No Parade for Seattle Schools Students

 From SPS:

Dear SPS Families,

Seattle is buzzing with excitement as we celebrate the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory! Moments like this bring our city together, spark pride across generations, and remind us of the power of shared experiences in our community.

As the city plans celebrations, including a victory parade planned for Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m., we want families to know that Seattle Public Schools will remain open with the normal early-release Wednesday schedule.

Keeping schools open is an important part of maintaining stability, safety, and continuity for our students. For many families, schools provide not only learning, but also meals, transportation, specialized services, and trusted routines. Remaining open allows us to support students’ academic progress while ensuring essential services continue for those who rely on them.

Please note:

  • Attendance policies will remain in effect, and parade attendance will not be considered an excused absence.
  • Families should plan ahead for possible traffic or transit impacts, particularly near the parade route.
  • Schools will continue instruction and student services.

We encourage families to celebrate this historic moment in ways that work best for your household, while also helping us keep learning strong across the district.

Thank you for your partnership and support as we balance celebration with our shared commitment to students.

Go Hawks!

Fred Podesta

Comments

Anonymous said…
Apologies, this is a bit off topic, but it is important for light to be shown on this issue!

Liza Rankin got Student Board Members to sign onto a BAR to change board policies! Excuse me?! Is this even legal??!!

Student school board members can't vote. Why does Rankin think Student School Board members should help craft BARs? Perhaps the answer is...Rankin probably can't get an adult to sign onto her foolish ideas.

#Craziness
2/10/26, 11:11 PM
Anonymous said…
Director Song moves to decrease the threshold for board approved expenditures from $1M to $50O k.

Rankin and Hampson led the effort to increase board approved expenditures from $250k to $1M.

Rankin pushed back on Song’s approach.

-oy
2/11/26, 7:47 PM
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