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SPS Fest: Showcase of SPS Artists at The Vera Project

Join us for a celebration of Seattle Public Schools students and alumni on May 21.
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Congratulations Seattle Schools Scholarship Awardees

Each spring, Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund awards scholarships in recognition of students for their tenacity and contribution to their community.
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Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12. We love our educators and staff year-round, but this is the week to celebrate our teachers!…
Ava Gedicks, 12th Grade,

Naramore Art Show

Come out to Seattle Art Museum and see student art at the Naramore Art Show April 8 - May 14, 2023…
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Engineering Scholarships for SPS Seniors

Six SPS seniors were among 400 students across the U.S. to receive $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships.
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Principals McCowan-Conyers and Jackson Receive Foster Award

Principal McCowan-Conyers, West Seattle Elementary, and Principal Jackson, Nathan Hale High School, are the 2023 Foster Award recipients.
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Thornton Creek Takes the Global Reading Challenge

Thornton Creek Elementary students took home the trophy in the 2023 Global Reading Challenge!…
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Celebrating School Librarians

April is School Library Month! The annual celebration highlights the role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives!…
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SPS Celebrates Black Studies with 1st Annual Showcase 

Seattle students, staff, and families gathered for the 1st Annual Black Studies Showcase. …
A group of Rainier Beach students and Warren Moon pose for a photo on a school stage

Rainier Beach Welcomes NFL Legend Warren Moon

Students at Rainier Beach greeted Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon for a recent episode of the YouTube series, “Heart of a Hall of Famer."…