Seattle Public Schools

Join Us at the Enrollment Fair on Jan. 10!

Summary : Join us to ask questions about the upcoming school year, learn more about Open Enrollment for School Choice, and the many outstanding SPS programs!

Enrollment Fair and Open House January 10

To help families prepare to enroll new students, we are hosting an informational event on Saturday, Jan. 10! Learn more about option schools, and talk with staff about Seattle Public Schools (SPS) programs and services.

Join us to ask questions about the upcoming school year, learn more about Open Enrollment for School Choice, and the many outstanding programs and services available for SPS students. 

The SPS Enrollment Fair is Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the John Stanford Center, 2445 3rd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134. 

Many, but not all schools will be represented at this fair. Please check with the front office staff at the school you are interested in learning more about to confirm their attendance. 

Many schools offer in-person school tours and open houses in January and February. Please visit the school’s website or check with the school’s front office staff for more information.

Documents Needed for Student Enrollment

New students and families are welcome to enroll for the 2026-27 school year at the Enrollment Fair. Families enrolling new students should bring:

  • Two proofs of address dated within the past two months
  • Parent/guardian photo ID
  • Student birth certificate or passport (only for those enrolling in kindergarten and first grade)
  • Student vaccination records

For more information or for those who are unable to attend, check out the Enrollment webpage or contact the Enrollment team.

Participating Schools

Click through the tabs below to see which schools and central office departments are participating in the admissions fair and where they will be located. See the school directory to learn more about each school.

Location: 1st floor, Auditorium in the John Stanford Center

  • Beacon Hill International
  • BF Day
  • Cascade Virtual Option K-12
  • Daniel Bagley
  • Cedar Park
  • Emerson
  • Fairmount Park
  • John Hay
  • John Stanford
  • Kimball
  • Lafayette
  • Madrona
  • McDonald
  • McGilvra
  • North Beach
  • Queen Anne
  • Roxhill
  • Sanislo
  • Sacajawea
  • Stevens
  • Thornton Creek
  • Wing Luke

Location: 2nd floor in the John Stanford Center

  • Cascade Parent Partnership
  • Hazel Wolf K-8
  • Licton Springs K-8
  • Louisa Boren K-8
  • Mercer Middle
  • Orca K-8
  • Pathfinder K-8
  • Robert Eagle Staff Middle
  • Salmon Bay K-8
  • South Shore K-8
  • TOPS K-8

Location: 2nd floor in the John Stanford Center

  • Cascade Virtual Option K-12
  • The Center School
  • Cleveland
  • Garfield
  • Middle College
  • Nova
  • Seattle Skills Center
  • Seattle World School

Location: 1st floor, Auditorium and Lobby in the John Stanford Center

  • Admissions/Enrollment Services
  • Career and Technical Education: Robotics
  • Culinary Services
  • Human Resources

Location: 2nd floor in the John Stanford Center

  • 504 Student Accommodations
  • Attendance
  • Capital Projects and Planning
  • Career and Technical Education: Pre-Apprenticeship
  • Coordinated School Health
  • Developmental Preschool
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Enrollment Planning
  • Enrollment: Student Registration Support
  • Head Start
  • Highly Capable
  • KNHC C89 Radio Program
  • MKV/Foster Care
  • Native American Education
  • Resource Conservation
  • School Counseling
  • Seattle Preschool Program
  • Special Education
  • Special Education PTSA
  • Summer Learning
  • Transportation

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