Seattle Public Schools to cancel school closure plans
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones says he is withdrawing the district's school closures/consolidation plan.
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones says he is withdrawing the district's school closures/consolidation plan.
SPS to withdraw school closure plan, superintendent announces
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones says he is withdrawing his preliminary recommendation, and the district will not pursue school closures and consolidations for the upcoming school year.
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones says he is withdrawing his preliminary recommendation, and the district will not pursue school closures and consolidations for the upcoming school year.
Issaquah School District to resume classes on 2-hour delay Monday
With bomb cyclone storm damage in Issaquah still causing issues, school officials say they are still weighing when to reopen classrooms.
With bomb cyclone storm damage in Issaquah still causing issues, school officials say they are still weighing when to reopen classrooms.
School closures: Track closings, delays in western Washington for Friday, November 22
Some western Washington school districts are closed again on Friday, Nov. 22, as several areas are still without power.
Some western Washington school districts are closed again on Friday, Nov. 22, as several areas are still without power.
Seattle Public Schools delays controversial 4-school consolidation plan
Seattle Public Schools is putting its controversial four-school consolidation plan on hold, and canceling an upcoming public meeting, after overwhelming pushback from parents, children and staff.
Seattle Public Schools is putting its controversial four-school consolidation plan on hold, and canceling an upcoming public meeting, after overwhelming pushback from parents, children and staff.
Seattle Public Schools cancels upcoming closure meetings
Seattle Public Schools announced it is canceling its upcoming meetings after the superintendent said he was reconsidering the district's school closures plan.
Seattle Public Schools announced it is canceling its upcoming meetings after the superintendent said he was reconsidering the district's school closures plan.
School closures: Track closings, delays in western Washington for Thursday, November 21
Some western Washington school districts will be closed or delayed on Thursday, Nov. 21 due to the lingering effects of the “bomb cyclone" storm.
Some western Washington school districts will be closed or delayed on Thursday, Nov. 21 due to the lingering effects of the “bomb cyclone" storm.
School closures: Track closings, delays in western Washington for Wednesday, November 20
Some western Washington school districts will be closed or delayed on Wednesday, Nov. 20 because of the damaging “bomb cyclone" storm.
Some western Washington school districts will be closed or delayed on Wednesday, Nov. 20 because of the damaging “bomb cyclone" storm.
Frustration grows as parents question SPS leadership, budget priorities
Inside the John Stanford Center, tensions mirrored the stormy weather as parents expressed frustration with district leadership.
Inside the John Stanford Center, tensions mirrored the stormy weather as parents expressed frustration with district leadership.
Frustration grows as parents question SPS leadership, budget priorities
Inside the John Stanford Center, tensions mirrored the stormy weather as parents expressed frustration with district leadership.
Inside the John Stanford Center, tensions mirrored the stormy weather as parents expressed frustration with district leadership.
Marysville School District finalizes 3 school closure proposals
The Marysville School District recently released three proposals for school closures in order to make up roughly $2 million in budget shortfalls.
The Marysville School District recently released three proposals for school closures in order to make up roughly $2 million in budget shortfalls.
Parents file petition to recall Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin
A group of Seattle parents and community members filed a petition Friday to recall Seattle Public Schools Board President Liza Rankin, accusing her of misfeasance, malfeasance and violations of her oath of office
A group of Seattle parents and community members filed a petition Friday to recall Seattle Public Schools Board President Liza Rankin, accusing her of misfeasance, malfeasance and violations of her oath of office
SPS holds school closure meeting at Sanislo Elementary
Parents had a lot of questions and showed many emotions at another Seattle Public Schools community meeting about school closures.
Parents had a lot of questions and showed many emotions at another Seattle Public Schools community meeting about school closures.
USDA to halt school lunch processing fees for low-income families
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027.
Media cameras barred from Seattle Public Schools meeting on school closure plan
After months of back and forth about school closures, Seattle Public Schools is moving forward with its consolidation plan.
After months of back and forth about school closures, Seattle Public Schools is moving forward with its consolidation plan.
Seattle Public Schools holds meeting on school closures
Parents at Sacajawea Elementary say they're stressed after it was announced the school will close in the 2025-26 school year, some worried about equity for special needs students.
Parents at Sacajawea Elementary say they're stressed after it was announced the school will close in the 2025-26 school year, some worried about equity for special needs students.
SPS superintendent on school consolidations: ‘We’re investing in Seattle’s future’
SPS Superintendent Brent Jones, who attended Seattle schools himself, acknowledged the challenge ahead for families.
SPS Superintendent Brent Jones, who attended Seattle schools himself, acknowledged the challenge ahead for families.
King County Sheriff's Office shares PSA on school hoax threats
The King County Sheriff's Office is out with a new PSA on school hoaxes, asking those behind the fake threats to think about the consequences before making that call.
The King County Sheriff's Office is out with a new PSA on school hoaxes, asking those behind the fake threats to think about the consequences before making that call.
Seattle Public Schools to hold meeting on school closures
Seattle Public Schools, a district facing a $100 million budget shortfall, is holding a meeting Thursday night to discuss the possible merger of four elementary schools.
Seattle Public Schools, a district facing a $100 million budget shortfall, is holding a meeting Thursday night to discuss the possible merger of four elementary schools.
Parents, students rally against Seattle school closures
Parents, kids and teachers showed up outside of Sacajawea Elementary School before class on Wednesday, rallying against Seattle Public Schools' plan to plug a $94 million budget shortfall by closing four schools.
Parents, kids and teachers showed up outside of Sacajawea Elementary School before class on Wednesday, rallying against Seattle Public Schools' plan to plug a $94 million budget shortfall by closing four schools.