Bringing Attendance Home Bringing Attendance Home, a video from Attendance Works, features parents talking to other parents about reducing absenteeism. Filmed in schools across the country, the video offers tips for parents and schools to…

Martin Luther King Bell Schedule School Hours: 7:55 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.Wednesdays: 7:55 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. Reminder The first day of school is not an early release Wednesday. Early release will occur every Wednesday except for the…

Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Menu Every day SPS students are offered a nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch! Please note: Menus are subject to change without notice. For the…

How to Subscribe to School and District Calendars Families can subscribe to the district and/or school website online calendars. Your personal calendars update automatically when a change is made or when a new event is…

Kindergarten Jump Start August 12-14, 2024 at 9 a.m.-12 p.m. What is Jump Start? Jump Start is a free experience to welcome new kindergartners and their families to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary.  Children meet…

Education Ombuds Awareness Education Ombuds Awareness SB 5376 was enacted in June of 2022, which requires schools to include information about the Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds in new student…

First Bell December Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.

Enrollment Open for Parent Education Course to Support Student Learning

SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, an online course to help caregivers support their child’s growth. Space is limited.

School Leader Hiring Pool

Our district is currently welcoming applications for principals and assistant principals in the 2025-26 School Leader Pools.