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SPS Media Relations

Media contact: spsmedia@seattleschools.org

About Seattle Public Schools Media Relations: Media Relations is part of Seattle Public Schools Public Affairs. The purpose is to assist professional media outlets and professional journalists gathering information for story production.

SPR Media Relations is the journalist’s resource for:

  • Interviews with SPS staff
  • Photo/b-roll opportunities
  • Data and information

[Please note: for non-journalists seeking to capture content in any SPS building, direct inquiries to SPS Building Rentals.]

Recent Announcements and 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

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..

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.

SPS Students Celebrate Reading

Students at multiple SPS schools finished out the school year with activities to celebrate reading.