Stuff You Otter Know
Updates from the Olympic Hills PTA
Movie Night TONIGHT: Kiki's Delivery Service 🍿
Our first Movie Night of the year is TONIGHT, Friday, October 16 from 6-8 PM! The October movie will be Kiki's Delivery Service.
This event takes place in the Ottertorium (aka. the cafeteria) and is open to the whole community. We’ll be selling pizza, popcorn, and other snacks for $1 each (cash or PayPal accepted), and kids are welcome to bring sleeping bags, stuffies, or anything else that will help them feel cozy!
If you're able to volunteer, we still need help with set-up and clean-up before and after the event! You can sign up to volunteer on our website.
Doors open at 5:30 PM. We hope to see you there!
The Move-a-Thon is October 30! 🤸🏻♂️
The annual Olympic Hills Move-A Thon is taking place on Friday, October 30th during school! Students will have the opportunity to run, walk, roll, and dance around the blacktop to help raise funds for Olympic Hills Elementary.
This is the PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year, and donations support:
- Direct funding to teachers
- Science, art, and other enrichment activities for students during school
- Field trips
- Curriculum supplies for the school
- Cultural celebrations
… and so much more!
To support your student’s Move-a-Thon fundraising goal, visit the Move-a-Thon site on Givebacks and follow these steps:
- Click the “Donate” button
- Search for your student’s name (They will be listed as “FirstName LastInitial – Grade”)
- Choose your donation amount and whether it will be a one-time donation or multiplied by their laps around the blacktop
- Complete the checkout process!
Share the link and instructions with friends and family to invite them to donate, and check with your employer to see if they can match your donation!
Donations are being accepted through Friday, November 13th.
If you are interested in volunteering during the event to support and encourage students, we would love to have you! You can sign up to volunteer at this link. Volunteers need to be approved and background checked by the PTA. To start the process, email volunteer@olympichillspta.org.
Get 10% off your Memory Book when you order by October 31! 📖
Memory Books are a cherished part of every student's end-of-year experience. This year's Memory Book will be $20, but you can get a 10% discount when you place your pre-order by October 31! Click here to pre-order your student's Memory Book. Memory Books will continue to be available for purchase after October 31 at their full price of $20 throughout the year.
Otter Gear Order Deadline Extended to November 23! 🦦
Pre-orders for Otter Gear have been extended to November 23! This year we have three options for you to show your Olympic Hills pride:
💜 Our classic purple t-shirt ($5 for youth sizes, $10 for adult sizes)
💛 A purple zip-up hoodie ($20 for youth sizes, $25 for adult sizes)
💜 A new charcoal raglan tee ($15 for youth sizes, $20 for adult sizes)
💛 PLUS Olympic Hills vinyl stickers ($2 each) & patches ($5 each)!
We also have opportunities on our order form for families to apply for Otter Gear scholarships if needed.
Be sure to place your orders no later than Monday, November 23! Visit our online store to apply for scholarships and place your order.
Visit the FamilyWorks Mobile Food Pantry 🍎
The FamilyWorks Mobile Food Pantry will be in the Olympic Hills Elementary parking lot on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month (excluding holidays). The next mobile food pantry dates are Thursday, October 22 and Thursday, November 12 from 2-4 PM! The mobile food pantry is open to all Seattle Public Schools students and their families. Please swing by to grab what you need while supplies last!
Have questions about the mobile food pantry? Reach out to Xiomara Rincon at Olympic Hills Elementary at sxrincon@seattleschools.org, or Mobile Food Pantry Coordinator Diana Mata Garcia at dianamg@familyworksseattle.org.
We need volunteers! 🫶
We love our volunteers, because YOU are what allow our PTA to put on incredible events for our students! We have lots of events coming up that need volunteer support, and most allow you to volunteer for a single shift rather than the whole event time. Visit our website to learn more about our volunteer opportunities, or click on an event below to sign up for an open volunteer slot!
- Friday, October 16: Movie Night: Kiki's Delivery Service, 6-8 PM
- Friday, October 30: Move-a-Thon, 8 AM-10:30 AM*
* Volunteer opportunities during school hours require you to be background checked and approved by Seattle Public Schools. Visit our website to learn more about the approval process.
Join the PTA or renew your membership! ✅
The Olympic Hills PTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and our members decide how PTA resources are allocated to best serve all OHE students. Membership is not required to participate in PTA-hosted events and does not require a time commitment, though we're always happy to have more volunteers! Membership is $12 for parents / guardians and other community members. If you are unable to afford this, or have any questions, please email us at info@olympichillspta.org.
Click here to purchase your PTA membership for the 2026-2027 school year!
Lake City Farmers Market 🍐
Located at the intersection of NE 125th & 28th Ave NE, the Lake City Farmers Market features unique offerings and seasonal ingredients grown and prepared by local farms and food artisans. The market takes place on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM through December 19. Learn more about the Lake City Farmers Market.