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

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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!

Superintendent Shuldiner standing at a podium with a microphone, speaking to community members at Salmon Bay K-8 School March 10, 2026 community meeting.

Superintendent Community Engagement Tour

You are invited to join our upcoming community engagement meeting with Superintendent Ben Shuldiner.
Superintendent Shuldiner with two Decatur students

Superintendent's First 100 Days

Ben Shuldiner completed his goal of visiting all 106 schools in the district in his first 100 days on the job.
A collection of laptops with SPS stickers are stacked together in boxes on a table

Spring Student Device Collection

SPS student devices must be returned to your school before the end of the school year.