Seattle Public Schools

Calendars and News

Seattle Public Schools Calendar and News

School Year Dates

01
Feb
SPS Admissions Fair
February 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
17
Feb
Mid-winter Break, No School
February 17 – February 21
04
Mar
School Board Audit Committee Meeting
March 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
District Calendar

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District News

Capital Programs Oversight Committee Seeks New Member 

SPS Capital Projects and Planning Department is seeking qualified individuals to apply for an opening on the Building Excellence (BEX) and Buildings, Technology and Academics (BTA) Capital Programs Oversight Committee. The BEX/BTA Capital Program Oversight…
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Reaffirming Our Commitment to SPS Students, Staff, and Families

We have a constitutional obligation to educate all students. No matter where you’re from, you are welcome here.
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First Bell January Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.

Notice Regarding the PowerSchool Compromise

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is aware of the cybersecurity incident involving the PowerSchool PowerSource portal. SPS was not impacted.  Our district’s systems remain secure because administrative account logins and functions that could have been used…

Carruth Data Breach

Carruth Compliance Consulting (CCC) provided notice regarding an event that affected the security of information they maintain in their systems.

Scholarship Opportunities Begin Here for Seniors

Thousands of scholarships are available to seniors and go unclaimed every year!…
Miwa Casper, a 5th-grade Japanese immersion teacher at McDonald International explains a math problem to her class.

Dual Language Programs Empower Students with Bilingualism

Language immersion programs not only boost academic performance but also foster cultural awareness and problem-solving abilities.
Senior Eleana Lee from Chief Sealth, Senior Akeem Murph Jr. from Rainier Beach, and Athletic Program Liaison Kalani Igarta

Seattle Public Schools Shout Outs

We’re celebrating students and staff whose accomplishments go beyond the classroom.
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Cleveland, Lincoln Volleyball Teams Earn WIAA Academic State Champ Honors  

The teams are the first-ever at Seattle Public Schools to receive recognition for their outstanding academic performance.
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2025 Levy Community Meetings

Seattle Public Schools is hosting five community meetings to share information about the two levies in the Feb. 11, 2025, election.
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End of Year Message from Superintendent Jones

Superintendent Jones has a special year-end message for our families.

Seattle School Board Elects New Board President 

Director Gina Topp will lead the Board beginning Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 …