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Nathan Hale and Wedgwood closed today, Nov. 21, 2024

Nathan Hale and Wedgwood are still without power after Tuesday’s windstorm. These schools are closed for today, Nov. 21, 2024…
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District Launches Monthly Staff Recognition Awards

We are now taking nominations for the SPS Beacon of Hope Award, staff members who are helping to create a sense of belonging for their school.
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.
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Levies Information Session November 7

Join online meetings to learn what was recommended to the Seattle School Board.
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Budget Updates and Next Steps for Seattle Public Schools

Dear SPS Families, Staff, and Community, Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our students and schools.