2025 Legislative Priorities
The 2025 Legislative Priorities of Seattle Public Schools are focused on promoting student learning by ensuring students, families, staff members and schools have the resources and services they need to effectively educate every child.
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Safe and Welcoming Schools
Safety and wellness is a top priority for Seattle Public Schools. Students are more likely to be successful when they feel safe and welcome at school.
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New Student Enrollment for Seattle Public Schools is Open
News
Scholarship Opportunities Begin Here for Seniors
Thousands of scholarships are available to seniors and go unclaimed every year!…![Miwa Casper, a 5th-grade Japanese immersion teacher at McDonald International explains a math problem to her class.](http://gbdu.swissabc.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PIC_Dual-Language-Program_McDonald-Elementary-150x150.jpg)
Dual Language Programs Empower Students with Bilingualism
Language immersion programs not only boost academic performance but also foster cultural awareness and problem-solving…![Senior Eleana Lee from Chief Sealth, Senior Akeem Murph Jr. from Rainier Beach, and Athletic Program Liaison Kalani Igarta](http://gbdu.swissabc.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PIC_SPS-Shout-Outs_LEDE-150x150.jpg)
Seattle Public Schools Shout Outs
We’re celebrating students and staff whose accomplishments go beyond the classroom.![Graphic of a trophy](http://gbdu.swissabc.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/news-featured-image-Awards-150x150.png)
Cleveland, Lincoln Volleyball Teams Earn WIAA Academic State Champ Honors
The teams are the first-ever at Seattle Public Schools to receive recognition for their outstanding…![graphic of a school building](http://gbdu.swissabc.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/schoolbuilding-levies-set1-150x150.png)
2025 Levy Community Meetings
Seattle Public Schools is hosting five community meetings to share information about the two levies…![A graphic with Seattle Public Schools logo](http://gbdu.swissabc.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/featured-news-900-sps-logo-150x150.jpg)
End of Year Message from Superintendent Jones
Superintendent Jones has a special year-end message for our families.![An illustration of a school bell ringing](http://gbdu.swissabc.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/FirstBell_graphic2-150x150.png)
First Bell December Edition
Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.Seattle School Board Elects New Board President
Director Gina Topp will lead the Board beginning Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 …![Volunteer working with student on Hour of Code](http://gbdu.swissabc.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Student-on-laptop-with-volunteer-150x150.png)
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…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](http://gbdu.swissabc.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/principal-banner5-150x150.png)
School Leader Hiring Pool
Our district is currently welcoming applications for principals and assistant principals in the 2025-26 School…![SPS All-Star Super Support Staff Award winners: Stacey D’Aberle, Hakeem Trotter, Carnell Sheppard, Tracie Twitchell, and Corey Sampson.](http://gbdu.swissabc.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SPS-All-Stars-Group-Banner-150x150.jpg)
SPS All-Stars: It’s Their Time to Shine
District awards staffers who are making a difference outside the classroom…Calendar
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Jan
Board Community Engagement: Goals and Guardrails – Virtual
January 16 @ 5:30 pm
16
Jan
Central Region Levies Meeting at Kimball Elementary
January 16 @ 6:30 pm
20
Jan
MLK Jr Day, No School
January 20
21
Jan
NE Region Levies Meeting at Olympic Hills Elementary
January 21 @ 6:30 pm
22
Jan
School Board Special Meeting – January 22, 2025
January 22 @ 3:30 pm