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Media Advisories and Statements

SPS News Releases, Media Advisories, and Statements

Official district communications about important SPS news and events.

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Seattle Public Schools Releases Leadership Profile for Next Superintendent

Seattle Public Schools Releases Leadership Profile for Next Superintendent

Seattle School Board Elects New Board President 

Director Gina Topp will lead the Board beginning Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 

Statement on Withdrawal of School Closure Recommendations

A statement from Seattle Public Schools on the withdrawal of school closure recommendations.

Quincy Jones sits with trumpet along with other students with instruments in the orchestra

Remembering Quincy Jones

As a student at Garfield High School from 1947 to 1950, Quincy Jones made a profound impact on the school’s music and arts programs.

New SPS Executive Director of Safety and Security

José Curiel Morelos is a key hire in the district’s 2024-25 safety measures.

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