Summer Opportunities

SPS Summer Programs

Visit the SPS Summer Programs Info page for complete details about the program. If you are interested please email your Counselor for more information.

CTE Offers Paid Career Quest Internships for Students

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High school students can earn and learn this summer through Career and Technical Education Career Quest internships.

Career Quest is a Seattle Public Schools Internship program. Students can earn high school credit outside of their school day while exploring careers for their futures. These internships and jobs help students gain valuable experience to prepare them for future success.

This summer, we are partnering with dozens of industry partners to offer students paid learning and internship opportunities. Students interested in biology can earn a $500 stipend for successful completion of an externship and class at Allen Institute. Students interested in tech jobs of the future can attend Amazon Career Quest for a $500 stipend. Browse your options and apply today! Watch for updates on the original post on the district news.

Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) March 21

Apply now through March 21: Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP). This paid summer internship will “provide youth professional and/or structured paid work settings within City departments, local businesses, and non-profit agencies to gain hands-on experience, develop professional connections, and build resumes.”

Applications are open for folks between the ages of 16-24, who live in the City of Seattle or attend a Seattle Public School, and who live in a household with income at or below 80% Area Median Income. Seattle Youth Employment Program

SPS Skills Center | Summer

Skills Center Summer Courses Information

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Summer Schedule

Class Schedule

Learn More About the Skills Center Summer Courses

All-City Band

Seattle All-City Band

Established in 1951 by Seattle Public Schools, All-City Band has a reputation for excellence in music education, student leadership, and entertainment. The band brings together students from schools throughout the greater Seattle area to entertain in upwards of 20 parades and community celebrations each summer.

Information on the program, including registration information is available on the All-City Band website. For more information contact Dr. Marcus Pimpleton, mjpimpleton@seattleschools.org.

Learn more about All-City Band

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SPS Summer Music

Summer Music at Seattle Public Schools

Summer Music typically takes place July 10 through July 21. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Summer Music Program is a way for students to continue their music learning during the summer months. The program is designed for students entering grades 5-9 (fourth grade completed). Students must have completed at least one year of instrumental instruction. Operation of Summer Music is contingent upon sufficient enrollment.

Please reach out to Gail Sehlhorst ghsehlhorst@seattleschools.org for information about scholarships. Visit the SPS Website Summer Music Program for updates and current information.