Seattle Public Schools

Calendars and News

Seattle Public Schools Calendar and News

School Year Dates

23
Dec
Admissions Office Closed
December 23 – January 3
23
Dec
Winter Break, No School
December 23 – January 3
District Calendar

See all district events and meetings on the full district calendar.

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District News

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End of Year Message from Superintendent Jones

Superintendent Jones has a special year-end message for our families.
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First Bell December Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.
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Enrollment Open for Parent Education Course to Support Student Learning

SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, an online course to help caregivers support their child’s growth. Space is limited.

SPS Students to Compete in FIRST LEGO League Challenge, Dec. 14-15

Students from 24 SPS Schools Compete in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge—A LEGO Robotic Competition …
SPS Principals from left to right: Rena Deese, Caine Lowery, Mary McDaniel, Jeffrey Lam, Melissa Gray, Eric Marshall

School Leader Hiring Pool

Our district is currently welcoming applications for principals and assistant principals in the 2025-26 School Leader Pools.
SPS All-Star Super Support Staff Award winners: Stacey D’Aberle, Hakeem Trotter, Carnell Sheppard, Tracie Twitchell, and Corey Sampson.

SPS All-Stars: It’s Their Time to Shine

District awards staffers who are making a difference outside the classroom…
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Mark Your Calendar for the Black College Expo

More than 50 colleges will be there, ready to waive application fees and accept students on the spot.
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Admissions Fair

Join us to ask questions about the upcoming school year, learn more about Open Enrollment for School Choice, and the many SPS outstanding programs!…
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Update on School Closures and Consolidations

Withdrawal of school closure and consolidation plan.

Statement on Withdrawal of School Closure Recommendations

A statement from Seattle Public Schools on the withdrawal of school closure recommendations.
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School Levies on February 2025 Ballot

Please remember to vote by Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
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Nathan Hale and Wedgwood closed today, Nov. 21, 2024

Nathan Hale and Wedgwood are still without power after Tuesday’s windstorm. These schools are closed for today, Nov. 21, 2024…