Seattle Public Schools

Admissions Fair

Summary: Join us to ask questions about the upcoming school year, learn more about Open Enrollment for School Choice, and the many SPS outstanding programs!

Admissions Fair and Open House January 27

To help families prepare to enroll new students, learn more about option schools, and talk with staff about Seattle Public Schools (SPS) programs and services, we are hosting an informational event on Saturday, Jan. 27! 

Join us to ask questions about the upcoming school year, learn more about Open Enrollment for School Choice, and the many outstanding programs and services available for SPS students. 

The SPS Admissions Fair is Jan. 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the John Stanford Center, 2445 3rd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134. 

Documents Needed for Student Enrollment

New students and families can also enroll for the 2024-25 school year. If you are planning to enroll a student who is new to SPS, please bring the following.  

  • two proofs of address dated within past two months 
  • parent/guardian photo ID 
  • student birth certificate or passport (only for those enrolling in kindergarten and first grade), 
  • student vaccination records.  

For more information or for those who are unable to attend, check out the enrollment webpage, email admissions@seattleschools.org, or call 206-252-0760 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

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