About Ignite
Welcome to Ignite Family Academy!
We are the home of the Dragons! We provide in-person classes and collaborate with families on their at-home learning, and are part of North Thurston Public Schools in Lacey, WA.
At Ignite, our mission is to provide innovative and hands-on learning experiences that encourage students to question and explore the world around them. We partner with our families to educate, inspire, and empower our students to be leaders and lifelong learners.
Grades Served
Kindergarten–8th
Building
Ignite Family Academy opened in 2021 and is located at the Raj Manhas Activity Center. The school was previously located at the Bower Learning Center.
School Data
For enrollment, demographics, student performance, and other numbers, see our Washington State Report Card.
Survey Results
Learn what our community sees as Ignite's greatest strengths and challenges as we plan for the future.
Community Partners
NTPS helps strengthen relationships with our community through partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and places of worship. Want to know more about partnering your organization with Ignite?
Get Involved
Ignite values the strong support of our families, alumni, and community. Volunteer opportunities include participating in events and field trips, organizing clubs, and more.
Goals & School Improvement Plan
Academic Gap Goal
On the English Language Arts MAP Growth assessment, increase all grade levels to 80% proficiency by the spring 2026 assessment.
Behavior or Social-Emotional Learning Gap Goal
Students will improve from 0% to at least 80% knowing PBIS expectations from October 2025 to April 2026.
School Improvement Plan
Building History
Ignite Family Academy was initially located in the Bower Learning Center (BLC) at 4111 6th Ave NE in Lacey. The building was constructed in 1971 and originally housed the North Thurston High School library, which was salvaged from the campus after it was fully demolished in 1983. The building is named after Frank Bower, the first principal of North Thurston High School. The BLC served as a community meeting space and office until 2021, when it was remodeled into a school environment for the launch of Ignite Family Academy.
In 2025, Ignite relocated to the Raj Manhas Activity Center on 200 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE.