Media Relations

Seattle Public Schools Media Relations

Media Relations is part of Seattle Public Schools Public Affairs. The purpose is to assist professional media outlets and professional journalists gathering information for story production.

SPS Media Relations is the journalist’s resource for:

Interviews with SPS staff
Photo/b-roll opportunities
Data and information

Please note: for non-journalists seeking to capture content in any SPS building, direct inquiries to SPS Building Rentals.

News Releases, Media Advisories, and Statements

Official district communications shared with news outlets.

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Family Letters

Letters, videos, and more shared with SPS staff and families.

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Media Toolkit

Official SPS branding, logos, color palette, leadership portraits, fast facts and figures.

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Social Media

Recent Announcements and News

Learn about what’s going on at the district and in schools!

Online Community Meeting on School Closures and Consolidations

You are invited to a community meeting to discuss the preliminary plans for school closures and consolidations. SPS leaders will share information on the decision-making process and take questions. This districtwide, online meeting will…

Meetings on School Closures and Consolidations

Superintendent Jones has identified four schools for potential closure and consolidation. This preliminary recommendation is to aid in rightsizing and stabilizing our school district. Each school recommended for closure will have two community meetings. Initial meetings…