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Safety Enhancement Updates from Superintendent Jones

Safety remains a top priority for Seattle Public Schools (SPS). Students are more likely to be successful when they feel safe and welcome at school. Please know my focus on student and staff safety and wellness is unwavering. I have listened to your concerns and pain, both as a parent…

Special Education Extended Resource Service Pathway

Access and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) will combine to become Extended Resource Service Pathway.
a giant white tent sits in the middle of a muddy work area. a construction truck is on one side and is small in comparison

Giant Tent Allows Winter Construction

Tent Protects Construction Site from Wet Weather If you pass by Rainier Beach High School, you may wonder about the giant tent on the west side of the school. You also won’t see much active construction. That’s because the construction work for the new school building is happening inside the…
Keisha Scarlett stands with Superintendent Jones as he addresses a group. Multicolored balloons are behind

Congratulations to Dr. Keisha Scarlett

Dr. Keisha Scarlett begins her next journey as the superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools on July 1.
A student in a culinary arts class prepares ingredients

Career Connected Learning 

Career and technical education prioritizes preparing students with learning that begins with exploration of career options.

Upward Bound

Chief Sealth, Cleveland, and Franklin 9th and 10th graders are encouraged to apply to UW Upward Bound…
A parent watches a student as she works on a project in a classroom

Family Literacy Connectors

Family Literacy Connectors help schools build welcoming literacy environments for families, bridging instruction and practices between school and home…
A teacher gathers a line of young students in a school gym who are are bikes

All Kids Bike Program at Hawthorne

Hawthorne receives donation to teach students how to ride bikes while in kindergarten.

Statement by Superintendent Jones on Tyre Nichols and Recent Gun Violence

Seattle Public Schools condemns the murder of Tyre Nichols and the mass gun violence in California.

Jan. 25 Budget Presentation to Seattle School Board

District leadership share information about the district budget and the decision process to create a balanced budget that ensures student outcomes.