Seattle Public Schools First Day of School

Wednesday September 2nd 2026 First Day of School
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Grades 1-12 Wed, Sep 2, 2026
Pre-K & Kindergarten Tue, Sep 8, 2026

Dates vary by school and program. Confirm with your school office before making plans.

Schools in Seattle Public Schools

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Adams Elementary SchoolAki Kurose Middle SchoolAlan T. Sugiyama High SchoolAlki Elementary SchoolArbor Heights Elementary School
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B F Day Elementary SchoolBailey Gatzert Elementary SchoolBallard High SchoolBeacon Hill International SchoolBridges TransitionBroadview-Thomson K-8 SchoolBryant Elementary School
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Cascade Parent Partnership ProgramCascadia ElementaryCatharine Blaine K-8 SchoolCedar Park Elementary SchoolChief Sealth International High SchoolCleveland High School StemConcord International SchoolThe Center School
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Daniel Bagley Elementary SchoolDavid T. Denny International Middle SchoolDearborn Park International SchoolDunlap Elementary School
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Eckstein Middle SchoolEdmonds S. Meany Middle SchoolEmerson Elementary School
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Fairmount Park Elementary SchoolFranklin High SchoolFrantz Coe Elementary School
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Garfield High SchoolGatewood Elementary SchoolGenesee Hill ElementaryGraham Hill Elementary SchoolGreen Lake Elementary SchoolGreenwood Elementary School
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Hamilton International Middle SchoolHawthorne Elementary SchoolHazel Wolf K-8Highland Park Elementary School
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Ingraham High SchoolInteragency Detention SchoolInteragency Open DoorsInteragency Programs
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Jane Addams Middle SchoolJohn Hay Elementary SchoolJohn Muir Elementary SchoolJohn Rogers Elementary SchoolJohn Stanford International School
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Kimball Elementary School
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Lafayette Elementary SchoolLaurelhurst Elementary SchoolLawton Elementary SchoolLeschi Elementary SchoolLicton Springs K-8Lincoln High SchoolLouisa Boren Stem K-8Lowell Elementary SchoolLoyal Heights Elementary School
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Madison Middle SchoolMadrona K-5 SchoolMagnolia Elementary SchoolMaple Elementary SchoolMartin Luther King Jr. Elementary SchoolMcclure Middle SchoolMcdonald International SchoolMcgilvra Elementary SchoolMercer International Middle SchoolMiddle College High SchoolMontlake Elementary School
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Nathan Hale High SchoolNorth Beach Elementary SchoolNorthgate Elementary SchoolNova High School
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Olympic Hills Elementary SchoolOlympic View Elementary SchoolOrca K-8 School
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Pathfinder K-8 SchoolPrivate School Services
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Queen Anne Elementary
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Rainier Beach High SchoolRainier View Elementary SchoolResidential ConsortiumRising Star Elementary SchoolRobert Eagle Staff Middle SchoolRoosevelt High SchoolRoxhill Elementary School
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Sacajawea Elementary SchoolSalmon Bay K-8 SchoolSand Point ElementarySanislo Elementary SchoolSeattle Skills CenterSeattle World SchoolSouth Shore Pk-8 SchoolStephen Decatur Elementary SchoolStevens Elementary School
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Thornton Creek Elementary SchoolThurgood Marshall ElementaryTops K-8 School
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View Ridge Elementary SchoolViewlands Elementary School
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Washington Middle SchoolWedgwood Elementary SchoolWest Seattle Elementary SchoolWest Seattle High SchoolWest Woodland Elementary SchoolWhitman Middle SchoolWhittier Elementary SchoolWing Luke Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Seattle Public Schools located?
Seattle School District No. 1 is located in Seattle, Washington, within King County, and serves the greater Seattle metropolitan area.
What is weather typically like on the first day of school?
On the first day of school, which falls on September 2nd, the weather in Seattle has typically ranged from the mid-50s to the low 70s°F over the past few years. It's a good idea to wear light layers and bring a rain jacket, just in case, as drizzle has been common in the past.
How many schools are in Seattle Public Schools?
Seattle Public Schools serves about 110 schools and has around 51,000 students enrolled, covering grades from Pre-K through 12th grade.
Is Seattle Public Schools a public school district?
Yes, Seattle Public Schools is a public school district located in Washington State, funded through local and state resources to provide quality education to our community.

Sources: NCES-PSC. Historical weather from Open-Meteo. Start dates compiled from published school calendars.

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