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Required Start of School Forms Due Sept. 30, 2026.
Start of School Forms
CHS Start of School Forms Due Sept. 30
All students will have a hard copy of their Start of School forms/packets (4) in their Advisory Class for families at the beginning of the year. Families may also review the forms (in languages) on this webpage using the SPS Start of School Forms section below.
Please return the required completed forms to the Main Office by September 30, 2026. Main Office: 206-252-7800 and Fax: 206-252-7801. Main Office hours are: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Counseling Fax: 206-252-7998. Nurse Fax: 206-743-3113. Attendance Phone: 206-252-7804 and Attendance Email: clevelandhs.attendance@seattleschools.org. Visit our online Staff Directory for a complete staff contact list.
Packet Information For Families
Complete & Return Start of School Forms Packets
- FYI Information For Families – includes ‘Learn about our school’, Important numbers, bell schedule, Advisory/lunch schedules, 2026-27 calendar, info about the Source and Schoology and then info about Attendance.
- Return Required Forms: By September 30, 2026
- Online Student Verification Form (details below)
- CNEEB Application (details below)
- Return If Applicable Forms: By September 30, 2026
- FERPA (if changes)
- College Planning: Wa Guaranteed Admissions Program
- Form 504-2 Identify Students with Disabilities
- Housing Questionnaire McKenney-Vento Program
- 506 SPS Native American Education
- Teen Health Center Forms
Complete Online:
Student Data Verification Form By Sept. 30
- Complete the Student Data Verification Form on the Source from the navigation menu BEFORE September 30, 2026. 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.
School Meals for Students and CNEEB Application
We encourage families to complete the form provided in the packets or online. Learn more about how to apply for nutrition assistance or check menus and allergy information on the district Culinary Services.
Cleveland HS students will get free breakfast and lunch in the 2026-27 school year. Learn more on the School Meals page. We are excited to share that our students will receive one free reimbursable breakfast and one free reimbursable lunch each school day, regardless of their individual eligibility.
All Families: please take a few minutes to complete this household income form.
We are asking that 100% of Cleveland families complete the CNEEB application.
Our school district uses the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) application to help families access vital benefits. By filling out this single, confidential form, your family may qualify for: Free or reduced-price school meals, Summer grocery benefits (SUN Bucks), Waived fees for school sports, activities, and field trips and discounts on college applications, SAT/ACT/AP tests, and home internet.
How it helps our school: Even if your child already receives free meals at school, filling out this form is incredibly important. The state funds our school based on this household data. High completion rates directly secure extra funding for classroom reading and math support, tutoring programs, extra counseling resources, and smaller class sizes. When families fill out the form, our entire school community wins!
Communication Preferences
- Manage Email and Phone Call Preferences
- Do you want phone calls for some messages, but only email or text messages for others? You can manage your communication preferences online.
- Log into SchoolMessenger with the email on file at your child’s school.
- After you log in, select ‘Preferences’ in the menu and update how we connect best with you!
Talking Points
Have a question about your student’s homework? Need to know when the next school event is? Use TalkingPoints to ask teachers and school staff these types of questions and more! Families are automatically signed up to receive district and school text messages through the phone number(s) provided to SPS when their student(s) enrolled for classes.
The Source and Schoology Accounts to View Student Progress
The Source displays student attendance, assessment sources, and progress reports. It is also allows families access to School Pay to pay for student fees (ex. yearbooks and ASB cards).
Schoology is the Seattle Public Schools Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers may post assignments, messages, events and includes a calendar. Students log in to Schoology using the SPS Clever Student Portal.
Bell Schedules
School Day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:50 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:50 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.
Visit the CHS Bell Schedule page for a complete list of all the Bell Schedules.
CHS Attendance Center
CHS Attendance Specialist, Ms. Zarco: Attendance Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Voicemail: (206) 252-7804 Email: clevelandhs.attendance@seattleschools.org
- How to Clear an Absence: Call, email, or send a note within 5 school days. An Administrator’s Approval is required to clear an absence after 5 days.
- When calling, emailing, or sending a note, please provide the following information: Student first and last name (especially if parent/guardian has a different last name), Student ID, Dates and brief reason for the absence, and Relationship to student and a call back number
Laptop Distribution and Tech Support
To support classroom learning, testing, and the possibility of remote learning, all Cleveland students will receive a laptop at the start of the school year. Contact your teacher or librarian if your student needs a password reset, has connectivity issues or needs an SPS device (this includes broken, stolen, or lost devices). Contact Student TechLine if you have questions about how to use District laptops, District digital tools, or need general tech support. Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. laptops@seattleschools.org or call 206-252-0100 (if the line is busy you can leave a voicemail). Learn more on the district Technology page.
High School and Beyond Plan SchooLinks
Beginning Sept. 2, 2026, SchooLinks will become Seattle Public Schools’ High School and Beyond Plan platform for students in grades 6–12. This shift ensures alignment with state requirements while providing improved tools for students to explore their interests, plan for life after high school, and track progress toward their goals. Students will learn how to navigate School links with teachers and counselor support at school. Students who previously used Naviance will have extended access through Oct. 31 to retrieve and save existing materials created or uploaded in previous years. Learn more on the High School & Beyond – SchooLinks page.
