Decatur Elementary

Calendar and News

School Calendar

20
Dec
Early Dismissal
December 20
23
Dec
Winter Break, No School
December 23 – January 3
20
Jan
28
Jan
Quarter 2
January 28
28
Jan
Semester 1
January 28
17
Feb
Mid-winter Break, No School
February 17 – February 21
19
Mar
Trimester 2
March 19
08
Apr
Quarter 3
April 8
14
Apr
Spring Break, No School
April 14 – April 18

School News

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Decatur School Leader Update
Decatur School Leader Update Dear Decatur Elementary families and staff, I am pleased to announce that through a rigorous formal hiring process involving staff, family and community feedback, Interim Principal Laurie Miller has been named…
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School Calendar & How to Subscribe
How to Subscribe to School and District Calendars Families can subscribe to the district and/or school website online calendars. Your personal calendars update automatically when a change is made or when a new event is…
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2024-25 School Supply Lists
2024-25 School Supply Lists Second Grade 1 24-pack of Ticonderoga pencils 2 jumbo erasers 2 pairs of scissors, rounded tip 1 composition notebook with…
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School Meals
Decatur Breakfast and Lunch Menu Every day SPS students are offered a nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch! Please note: Menus are subject to change without notice. For the latest menu information, contact…

District News

SPS Principals from left to right: Rena Deese, Caine Lowery, Mary McDaniel, Jeffrey Lam, Melissa Gray, Eric Marshall

School Leader Hiring Pool

Our district is currently welcoming applications for principals and assistant principals in the 2025-26 School Leader Pools.
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First Bell November Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.
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Enrollment Open for Parent Education Course to Support Student Learning

All SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, a family-focused online course to help caregivers support their child’s growth.