District News and Announcements
DISTRICT: Community meetings scheduled in June for projects at Wilson-Pacific site and new Thornton Creek building
Seattle Public Schools will host two community meetings in June to present information on projects funded by the Building Excellence IV (BEX IV) Capital Levy: the Wilson-Pacific Elementary and Middle School projects and the New Thornton Creek Building project.
June 17, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
DISTRICT: Strategic Plan to be introduced at June 19 School Board meeting
A proposal to adopt a five-year Strategic Plan for Seattle Public Schools will be introduced at the June 19 School Board meeting. School Board Briefing/Proposed Action Report
June 14, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
DISTRICT NEWS: Newest episodes of School Beat TV on SPS-TV Cable Channel 26
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This newest episode of “School Beat TV” began airing on SPS-TV Cable Channel 26 (and streaming on the Web) on Wednesday, June12. Produced by the Seattle Public Schools Media Operations Center, the “School Beat TV” series presents information and profiles about the people and programs of Seattle Public Schools.
June 13, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE: Reflections on 2012-13 school year
As the 2012-13 school year draws to a close, I want to thank you all for welcoming me in my first year as your Superintendent. It has been a pleasure to get to know the schools and community and learn about the ideas and concerns each of you have. My conversations with educators, students, families, staff and community members have provided insight for changes and priorities, both for this year and for the future. Read more about the work we did this school year and our plans for the coming years. Also, read about the appointment of the new Executive Director of Schools for the Central RegionJune 12, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
CONGRATULATIONS: Whitman, Denny International middle schools win first at 'Music in the Parks' events
The Whitman Middle School 8th-grade Orchestra and the Denny International Jazz Band won first place June 1 in two separate “Music in the Parks” competitions.
June 11, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
CONGRATULATIONS: Whitman 8th-graders win first place in Red Cross 'Safe in the Sound' video contest
Whitman Middle School 8th-graders Sydney Janeway and Maia Purdy won 1st place in the middle school division for their video "A Safer You is a Safer Me." The contest was sponsored by the American Red Cross Western Washington Chapters.
June 11, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
CONGRATULATIONS: Nova High School student wins Silver Medal in national writing competition
Five Seattle Public Schools students were recognized for their work in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards - with one student moving on to national competition to win a prestigious Silver Medal.
June 7, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
CONGRATULATIONS: Academy of Finance students top entrepreneurship teams in competition
Four teams from the Academy of Finance team of Franklin and Chief Sealth International won top honors June 6 at the Youth Venture Spring Showcase in Seattle. The competition challenges students to use a business approach or plan to solve social issues in their communities.
June 7, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
OTHER HEADLINES
College and career-ready conversations at Cleveland High School (Homeroom: The Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Education)
Chief Sealth International teacher recognized with 2013 World Educator Award (World Affairs Council)
Hamilton International students take top prizes at state science fair
Loyal Heights teacher recognized as a 'Hero in the Classroom' (My Ballard)
More Seattle schools to get levy support through Families and Education levy (Seattle Times)
Students from 17 schools learn how to code in App Day hackathon (GeekWire)
Dr. Marion Smith, Jr., principal at Lowell Elementary School, appointed to Washington state's Access to Justice Board (Access to Justice Board)
Fall meetings set to discuss elementary, middle school boundary changes for 2014-15 school year
Tentative 2013-14 school year academic calendar released
Past stories are posted in the News Story and News Release Archive
A selection of news articles and online coverage featuring Seattle Public Schools are posted in the News Coverage Archive
Chief Sealth International teacher recognized with 2013 World Educator Award (World Affairs Council)
Hamilton International students take top prizes at state science fair
Loyal Heights teacher recognized as a 'Hero in the Classroom' (My Ballard)
More Seattle schools to get levy support through Families and Education levy (Seattle Times)
Students from 17 schools learn how to code in App Day hackathon (GeekWire)
Dr. Marion Smith, Jr., principal at Lowell Elementary School, appointed to Washington state's Access to Justice Board (Access to Justice Board)
Fall meetings set to discuss elementary, middle school boundary changes for 2014-15 school year
Tentative 2013-14 school year academic calendar released
Past stories are posted in the News Story and News Release Archive
A selection of news articles and online coverage featuring Seattle Public Schools are posted in the News Coverage Archive
- Audit & Finance Committee Meeting (Quarterly Audit Meeting)
- Enrollment Services Closes at Noon
- Regular School Board Meeting