First Bell_Feb 2025.mp4
Hey SPS community! Have you seen the latest First Bell? If not, it's time to hit play and enjoy the show! 📺✨
In the latest episode:
🌟There were happy tears and lots of cheers as SPS celebrated its second round of All-Star Winners. Meet the district’s Beacons of Hope!
✊🏽February was Black History Month, and we kicked it off with a powerful flag-raising ceremony at the John Stanford Center.
🗞️ Plus, we've got other exciting news and updates you won't want to miss!
Catch up on all the heartwarming moments and exciting updates now!
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Blk History Month MLK Celebrations.mp4
As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, let's take a moment to look back at some inspiring events that took place on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day across our district. School communities came together to honor the legacy of MLK with powerful and meaningful activities.
✨ The Center School BSU kicked off the day with an inspiring MLK Celebration during their community meeting, bringing everyone together to honor Dr. King's legacy.
🚶♂️ McDonald International School held a powerful MLK march, with students, teachers, and families walking together in unity and reflection.
🎤 Nathan Hale High School's Black Student Union led an impactful assembly, delivering informative speeches about prominent figures in Black history. The event concluded with an engaging quiz, where the senior class emerged victorious!
Let's continue to celebrate and honor Black history and culture throughout this month and beyond.
Wedgwood Elementary_Bayfest Reel.mp4
🎭✨ Celebrating Culture & History Through the Arts! 🎨🪶
Fifth graders at Wedgwood Elementary brought Seattle’s history to life through Native song, dance, art, and spoken word in an incredible showcase!
Their performance, created in partnership with Bayfest through Creative Advantage, honored the rich traditions of Northwestern Native American tribes and deepened students' connections to the land they call home.
With the guidance of Bayfest teaching artists, students explored storytelling, movement, and language—turning their learning into a powerful artistic expression. This immersive experience reminds us of the importance of respecting, understanding, and celebrating Indigenous cultures.
📸🎥 Check out highlights from this inspiring event!
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Opportunity Begins_Here_STEM_Robotics.mp4
Did you know the levies fund 90% of the district's technology budget? Check out this video to see how we use technology in the classroom and how the renewal of both levies supports this work.
Building forLearning_Maintaining our Schools.mp4
"Play is an important part of the educational program" - learn more about how our levy renewals continue funding for playground safety improvements, athletic fields and ongoing maintenance of our 106 schools.
School Choice__2025.mp4
🎥✨ Open Enrollment for School Choice has Started: How It Works! ✨🎥
Are you curious about the Open Enrollment for School Choice process? Watch our video to learn how you can apply to a school that’s the perfect fit for your student!
📅 Important Dates:
Priority deadline: Submit your application by Feb. 28 for priority consideration (priority does not guarantee placement).
Results available online: Tuesday, April 22
📍 How to Apply:
Access the School Choice form on The Source or at the John Stanford Center.
Let’s make your student’s educational journey extraordinary! Learn more about School Choice at: https://www.seattleschools.org/enroll/about-our-schools/school-choice/
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First Bell_S3E5.mp4
📢🎙️ New Episode of First Bell – Out Now! 🎙️📢
In this episode, we’re diving into:
🌍 Dual Language Immersion – How students are mastering new languages while learning core subjects!
💻 Hour of Code – Tech companies teaming up with schools to spark early interest in coding!
🔎 And more!
Don't miss the latest news, information, and good news stories from Seattle Public Schools—watch now!🎥✨
Levy Explainer.mp4
SPS schools are funded through state, federal and local voter-approved levies. Want to learn more about the levies in the Feb. 11 election? Watch this video. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11.
Building_for_Learning__-_Keeping_our_Schools_Safe.mp4
The SPS levy renewals help continue funding for safety and security improvements at all our schools. Watch our video to see how levies bridge the gap between what the state funds and what our students and schools need.
Building_for_Learning__-_Keeping_our_Schools_Safe.mp4
Safety and security are priorities for Seattle Public Schools. From secure entrances to earthquake safety measures and security staff, the renewal of SPS levies helps maintain safe learning environments. Watch this video to see how these measures are implemented and visit the SPS website for more information: https://www.seattleschools.org/about/levy
Building_for_Learning_Technology.mp4
Technology plays a key role in student learning. SPS levy renewals ensures continued funding for classroom technology, supporting students and educators with the tools they need to succeed. Watch this video to see how technology impacts learning across the district.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: The final community meeting about the proposed Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) and Building Excellence VI (BEX) Capital Levy will be held tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Olympic Hills Elementary School, located at 13018 20th Ave. NE. Interpretation services will be available at all meetings.
Visit the SPS website for more information: https://www.seattleschools.org/about/levy
Levy Explainer.mp4
We’ve released a new video explaining Seattle Public Schools’ levy renewals! Watch to learn how these measures continue to fund programs like special education, transportation, and building maintenance.
More about levies at: https://www.seattleschools.org/about/levy/
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