Seattle Public Schools

Calendars and News

Seattle Public Schools Calendar and News

School Year Dates

19
Feb
Mid-winter Break
February 19 @ 12:00 am – February 23 @ 11:59 pm
08
Apr
Spring Break
April 8 @ 12:00 am – April 12 @ 11:59 pm
17
Apr
27
May
13
Jun
Rainier Beach High School Graduation
June 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
District Calendar

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

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District News

Seattle Promise Scholarship

The Seattle Promise Scholarship application fall 2024 is due Feb. 16, 2024.
An illustration with three Pan African colors of red, yellow, and green with text Black History Month.

Lift and Sing: SPS Kicks Off Black History Month 

February is Black History Month, and SPS recognizes the contributions of all Black people – past and present – who continue to blaze a trail!…
A healthcare worker provides a vaccine to a patient

Vaccination Clinics

Stay up to date with vaccines including boosters at vaccination clinic for children and adults.

National School Counseling Week 

School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career!…
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Open Enrollment for School Choice is Open!

Will your child be 5 by August 31? Will your family be new residents of Seattle? Looking for dates for school tours?…

Gun Safety

Explore the resources to learn how you can play a role in preventing firearm-related injuries and deaths in our communities.
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Celebrations and Service  

Schools honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with parades, assemblies, and school campus beautification projects.
Chief Sealth Teacher Sarah Martin standing in the high school holding a sweatshirt with

Can’t Hide Her Chief Sealth Pride  

Sarah Martin has worn the school’s colors every day for the past 11 years.
Penny the dog listens as a Wedgwood student reads to her.

Paw-sitive Reinforcement  

Wedgwood’s Reading with Rover program helps kids discover the joy of reading.
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Seattle Public Schools Shout Outs

We’re celebrating students and staff whose accomplishments go beyond the classroom.
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First Bell January Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.

Responding to tragedy in our community

Letter to community from Superintendent Jones on January 24, 2024.