Attendance Compulsory Letter – Amharic
Attendance Compulsory Letter – Chinese
Attendance Compulsory Letter – English
Attendance Compulsory Letter – Oromo
Attendance Compulsory Letter – Somali
Attendance Compulsory Letter – Spanish
Attendance Compulsory Letter – Tagalog
Attendance Compulsory Letter – Tigrigna
Attendance Compulsory Letter – Vietnamese

Have you moved?

If you have recently moved it is important to update your address with Seattle Public Schools. If you do not update your address with the Admissions department, it may result in your student(s) being dropped at the end of the school year.

Read SPS student assignment and family move rules.

Child Find

Child Find is a process to locate, identify and evaluate any child from birth to age 21 with an established or suspected disability. Early identification of disabilities assists parents, students, and schools in the design of appropriate educational services and supports. Read more about Child Find.

504-2 Survey to Identify Students with Disabilities

Additional Services for Students Find information and links to many services that special education students may access, related topics, and related departments.

Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program Opt-Out Form

Qualifying Seattle Public Schools High School seniors will receive guaranteed admission to five Washington colleges and universities through the Washington State Guaranteed Admissions Program. Guaranteed admission is not free admission. Participating colleges and universities are: Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, University of Washington – Tacoma, Washington State University, and Western Washington University.
Completing this form indicates that you do not consent for Seattle School District to share your student’s educational information with the institutions listed above.

• Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program Opt-Out Form – Amharic
• Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program Opt-Out Form – Chinese, Simplified
• Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program Opt-Out Form – English
• Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program Opt-Out Form – Somali
• Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program Opt-Out Form – Spanish
• Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program Opt-Out Form – Vietnamese

Stay Connected

Update your contact information, manage your email, phone and text message preferences and learn more about SPS social media.

Read more about how to update your communication preferences

Complete the Student Data Verification form Sept. 3-30, 2025

The student data verification form enables parents and guardians to update their household and student information online. This form includes the important student health information, emergency and family contact information, and much more.  

To access, log in to your Source account and select Student Data Verification form from the navigation menu.

Emergency Information and Student Release

Please note: student emergency and family contact information is also collected on the Student Data Verification Form, which is available during the month of September on the Source.

• Emergency Information and Student Release – Amharic
• Emergency Information and Student Release – Chinese
• Emergency Information and Student Release – English
• Emergency Information and Student Release – Oromo 
• Emergency Information and Student Release – Somali 
• Emergency Information and Student Release – Spanish
• Emergency Information and Student Release – Tagalog
• Emergency Information and Student Release – Vietnamese

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Under FERPA, SPS may disclose appropriately designated “directory information,” unless you notify SPS in writing that you do not want the information released in accordance with the procedures outlined on the FERPA form.

If a parent/guardian would like to exclude a student’s information under FERPA, which includes district photography and video, they must complete and submit the FERPA form to their student’s school by October 1.

Notice of anticipated 2025-26 Surveys and parent/guardian rights

Anticipated 2025-26 surveys include:

• Check Yourself: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral To Services (SBIRT)
• Student Climate Surveys
• Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
• Youth Risk Behavior

Read more about the surveys and options for parents/guardians 2025-26 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment Annual Notification of Rights.

• 2025-26 PPRA Notice – Amharic 
• 2025-26 PPRA Notice – Chinese, Simplified 
• 2025-26 PPRA Notice – English 
• 2025-26 PPRA Notice – Somali 
• 2025-26 PPRA Notice – Spanish 
• 2025-26 PPRA Notice – Vietnamese 

• SBIRT Check Yourself Information Amharic
• SBIRT Check Yourself Information Chinese
• SBIRT Check Yourself Information English
• SBIRT Check Yourself Information Somali
• SBIRT Check Yourself Information Spanish
• SBIRT Check Yourself Information Vietnamese

Health Forms and Immunization

Schedule immunization and physical appointments with your healthcare provider as needed. Check your student’s vaccination records or contact your health care provider to be sure your student has received all their required vaccines.  

If you received a letter from Health Services about vaccines your student needs for school, please make sure they receive the immunization(s) listed in the letter. Send the immunization record to the school nurse or have your health care provider fax the record to the nurse.  Learn more about student immunization requirements.

Authorization for Medications Taken at School and other Health Services forms are found on the department page.

