Seattle Public Schools published a list of schools offering free food during the time the schools are closed due to the strike. They also shared a Frequently Asked Questions regarding the strike.

Childcare 

Many families are looking for temporary childcare while schools are closed. If you are currently enrolled in before/after school childcare with an SPS childcare partner, please look for messaging directly from your childcare provider about their capacity to serve students for full or part day. To see the complete list of childcares and contact info, visit our childcare page.  

If you are not currently enrolled in childcare, please visit the Child Care Resources website or call 1-800-446-1114; they maintain lists of all licensed childcare providers in Seattle and can help you identify options. 

We are working with city partners to develop some additional supports and will update this webpage when they are available. 

SPS Meals at School Sites

When: Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
What: Pick up a free sack lunch meals prepared by the SPS Culinary Services team
Who: Available for all students

How to Pick Up Student Meals: All students can pick up meals at the sites listed below. Parents, and guardians may pick up meals for students. Students do not need to be in attendance.

School Locations and Hours: The date meal sites will operate 10 a.m.-1 p.m. near the main entrance of these 40 locations. 

• Adams Elementary School: 6110 28th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107
• Aki Kurose Middle School: 3928 S Graham St., Seattle, WA 9811518
• Arbor Heights Elementary School: 3701 SW 104th St., Seattle, WA 98146
• Beacon Hill Elementary School: 2025 14th Ave., Seattle, WA 98144
• B.F. Day Elementary School: 3921 Linden Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103
• Blaine K-8: 2550 34th Ave. W, Seattle, WA 98199
• Boren K-Stem K8: 5950 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
• Broadview-Thomson K8: 13052 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98133
• Bryant Elementary School: 3311 NE 60th St., Seattle, WA 98115
• Cedar Park Elementary School: 3737 NE 135th St., Seattle, WA 98125
• Concord Elementary School: 723 S. Concord St., Seattle, WA 98108
• Denny Middle School: 2601 SW Kenyon St., Seattle, WA 98126
• Eckstein Middle School: 3003 NE 75th St., Seattle, WA 98115
• Franklin High School: 3013 S Mt Baker Blvd., Seattle, WA 98144
• Bailey Gatzert Elementary School: 1301 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122
• Graham Hill Elementary School: 5149 S Graham St., Seattle, WA 98118
• Nathan Hale High School: 10750 30th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98125
• Hawthorne Elementary School: 4100 39th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98118
• Hay Elementary School: 201 Garfield St., Seattle, WA 98109
• Highland Park Elementary School: 1012 SW Trenton St., Seattle, WA 98106
• Lowell Elementary School: 1058 E Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98102
• Madison Middle School: 3429 45th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116
• Madrona Elementary School: 1121 33rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98122
• Maple Elementary School: 4925 Corson Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98108
• Mercer Middle School: 1600 S Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108
• North Beach Elementary School: 9018 24th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98117
• Northgate Elementary School: 11725 1st Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98125
• Olympic Hills Elementary School: 13018 20th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98125
• Olympic View Elementary School: 504 NE 95th St., Seattle, WA 98115
• Rainier Beach High School: 8815 Seward Park Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98118
• Rainier View Elementary School: 11650 Beacon Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98178
• Rising Star Elementary School: 8311 Beacon Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98118
• Robert Eagle Staff Middle School: 1130 N 90th St., Seattle, WA 98103
• Roxhill Elementary School: 7740 34th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98126
• Sand Point Elementary School: 6208 60th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115
• Chief Sealth High School: 2600 SW Thistle St., Seattle, WA 98126
• Seattle World School: 1700 E Union St., Seattle, WA 98122
• Thurgood Marshall Elementary School: 2401 S Irving St., Seattle, WA 98144
• TOPS: 2500 Franklin Ave. E, Seattle, WA 98102
• Viewlands (at John Marshall): 520 NE Ravenna Blvd, Seattle, WA 98115
• Whittier Elementary School: 1320 NW 75th St., Seattle, WA 98117

Frequently Asked Questions

When and how will I be notified on when school starts? 

We will post information on our website and social media accounts Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. We will also send direct messages to families by email, text, and phone messages. 

Would strike days have to be made up? 

Yes. A new school calendar would have to be negotiated and adjusted so students have 180 days in school. This decision would be made once agreement on the contract is reached. Under the current calendar, the last day of school is scheduled for Monday, June 26.  

How would activities and operations be impacted? 

A strike would impact everyone. SPS is working on a plan to provide pick-up meals for our students and is reaching out to community childcare providers to help support our families next week. In addition, we expect that after-school athletics would continue during any SEA strike. SPS will keep you informed of resources to help support families and students.

What about sports?  

After school high school practices and games are anticipated to continue as normal.   

All middle school athletic events will be postponed until after the start of school.  Once the strike is resolved we will work with middle schools through the Middle School Steering Committee to determine next steps.   

What are contract negotiations? 

The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is the contract between the district and the union and is typically set for three years. At the end of a contract’s term, the union and the district negotiate conditions, duties, and salary schedules for the next contract. If an agreement cannot be reached or conversations have stalled, a mediator may come in to bring the two parties to agreement.  

Where do negotiations between SPS and SEA stand?  

Contract negotiations are ongoing. We continue to work daily with SEA to come to an agreement on a contract that will best serve students and families. Please visit our webpage for additional information.

What is a strike? 

A strike is an organized work stoppage that can be used to leverage contract negotiations. A vote to authorize a strike does not necessarily mean a strike will happen, it is just a step in the process of the union.  

How are teacher salaries funded? 

The state allocates funding for districts to pay teacher salaries. It is based on student enrollment as well as the district’s cost of living. Districts can use funding from local levies to add to teacher salaries.  

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