Seattle Public Schools

Public Affairs

Media Relations

Seattle Public Schools Media Relations

Media contact: spsmedia@seattleschools.org

Media Relations is part of Seattle Public Schools Public Affairs. The purpose is to assist professional media outlets and professional journalists gathering information for story production.

SPS Media Relations is the journalist’s resource for:

  • Interviews with SPS staff
  • Photo/b-roll opportunities
  • Data and information

Please note: for non-journalists seeking to capture content in any SPS building, direct inquiries to SPS Building Rentals.

News Releases, Media Advisories, and Statements

Official district communications shared with news outlets.

Family Letters

Letters, videos, and more shared with SPS staff and families.

Newsletter

Want to be in the know about all things SPS? Sign up for our monthly newsletter, School Beat!

Media Toolkit

Official SPS branding, logos, color palette, leadership portraits, fast facts and figures.

Social Media

Recent Announcements and News

Learn about what’s going on at the district and in schools!

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Student Cellphone Use Expectations

New High School “No Cell Bell to Bell” and K-8 “Off and Away for the Day” procedures
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Student Cellphone Procedure, Effective May 4

New High School “No Cell Bell to Bell” and K-8 “Off and Away for the Day” procedures
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First Bell April Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.