2025-26 High School Course Registration Introduction

New this year, Seattle Public Schools created a document to help students and families navigate the high school course registration process!

The introduction guide is designed to help students and families make informed decisions as students plan for high school classes and beyond. This information is a complement to the information provided by high school counseling teams.

• Introduction to High School Course Registration – English
• Introduction to High School Course Registration – Amharic
• Introduction to High School Course Registration – Chinese
• Introduction to High School Course Registration – Somali
• Introduction to High School Course Registration – Spanish
• Introduction to High School Course Registration – Vietnamese

College and Career Planning with Naviance 

Naviance is used to support our students in middle and high schools and their families. With Naviance, students can explore college and career paths, analyze skills and talents with career and personality assessments and develop plans to stay on track and reach academic goals.  

Naviance Opt-Out Window
How: Families that do not want their student to use Naviance can opt out by changing their preferences in the Source.
When: August 25, 2025 – September 28, 2025 giving the option for selection over the last weekend. 

• Naviance Overview – Amharic
• Naviance Overview – Chinese, Simplified
• Naviance Overview – English
• Naviance Overview – Somali
• Naviance Overview – Spanish

Learn more about Naviance.

506 Form

(new students only, return only if applicable)

Network Use Agreement Form – Amharic
Network Use Agreement Form – Simplified Chinese
Network Use Agreement Form – Traditional Chinese
Network Use Agreement Form – English
Network Use Agreement Form – Somali
Network Use Agreement Form – Spanish
Network Use Agreement Form – Vietnamese

Non-Discrimination Statement and Discrimination Complaint Procedures English

2025-26 School Year Printable Calendar

Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure

School Meals for Students

Breakfast and lunch will be served at no cost to those students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Additionally, Seattle Public Schools has several schools that will offer free meals (breakfast and lunch) for all students.

Learn more about how to apply for nutrition assistance, add money to your student’s account, or check menus and allergy information.

Online Free and Reduced Price Meal Application

This universal form is called the School Meals Application (or Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit or CNEEB).

Online application (MySchoolApps)

Online School Meals Application (MySchoolApps)

Download the instructions and applications below. Complete and accurate applications are required for timely processing.

• Application for Free and Reduced Meals – English
• Letter to Households – English

Completed paper applications can be sent via email, fax, or mail to Culinary Services:

• Email: culinaryservices@seattleschools.org
• Fax: 206-252-0664
• Culinary Services – MS: 32-372 Seattle Public Schools
  2445 3rd Ave S
  P.O. Box 34165
  Seattle, WA 98124

Translations – Paper Application

Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application and Letter to Households

Amharic

• Application for Free or Reduced Price Meals – Amharic
• Letter to Households – Amharic

Chinese

• Application for Free or Reduced Price Meals – Chinese
• Letter to Households – Chinese

Somali

• Application for Free or Reduced Price Meals – Somali
• Letter to Households – Somali

Spanish

• Application for Free or Reduced Price Meals – Spanish
• Letter to Households – Spanish

Vietnamese

• Application for Free or Reduced Price Meals – Vietnamese
• Letter to Households – Vietnamese

Student School Assignment Lookup Tool

Students may apply to attend a school other than their attendance area school through School Choice. To view assignment information using The Student Assignment Lookup Tool.

You will need the student’s identification number and birth date to use the student assignment lookup tool. You can find your student’s ID number by signing in to The Source.

Learn more about SPS Student Devices 

All students can receive an SPS device at the beginning of the school year.  

Read more about SPS student laptops and iPads.

Technology Support for Families

Families: Sign up for your parent/guardian Source account 

The Source displays student attendance, assessment sources, and progress reports. It is also how families can access School Pay to pay for student fees (ex. yearbooks and ASB cards).  

• Source Family Letter – Amharic
• Source Family Letter – Chinese
• Source Family Letter – English
• Source Family Letter – Somali
• Source Family Letter – Spanish
• Source Family Letter – Vietnamese

Learn how to create a parent or guardian

Schoology – Learning Management System (LMS)

Schoology is the Seattle Public Schools Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers may post assignments, messages, events and includes a calendar.

• Schoology Family Letter – Amharic
• Schoology Family Letter – Chinese
• Schoology Family Letter – English
• Schoology Family Letter – Somali
• Schoology Family Letter – Spanish
• Schoology Family Letter – Vietnamese