SPS Student Device Return – Spring 2026

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) student devices must be returned to your school before the end of the school year. 

Most students are expected to return both the device and all issued accessories, including: 

• Laptops, laptop bags, and laptop chargers 
• iPads, cases, chargers, and keyboards 
• WiFi hotspots and chargers 

Devices or accessories not returned and checked into the Destiny system by your school’s collection deadline will result in a fine applied to the student’s account. 

All Students are required to return their SPS issued devices at the end of their school year.  

Limited exceptions apply only to: 

• Students with devices issued as part of an IEP/504 or Assistive Technology accommodation 
• For approved summer programs hosted at schools, the Department of Technology Services (DoTS) will provide devices for use during the summer.  Students in an approved SPS remote or at home summer learning programs may keep their devices through the summer and return them after the program ends. 

All devices and accessories not returned by a school’s collection deadline will be marked lost in the Destiny system, and fines will be applied to student accounts in accordance with district policy.  Schools are responsible for clearly communicating collection timelines and return expectations to ensure devices are returned on time and fines are avoided. 

Fines for unreturned items include: 

• Laptop: $350 
• Laptop charger: $48 
• iPad: $250 
• iPad charger: $40 
• iPad case: $49 
• WiFi hotspot: $50 

Fines can be paid through your Parent/Guardian Source Account or at your student’s school office. 

For assistance, contact the Student Techline at laptops@seattleschools.org or 206‑252‑0100.