North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) offers a variety of courses in plant and animal science. These high school and middle school classes focus on a variety of topics, including horticulture, botany, agriculture, animal science, land management, and forestry.
The Lacey Youth Council (LYC) is an important way for Lacey-area high school students to serve their community and help guide the discussions of Lacey government leaders on issues impacting youth.