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Strategic Plan
The District's strategic plan is a pathway to successfully fulfill our promise to connect with, inspire and empower our students. We built this strategic plan to provide system coherence and focus our work on five critical student learning outcomes. This plan lays out our vision, strategies and measures by which we will attain these goals.
News & Announcements
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We are thrilled to announce that Matt Carlson has been selected as the new principal of Orting High School starting next school year!
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Join us on Thursday, May 8 for our second annual district-wide Cultural Unity Fair at Orting Middle School. Learn and celebrate the various cultures represented in the Orting School District community.
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The Orting High School wrestling team has once again proven its dominance, securing its fourth consecutive WIAA 2A State Championship at the Mat Classic at the Tacoma Dome this past weekend.
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The Orting School District is addressing the growing demand for space in our schools as the community and student body expand. Several key changes are being implemented to accommodate this growth.
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Get ready, Orting students! March is heating up with the ultimate lunchtime showdown - March Meal Madness! Brought to you by the OSD Wellness Committee and our amazing Nutrition Services team, this delicious competition will have your taste buds on the edge of their seats.
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We are pleased to share that Cliff Fries, our current Orting High School principal, will move into a new leadership role as the district's Executive Director for Business and Operations.
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