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Update: First Student and Bus Drivers in Contract Negotiations

We want to provide an update on contract negotiations between one of our bus providers, First Student, and Teamsters 174, the union representing their Read More

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Safety and wellness is a top priority for Seattle Public Schools. Students are more likely to be successful when they feel safe and welcome at school.

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News

2025-26 School Leader Appointments 

Several schools are welcoming new principals for the 2025-26 school year, bringing fresh leadership and…
busses parked along the street

Update: First Student and Bus Drivers in Contract Negotiations

We want to provide an update on contract negotiations between one of our bus providers,…
busses parked along the street

First Student and Bus Drivers in Contract Negotiations

One of Seattle Public Schools (SPS) contracted school bus providers, First Student, is currently in…
Superintendent Jones smiles at camera.

Dr. Brent Jones Announces Transition from Role as SPS Superintendent 

His last day with the district is September 3, 2025.
Students at a Desk

Highly Capable Program Update

We are writing to provide you with an update on the Highly Capable (HC) program…
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CTE Offers Paid Career Quest Internships for Students

High school students can earn and learn this summer through Career and Technical Education Career…
Students from Nathan Hale High School pose with exchange students from Naha High School in Okinawa, Japan. Photo by Zach Lee/Nathan Hale High School

Connecting Cultures

Nathan Hale Celebrates 50 Years of Educational and Cultural Exchange…
Students in the Pre-Apprenticeship program visit a Local 86 Ironworkers job site.

Building a Career in Construction Trades

Students Can Get a Jump Start Through the Pre-Apprenticeship Program…
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Enrollment Open for Parent Education Course to Support Student Learning

SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, an online course to help caregivers…
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First Bell February Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.
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Important Health Coverage Tax Documents

IRS 1095 forms will not be automatically mailed this year.
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A Huge Thank You to our Voters!

A Huge Thank You to our Voters! A huge thank you to our voters! Based…

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Apr
Quarter 3
April 8
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Apr
BEX/BTA Capital Programs Oversight Committee
April 11 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
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Apr
Spring Break, No School
April 14 – April 18