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Advanced Learning Policy Revisions Adopted

Advanced Learning Policy Revisions Adopted On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, the Seattle School Board approved revisions and an amendment to Policy No. 2190, Highly Capable Services. The school board’s approval is a historic and bold step toward ensuring educational excellence for every student in Seattle Public Schools. Over the next…

Licton Springs K-8 Opens

Ribbon-cutting and Tour Celebrate New Home for Licton Springs K-8 Licton Springs K-8 students who are attending school in-person didn’t return to the building they left last spring. The school has a new home at the modernized and expanded Webster Building in Ballard. Earlier this year, teachers and staff moved…

SPS Continuity of Operations Plan

Read about data points that officials are monitoring and the district’s outbreak response plan.

Attendance Procedure Changes for Excused Absences

In December 2020, and in preparation for a return to in-person instruction, Superintendent Procedure 3121SP, Attendance was revised to implement a new state law requirement and added three new district-created attendance criteria based on student, family, and community feedback. New Criteria for Excused Absences…

Budget Shortfall for 2021-22 and Beyond

Budget Shortfall for 2021-22 and Beyond Next school year, Seattle Public Schools will have a $69.8 million budget shortfall. While next year’s budget reductions will be challenging, more significant shortfalls are projected beginning in 2022-23. Without an increase of revenue, public education services and supports will be reduced. SPS has…

Wing Luke Elementary School Construction Enters Final Stages

Wing Luke Elementary School Construction Enters Final Stages The new Wing Luke Elementary School is nearly complete! Join Principal Carol Mendoza as she visits to see the final stages of construction. This school replacement project was funded by the Building Excellence IV Capital Levy (BEX IV), which was approved by…

Middle School Science Standards

SPS sixth and seventh grade students are taught using the Board-approved Amplify Science curriculum.

Student-Written Story: Historically Black Colleges and Universities Virtual Tour

Student-Written Story: Historically Black Colleges and Universities Virtual Tour In this student-written piece, August reflects on participating in a virtual Historical Black College tour with the AAMA Student Leadership Council. About AAMA and SLC : The Office of African American Male Achievement Student Leadership…

Student-Written Story: COVID-19 Planning Committees

Student-Written Story: COVID-19 Planning Committees In this student-written piece, AAMA SLC member Trevon reflects on centering student voice in key district decisions. About AAMA and SLC : The Office of African American Male Achievement Student Leadership Council is a network of student leaders who…