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News Story and News Release Archive

There are exciting things occurring in the Seattle Public Schools every day. We are proud to share information about the many accomplishments of our students, staff, and schools along with important information about events and initiatives at the District.

2012 -13 School Year


Date Title
5/13/13 School Board, SEA to vote on tentative 2013-14 school year calendar
5/10/13 Food, music, fun at Eat Real Festival at Montlake Elementary May 31
5/9/13 Denny principal lets 'Dophin Blue' go to his head
5/8/13 Superintendent Banda leads Bryant Elementary in 'Bike to School Day' ride
5/8/13 Garfield, Roosevelt jazz bands featured May 10-12 in live webcast from Essentially Ellington festival 
5/7/13 Superintendent's Message: Happy Teacher Apprecitation Week!
5/6/13 Families invited to participate in school climate surveys starting May 21
5/2/13 Ballard, Roosevelt, Garfield students take first in state Solo and Ensemble contest
4/30/13 Roosevelt student a semifinalist at national Shakespeare competition
4/24/13 Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan to judge student cooking competition May 8
4/23/13 Open meeting scheduled to review draft application for Title 7 Native Education Program
4/23/13 Superintendent's Message: Happy Administrative Professionals Week!
4/23/13 Superintendent's Message: Appointment of new director of Early Learning
4/23/13 Garfield High jazz band to hold gala fund-raiser May 17
4/23/13 Nathan Hale offers edible and ornamental plants for sale in May
4/22/13 Naramore Art Show closing reception and awards ceremony set for May 10
4/19/13 Nathan Hale teacher receives science grant, invited to present research paper at conference
4/18/13 Ballard High filmmakers to be featured at international festival April 25-28
4/17/13 Deadline extended to April 22 for nomination to Native American Advisory Committee
4/16/13 Building Bridges for Summer Learning symposium scheduled for May 18
4/16/13 Ingraham, Ballard top winners at State Policy Debate championship
4/15/13 School assignment and waiting list information now available
4/12/13 How Seattle Public Schools protects student information
4/12/13 City of Seattle seeks opinions on Internet use, cable TV and city communications
4/11/13 Third episode of School Beat TV airs April 14
4/10/13 MLK Foundation announces scholarship winners; banquet to be held May 20
4/10/13 Garfield High student wins 2013 National Achievement Scholarship
4/8/13 April 20 memorial scheduled for Cheryl Chow
4/8/13 Caroline Kennedy visits Sanislo for National Library Week
4/5/12 Students win awards at state Health Occupations competition
4/5/13 Native American students invited to 3rd annual Native Youth Conference April 16-18
4/4/13 SPS seeks applicants for new Native American Advisory Committee
4/3/13 John Muir's 'Bookettes' wins Global Reading Challenge Final
4/3/13 Seattle Mariners support District's fitness program with tickets incentive
4/3/13 New online tool alerts parents to late buses
4/3/13 Top-performing schools earn Washington Achievement Awards for 2012
4/2/13 Seattle Public Schools seeks feedback in second Strategic Plan survey
4/2/13 Ten schools to compete April 2 in Global Reading Challenge City Final
4/2/13 Garfield High music teacher named 'Superhero for Washington Families'
3/29/13 Superintendent's Message: Task Force on Assessment and Measuring Progress
3/28/13 West Seattle High School students place 5th in state culinary competition
3/28/13 Rainier Beach High School to offer International Baccalaureate program next fall
3/26/13 Families invied to April 20 Parent Forum
3/25/13 Chief Sealth, Denny host Chinese Exploration Scholastic Competition
3/25/13 Ballard High dance team places 12th in state competition
3/24/13 School District wins Synergy Award for work with indoor rowing program
3/24/13 McClure boys win first in team relay of indoor rowing championship
3/22/13 Seahawks quarterback visits Roosevelt as part of campaign to stop texting and driving
3/22/13 Two principals to receive Foster Award for educational excellence
3/22/12 Employees recognized for excellent customer service during Service Awareness Month
3/22/13 Seattle students to perform with Pacific Northwest Ballet at McCaw Hall
3/21/13 Roosevelt student accepted to first-ever national Youth Symphony Orchestra
3/21/13 School Beat TV now broadcasting on SPS-TV Cable Channel 26
