Summer and Start of School News

Summer Office Hours

Our school office is closed during July and August. We will be available for families starting August 26. Voicemail box is not monitored over the summer. Please use email instead southshore.office@seattleschools.org.

First Day of School 2024-25

• First Day of School for 1st-8th Grade: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 8:55 a.m.-3:25 p.m. dismissal
  • all other Wednesdays will dismiss at 2:10, but the first day is a full day
• First Day for PreK and Kindergarten Students: Monday, Sept. 9, 8:55 a.m.-3:25 p.m. dismissal

When will I hear from my child’s teacher?

Classroom and Teacher assignments will not be available until September. Your child’s teacher will reach out by phone or email before the first day of school.

Medication Reminder

If your child will need medicine at school, contact Nurse Hilary before the first day of school: southshore.nurse@seattleschools.org.

Back to School Event

Please hold Thursday, Aug. 29, 4-6 p.m. for a fun event for the South Shore community. Students will learn who their teachers are and 6th graders will have a brief orientation for middle school.