Seattle Public Schools: Academic And Student Well-Being Recovery Plan

June 15, 2021 Update: The SPS Academic and Student Well-being Recovery Plan has been approved by the Office of the Superintendent of Pub ...

Seattle Public Schools: End Of School Year Device Return

At the end of school this spring, all students will need to return the SPS Technology they are using. These will be refurbished and re-i ...

Seattle Public Schools: Technology Resource Centers

Please Note: Nathan Hale Resource Center will have limited hours the last week of school. The Nathan Hale Tech Resource Center will be o ...

Seattle Public Schools: Join The K-5 Math Instructional Materials Adoption Committee

Seattle Public Schools is committed to ensuring equitable access and excellence in education for every student. Seattle Public Schools B ...

Seattle School Summit Atlas Celebrates First Graduating Class

91% of Summit Atlas graduates have been accepted to 40 unique four-year colleges

Seattle Public Schools: The Office Of Strategy Deployment And Responsiveness Supports A Successful Fall 2021

Dr. Jones has made clear that the role of the Seattle Public Schools central office will be to support schools and school leaders as we ...

University's Pride Flag Burned In 'Appalling Act Of Hate': School

A Central Washington University student has been arrested, accused of stealing and burning the school's LGBTQ+ Pride flag.

Seattle Public Schools: Helping Children Prepare For Preschool And Kindergarten

All SPS preschool and kindergarten students will be invited to participate in Family Connection visits during the week of September 1-3.

Seattle Public Schools: Historic Roof Repair And Replacement Project Wrapping Up At West Seattle High School

A two-year project to replace and improve the roof at West Seattle High School wraps up in June. As part of the project, the school is o ...

Graduating Senior Soars with Support from Summit Atlas Community

Jayla Foster Graduating from Summit Atlas' First Senior Class, Heading to California Lutheran University

After a Challenging Year, Senior Pursues Career in Healthcare

Esther Mumbi Graduating from Summit Atlas' First Senior Class, Heading to the University of Washington, Seattle

Seattle Public Schools: First Friday In June As National Gun Violence Awareness Day

The Seattle School Board unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing the first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day ...

Seattle Public Schools: Dr. Concie Pedroza Appointed As Associate Superintendent

Superintendent Brent Jones has appointed Dr. Concie Pedroza as associate superintendent effective immediately. Dr. Pedroza most recently ...

Seattle Public Schools: Student Meals During Summer

Seattle Public Schools provides meal service for SPS students. Many meals sites will be open this summer, however all meals by bus and A ...

Seattle Public Schools: Boo Balkan Foster Receives The Enduring Spirit Award

Congratulations to Boo Balkan Foster who received the 2021 Enduring Spirit Award!

UW Requires All Employees Take COVID-19 Vaccine

University of Washington employees have until the autumn quarter to get fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Seattle Public Schools: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June 1 marks the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Today and every day we celebrate our LGBTQ+ staff, students, and families that make up ...

National Merit Scholars From Washington Announced

Dozens of high school students from Washington are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Seattle Public Schools: Public Access To Playgrounds

At the onset of COVID restrictions, we closed our playgrounds and fields to public use. The district made this decision in coordination ...

Seattle Public Schools: End Of School Year Device Return

At the end of school this spring, all students will need to return the SPS Technology they are using. These will be refurbished and re-i ...

Seattle Public Schools: Summer Of Learning 2021

Our summer programs will promote engagement, joy, and wellness in preparation for a full return to school in the fall. All in-person opp ...

Seattle Public Schools: Better Hearing And Speech Month

Each May, Better Hearing and Speech Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of audio ...

Seattle Public Schools: High School Graduation Ceremonies

Read more about 2020-21 school year dates.

Seattle Public Schools: Technology Resource Centers

Please Note: Resource Centers and the Student TechLine are CLOSED on Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day. The following s ...

Seattle Public Schools: Equal Opportunity Schools Fall High School Student And Staff Surveys

The Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) Fall Student and Staff surveys will be administered to SPS high school students and staff by June 9 ...

Seattle Public Schools: Aki Kurose: Educator And Social Justice Advocate

In 1999, Seattle Public Schools renamed Casper W. Sharples Junior High to Aki Kurose Middle School. The renaming honored social justice ...

Seattle Public Schools: Virtual Design Tours Show Future Of Kimball, Northgate, And Viewlands Elementary Schools

Did you know you can take video tours of schools that haven't been built yet? Three construction projects will replace elementary school ...

Seattle Public Schools: No Landmark Status For Existing Mercer International Middle School

On Wednesday May 19, 2021, the City of Seattle voted against designating the current Mercer International Middle School building as a la ...

Seattle Public Schools: Academic And Student Well-Being Recovery Plan

Seattle Public Schools is preparing to submit our Academic and Student Well-being Recovery Plan to the Office of the Superintendent of P ...

Seattle Public Schools: Virtual Town Hall May 25

Join Superintendent Jones and district leaders for an update on Fall 2021 planning on Tuesday, May 25, 5:45 p.m. Ask questions and provi ...

Seattle Public Schools: Invitation To Apply For Membership BEX/BTA Capital Programs Oversight Committee

Seattle Public Schools Capital Projects and Planning Department is seeking qualified individuals to apply for openings on the Building E ...

In-Person School For All Washington K-12 Students This Fall: DOH

State health officials have released new guidelines that lay out how schools must plan a full return to the classroom in the fall.

Seattle Public Schools: Advanced Learning Policy Revisions Adopted

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, the Seattle School Board approved revisions and an amendment to Policy No. 2190, Highly Capable Services. The ...

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Seattle Patch.

Seattle Public Schools: English Language Proficiency Assessment Spring 2021 Update

Each year, the school district is required to assess all eligible English learner students on their English language skills in reading, ...

Seattle Public Schools: Transportation During COVID

Student transportation is impacted by several factors, which Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is working to address.

UW Mandates Coronavirus Vaccines For Students At All 3 Campuses

The University of Washington is the latest college system to require COVID-19 immunizations before students return to campus in the fall.

Seattle High School Ranked as Best in the Country

Summit Sierra Ranked In The Top 25 Washington High Schools For College Readiness by by U.S. News & World Report

Seattle Public Schools: Spring 2021 Attendance Policy For Middle And High Schools

We are thrilled to have welcomed students in grades 6-12 back to in-person learning on Monday, April 19. As expected, many things will l ...

FAFSA Completions Down In WA: How Seattle Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Seattle area high schools.