District News and Announcements
B.F. Day Elementary School received the Outstanding School Award May 15 from the Seattle Special Education PTSA for its work in building an inclusive school community.
May 16, 2012 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
Rainier Beach High School teacher Michael Braun has been selected by Microsoft as one of 44 educators who will showcase the innovative ways he is using technology in the classroom to enhance student learning. The professional learning forum will be held on the Redmond Microsoft campus July 31 to August 1.
A film by Olympic View student Zhenna Watkin was screened at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth last month. She is the youngest filmmaker to have a film selected for the festival this year, from more than 700 submissions of youth filmmakers age 22 and under.
Transportation staff has proposed modifications to the District's transportation service standards after additional research and listening to community feedback. A new proposal recommends returning to the current 2011-12 transportation plan and minimal impact to current bell times. Staff members are continuing to refine the details of the new proposal.
May 11, 2012 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200The Washington state Department of Health has reported a dramatic increase in the number of cases of Whooping Cough (pertussis) in King County. Please click on the link for more information on the prevention and treatment of pertussis and free vaccinations available May 12 in Burien.
May 9, 2012 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications, (206) 252-0200
The Seattle School Board Wednesday night, May 2, officially offered Anaheim City Schools Superintendent José Banda the position of Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. The next step is for the Board President to negotiate a contract with Banda. Once negotiations are completed, the Board is scheduled to vote on Banda’s contract during its May 16 meeting. If approved, he will start after July 1.
Beginning June 6, School Board meetings to start at 4:15 p.m., public testimony at 5 p.m.
Rainier Beach High School students working on urban garden
School assignment information now online
MLK School Dream Foundation names eight scholarship winners; banquet set for May 21
Student's artwork on display at Naramore art show until May 27; click here for the list of winning entries
Past stories are posted in the News Story and News Release Archive
A selection of news articles and online coverage featuring Seattle Public Schools are posted in the News Coverage Archive
- Two-Hour Early Dismissal: Professional Development
- Work Session: Budget
- Regular School Board Meeting