SPS Technology Services Updates and Reminders for Spring 2025 

SPS Student iPads and Laptops

Spring/Summer Collections are starting!

All Students need to return their SPS device and accessories, this includes:

• Students who will not be enrolled in SPS in the fall.
• Students who are attending Seattle Public School’s summer academic programs at an SPS location will return their current device and another device will be available for the SPS summer academic programs. The SPS summer programs include Extended School Year (ESY), Recovery Services, K-8 Summer Staircase, or High School Credit Retrieval. 

Limited Exceptions: Students who can keep the SPS device over the summer

• Students that receive special education services and have a device that was issued as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP). This includes:
  • 1:1 student devices issued by Dept. of Technology Services if the student uses it with IEP Accommodations. The student’s case manager may request to keep the existing device over the summer.
  • Devices directly issued by Special Education Assistive Technology (typically tagged with a bright green contact sticker).
• If a student is enrolled in an at-home remote learning program, (e.g., High School Credit Retrieval), the School Administration will communicate your ability to delay return of your device until the end of this summer program.
• For those participating in summer academic programs at SPS locations, arrangements are being made to provide devices at those sites.

As announced at the beginning of the school year, a fine will be applied to the student account if the device or accessory is not returned. If your school did not issue any of the accessories listed below, the student/family will not be charged.

Devices and accessories to be returned:

• Laptops ($350 fine), Laptop bag ($10.50 fine) and Laptop Charger ($48 fine)
• iPads ($250 fine), iPad case ($49 fine) and iPad Charger ($40 fine)
• iPad Keyboard
• WiFi Hotspots, Carrying case and Charger ($50 fine)

Parents or guardians will be able to pay the fine(s) online through their Source Account.

If you have questions, please contact the Student Techline at laptops@seattleschools.org or call 206-252-0100

Thank you,

Department of Technology Services
Seattle Public Schools