Internet Access
If your family lacks reliable internet access, there are several local options to help connect your student.
Xfinity Internet Essentials
Xfinity provides low-cost internet for qualifying families as a long-term connectivity solution. https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials
FCC & USAC Lifeline
A federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service. https://www.lifelinesupport.org
NTPS Community Wi-Fi Coverage
NTPS has several schools with community Wi-Fi hotspots accessible from outside the building. Currently, they are available at Chinook Middle School, Komachin Middle School, Nisqually Middle School, Salish Middle School, North Thurston High School, Pleasant Glade Elementary, Lacey Elementary, and Lydia Hawk Elementary. Your student's Chromebook will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi when in range of these access points. Non-district devices can also connect to our Wi-Fi manually by selecting the NTPS-Guest network.
Wi-Fi Access in the Community
All NTPS schools have free Wi-Fi access for community members. Connect manually with any device using NTPS-Guest. All Timberland Regional Libraries offer free Wi-Fi access for families. Many businesses provide free Wi-Fi access to their patrons.
Community Wi-Fi Maps
To get the best connection, try to stay in the zones illustrated in these maps. Student Chromebooks should automatically connect when within range of the access points.
Community Wi-Fi is available in the Komachin bus loading zone. Please do not park in this area within an hour of the start and end of the school day.