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Mask Exemption Accommodation
Requesting student mask exemption accommodation for the 2021-22 school year The Washington State Department of Health has required that every person in Washington wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when they are in public places, with very few exceptions. Read the Washington State Secretary of Health Order. For students, that means each child ages five and older…Classroom Air Quality
Testing, Filters and Air Changes Before the pandemic, you might never have given much thought to the heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems in SPS schools. Now families and staff share a focus on how those systems function. Testing Every classroom has been tested to measure air change rates and air…
Contact Tracing Steps
Keep your student home and get them tested for COVID-19 when they have COVID-like symptoms for any duration. Learn about contact tracing.Flu Vaccine Clinics
We urge everyone to get a flu shot this year to protect yourself and the community.
COVID-19 Planning
Planning for Increased COVID-19 Transmission in our Community We know families and staff are concerned about the Delta variant and our unvaccinated students. We continue to work diligently with Public Health, the state, and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep our school communities healthy. If…
Health and Safety During Meal Times
This school year, meals may look different across the district in order to follow health and safety protocols.
When to Keep Students Home
Keep your student home and get them tested for COVID-19 when they have one or more COVID-like symptoms for any duration.
Staff Vaccination Requirement
Governor Jay Inslee announced a new directive legally requiring all K–12 school district employees to get a COVID-19 vaccination…
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Testing Available to SPS Community Seattle Public Schools (SPS) wants to ensure that all students, staff, and families have access to COVID-19 testing when symptoms arise or following known exposure. SPS is excited to partner with the Washington State Department of Health and Health Commons Project to offer free…