Gib Olinger Elementary School

Milton-Freewater sits in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley wine country, right on the Oregon-Washington border, where the agricultural roots run deep and the community is tight-knit. Gib Olinger Elementary serves a largely working-class farming community, and families here value hard work and connection — the school reflects that same grounded spirit. Math tends to be a relative strength, and for families putting down roots in this corner of the valley, it's worth getting involved early and asking about the support programs available to help kids build their English skills alongside their peers.