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and Jenny McKinney says she’s glad her kids are in the Orting School District. She moved to the area from Kirkland five years ago. One of the main draws was the small town charm. “It’s ...
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam ...
Orting School District spends $12,771 per student each year. It has an annual revenue of $41,628,000. Overall, the district spends $8,089.6 million on instruction, ...
The Orting School District was unlucky in love this past Valentine’s Day; voters failed to pass a bond measure the district said it needs now. Now the district’s got just one more chance this ...
The other former student, Megan Hughes, said she sent emails in August and March to employees of the Orting School District alleging sexual abuse by the same teacher from 2004-2006. (Editor's note ...
The Orting School District is proposing a ballot measure this year that, if approved, may build a new elementary school and improve existing schools in town. Locals can approve or reject the ...
By 2035, around 5,000 new homes will be built within the Orting School District’s nearly 65 square miles. Other Pierce County school districts are experiencing similar growth.
School bonds are the only way to keep tax dollars in your community,” one parent said. This school district has 43 portables. It’s asking voters to pass a $150 million bond ...
Detectives with the Orting Police Department investigated recent threats of violence aimed at an unspecified school and determined the messages were not intended for any Orting students, staff or ...
Scaife is a science teacher at Orting Middle. He has been with the Orting School District since 2019. He is also the adviser for BIPOC Club, a space for students of color and allies to connect ...
School portables are a “duct tape” solution, at least for one Orting resident. “Portables aren’t a suitable place for kids long term,” Jenny McKinney said. “It’s duct tape.