Education Department

The mission of the Quinault Indian Nation (QIN) Education Department is to provide a seamless system of excellence in education from birth through life.

To achieve our mission, we are committed to working with enrolled Quinault members and the community at large to create a positive environment for life-long learning. QIN Education Department considers the whole person, taking into account the spiritual, mental, physical and cultural aspects of the individual within family and tribal context.

• We provide support, advocacy, information, and referrals to financial assistance. 
• We work in our QIN service areas to provide educational avenues and career development opportunities integrating culture and language when possible. 
• We work in accordance with the Nation's need for economic well-being and self-sufficiency. 

Quinault Indian Nation Education Department services Quinault students grades K-12 in Grays Harbor and parts of Jefferson Counties with an emphasis on the following school districts: Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Lake Quinault, North Beach, Taholah, & Queets-Clearwater.