3/20/13 Seattle School Board resolution urges lawmakers to address K-12 funding
3/20/13 Cleveland, Rainier Beach champion basketball teams honored at state luncheon
3/19/13 Adams Elementary creates courtyard classroom; artist Ryan 'Henry' Ward completes outdoor mural
3/19/13 Roosevelt High senior named outstanding journalist of the year
3/19/13 High school graduation rates soar for students enrolled in Washington College Bound Scholarship program
3/19/13 Works of two students advance to national 'Reflections' competition
3/18/13 Startalk grant to help expand critical languages
3/18/13 Eckstein Middle School team wins girls basketball championship
3/14/13 Seattle Public Schools to host community meetings on updating District's Strategic Plan
3/14/13 Superintendent's Message: Leadership plan for the Southeast region
3/14/13 Seattle Public Schools initiates hiring and spending freeze
3/12/13 New executive director of Special Education hired
3/12/13 Seattle World School featured in musical showcase
3/11/13 Kelly Aramaki named Washington state Elementary Principal of the Year
3/11/13 Roosevelt High earns top honors at Northwest Orchestra Festival
3/11/13 Chief Sealth International to celebrate World Water Week March 18-22
3/11/13 Kelly Aramaki, principal of Beacon Hill International, named Washington state Principal of the Year
3/11/13 Seattle Public Schools celebrates Classified School Employee Week
3/5/13 Statement on instructional activities at Center School
3/4/13 National School Social Workers Week celebrated
3/4/13 The Source has a new look and feel
3/1/13 Roosevelt High celebrates Diversity Week
3/1/13 March is Service Awareness Month at Seattle Public Schools
2/27/13 Ballard High School filmmakers win top awards at national festival
2/26/13 Superintendent's Message: Leadership appointments
2/25/13 Open enrollment under way through March 8
2/25/13 How sequestration would impact Seattle Public Schools
2/22/13 Seattle Public Schools seeks input on Strategic Plan update
2/21/13 Seattle Public Schools launches Assessment Task Force
2/20/13 Nine Ballard High School films named finalists at national festival
2/20/13 Garfield. Roosevelt high schools to compete in prestigious jazz festival
2/15/13 Superintendent's Message: Thank you, Seattle voters!
2/12/13 Thank you Seattle! Two school measures passing
2/12/13 Hamilton International wins state competition for Youth Art Month
2/11/13 Alki Elementary to celebrate centennial March 28
2/8/13 Information about Seattle Public Schools' construction costs
2/8/13 Garfield High Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble perform at free lunch concert
2/8/13 The Source has new look and feel starting Feb. 11
2/7/13 Roosevelt, Hamilton International, Eckstein win top honors at jazz festival
2/01/13 Seattle School Board approves annual capacity management plan to address increased enrollment
1/30/13 Superintendent seeks parents, community members for Assessments Task Force
1/28/13 Seattle Public Schools earns A+ for transparency on its website
1/28/13 Middle College High School celebrates opening at Seattle University campus
1/25/13 School Board to vote on Capacity Management Plan on Jan. 31
1/25/13 Volunteers invited to participate in 10-week Family Connectors training
1/24/13 Asa Mercer Middle School awarded 2012 Golden Apple Pathways to Excellence Schools  
1/24/13 Foster Grandparents work with middle school students
1/24/13 Adams Elementary robotics team wins at regional competition
1/24/13 Assistance League of Seattle offers summer enrichment scholarships to Seattle Public Schools students
1/24/13 International delegation of educators visits Seattle schools
1/24/13 Seven juniors selected to Washington Aerospace Scholars program
1/24/13 Foster Grandparents work with middle school students
1/24/13 Assistance League of Seattle offers summer enrichment scholarships to Seattle Public Schools students
1/22/13 Two school levy proposals on Feb. 12 election ballot
1/18/13 MLK celebration events to be held Jan. 21 at Garfield High School
1/17/13 Entries for 'Reflections' art contest available for online viewing; state winners to be announced in spring
1/17/13 OSPI summarizes McCleary v. Washington decision
1/14/13 Superintendent Message: MAP testing information
1/11/13 Annual asbestos notification 2012-13
1/10/13 Seattle Public Schools to update Strategic Plan, seeking community volunteers for task force
