Safety Resources and Enhancements

Seattle Public Schools Student and School Safety

Safety is a top priority for Seattle Public Schools. Students are more likely to be successful when they feel safe and welcome at school.

In Fall 2022, Superintendent Jones announced three actions as part of a districtwide safety initiative. This work is part of the district’s long-established focus on safety and security for all students and staff.

SPS is strengthening partnerships, using community data, and continuing facility updates in our buildings to do the following:

Conducting a safety review of SPS campuses
Inviting safety leaders to the table to create community action teams
Establishing a wellness advisory council comprised of mental health and wellness leaders from our community

Read the safety and security update from Superintendent Jones

Recent advocacy for school safety and efforts to prevent gun violence:

Safe Schools Hotline

The Safety and Security Department is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Safe Schools Hotline
206-252-0510

What Families Can Do

Understandably, we are all experiencing a heightened sense of concern for student and staff safety due to current issues and events. We encourage parents and guardians to keep an open line of communication with your children.

Communications and Who to Contact

Who to contact to help resolve concerns

Be sure your school has your current telephone number and emergency contact information. Contact your school to update your contact information. Learn more about staying connected with Seattle Public Schools.

Personal Safety Tips for Children and Families

You can help your student(s) stay safe by talking to them about personal safety. Some tips to discuss include:

Report incidents as soon as they happen.
Be aware of surroundings.
Not talking to strangers or going anywhere with them.
Walking to school or activities in pairs or groups.

District Polices and Procedures

The district is committed to our long-established focus on safety and security for all students and staff. You may want to learn more about our polices and procedures around student and school safety. Below are district resources, board policies and procedures around student and school safety.

Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook

School Safety

Seattle Public Schools Policy 3432 directs all schools to develop a emergency management plan. This includes plans for student and family reunification, a listing of staff assignments and responsibilities during an emergency, location of disaster supplies, and more.

Seattle Public Schools Policy 3143 Notification of threats of violence or harm

Seattle Public Schools Policy 3225 School-based threat assessment

Seattle Public Schools Policy 5201 Drug-free schools, community and workplace

Seattle Public Schools Policy 6800 Safety operations and maintenance of school property

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

Seattle Public Schools Policy 3207 details the prohibition against harassment, intimidation, and bullying.

Superintendent Procedure 3207SP describes the procedures the district uses when addressing concerns that a student may be experiencing harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Seattle Public Schools 3210 Non-Discrimination

Student Civil Rights Office

No Tolerance Policy Against Firearms and Dangerous Weapons

Seattle Public Schools has a no tolerance policy against firearms and dangerous weapons and Superintendent Procedure regarding weapons on its campuses and at District-sponsored activities.

Seattle Schools Safety and Security