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Welcome Back to School!

As the school year gets underway, Superintendent Jones welcomes back our students, families, and staff!…

Well-Resourced Schools August 2024 Update

The week of Sept. 9, we will send our community an update on Well-Resourced Schools planning. SPS will present an update to the board on Sept. 18.
The three student board members pose for a photo outside.

School Board Student Members

Students from Ballard, Franklin, and Lincoln high schools take the oath of office for their seat on the Seattle School Board.
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Seattle Public Schools Shout Outs

We’re celebrating students and staff whose accomplishments go beyond the classroom.

Superintendent Jones Joins Federal School Safety Advisory Board

Dr. Jones is one of the members of the new Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board…
The All-City Band marches down the street.

All-City Band Keeps Marching

The All-City Band brings together students from across Seattle. It was a record year for the band!…
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School Meal Changes

SPS now has an easy way to view menus, pay for meals, and fill out the free and reduced lunch application.

Transaction Fees for SchoolPay

Payments made on SchoolPay will now include a transaction fee for all student fee payments.
Two high school football players in uniform and helmets practice on a field

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.