Tag: Youth

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) now allows for students, parents, or guardians to request a name or gender change of said student by contacting the admissions team. Legal name change or gender designation change is not required in order for public schools to use the student’s requested name/pronouns on public school records. For assistance, contact Faau Manu, Manager of JSCEE Services Read more...

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) offers free pickup meals for SPS students who apply for free and reduced lunch. There are pickup sites at 40 different SPS schools starting on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the beginning of the new school year. Pickups last from Monday through Friday from 11:15 am – 1:15 pm. Meals are also available from 8 different Read more...

This is put together by different individuals and not a specific organization. Be sure to read the fine print carefully. This resource lists education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closures. Read more...

Select Boys & Girls Clubs are offering a full days of care for school-aged children. There are no additional costs for current club members and new teen members would pay a $50 membership fee. New non-teen members would pay a $50 membership fee and a $25/day fee. Scholarships are also available. Read more...

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is offering space for child care providers in 12 SPS buildings while schools are closed. Please check this SPS page for details. Read more...

The Washington State Department of Commerce is accepting applications “to support local partnerships to develop action plans that stabilize and expand child care capacity in communities.” There will be two rounds of funding. Learn more about the grant and how to apply here. Read more...

Pandemic-EBT is a new and temporary food benefit to help families buy groceries for their children because schools have been closed due to COVID-19. Any child can receive P-EBT, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. The only requirement is a child must be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. Learn more about this program and how to receive this Read more...

The Rainbow Library Community Reads Project is an initiative driven by GLSEN Connecticut that sends LGBTQ+ affirming text sets to schools and libraries. The Rainbow Library has responded to COVID-19 by offering an e-Books page to access free LGBTQ+ affirming K-12 e-Books through your local library. Click here for Seattle Public Schools Library Click here for Tacoma Public Library Read more...

Parents spend a lot of time teaching kids good values like sharing and compassion for those in need. But when we’re faced with a homeless person, what behavior do we model for them? Nothing. Ignore. Turn a blind eye. Make negative comments about litter along the highway. Kids are beautifully free of cynicism. They don’t understand things like drug addiction Read more...

Highline Public Schools is committed to providing distance learning based on student strengths and needs. Distance learning opportunities for students with special needs are aligned to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Highline Public Schools will continue to make adjustments as needed to support your student. To learn more about the services and communication you can expect, please visit the website. Read more...

Free meals are available to all Highline Public Schools students and children 18 years or younger. Please bring a bag to fit breakfasts and lunches for multiple days. See a list of meal site locations, days and times on their website. Please note the pickup time at Parkside Elementary has changed to 11:30 a.m – 12:00 p.m. Read more...

The State of Washington just announced a new grading policy this week saying—no “F” grades will be given to high school students. Depending on what each school district decides, grades will be letter grade or number grade or an “Incomplete.” Students will be given a chance to make that grade up during summer school, online learning, or the next term. Read more...