Seattle Public Schools announced online and in a letter to parents today that due to staffing shortages there will be no school on Thursday, Nov. 11 (for Veterans Day) and Friday Nov. 12.

Seattle Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, November 11 and Friday, November 12.

As part of our effort to ensure the highest quality environment for student learning, all SPS schools will be closed Friday, November 12. There will be no in-person or remote instruction on this day. We are aware of a larger than normal number of SPS staff taking leave on Friday, and do not believe we have adequate personnel to open schools.

This is a change from the 2021-22 calendar of school year dates approved last spring, and we recognize the late notice creates challenging circumstances for many families.

This learning day will be added to the end of the 2021-22 school year to ensure all students have access to the full number of educational hours.