Contact Us

We are here to help! The Seattle School Board and Superintendent are committed to ensuring that every person is treated with respect, and that concerns are resolved in the best interests of everyone involved. There are various ways to get in touch with us.

District Ombudsman

The District Ombudsman serves as an independent, confidential resource to assist SPS parents and community members in resolving problems, complaints, conflicts, and other school-related issues when normal procedures have failed. Click on the links for the process for resolving a conflict and the online complaint form. You can contact the Ombudsman at (206) 252-0529 or ombudsman@seattleschools.org.

Office of the Superintendent

To reach Superintendent José L. Banda, call (206) 252-0180 or email superintendent@seattleschools.org. The mailing address is Office of the Superintendent, MS: 32-150, P.O. Box 34165, Seattle, WA 98124-1165.

By Department

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Visit our Department Directory to find contact information for key departments. If you are not sure which department can help you, visit our Whom do I Contact for What page or contact our Support Center staff at (206) 252-0010. 

By Phone

Our Support Center staff can help connect you with the person, department or service you are looking for. Call the Support Center at (206) 252-0010.

By E-mail

You can contact our Support Center staff by e-mail at servicecenter@seattleschools.org.

In Person

Our district headquarters are located at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence. If you choose to talk with us in person, please call ahead to make an appointment so that we can spend time with you.

Street Address:
Seattle Public Schools
John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence
2445 3rd Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98134
Map & Driving Directions

By Mail

Mail to:
Name/Department Name/Mailstop
Seattle Public Schools
PO Box 34165
Seattle, WA 98124-1165

Emergencies

For emergencies, contact Safety & Security at (206) 252-0707.