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Olympia Schools Face Consolidation | Seattle News
Olympia School District faces tough choices as enrollment drops, prompting Superintendent Patrick Murphy to propose closing smaller elementary schools and consolidating campuses to stay financially viable. A bond measure, set for a February 2027 vote if approved, would fund upgrades to schools that absorb relocated students. While community sentiment leans toward keeping neighborhood schools, fiscal realities demand adaptation — state funding follows students, not buildings. With a formal recommendation expected in September and enrollment declines projected to continue, the district aims to…
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