1/9/13 Hawthorne's work on 'differentiating' math lessons used as model by other school districts
1/9/13 School Board to consider annual short-term capacity management, new student assignment transition plan
1/8/13 New National Board Certified Teachers announced; Seattle ranked 13th nationally with 28 new certifications
1/8/13 Seattle Public Schools seeks sponsors for 2013-14 wall calendar and family guide; due to budget cuts, advertising required to fully fund calendar
1/4/13 Assistance League of Seattle offers summer enrichment scholarships
1/3/13 Seattle Memorial for Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson on Jan. 10, 2013
1/3/13 Music of elementary, middle school string players to be showcased Jan. 26 at Southwest Seattle 'Super String Saturday'
12/21/12 Joint statement from Superintendent Banda and Board President Smith-Blum on NRA proposal
12/18/12 Safety and security at Seattle Public Schools
12/18/12 Superintendent's Message: New Year's goals from Seattle Public Schools
12/14/12 Superintendent's Message: Tragedy in Connecticut
12/13/12 Kay Smith-Blum elected president of Seattle Public Schools Board
12/11/12 Statement from State Superintendent Randy Dorn on marijuana
12/11/12 Dec. 14 public tribute planned for Dr. Goodloe-Johnson at South Carolina
12/11/12 Seattle one of seven school districts to receive Race to the Top funds
12/6/12 Leschi Elementary teacher honored as 'Symetra Hero in the Classroom'
12/6/12 Students, families invited to learn about applying for college financial aid during January events
12/5/12 Six Seattle schools named 2012 Schools of Distinction for academic improvement in math and reading
12/3/12 Early kindergarten enrollment scheduled at Seattle elementary schools
12/3/12 Dec. 11 community meeting scheduled to outline short-term capacity management for 2013-14
11/29/12 Book Trust, Seattle Public Schools team up to deliver new books, help build literacy skills at West Seattle Elementary School
11/28/12 Holiday poinsettias for sale through Nathan Hale horticulure program
11/28/12 Nutrition director elected committee chair for School Nutrition Association
11/20/12 Muckleshoot Indian Tribe donates funds for purchase of warm coats and hats for Native American and Alaskan Native students
11/19/12 Viewlands students assemble holiday food boxes to support classmates
11/19/12 Ballard High video production students win at regional film festival
11/9/12 Students to perform Nov. 10 with Pacific Northwest Ballet at McCaw Hall
11/9/12 School Board approves resolution supporting American Education Week
11/8/12 Superintendent's Message: Board approves BEX IV ballot measure
11/7/12 News Release: Seattle School Board approves $694.9 million capital levy; measure to be on ballot Feb. 12, 2013, along with operations levy
11/1/12 Superintendent Banda gives State of the District: Enrollment on the rise, test scores increasing
10/30/12 Superintendent Banda to give overview on State of the District Nov. 14 at John Standford Center
10/30/12 South Lake High School teachers lead Districtwide student voter registration drive as part of civics lesson
10/29/12 Seattle Public Schools to showcase physical education programs at Nov. 6 community event
10/26/12 Dearborn Park Elementary honored for serving more students a healthy breakfast
10/25/12 Students in Grades 9-12 invited for a day of college exploration Nov. 18 at Garfield
10/25/12 State group names Broadview-Thomson's Shelly Ellis Middle School P.E. Teacher of the Year
10/24/12 Seattle Education Association joins Seattle Teacher Residency partnership
10/22/12 Washington Middle School counselor appointed to serve on Professional Educator Standards Board
10/10/12 Roosevelt program, 'Hands for a Bridge,' receives World Educator Award
10/8/12 SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE: Update on proposed projects under consideration for BEX IV
10/8/12 Public invited to LGBT Families Dinner Thursday, Nov. 8
10/8/12 Three teachers to share Japan experience with other educators
10/8/12 West Seattle Elementary teacher nominated for counseling award
10/8/12 Roosevelt High educators receive World Educator Award for 'Hands for a Bridge' program
10/5/12 Northgate Elementary receives $18,000 grant for Techy Kids Project
10/5/12 NOAA partners with Jane Addams K-8 to bring real-world science into classrooms
10/5/12 Three teachers honored as 'Symetra Heroes in the Classroom'
10/5/12 School staff, volunteers participate in 14th annual cleanup at Aki Kurose Middle School
