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SPS Is Hiring! Paraprofessionals for the 2025-2026 School Year

Be a Paraprofessional for SPS

Be a Paraprofessional for SPS Shape the Future. Start Your Journey. Seattle Public Schools is hiring Paraprofessionals — and it’s more than just a job. It’s a chance to support students, grow your skills, and…
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SPS is now a Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program Partner

The Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program supports graduating seniors with admissions to attend state four-year colleges or universities.
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Seattle Public Schools Shout Outs

The school year may be over, but we still have a lot to celebrate.
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Honoring the 2024–25 Seattle Public Schools Retirees

To honor their achievements, Seattle Public Schools hosted a retirement celebration at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence in June.
Pathfinder Quilt

Pathfinder K-8 Identity Quilt

Students and staff designed more than 400 patches to make a quilt that now hangs in the school.
Interagency Graduate

Graduation and Promotion Ceremonies

We’re celebrating our graduates as well as promotion ceremonies for our young scholars.

Naviance and Clever Summer Access

Important information about Naviance and Clever access for students and recent graduates during the summer.
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Make Sure Your Student’s Immunizations are Up to Date

As your student gets ready to return to school this fall, please make sure they are up to date on all required immunizations.  The Washington State Department of Health recommends scheduling your child’s immunization appointment…
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SPS All-Star Awards

Nominations sang the praises of teachers, counselors, principals, nurses, and others who go above and beyond every day.
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Capital Programs Oversight Committee Seeks New Members

Applications are now being accepted for membership on the Capital Programs Oversight Committee.

Survey on Graduation Locations for 2026 and 2027  

2026-2027 Graduation Locations The 2025 high school graduations marked the last time we will celebrate in the current version of Seattle Public Schools’ Memorial Stadium—an iconic venue that has hosted generations of students and families. …
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2025-26 School Year Calendar

View the school calendar dates for the 2025-26 school year.