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A classroom of preschool students listen to an adult read a book

Seattle Preschool Program Expands for 2022-23

The Seattle Preschool Program expansion increases the enrollment to 644, including inclusive seats for students with disabilities and new classrooms.
A group of five student pose for a photo with a robotics project in a classroom.

Robotics Teams: The Hardest Fun You Will Ever Have

Seattle Public Schools, in partnership with FIRST Robotics Washington, offers students the opportunity to learn about building robots.

Responding to National Tragedy

The well-being of our students is our top concern. We have put numerous measures into place to ensure schools are safe.

Race and Ethnicity Update Form

Families who have not yet updated their student's race and ethnicity information at SPS can complete the REPRESENT! Race and Ethnicity Update Form.
A group of students sit in a conference room with a student panel at the front of the room. An adults provides group facilitation.

Special Olympics Unified Leadership Summit

During the Special Olympics Leadership Summit, participants shared ideas on how the program can be successful at every school.  …
Superintendent Jones reads a book to a classroom of elementary students

Early Literacy Priority Schools

Using an approach called Targeted Universalism, a deliberate focus is placed on supporting students of color furthest from educational justice.
A large group of students pose for a photo in front of a hand painted sign that says Ingraham

Ingraham Student Government Creates New Traditions

Returning to campus after nearly two years of building closures is allowing high school student leaders to redefine school spirit.
Five Rising Star students sit together and smile for a photo

Students Help Improve Volunteer Services

To improve volunteer services and increase volunteers in schools, staff have sought the voice of students to provide input on volunteer supports.
An adult cheers on a young student riding a bike with a helmet

Bike Everywhere Month

May is National Bike Month and a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling.
Students in Sam Egelhoff's fifth grade class at Thurgood Marshall meet in enrichment clusters around the classroom

Advanced Learning at Thurgood Marshall

Discovering, training, and investigating; that’s what students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary experience every week in enrichment clusters.