Seattle Public Schools

Calendars and News

Seattle Public Schools Calendar and News

School Year Dates

06
Jun
School Board District 5 Community Meeting
June 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
08
Jun
Finance & Audit Committee – June 8, 2026
June 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
District Calendar

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

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District News

Philip B. Swain Excellence in Education Award recipients Joanne Davis, Interagency High School  Herman García, Denny International Middle School  Kevin Hiller, Rainier Beach High School  Lyndsey Johnson, Meany Middle School & Nathan Hale High School  Ariana Nuñez, Chief Sealth International High School  Melissa Park, Nova High School  Noelle Tyau, Denny International Middle School  Crystal Visperas, Jane Addams Middle School

Alliance for Education Teaching Awards 

These honors celebrate SPS staff who are making an impact in advancing racial equity
Volunteer Enhancement Projects Cascade PP Bike Lanes

Volunteer Enhancement Projects

Enhancement projects help create more welcoming, engaging outdoor spaces for students.
Regional News Roundup

Regional School News Roundup

SPS students are learning, leading, and connecting in powerful ways.
Mariachi Fest Ingraham

Mariachi Fest

SPS students highlight the growing impact of mariachi education in local schools.
Seattle Public Schools Shout Outs! graphic of a megaphone and colorful balloons

SPS Shout Outs

SPS students are racking up scholarships and shining in STEM, finance, and beyond
Kingmakers Crowning MJ

Kingmakers 2026 Crowning Ceremony

Kingmakers of Seattle wrapped the year with a celebration honoring students’ growth and academic success.
Teacher Crossman teachers math to students.

Inclusive Math Excellence Project

Inclusive Math aims to deepen conceptual understanding of math for all learners in grades 4-5
Thomas B Foster Award

Alliance for Education Awards

School leaders at Viewlands and Highland Park are recognized with the 2026 Thomas B. Foster Award
Scholarship Recipients Group Photo

Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund 

At the annual celebration, 74 seniors are awarded $10,000 scholarships to help with first year college expenses.
Retirees sign

2025-26 SPS Retirees

Together, these retirees represent 2,845 years of service to Seattle’s students, families, and schools.
All Stars Most Valuable Educators

SPS All-Star Awards – Most Valuable Educator

These awards honor individuals who model the SPS core values—Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment
Graphic of a trophy

Educator Advancement

Paraeducators who have earned the Advanced or General Paraeducator Certificates for 2025-26