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Garfield Alum Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

David Baker, a professor of biochemistry at the University of Washington School of Medicine, is a 1980 graduate of Garfield High School.
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Cellphone Policy Catching on with Students, Parents

Students and staff at Eagle Staff and Hamilton International middle schools are noticing the positive change after pushing for cellphone-free campuses
West Seattle High School Unified group of students

West Seattle High School Receives National Honor from Special Olympics   

West Seattle High School, officially recognized by Special Olympics International as a Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School.
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Join the Instructional Materials Committee 

Seattle Public Schools is looking for parents/guardians to serve on the Instructional Materials Committee (IMC).

Seattle Promise Scholarship

The Seattle Promise scholarship application for Class of 2026 is due Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Annual Adjustments to School Staffing

Every year, Seattle Public Schools adjusts staff assignments based on the number of students enrolled in schools.
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School Board Student Members

Students from Ballard, Franklin, and Lincoln high schools take the oath of office for their seat on the Seattle School Board.
The All-City Band marches down the street.

All-City Band Keeps Marching

The All-City Band brings together students from across Seattle. It was a record year for the band!
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School Meal Changes

SPS now has an easy way to view menus, pay for meals, and fill out the free and reduced lunch application.

Transaction Fees for SchoolPay

Payments made on SchoolPay will now include a transaction fee for all student fee payments.