From 2005-2012 the school district had a partnership with the Washington Virtual Academy (WAVA), a K-8 virtual school operated by a private organization and hosted by the SSD.OSPI school report card. Retrieved 2013-11-18 Students attended online classes provided by the WVA and supported by the school district through home schooling. Enrollment was not restricted to those within the school district and students from across the state attended. The partnership between WAVA and SSD began in 2006 with 652 students registered.School District - Historical Timeline. Retrieved 2013-11-18Hundreds of kids flock to state's new online schools, The Seattle Times, September 11, 2006. Retrieved 2013-11-18 The partnership was ended at the end of the 2011-12 school year following a dispute between the private contractor and the school district. Approximately 25 students in the district were enrolled.Steilacoom Historical School District's Partnership with WAVA ends, South Puget Sound News, May 1, 2012. Retrieved 2013-11-18Audit Affirms Steilacoom School, The News Tribune, February 5, 2013. Retrieved 2013-11-18