Family Notifications: Anticipated Student Surveys
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) is a federal law giving parents/guardians of elementary and secondary students rights regarding the collection of data for surveys, marketing, and certain exams. The Seattle School Board has adopted Board Policy No. 3232 detailing the rights and obligations of the PPRA. Notice of anticipated 2026-27 Surveys and parent/guardian rights. Anticipated 2026-27 surveys: *Check Yourself: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral To Services (SBIRT) *Student Climate Surveys *Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire *Youth Risk Behavior. School Nurse, Teen Health Center, Immunization
CHS School Nurse
Our CHS School Nurse is located in our Teen Health Center in Building 2, bottom floor: Nurse HuiLing Yang, MSN RN: 206-252-7807. Confidential Fax: 206-743-3113. Email: huyang@seattleschools.org Check your student’s vaccination records or contact your health care provider to be sure your student has received all their required vaccines. Learn more on the School Nurse page.
CHS Teen Health Center
Our CHS Teen Health Center is a school-based Health Center that has a Mental Health Provider, Medical Provider, and a Clinic Coordinator. Most, if not all services are free and many can be confidential, if necessary. The services that THC provide include wellness exams/sports physicals, health screenings, immunizations, reproductive health*/referrals, illness and injury care and other support. Complete and return the THC form packet for your student to access benefits available. Learn more on the Teen Health Center page.
As of September 1, 2026
SPS Start of School Forms
Start of School Forms and Information
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) welcomes our students, staff, and families back to school!
Opportunity begins here! The start of the school year is a time of fresh beginnings and renewed energy. From our youngest scholars to the senior class, our goal is to help all students explore their possibilities in learning spaces where they feel safe, seen, and heard.
School leaders, teachers, and staff are busily preparing to welcome students back to school on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Get the 2026-27 school year off to a great start by being prepared with the information you need!
Calendar and Important Dates First Day of School
- 1st-12th grade students Wednesday, Sept. 2.
- Preschool and kindergarten students Tuesday, Sept. 8
The first day of school is not an early release Wednesday. Early release will occur every Wednesday except for the first week of school.
Find all school year dates, school day start and end times, and more!
Start of School Forms and Information
Please click the following sections below for general back-to-school information provided by the district. Additionally, please check with your student’s school for specific information.
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
- 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.
Learn more about Washington Guaranteed Admission Program Partner
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. 2-30, 2026
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.
Notice of anticipated 2026-27 Surveys and parent/guardian rights
Anticipated 2026-27 surveys:
- Check Yourself: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral To Services (SBIRT)
- Student Climate Surveys
- Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
- Youth Risk Behavior
Read more about each survey and options for parents/guardians on the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) page.
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) Notice:
SBIRT Check Yourself Information:
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.
PreK, Elementary, K-8, Middle
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.
Annual Student Health Information
This form is also available in The Source through the Student Data Verification Form.
HPV Immunization
Washington State law requires that parents/guardians of students in grade 6th-12th be provided information about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the availability of a vaccine.
2026-27 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.
College and Career Planning with SchooLinks
Seattle Public Schools has launched SchooLinks, Washington state’s new High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) platform. Students in grades 6–12 will use SchooLinks to complete their HSBP, a Washington state graduation requirement that helps students explore interests, set goals, and plan for life after high school.
Learn more about SchooLinks
506 Form (new students only, return only if applicable)
The 506 form should be filled out by new-to-SPS Native students or current SPS Native students who have not previously enrolled in Title VI.
506 Information Sheet
506 Form:
Online 506 Form for Title VI
Nondiscrimination Statement and Discrimination Complaint Procedure
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) provides Equal Educational Opportunities and Equal Employment Opportunities and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex; race; creed; color; religion; ancestry; national origin; age; neurodivergence; sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; physical appearance; the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability; honorably discharged veteran or military status; homelessness; ethnicity; immigration or citizenship status; or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal. SPS also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
School Meals for Students 2026-27
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.
Completed paper applications can be sent via email, fax, or mail to Culinary Services:
Translations – Paper Application
Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application and Letter to Households
Amharic
Chinese
Somali
Spanish
Vietnamese
New Student Enrollment
Will your child be 5 by August 31? Will your family be new residents of Seattle? Then it’s time to enroll for next school year.
New Student Enrollment
Address Lookup Tool: Seattle Public Schools assigns students based on the address where their primary residence is located. Use the Address Lookup tool to see which school your student would be assigned to according to your address.
Enrolled Students
View student school 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.
Enrolled students may apply to attend a school other than their attendance area school through Open Enrollment for School Choice.
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).
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.
Laptop Distribution and Device Policy Updates
Only SPS-provided devices will be allowed in the classroom. Personal devices may still be used outside of classroom learning.
Each school will inform families and students of their specific laptop distribution schedule.
To support classroom learning and testing, every student will be issued an SPS device.
If you still have a hotspot from the previous school year or from summer school, these hotspots will soon be disabled.
Payments and Student Fees
Families can use SchoolPay to make online payments for athletic fees, pay fines, and make purchases such as yearbooks or ASB cards. Log in to your Source account to access your student’s SchoolPay account.
Health Services
Ensure a healthy start to the school year by reviewing the district’s health services reminders for the start of school. If your student has a life-threatening health condition (e.g., Diabetes, Asthma), they must have medication and healthcare orders on file.
If you received a letter from Health Services about vaccines your student needs for school, please make sure they receive the immunization. Read more about immunizations required for students.
Your Role in School Safety
SPS is committed to enhancing safety and well-being in our schools. As part of that commitment, we’re expanding partnerships to prevent violence and continuing vital health services.
Keeping students safe takes all of us—students, families, staff, and community partners. Here are a few reminders that will help ensure the new school year gets off to a safe start:
- Keep your contact information updated to receive emergency notifications via phone, email, and text. You can update your emergency contacts on the Student Data Verification form starting in September.
- Report any safety concerns through the SaferWatch Hotline: 206-222-HELP(4357) or the “SaferWatch” app
- All school visitors and volunteers should check in at the front office.
