We hope to see you this Thursday, November 12, for the Community Claus Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!
about 2 hours ago, Angie Swartzendruber
The fourth grade classes have put together a special Wall of Honor to celebrate Veterans Day. The wall contains the names of family and friends who have served in the armed forces. Thank you for your service! ❤️🤍💙
2 days ago, Angie Swartzendruber
Who was doing the school work on Friday- the students or the stuffed animals? Break the Rules was a big hit and we enjoyed having "visitors" in the classroom.
3 days ago, Angie Swartzendruber
Wear your favorite cozy pajamas, bring a small stuffed animal, and bend the rules for a great cause to support St. Jude Runs on Friday, November 6th! What a great way for kids to help other kids.
8 days ago, Angie Swartzendruber
Art to Remember items will be sent home this week. If you missed the ordering deadline, you can still place an order until the end of December.
8 days ago, Angie Swartzendruber
On Wednesday, fourth grade had a "Spooktacular Shine" glow day! Pencils were swapped for highlighters, fluorescent colors were everywhere, and the classroom was buzzing. The students put their morphology skills to the test playing "tic-tac-glow" and tackled glowing reading and language arts activities.

Today was all about agriculture. We started the day learning how pumpkins grow and are harvested, traveled to OHS for Ag Day led by the amazing FFA members, and wrapped up the day as engineers- building and testing mini pumpkin catapults. Pumpkins were flying everywhere and memories were created.
12 days ago, Angie Swartzendruber
Closet clean out? Olympia West is seeking clothing donations listed below.
14 days ago, Meagan Lindsey
Our 5th graders had a wonderful time with their Kindergarten Buddies today. 🎃🍂 They enjoyed working together on fun October activities and making special memories with their little buddies. We love seeing these friendships grow!
19 days ago, Tricia Gale
Today our Spartan Staff Spotlight is on Meagan Lindsey, Olympia West Health Clerk. Thank you, Mrs. Lindsey, for all that you do for our students at Olympia West!
21 days ago, Olympia CUSD 16
This week we start our Spartan Staff Spotlight series with Tricia Gale, OWE 5th Grade teacher and Head OMS Softball and Basketball Coach. Thank you, Mrs. Gale, for all that you do for our students!
22 days ago, Olympia CUSD 16
Today our Spartan Staff Spotlight shines on Emily Weyl, Kindergarten Teacher at Olympia West. Thank you for all that you do for our students, Mrs. Weyl!
29 days ago, Olympia CUSD 16

Attention Olympia West Friends and Families! The Art to Remember deadline is quickly approaching. Through this fundraiser, you can purchase keepsake products customized with your child’s art. There are over 60 products to choose from and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. With the holidays coming up, these products make the perfect holiday gift. Click on the link below to start shopping! Orders are due Friday, October 16, 2026.
https://arttoremember.com/school/73CS64

about 1 month ago, Angie Swartzendruber
Our Spartan Staff Spotlight today is on Katie Moore, who is a member of the Olympia Transportation Team. Thank you for all that you do for our students, Katie!
about 1 month ago, Olympia CUSD 16
Thank you to the Olympia Assistant Principals for their support of our students! We appreciate all they do for our students, staff, and families.
about 1 month ago, LAURA O'DONNELL
October is Principal Appreciation Month! Our Principals invest so much time in our students and our staff. Thank you to the Olympia Principals for their leadership, compassion, and integrity.
about 1 month ago, LAURA O'DONNELL
Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day!

Today, we want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible Custodian, Sandy Byrd! Sandy works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep Olympia West Elementary clean, safe, and welcoming for our students and staff every single day.

Thank you, Sandy, for your dedication, hard work, and all that you do to make our school shine. You are a truly valued member of our Spartan family!
about 1 month ago, Vanessa Tibbs
This October, we are incredibly proud to celebrate our amazing Principal, Lisa Castleman, as part of National Principal Appreciation Month!

Lisa's unwavering dedication, compassionate leadership, and commitment to excellence make Olympia West Elementary a wonderful place to learn, grow, and lead. Thank you, Principal Castleman, for all you do to support our students, staff, and Spartan community every single day. We appreciate you!
about 1 month ago, Vanessa Tibbs
Today we shine the Spartan Staff Spotlight on Erin Behm, 3rd Grade teacher at Olympia West. Thank you for all that you do for our students, Mrs. Behm!
about 2 months ago, Olympia CUSD 16
Today our Spartan Staff Spotlight shines on Sean Mullins, the Instructional Technology Director for the district. Thank you for everything that you do for our students and staff, Mr. Mullins!!
about 2 months ago, Olympia CUSD 16
Today's Spartan Staff Spotlight is on Randi Krehbiel. Randi works as our full time Elementary Teaching Sub, and is currently working at Olympia North filling a maternity leave. Randi is also the High School Cross County Coach. Thank you, Mrs. Krehbiel for all that you do for all of our students across the district!
about 2 months ago, Olympia CUSD 16