Seattle Public Schools

Tomorrow, we recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day, a time to come together, reflect, and stand in support of safer communities.

At Seattle Public Schools, our focus is always on the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families. We know that a strong sense of safety is essential for learning, growth, and connection.

We honor the lives impacted by gun violence and the many individuals and organizations working to prevent it.

We encourage our community to wear orange today in recognition of this day and to show our shared commitment to safety and care for one another.

Together, we can continue building communities where every student feels safe, supported, and able to thrive. 🧡

We’re hiring school system leaders to support student success across Seattle Public Schools.

SPS is seeking experienced, equity-focused leaders to serve as Executive Directors across multiple school levels:
• Executive Director of Elementary Schools
• Executive Director of K-8 Schools
• Executive Director of Middle Schools
• Executive Director of High Schools
• Executive Director of Alternative & Non-Traditional Schools

These roles partner closely with principals to strengthen instructional leadership, improve student outcomes, and advance our Strategic Plan. Executive Directors play a critical role in building leadership capacity, supporting school improvement, and ensuring inclusive, culturally responsive practices across our schools.

Salary: $175,822.40 – $237,203.20 annually
Open until filled. First application review begins June 3.

If you’re ready to lead, support, and make an impact across our district, we encourage you to apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/seattleschools?keywords=executive%20director

🏳️‍🌈Seattle Public Schools celebrates Pride Month🏳️‍🌈

This June, SPS proudly recognizes and celebrates our LGBTQIA+ students, staff, families, and community members. We honor the contributions, resilience, and voices of those who help make our schools stronger, more inclusive places for all.

Our commitment to equity means creating safe, welcoming learning environments where every student is seen, valued, and supported. We stand with our LGBTQIA+ community and continue working to ensure our schools reflect dignity, respect, and belonging.

As a reminder, SPS social media spaces are moderated. Comments that are disrespectful, discriminatory, or harmful will be reported and removed in accordance with our community guidelines.

Happy Pride Month. 🌈

💡Big ideas start with bold opportunities.

Thirty-six girls from Eckstein Middle School stepped into a world of possibility during an IGNITE Worldwide field trip, exploring what their futures in STEM could look like.

At Slalom, students went behind the scenes of a real tech workplace, connected with women in STEM, and jumped into a hands-on challenge using AI to design an app that creates music playlists based on mood. 🎧🤖

It wasn’t just about technology, it was about seeing themselves as innovators, problem-solvers, and future leaders.

🔗 Read more about their experience: https://www.seattleschools.org/news/regional-school-news-roundup/

🌲Fresh air, new perspectives, and a little bit of magic in the woods.

Lowell Elementary’s annual IslandWood trip gives 5th graders the chance to explore, connect, and discover who they’re becoming, one trail at a time.

With support from the community, every student had the opportunity to learn outdoors this year, building confidence, curiosity, and friendships that go beyond language and classroom walls.

Because sometimes the best learning happens outside. 🌻

Read more at: https://www.seattleschools.org/news/regional-school-news-roundup/

🌱 Big ideas. Bold leadership. Real impact.

At Nathan Hale High School, students didn’t just celebrate Earth Day, they led it. 💚

The school’s annual Climate Day of Action brought together students, alumni, and community leaders for a full day of workshops, discussion, and action focused on climate solutions.

From agriculture to activism, learners explored real-world challenges and discovered how their voices and their actions can shape a better future.

🔗 Read more and learn what’s next: https://www.seattleschools.org/news/regional-school-news-roundup/

In this week’s Superintendent’s Newsletter, we're invited to pause, reflect, and celebrate what brings our community together.

Superintendent Shuldiner shares a heartfelt message honoring those we remembered on Memorial Day and extends warm wishes to families celebrating Eid al-Adha, a powerful reminder of sacrifice, compassion, and showing up for one another.

We’re also celebrating Arts Education Month with incredible performances and student creativity across SPS.

Take a moment to read the stories, watch the videos, and see the joy, talent, and connection happening across our schools.

👉 Check out the full newsletter here: https://buff.ly/RId83dv

Who says family engagement can’t be a PARTY? 🎉

Washington Middle School turned feedback into action with their first-ever Family Fun Fest, and the results were incredible:
✨ 500+ attendees
✨ Slime experiments & sensory stations
✨ Lotería, mindfulness, a World’s Fair, and more!

Families connected, students led the way, and the whole school community came together in a joyful, welcoming space.

Safe to say, this one filled a lot of cups!

Read more at: https://www.seattleschools.org/news/regional-school-news-roundup/

"I thought it was going to be slideshows, but we got to build things!” 🙌

At UW’s MESA Day, Proyecto Saber students from Denny International Middle School dove into STEM through hands-on activities, from engineering challenges to robotics and real-world problem solving.

💡 The goal? Not just learning science—but experiencing it.
💙 The impact? Students seeing themselves as scientists, engineers, and innovators.

Programs like MESA are opening doors and expanding what’s possible for students, one hands-on experience at a time.

Read the full story and discover more student highlights: https://www.seattleschools.org/news/career-connected-learning-2/