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First Bell November Edition
Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.![Building for Learning Education Levies 2025 graphic of a school building](http://20h4.es-one.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SPS-BuildingforLearning-LeviesLogo-150x150.png)
School Levies on February 2025 Ballot
Please remember to vote by Tuesday, February 11, 2025.![Volunteer working with student on Hour of Code](http://20h4.es-one.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Student-on-laptop-with-volunteer-150x150.png)
Enrollment Open for Parent Education Course to Support Student Learning
All SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, a family-focused online course to…![A graphic with Seattle Public Schools logo](http://20h4.es-one.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/featured-news-900-sps-logo-150x150.jpg)
Key Updates on School Closures and Consolidations
Key Updates on School Closures and Consolidations…![Graphic of a cloud with rain falling, there is an exclamation point in the cloud](http://20h4.es-one.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/news-featured-image-InclementWeather-150x150.png)
Nathan Hale and Wedgwood closed today, Nov. 21, 2024
Nathan Hale and Wedgwood are still without power after Tuesday’s windstorm. These schools are closed…![A graphic with Seattle Public Schools logo](http://20h4.es-one.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/featured-news-900-sps-logo-150x150.jpg)
Watch the Nov. 14 Community Meeting on School Closures and Consolidations
SPS leaders shared information on the decision-making process and took questions from the community.Media Advisory: Community Meetings on School Closures
SPS is holding community meetings for the schools recommended for closure.![A graphic with Seattle Public Schools logo](http://20h4.es-one.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/featured-news-900-sps-logo-150x150.jpg)
Meetings on School Closures and Consolidations
Meetings on School Closures and Consolidations Superintendent Jones has identified four schools for potential closure…![ACE Awards](http://20h4.es-one.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PIC_ACE-Awards_Composite-150x150.jpg)
SPS Staff Members Honored for Their Work with Black Youth
Southwest Regional Director Chris Carter and South Shore PreK-8 special education teacher Alex Rankin were…![Kingermakers receive grant](http://20h4.es-one.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PIC_Kingmakers-Grant-150x150.jpg)
Kingmakers Program Receives $100,000 Donation
Funds go toward engaging, empowering, and encouraging young Kings …![Left to right: Amy Jain, NAC Architecture; Vince Gonzales and Richard Best, SPS; and Boris Srdar, NAC Architecture.](http://20h4.es-one.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PIC_James-Baldwin-Construction-Award_Winners-150x150.jpg)
Baldwin Elementary Receives Prestigious Construction Award
The James D. MacConnell Award celebrates educational projects that address a specific planning process.![Students at Lafayette Elementary School prepare for the robotics competition by building sets and coding robots.](http://20h4.es-one.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PIC_Elementary-Robotics_Lafayette-Students-150x150.jpg)