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Schools will be in remote instruction today, Feb. 5, with a two-hour delay.

Dear SPS Families and Staff:   Due to snow and hazardous road conditions, all schools will be in remote instruction today, Feb. 5, with a two-hour delay. Buildings will be closed, and there will be no in-person instruction. This includes preschool and Head Start. (PreK and Head Start will not have…

Capital Programs Oversight Committee Seeks New Member 

SPS Capital Projects and Planning Department is seeking qualified individuals to apply for an opening on the Building Excellence (BEX) and Buildings, Technology and Academics (BTA) Capital Programs Oversight Committee. The BEX/BTA Capital Program Oversight Committee: Oversees the planning and implementation of the capital levies and makes recommendations concerning progress…
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Reaffirming Our Commitment to SPS Students, Staff, and Families

We have a constitutional obligation to educate all students. No matter where you’re from, you are welcome here.
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First Bell January Edition

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

Seattle Public Schools is actively monitoring weather forecasts and road conditions.

Notice Regarding the PowerSchool Compromise

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is aware of the cybersecurity incident involving the PowerSchool PowerSource portal. SPS was not impacted.  Our district’s systems remain secure because administrative account logins and functions that could have been used to steal data require a virtual private network (VPN), providing an additional layer of protection.

Carruth Data Breach

Carruth Compliance Consulting (CCC) provided notice regarding an event that affected the security of information they maintain in their systems.

Scholarship Opportunities Begin Here for Seniors

Thousands of scholarships are available to seniors and go unclaimed every year!…
Miwa Casper, a 5th-grade Japanese immersion teacher at McDonald International explains a math problem to her class.

Dual Language Programs Empower Students with Bilingualism

Language immersion programs not only boost academic performance but also foster cultural awareness and problem-solving abilities.
Senior Eleana Lee from Chief Sealth, Senior Akeem Murph Jr. from Rainier Beach, and Athletic Program Liaison Kalani Igarta

Seattle Public Schools Shout Outs

We’re celebrating students and staff whose accomplishments go beyond the classroom.