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SPS Letters to Families

Letters, videos, and more shared with SPS staff and families.

Recent Family Letters

2025-26 School Leader Appointments 

Several schools are welcoming new principals for the 2025-26 school year, bringing fresh leadership and vision to their educational communities.    These new appointments reflect the district’s ongoing commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting diverse student needs.    As these leaders step into their roles, they are expected to build on existing successes and introduce innovative […]

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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

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 contract negotiations with Teamsters 174