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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.
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.
A collection of books and notecards

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.  …

CIC COVID testing

On-demand COVID-19 Testing Consent Campaign SPS is prepared to manage COVID-19 in our schools. Our goals are to keep school communities healthy and safe, and ensure uninterrupted in-person learning.   One way to do this is by testing for COVID-19 at schools. Families must provide consent for any COVID-19 testing at…
Two middle-school age students work together on a project in a classroom

New Elementary Grade Math Materials

All SPS elementary and K-8 schools will implement the newly adopted K-5 math instructional materials, enVision Math.
A collection of colorful paper ball banners.

Latinx Heritage Month

National Latinx Heritage Month is observed September 15-October 15.