Start of School Forms
Roosevelt Bell Schedule
School Hours: 8:50 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8:50 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.
Reminder The first day of school is not an early release Wednesday. Early release will occur every Wednesday except for the first week of school.
RHS Start of School Forms: Parents and Guardians-You will find a lot of very helpful information on our “Back to School Checklist” along with 3 Required Forms that need to be filled out. Please go to Start of School Forms, scroll down to the “Back to School Checklist section. Then, click on these three categories to find the necessary information and links.
- Complete the Student Data Verification Form (online)
- Emergency Information and Student Release (print & return to RHS)
- FERPA: Directory Information, District Photography and Video opt out (print & return to RHS)
These three forms must be updated annually and need to be completed and either submitted or returned to RHS by the end of September. In addition to the three required forms, there is more helpful information available through the Start-Of-School link above. There will be printed copies available in the Main Office for the Emergency and FERPA forms. If you prefer a printed version of your student’s Data Verification, please email our Registrar, Dana Miller dtmiller@seattleschools.org and she will mail one to you.
Back to School 2024-25
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) welcomes our students, staff, and families back to school!
Opportunity begins here! The start of the school year is a time of fresh beginnings and renewed energy. From our youngest scholars to the senior class, our goal is to help all students explore their possibilities in learning spaces where they feel safe, seen, and heard.
School leaders, teachers, and staff are busily preparing to welcome students back to school on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Get the 2024-25 school year off to a great start by being prepared with the information you need!
- 1st-12th grade students Wednesday, Sept. 4
- Preschool and kindergarten students Monday, Sept. 9
The first day of school is not an early release Wednesday. Early release will occur every Wednesday except for the first week of school.
Find all school year dates, school day start and end times, and more!Laptop Distribution and Device Policy Updates
To support classroom learning, testing, and the possibility of remote learning, every student will be issued an SPS device. We’re pleased to announce that, once again, SPS will not be collecting an upfront fee for repairs on student devices this year.
Starting this year, only SPS-provided devices will be allowed in the classroom. Personal devices may still be used outside of classroom learning.
Each school will inform families and students of their specific laptop distribution schedule.
If you still have a hotspot from the previous school year or from summer school, these hotspots will soon be disabled. Read more updates about SPS student devices for the new school year.
Payments and Student Fees
Families can use SchoolPay to make online payments for athletic fees, pay fines, and make purchases such as yearbooks or ASB cards. Log in to your Source account to access your student’s SchoolPay account.
SchoolPay Transaction Fee: Starting Thursday, Aug. 29, SPS will introduce a transaction fee for all payments made through SchoolPay. This fee helps offset the costs of providing this simple online payment service. Learn more about this change.
High School Athletics: This school year, SPS is introducing a new voluntary fee for high school sports to help cover rising costs like transportation and officials.
The voluntary fee is $200 per student per sport, with a maximum of $400 per year for multi-sport participation. Students can still participate in sports even if families choose not to pay. Learn more about the new voluntary athletic fees for high school sports.
Health Services
Ensure a healthy start to the school year by reviewing the district’s health services reminders for the start of school. If your student has a life-threatening health condition (e.g., Diabetes, Asthma), they must have medication and healthcare orders on file.
If you received a letter from Health Services about vaccines your student needs for school, please make sure they receive the immunization. Read more about immunizations required for students.
Student Meals
Every day, SPS offers a nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch for our students! We are excited to announce several updates to our school meal program for the 2024-25 school year!
New Tools: This year, we’re introducing MySchoolApps, an easy online application for free and reduced meals, and MySchoolBucks, a convenient platform for paying for school meals online. MealViewer gives families access to school menus and nutritional information at their fingertips. Read more about school meals for students and each of these new tools.
Your Role in School Safety
SPS is committed to enhancing safety and well-being in our schools. As part of that commitment, we’re expanding partnerships to prevent violence and continuing vital health services.
Keeping students safe takes all of us—students, families, staff, and community partners. Here are a few reminders that will help ensure the new school year gets off to a safe start:
- Keep your contact information updated to receive emergency notifications via phone, email, and text. You can update your emergency contacts on the Student Data Verification form starting in September.
- Report any safety concerns through the Safe Schools Hotline (206-252-0510) or the “Seattle Public Schools” app.
- All school visitors and volunteers should check in at the front office.
Read more about safety and wellness updates for this school year.
Back to School Checklist
Please click the following sections below for general back-to-school information provided by the district. Additionally, please check with your student’s school for specific information.