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First Bell November Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.
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School Levies on February 2025 Ballot

Please remember to vote by Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
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Enrollment Open for Parent Education Course to 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.
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Key Updates on School Closures and Consolidations

Key Updates on School Closures and Consolidations…
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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…
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Watch the Nov. 14 Community Meeting on School Closures and Consolidations

SPS leaders shared information on the decision-making process and took questions from the community.

Media Advisory: Community Meetings on School Closures

SPS is holding community meetings for the schools recommended for closure.
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Meetings on School Closures and Consolidations

Meetings on School Closures and Consolidations Superintendent Jones has identified four schools for potential closure and consolidation. This preliminary recommendation is to aid in rightsizing and stabilizing our school district.   Each school recommended for closure…
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SPS Staff Members Honored for Their Work with Black Youth

Southwest Regional Director Chris Carter and South Shore PreK-8 special education teacher Alex Rankin were honored with inaugural awards.
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Kingmakers Program Receives $100,000 Donation

Funds go toward engaging, empowering, and encouraging young Kings …
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Baldwin Elementary Receives Prestigious Construction Award

The James D. MacConnell Award celebrates educational projects that address a specific planning process.
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Elementary Students Gearing Up for Robotics Competition

Early exposure to coding, design-thinking, and working as a team is essential to connecting students to careers of the future.

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