mailed a paper copy of our quarterly newsletter to help update our community on what's happening at their neighborhood district.
News Releases
NTPS successfully completed a round of municipal bond funding.
Alumni Spotlights
![Alumni Spotlight: Eddie Smith (NTHS '02)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730934832/nthurstonk12waus/aa2dbrmi2pqvpcsocdgx/NTHS_EddieSmith_01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730934832/nthurstonk12waus/aa2dbrmi2pqvpcsocdgx/NTHS_EddieSmith_01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730934832/nthurstonk12waus/aa2dbrmi2pqvpcsocdgx/NTHS_EddieSmith_01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730934832/nthurstonk12waus/aa2dbrmi2pqvpcsocdgx/NTHS_EddieSmith_01.jpg","width":1000}])
The University of Washington's Head Baseball Coach is a North Thurston High School Ram.
Media Contact
Amy Blondin
Executive Director of Communications
ablondin@ntps.org
360-412-4417