Seattle Public Schools

Calendars and News

Seattle Public Schools Calendar and News

School Year Dates

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Apr
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Apr
Policy Committee – April 29, 2026
April 29 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
District Calendar

See all district events and meetings on the full district calendar.

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District News

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First Bell April Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner sits in on a reading lesson during his tour of South Shore PreK-8 in February. The superintendent is more than halfway through his goal of visiting all 106 schools in the district. He’s on track to finish touring schools in early May.

Ben Shuldiner Marks First 50 Days as Superintendent 

In his first 50 days as Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, Ben Shuldiner has visited more than half of the district’s 106 schools
Sanislo Miss Dez

Serving School Communities

Sanislo Elementary celebrated the reopening of its school‑based food pantry designed to meet families’ basic needs.
Global Reading Challenge John Stanford International

K-5 Literacy Challenge

John Stanford Int\’l outread the competition to win the 31st Annual Global Reading Challenge in a districtwide celebration of reading.
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Regional School News Roundup

This roundup highlights the powerful teaching and learning happening across our schools.
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SPS Shout Outs

From national academic honors to statewide awards and student achievement, Seattle Public Schools is celebrating excellence across classrooms.
Nina Green, 8th Grade, "Untitled", Mixed Media

Naramore Art Show

The Naramore Art Show celebrates over 200 artworks by our middle and high school students at the SAM Community Gallery.
School Board Rainier Beach Basketball

SPS Sports Recap

From state championships to historic firsts, SPS students are proving that excellence thrives both academically and athletically.
Bike Disco Street Closed

Safe Routes to School

The Southeast schools’ Bike Disco—promoted healthy movement, safe streets, and community connection.
Montlake Art

K-5 Student Art Exhibition

Artwork from every Montlake Elementary student is on display in Mega Super, a collaborative exhibition celebrating creativity, inclusion
All Star Awards Way Makers

SPS All-Star Awards – Way Makers

The All‑Star Awards honor staff who go above and beyond for students and school communities.
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Update on Student Transportation Services

Currently, there are no changes to transportation services for SPS students. Bus routes and schedules are running as usual.