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Student selects book from a table of books during a reading event.

SPS Students Celebrate Reading

Students at multiple SPS schools finished out the school year with activities to celebrate reading.
Two students in a classroom build blocks together

Parent Education Course Helps Families Support Student Learning

All SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, a family-focused online course to help caregivers support their child’s growth.
James Baldwin students view glass art at Chihuly Garden and Glass

Students Experience Chihuly Garden and Glass 

The Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum is partnering with the district to host 2nd graders from SPS Title I schools on a free field trip to the museum.
A student drives a forklift.

Pre-Apprenticeship Program Offer Students Career Jump Start

Students can get a jump start on a career in construction through the Seattle Public Schools Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship.
Students and elders stand around desks covered in artifacts, discuss objects.

Thornton Creek Elementary Artifact Day

Artifact Day gives students a chance to teach others about their family history and culture.
Pramila Jayapal and BF Day staff stand next to each other, smile at camera

Career Week at B.F. Day Elementary

Counselors at B.F. Day Elementary help students explore their possibilities during the annual event.

Student Scholarships Will Expand Thanks to Significant Gift

The generous gift will enable the Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund to expand both the number and amount of student scholarships starting this year!…

Seattle Promise Scholarship

The Seattle Promise Scholarship application fall 2024 is due Feb. 16, 2024.
Student with headphones on smiles while working on a laptop.

2024 SPS Hour of Code

Seattle Public Schools students participated in Hour of Code with help from technology experts and district staff.
Group photo of AAMA Students and Dr. Mia Williams after being awarded the Changemaker Award

Inspiring Changemaker: AAMA Leader Earns National Recognition from the NFL 

The Seattle Seahawks selected Dr. Mia Williams as their recipient of the National Football League’s (NFL) 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award.   …