Calendar and News
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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All district events and board meetings are available on the district calendar.
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School Board Regular Meeting – October 7, 2026
October 7 @ 4:30 pm
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Oct
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Oct
Great ShakeOut
October 15 @ 10:15 am
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School Board Special Meeting – October 21, 2026
October 21 @ 4:30 pm
District News
2027-28 Financial Aid Applications are Available
Half of families in Washington can get free money for college or training.
Building Circuits, Confidence, and Career Skills
Thanks to Seattle Education Foundation and SPS CTE, Orca K-8 students are gaining experience with electronics, soldering, and engineering.
Steel, Signatures, and Community Spirit Mark Key Phase in Construction
Memorial Stadium redevelopment project as community leaders, project partners, and SPS celebrated the raising of the final structural beam
Superintendent's Newsletter
A weekly message from Superintendent Ben Shuldiner.
Vaccination Clinics
Stay up to date with vaccines including boosters at vaccination clinic for children and adults.
Update to Technology Use for K-2 Students
Seattle Public Schools is updating how technology is used in kindergarten through second grade classrooms beginning Jan. 4, 2027.
Denny Students Help Make Streets Safer for School Community
Denny Middle School ASB students partnered with the Seattle Dept. of Transportation to advocate for safer crossings
Superintendent Community Engagement Meetings Return This Fall
Your Voice Matters: Superintendent Community Engagement Meetings Return This Fall
Youth Arts Collective Member Creates Opportunities for Young Artists at Rainier Beach High School
As a member of the 2026-27 Seattle Public Schools Youth Arts Collective, Rainier Beach High School senior Laureyna Nguyen is helping foster creativity
SPS Students Earn National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Recognition
Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program
Requesting Religious Accommodations
Seattle Public Schools affirms and supports students and staff from all faith backgrounds. Students and staff may request religious accommodations.