SPS will host a Highly Capable (HC, aka gifted/advanced learning program) on 3/18, 5-6pm for prospective HC families at Alki Elementary’s interim location (5000 SW Spokane St, Schmitz Park Elementary, NOT the current Alki location).

https://www.seattleschools.org/news/highly-capable-services/

SPS announced in January that they will be adding the HC program to Alki in the fall of 2026 at their new building currently under construction at the original location on Alki. All SPS students who live in West Seattle (WS) and qualify for HC are eligible to go to Alki with free busing provided. Currently the only HC option for WS students is at Thurgood Marshall near the Central District, with a bus ride that’s up to 90 minutes each way.

With more than 800 newly identified HC students this year, district leaders are confident that students will learn, thrive, and grow at these new sites. 

HC site placement is based on a student’s home address and elementary school boundary. 

Alki Elementary serves students from Lafayette, Alki, Genesee Hill, Fairmount Park, Gatewood, West Seattle Elementary, Sanislo, Concord, Highland Park, Roxhill, and Arbor Heights. 

Families who would like their student(s) to attend should complete the New HC Elementary School Selection Form for Current HC Families by Tuesday, March 31. Families who prefer to remain at their current school do not need to take any action.

Families are invited to attend an information session at Alki Elementary to learn more about the school and HC services.  

• Alki Elementary: Wednesday, March 18, 5-6 p.m. at the school’s current interim site at Schmitz Park (5000 SW Spokane Street)