Calendars and News
Seattle Public Schools Calendar and News
School Year Dates
28
Aug
School Board Regular Meeting – August 28, 2024
August 28 @ 4:15 pm
04
Sep
First Day of School 1-12 Grade
September 4
09
Sep
First Day of School PreK and Kindergarten
September 9
17
Sep
School Board Audit Committee Meeting
September 17 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
18
Sep
School Board Regular Meeting – September 18, 2024
September 18 @ 4:15 pm
District Calendar
See all district events and meetings on the full district calendar.
Go to the calendarDistrict News
![drawing of the corner of a three-story brick building with glass windows/doors on bottom floor. a paved area in front has people walking toward the door](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Welcome-Entry-web-150x150.jpg)
Construction of New Alki Elementary to Begin
Building Permit Received; Project Moves Forward The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has issued the building permit for construction of the new Alki Elementary school building. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) received the notification…![Collage of two 2024 Stim Bullit award winners and Dr. Jones. All smiling at camera..](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Collage-including-2024-Stim-Bullit-winners-and-Dr.-Jones-updated_-150x150.png)
Seattle Public Schools Shout Outs
We’re celebrating students and staff whose accomplishments go beyond the classroom.![Student selects book from a table of books during a reading event.](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PIC_Reading-Events_Girl-Selects-Book-150x150.jpg)
SPS Students Celebrate Reading
Students at multiple SPS schools finished out the school year with activities to celebrate reading.![Ballard High School Grads throw caps during graduation ceremony.](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PIC_Graduation-Recap_Ballard-Cap-Toss-150x150.jpg)
Congratulations Class of 2024
The Class of 2024 says goodbye to high school.2024-25 Budget Development
Read Dr. Jones introduction to the 2024-25 Budget Book and view highlights for next school year’s budget.![Two students sit at a table in a classroom; one student smiles for a photo](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Sanislo-Elementary-84578-150x150.jpg)
Enrollment for 2024-25 is Open
Will your child be 5 by August 31? Will your family be new residents of Seattle? Looking for dates for school tours?…![A teacher and preschool student read a book together.](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Preschool-Student-and-Teacher-Reading-150x150.jpg)
SPS Preschool Options
The Seattle Preschool Program and Head Start are accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year.![Graphic for school meals with a milk carton or juice box and a red apple](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/featured-Meals-150x150.png)
Summer Meals
Find meals for students at several locations in Seattle.![A group of students, staff, and community members walk in the PRIDE parade with SPS.](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sps-pride-2022-150x150.jpg)
Seattle Public Schools Celebrates Pride Month
SPS supports the right of our students, staff, and families to be their authentic selves. We are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive environments!…![Graphic of a trophy](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/news-featured-image-Awards-150x150.png)