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Voluntary Athletic Fees

To help offset the growing cost of athletics, SPS is introducing a new voluntary fee for high school sports starting this school year.
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SPS Student Devices

Seattle Public Schools provides student devices during the school year to support classroom instruction.

Health Information for the Start of School

Ensure a healthy start to the school year by reviewing the SPS Health Services reminders!…

District and City Partnership to Support Student Safety and Mental Health Services

Superintendent Brent Jones and Mayor Bruce Harrell and announced new investments from the city and school district to align student supports.

Safety and Wellness Updates for 2024-25

SPS is focused on improving safety and well-being in schools, expanding partnerships to prevent violence, and continuing health services.
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Parent Education Course Helps Families Support Student Learning

All SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, a family-focused online course to help caregivers support their child’s growth.

2024 Start of School Forms and Information

We have gathered some essential information to be ready for back to school.

Texting with Talking Points

TalkingPoints is a two-way multilingual family engagement platform helping teachers and families to stay connected via text message.

Naviance Offers Career and College Exploration for Students

Families that do not want their student to use Naviance can opt out by changing their preferences in the Source Aug. 26 - Sept. 27, 2024…
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Construction of New Alki Elementary to Begin 

The Alki Elementary building project is being paid for by the BEX V Capital Levy, which was approved by Seattle voters in 2019.