Seattle Public Schools Calendar and News

2026-27 School Year Dates

• Sept. 2 First day of school for 1st-12th grade students. Sept. 2 is not an early release Wednesday. Early release will occur every Wednesday except for the first week of school.
• Sept. 2-4 Preschool and Kindergarten Family Connections
• Sept. 7 Labor Day (no school) 
• Sept. 8 First day of school for preschool and kindergarten students
• Oct. 9 State In-service Day (no school for students)
• Nov. 11 Veterans Day Observed (no school) 
• Nov. 23-25 Family-Teacher conference days in elementary and K-8 schools. (No school for most elementary and K-8 schools, varies by school. Most middle schools are open.) See school website for more information.
• Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day (no school) 
• Dec. 18 1-hour early dismissal 
• Dec. 21, 2026-Jan. 1, 2027 Winter break (no school) 
• Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)  
• Jan. 28 Day between semesters (no school)
• Feb. 15-19 Mid-winter break, including Presidents Day (no school)
• April 12-16 Spring break (no school)
• May 31 Memorial Day (no school)
• June 18 Juneteenth observed (staff holiday, no school)
• June 21 Last day of school (1-hour early dismissal)
• June 22, 23 are potential emergency closure makeup days.

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2026-27 School Year Dates

View the school calendar dates for the 2026-27 school year.

Capital Programs Oversight Committee Seeks New Member

Applications are now being accepted for membership on the Capital Programs Oversight Committee.

Executive Directors of Schools positions based on grade bands

I am excited to announce a new leadership structure for school supervision designed to better align support with the unique needs of students.

Garfield High School Welcomes Brandon Roy Home as Head Boys Basketball Coach 

Garfield High School has announced the return of Brandon Roy as head boys basketball coach.

Construction Kick-Off for Aki Kurose Middle School Project

Construction is now underway for the modernization and addition project at Aki Kurose Middle School

Superintendent’s Message: Celebrating Pride in SPS

Superintendent Dr. Ben Shuldiner’s Pride Month letter celebrates LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families and reaffirms SPS’ commitment.

Life Skills and Vocational Learning

Students in Ballard High School’s Life Skills program are putting their vocational training into action through a student-run coffee service.

Commencement Ceremonies

Nearly 4,000 seniors celebrated graduation, marking a journey that culminates in a future shaped by possibility.

First Bell June Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.

SPS Families: Plan for World Cup Traffic

The Seattle portion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins next week.

Superintendent Announces Recommendation on Lincoln HS Athletic Field

Superintendent Shuldiner met with Lincoln High School students to announce his recommendation for the location of the school’s new athletic field.

2026 Grade-Level School Counselors of the Year

SPS honors three school counselors for their leadership, advocacy, and dedication to student success.