Olympic Hills PTA

Ottergarten Playdate
2026-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Olympic Hills Elementary Playground, 13018 20th Ave NE, Seattle, Washington, 98125
Join us for a PTA-sponsored Playground Playdate to meet new friends and connect with other incoming kindergarten families before the school year begins!

We’ll be celebrating and welcoming our newest Otters to the 2026-2027 school year with Otter Pops for all incoming kindergarten students!

Siblings are welcome to join the fun. We look forward to meeting you and kicking off a great year together at Olympic Hills!

Ottergarten
2026-08-25 00:00 - 2026-08-26 23:59
Before the first day of school, we invite all incoming Kinder students to attend OtterGarten, our optional Kinder transition program.

Starting Kinder is a big step. OtterGarten helps children become familiar with their new school before the first day. It also helps families know what to expect. Students attend two half-days with our Kinder team. There are no academic expectations during OtterGarten. The goal is to help children feel safe, welcome, and ready for Kinder. Breakfast and lunch are provided each day.

During OtterGarten, students will:

Meet Kinder teachers and school staff.

Visit their classroom and other parts of the school.

Practice school routines.

Meet other children.

Feel more comfortable at school.

OtterGarten Schedule

Monday, August 24

Family Playdate = 5:00–5:45 p.m.

Location = Olympic Hills Blacktop

Families are invited to meet, play, and get to know one another.

Tuesday, August 25

Student Session = 9:00–11:30 a.m.

Location = Olympic Hills Kinder Classrooms

For Parents: Please join us in the library from 9:15–9:45 a.m. for a short information session. Our school leaders will be there to welcome you and answer questions.

Wednesday, August 26

Student Session 9:00–11:30 a.m.

Location = Olympic Hills Kinder Classrooms

Click here to register your child for the Tuesday/Wednesday Student Sessions (registration is required).

Click here for information about the Monday Family Playdate.

We look forward to welcoming your family to Olympic Hills!

Pre-K Treasure Hunt
2026-08-29 10:00 - 12:00
Join other incoming Pre-K families for a Pre-K Treasure Hunt! We’ll meet at the Olympic Hills Elementary main entrance for a quick hello before sending our kids to search for their treasure boxes around the outside of the school.

📅 Saturday, August 29th⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM (Come any time during this window!)📍 Olympic Hills Elementary Main Entrance

Text or call Kelly with any questions: 630-768-2520

This event is not hosted by the Olympic Hills PTA.

Meet Your Teacher / Open House
2026-08-31 16:30 - 18:30
Kick off the new school year by meeting your teachers and getting to see your new classrooms! This date and time are tentative and may change. Final details and classroom assignments will be sent out via email by Friday, August 28.

First Day of School for 1st-5th Grades
2026-09-02 00:00 - 23:59

No School - Labor Day
2026-09-07 00:00 - 23:59

First Day of School for Pre-K & Kindergarten
2026-09-08 00:00 - 23:59

No School - Professional Development Day
2026-10-09 00:00 - 23:59

No School - Veterans Day
2026-11-11 00:00 - 23:59

No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences
2026-11-23 00:00 - 2026-11-25 23:59

No School - Thanksgiving Break
2026-11-26 00:00 - 2026-11-27 23:59

No School - Winter Break
2026-12-21 00:00 - 2027-01-01 23:59

No School - MLK Jr. Day
2027-01-18 00:00 - 23:59

No School - Mid-Winter Break
2027-02-15 00:00 - 2027-02-19 23:59

No School - Spring Break
2027-04-12 00:00 - 2027-04-16 23:59

No School - Memorial Day
2027-05-31 00:00 - 23:59

No School - Juneteenth
2027-06-18 00:00 - 23:59

Last Day of School
2027-06-21 00:00 - 23:59