10/4/12 Garfield High jazz band director to be honored Oct. 12 at Earshot Jazz Festival
10/4/12 College application events scheduled for seniors in October and November
10/3/12 Student representative to join Seattle School Board Oct. 3
10/3/12 Counselor to be recognized Oct. 4 with Women in Technology Award
10/3/12 82 schools to receive Shared Savings Awards for reaching conservation goals
10/2/12 Garfield student named Semifinalist in 2013 National Achievement Scholarship Program
10/1/12 Family symposium scheduled for Oct. 20 at Chief Sealth International
10/1/12 SPS begins early enrollment for 2013-14 school year
9/26/12 Seattle Youth Symphony announces 70th anniversary season
9/26/12 School serve up locally grown food to celebrate Taste Washington Day
9/21/12 Funding our Schools: Renewing the 2013 BEX and Operations levies
9/20/12 Seattle School Board issue proclamation honoring Cheryl Chow
9/20/12 Families invited to explore new ways to support students to stay in school
9/12/12 23 students named Semifinalists in 2013 National Merit Scholarship program
9/12/12 Superintendent updates staff, families and community on school buildings, capacity planning
9/11/12 Families, students invited to explore career options at Sept. 29 event
9/10/12 Seattle Public Schools wins national award for family and community engagement
9/10/12 Laurelhurst math teacher a 2012 state finalist for national math and science teaching award
9/7/12 First day of school photos
9/7/12 Dearborn Park Elementary unveils renovated library sponsored by Target and the Heart of America Foundation
9/7/12 City of Seattle, SPS partner to open up all school libraries for community meetings
9/7/12 Local companies, organizations hand out free school supplies to all Concord International School students
9/6/12 Audio intact on streaming video and rebroadcast of Sept. 5 School Board meeting
9/6/12 Public invited to learn about progress of K-12 arts plan Sept. 27
9/4/12 Community celebrates opening of remodeled McDonald International with ribbon-cutting and open house
9/4/12 New Seattle Schools Superintendent to champion 'equity access and opportunities' for all students
8/31/12 Seattle, South King County school districts teaming up to compete for $40M 'Race to the Top' grant
8/30/12 Seattle Public Schools students again show strong gains in test scores; math, science and reading results continue upward trend
8/27/12 Mercer Middle School named high-progress 'Reward School'
8/22/12 Special enrollment event Aug. 28; free sack packs, school supplies available
8/22/12 Opportunities for families, community members to meet new Seattle Public Schools Superintendent
8/21/12 SPS thanks 2012-13 wall calendar sponsors; calendar should be in households by first week of September
8/21/12 Whitman Middle School students win video trailer contest
8/20/12 Whitman Middle School teacher wins screenwriting award for third straight year
8/17/12 Career counselor wins award for contributions to women in technology
8/15/12 Hamilton International Middle School teacher wins Ivar's Teacher of the Year award
8/15/12 Back-to-school resource list
8/14/12 Middle College has new home at High Point Center building
8/14/12 Community volunteers sought for Classroom and Business Technology Advisory Committee
8/13/12 Families urged to enroll students by August 28
8/9/12 Rainier Beach PTA leader recognized at White House as 'Champion of Change'
8/7/12 Rainier Beach High School students go on Elwha excursion
8/3/12 Washington student recognized for scientific achievement 
8/3/12 Northgate Elementary starts summer reading program
8/2/12 Superintendent Banda joins students, staff and professional athletes in Denny Day of Service project
7/24/12 Seattle Public Schools seeks nomination for School-Family Partnership Advisory Committee
7/23/12 Seattle School Board to rewrite agreement on governing Creative Approach Schools
7/17/12 Seattle school teachers gain valuable science experience
7/13/12 Seattle Public Schools seeks sponsors for its 2012-13 wall calendar and family guide
7/12/12 Eight high school graduates named winners of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships
7/9/12 BEX III building projects receive awards for excellence
7/9/12 Nathan Hale science teacher receives NEA grant to study in Mexico
7/3/12 District keeps Indian Heritage Middle College at Wilson Pacific for another year

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