Nelson
Olalla, WA 98359

Both of my children have attended this school since pre school and kindergarten and the teachers and staff have gone above and beyond to help support my children and our family! This is by far the best school that I could have brought my kids to. The principal Mr. Macomber is a very kind man, and I have never had any issues with any of the staff. The counselors are wonderful and Ms. Wickens has made a major impact on my childrens life’s and I couldn’t be more grateful for her. I wish they could stay in Olalla until they graduate.

My son is a senior this year and has done amazing here. His attitude about school has become positive. He has favorite teachers in almost all his classes. They teacher have been so supportive. He loves all the choices they offer to make them ready for a career like automotive and welding. Computer classes and so much more. He has a great counselor who has helped him with situations outside of school All around a great school. Yes there are a lot of students but they have made this school great.

John Sedgwick has done a phenomenal job of inclusion, academic and emotional support, through the transition of 5th to 6th grade students. For some, the transition from school to school can be difficult and they have taken their responsibilities as educators and caring adults to the next level for the kids. The current principal is always warm and understanding of the changing educational atmosphere and ensuring parents are well informed on why the school does things the way they do. My son was able to transition from Elementary School to Middle school without significant hiccups. The change from 1 teacher all day to block classes, periods, passing time, lockers and more student movement can be overwhelming for some. The adults and the 7th/8th graders do a great job in supporting their students and junior classmates in the transition to the new schedules. This school has been nothing but amazing so far and cannot wait for it to continue!