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July 10, 2024

Ballard seniors toss their graduation caps

The Places They Will Go

SPS Salutes the Class of 2024

Graduations may be over, but the joy of commencement season is still alive. Seattle Public Schools celebrated more than 3,500 seniors as they walked across the stage to accept their diplomas.      

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Superintendent Outlines 2024-25 Budget 

The Seattle School Board held a public hearing on the 2024-25 recommended budget. Read Superintendent Brent Jones’ introduction to the Budget Book and view highlights for next school year's budget.  

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Superintendent Brent Jones

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Kids choose books at Reading is Fundamental Table

Spreading Joy Through Reading Students at several SPS elementaries closed out their school year with book celebration events. 

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One Last Shout Out We’re celebrating Class of 2024 scholarship winners and Superintendent Jones scores a big recognition. 

Well-Resourced Schools and Safety Planning Update Superintendent Jones provides an important update on the SPS safety plans and the System of Well-Resourced Schools Plan. 

Announcements

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Start Planning for the New School Year The first day of school for 1st – 12th grade students will be Sept. 4. Kindergarteners and preschoolers will start on Sept. 9. View all 2024-25 school year dates. 

Admissions Summer Hours SPS is updating the Admissions Office’s public service hours for July. See when the office is open.   

Celebrating Successes The Seattle Promise program has assisted more than 9,000 Seattle public high school graduates to apply to and/or enroll in college. Learn more about the program’s impact. 

Opportunity Begins Here Will your child be 5 by August 31? Will your family be new residents of Seattle? Looking for dates for school tours? Enroll at Seattle Public Schools for 2024-25. 

Young child on the first day of preschool

Start Them Early SPS offers several preschool options for children ages 3 to 5 years old.  

Your Future at Your Fingertips Naviance is available for students to access through their student Clever portal over the summer. 

Summer Meals for Students The City of Seattle Human Services is offering free, healthy meals to children ages 18 and younger. Find meals for students at several locations in Seattle. 

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