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Summer Self Helps Projects

Volunteers Work with Self Help Project Team to Make Schools Shine  Summer was anything but lazy for our Self Help Projects team and hundreds of volunteers who tackled many schools’ wish lists during Seattle’s sunnier months.  Here are a few of their recent accomplishments. South Shore and Dunlap South Shore…
Graphic with pictures of several school leaders with text 'Thank you Principals'

National Principals Month

October is National Principal Month, and Seattle Public Schools is highlighting some of our amazing school leaders.  …
Superintendent Jones read a book to students in a classroom

Superintendent Kindergarten Room Visit

Superintendent Shares a Story  It was an alphabet adventure during story time when Superintendent Brent Jones stopped by Broadview-Thomson Pre K-8 on Sept. 19.   As part of a back-to-school tour, Dr. Jones sat with young scholars in Patsy Burgess’s kindergarten class to read “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” by Bill Martin…
The school mural with people, U.S.A. flag and text

Washington Campus Enhancement Project

Washington Middle School campus was revitalized with fresh paint, new signs, refreshed courtyard and grounds with the help of a self-help project.

Affordable Internet Program

Students and families in need of internet access should apply to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
a line of people with shovels

Rainier Beach Groundbreaking

Rainier Beach students, families, staff and community came together for a groundbreaking celebration on Sept. 23.

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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Filipino American History Month

Join Seattle Public Schools to help celebrate Filipino American history.

Student Spring 2022 SBA Assessment Results

The Spring 2022 Smarter Balance Assessment (SBA) achievement levels are now available in The Source. Learn how to access The Source.    The SBA outcomes are one indicator of how a student has met their previous grade-level standards. The SBA is given to students who are in grades 3–8 and…

Teacher Certification Program

ARE is designed to increase the number of teachers of color by removing the financial burden of tuition for teacher certification.  …