Your Tax Dollars at Work: Capital levies are the main source of funding for school construction and building improvements, as well as technology ..read more

SPS Second Graders Explore the World of Glassblowing at Chihuly Garden and Glass  Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Visual & Performing Arts will be partnering with Chihuly Garden and Glass over the next three years on a special opportunity. All second graders at Title 1 schools are invited to visit and be guided through an art and science experience that connects to the second-grade science unit “Property of Materials.”  Nearly 500 SPS second graders have already embarked on an enriching journey into the world of art and science at Chihuly Garden and Glass this spring. The students w ..read more

Students Can Get a Jump Start on a Career in Construction  Earn While You Learn Construction is the number one vocation of those who choose to enter the workforce instead of pursuing college. Seattle has high demand for such workers with major construction projects popping up around the region.  The Seattle Public Schools Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship is now a labor and industry recognized training program where students can earn priority hire into a variety of trades apprenticeships. This program is one of just a few high school-based pre-apprenticeships in the state, giving ou ..read more

Families and Students Build Connection Through Their School Education and Family Involvement Goes Hand-in-Hand National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) is a national call to action to get African American parents more involved in their children’s education. It is an opportunity for schools to open dialogue among teachers, parents, and students, which will lead to a more conducive learning environment for Black students from kindergarten through college.  John Muir Elementary Instructional assistant Anisha Noriega organized John Muir’s NAAPID event. As the leader of ..read more

Counselors Help Students Find Their Passion and Plan for a Career The Future Looks Bright for Students at B.F. Day In recognition of National School Counseling Week, B.F. Day Elementary held its annual Career Week Feb. 5-9. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.  Organized by the school’s counselor, John Taylor, and counseling intern Shelly Frappier, fourth and fifth graders got to hear from professionals from all walks of life as they discussed their pathway to success ..read more

Principals are developing their building’s budget for the next school year. Budgets are like road maps for schools. They guide us as we work to prioritize inclusive and high-quality education for our students.  Our main goal is to make sure your student gets a great education, even when we face challenges. Right now, we’re dealing with a $104 million budget shortfall. This happened because Washington state is facing an educational funding gap, and there are fewer students enrolled at SPS. We also no longer have some funds we received in the past.  To achieve a balanced budget, we kno ..read more

Photos, stuffed animals, quilts, and traditional clothing from around the world — these were some of the items Thornton Creek Elementary students proudly displayed during the school’s Artifact Day.   This annual event encourages students to bring a special item to school that represents their family’s culture and history. This item — along with a brief presentation of its importance — is shared with their classmates.   During this year’s Artifact Day, elders from the Thornton Creek community were invited to visit classrooms to learn about students’ artifacts. Elders, which ..read more

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessible Emergency System Forum Feb. 27 at TOPS K-8 ..read more

Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund Receives Record-Breaking $5 Million Gift  The Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund recently announced a high-impact gift of $5 million from the estate of the late C. David Hughbanks, a Ballard High School alumnus from the class of 1954.   The extraordinary gift is the largest donation to the Seattle Public Schools student post-secondary scholarship fund and the largest private donation of any kind to the district. The gift along with other generous donations, will allow the scholarship fund to continue offering half a million dollars in opportunities ..read more

Seattle School Board District 2 and 4 Director Appointments Application is Open The Seattle School Board is appointing new directors to fill District 2 and District 4 director vacancies.  The District 2 and District 4 director positions were vacated through resignations effective February 2, 2024.   The appointment process for these two seats is now open. Seattle Public Schools is inviting our community to review information about the process. All interested candidates should apply by Feb. 25.  The Seattle School Board expects to have the appointed directors take the oath o ..read more