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Rainier View Award

Rainier View’s success can be attributed to its clear mission and vision for high-quality teaching in every classroom.
Brandon Johnson stands in front of a school fence.

Kingmakers Student Profile

For Roosevelt junior Brandon Johnson the African American Male Achievement’s Student Leadership Council provides a brotherhood.
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Kingmakers and Rising Son

Application for Kingmakers of Seattle Extended (KOSE), an out-of-school time virtual program for Black male middle and high school students, is open!…
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Construction Begins on Seven Projects

Projects to replace the school buildings at Kimball Elementary School, James Baldwin Elementary School, and Viewlands Elementary School started this summer and will be complete in time for the 23-24 school year. Seismic improvements have begun for the east buildings at Lincoln High School. Work began on the…
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Justice for George Day

Justice for George is a day to remember George Floyd and call for funds to be directed towards social programs and education.
Artist Andrea Wilbur Sigo and students stand together in front of a large log

SPS Website Artist and Native Carver

Meet the native artist Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin Island, Skokomish, whose work is featured on the new SPS websites!…
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Update Your Password on The Source

Families will need to update their Source password by November to help increase security.
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Hawthorne Partnership Award

Hawthorne Elementary's evidence-based strategies to foster family and student engagement are recognized by Johns Hopkins University.
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Addressing Instances of Hate and Bias

SPS stands against all forms of intolerance, bullying, and harassment.
A parent watches as their student boards the school bus.

Start and End Time and Transportation Changes

Part of the 2023 Budget plan includes changes to transportation services. The changes provide significant budget savings without large-scale changes.