Government Relations
Government Relations in Seattle Public Schools is focused on promoting student learning by ensuring students, families, staff members and schools have the resources and services they need to effectively educate every child.
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A System of Well-Resourced Schools
Superintendent Brent Jones is sharing the plan create a system of well-resourced schools with the SPS community and Seattle School Board.
Safe and Welcoming Schools
Safety and wellness is a top priority for Seattle Public Schools. Students are more likely to be successful when they feel safe and welcome at school.
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New Student Enrollment for Seattle Public Schools is Open
News
Update on School Closures and Consolidations
Withdrawal of school closure and consolidation plan.Statement on Withdrawal of School Closure Recommendations
A statement from Seattle Public Schools on the withdrawal of school closure recommendations.
First Bell November Edition
Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.
School Levies on February 2025 Ballot
Please remember to vote by Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Enrollment Open for Parent Education Course to Support Student Learning
All SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, a family-focused online course to…
Nathan Hale and Wedgwood closed today, Nov. 21, 2024
Nathan Hale and Wedgwood are still without power after Tuesday’s windstorm. These schools are closed…
SPS Staff Members Honored for Their Work with Black Youth
Southwest Regional Director Chris Carter and South Shore PreK-8 special education teacher Alex Rankin were…
Kingmakers Program Receives $100,000 Donation
Funds go toward engaging, empowering, and encouraging young Kings …
Baldwin Elementary Receives Prestigious Construction Award
The James D. MacConnell Award celebrates educational projects that address a specific planning process.
Elementary Students Gearing Up for Robotics Competition
Early exposure to coding, design-thinking, and working as a team is essential to connecting students…
Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024
Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024 Dear SPS Colleagues, Election Day is, Nov. 5 and I’d like to…
Remembering Quincy Jones
As a student at Garfield High School from 1947 to 1950, Quincy Jones made a…Calendar
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Dec
BEX/BTA Capital Programs Oversight Committee
December 13 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 am
18
Dec
School Board Regular Meeting – December 18, 2024
December 18 @ 4:15 pm
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Dec
Early Dismissal
December 20
23
Dec
Admissions Office Closed
December 23 – January 3
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Dec
Winter Break, No School
December 23 – January 3