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Several schools closed today, Nov. 20, 2024

Several schools are without power this morning and will be closed for today, Nov. 20, 2024.
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Watch the Nov. 14 Community Meeting on School Closures and Consolidations

SPS leaders shared information on the decision-making process and took questions from the community.

Media Advisory: Community Meetings on School Closures

SPS is holding community meetings for the schools recommended for closure.
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Meetings on School Closures and Consolidations

Meetings on School Closures and Consolidations Superintendent Jones has identified four schools for potential closure and consolidation. This preliminary recommendation is to aid in rightsizing and stabilizing our school district.   Each school recommended for closure will have two community meetings. Initial meetings will take place on the dates below.  Sacajawea Elementary…
ACE Awards

SPS Staff Members Honored for Their Work with Black Youth

Southwest Regional Director Chris Carter and South Shore PreK-8 special education teacher Alex Rankin were honored with inaugural awards.
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Kingmakers Program Receives $100,000 Donation

Funds go toward engaging, empowering, and encouraging young Kings …
Left to right: Amy Jain, NAC Architecture; Vince Gonzales and Richard Best, SPS; and Boris Srdar, NAC Architecture.

Baldwin Elementary Receives Prestigious Construction Award

The James D. MacConnell Award celebrates educational projects that address a specific planning process.
Students at Lafayette Elementary School prepare for the robotics competition by building sets and coding robots.

Elementary Students Gearing Up for Robotics Competition

Early exposure to coding, design-thinking, and working as a team is essential to connecting students to careers of the future.
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Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024

Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024 Dear SPS Colleagues,  Election Day is, Nov. 5 and I’d like to remind you to submit your ballots and make your voices heard. Voting is an important civic responsibility, and it’s an opportunity for all of us to help shape the future of our communities and our…
Quincy Jones sits with trumpet along with other students with instruments in the orchestra

Remembering Quincy Jones

As a student at Garfield High School from 1947 to 1950, Quincy Jones made a profound impact on the school’s music and arts programs.