2012-13 School Year - Important Dates
The Seattle School Board has approved the 2012-13 school calendar. The calendar was developed and negotiated in cooperation with all of the bargaining groups representing Seattle Public Schools employees. The calendar also provides specific dates that will be used as make-up days in the event that inclement weather necessitates school closures.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
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August 29 |
Seattle Public Schools Closed: Furlough Day for Most Employees |
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September 5 |
First Day of School for Students |
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September 26 |
Professional Development Block Time |
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October 12* |
Professional Development Day |
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October 31 |
Professional Development Block Time |
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November 12* |
Veterans Day Holiday |
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November 19-21** |
Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences |
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November 21 |
1-hour early dismissal for Thanksgiving Holiday |
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November 22-23* |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
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December 21 |
1-hour early dismissal for Winter Break |
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December 24, 2012 |
Winter Break |
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December 25 |
Christmas Holiday |
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December 26 |
District Offices Closed: Furlough Day for Non-Represented Employees |
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January 1 |
New Year's Holiday |
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January 3 |
Furlough Day for Members of Principals Association of Seattle Schools |
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January 21* |
Martin Luther King Day Holiday |
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February 1* |
Day between semesters |
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February 6 |
Professional Development Block Time |
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February 14 |
Partial (1/2-Day) Furlough Day for SEA Represented Employees |
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February 15-18* |
Mid-Winter Break - (Revised break schedule in 2012-13) |
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February 18 |
Presidents' Day holiday |
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March 6 |
Professional Development Block Time |
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March 15 |
Professional Development Day |
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April 15-19* |
Spring Break |
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April 19 |
Furlough Day for Non-Represented Employees, Grade 34 or above only |
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May 15 |
Professional Development Block Time |
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May 24-27* |
Memorial Day Holiday |
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June 14 |
Last Student Day |
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June 17 |
Professional Development Day |
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July 5 |
Furlough Day for Non-Represented Employees, Grade 34 or above only |
* No classes on these dates
** Most elementary schools will be closed on November 19, 20 and 21. However dates/times may vary according to the school. We encourage parents to check with their school prior to the conference dates.
Note: Inclement Weather Days
The first inclement weather make-up day is February 1, 2013, the day between semesters. Other inclement weather make-up days will be added at year end. Professional Development make-up will be negotiated.