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Several schools closed today, Nov. 20, 2024

Several schools are without power this morning and will be closed for today, Nov. 20, 2024. Read More

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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.

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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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Several schools closed today, Nov. 20, 2024

Several schools are without power this morning and will be closed for today, Nov. 20,…
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Watch the Nov. 14 Community Meeting on School Closures and Consolidations

SPS leaders shared information on the decision-making process and took questions from the community.

Media Advisory: Community Meetings on School Closures

SPS is holding community meetings for the schools recommended for closure.
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Meetings on School Closures and Consolidations

Meetings on School Closures and Consolidations Superintendent Jones has identified four schools for potential closure…
ACE Awards

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…
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Kingmakers Program Receives $100,000 Donation

Funds go toward engaging, empowering, and encouraging young Kings …
Left to right: Amy Jain, NAC Architecture; Vince Gonzales and Richard Best, SPS; and Boris Srdar, NAC Architecture.

Baldwin Elementary Receives Prestigious Construction Award

The James D. MacConnell Award celebrates educational projects that address a specific planning process.
Students at Lafayette Elementary School prepare for the robotics competition by building sets and coding robots.

Elementary Students Gearing Up for Robotics Competition

Early exposure to coding, design-thinking, and working as a team is essential to connecting students…
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Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024

Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024 Dear SPS Colleagues,  Election Day is, Nov. 5 and I’d like to…
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Remembering Quincy Jones

As a student at Garfield High School from 1947 to 1950, Quincy Jones made a…
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Levies Information Session November 7

Join online meetings to learn what was recommended to the Seattle School Board.
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Budget Updates and Next Steps for Seattle Public Schools

Dear SPS Families, Staff, and Community, Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our students…

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School Board Audit Committee Meeting
December 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm