Thornton Creek Elementary

Thornton Creek
Elementary

Calendar and News

School Calendar

23
Dec
Winter Break, No School
December 23 – January 3
20
Jan
28
Jan
Quarter 2
January 28
28
Jan
Semester 1
January 28

School News

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School Tours and Enrollment, Learn About Thornton Creek
Open House Dates at Thornton Creek and Enrollment Information…
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Start of School Forms
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School Meals
Thornton Creek Breakfast and Lunch Menu Every day SPS students are offered a nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch! Please note: Menus are subject to change without notice. For the latest menu information,…
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School Calendar & How to Subscribe
How to Subscribe to School and District Calendars Families can subscribe to the district and/or school website online calendars. Your personal calendars update automatically when a change is made or when a new event is…
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Thornton Creek Wins the Global Reading Challenge 
Thornton Creek Elementary Wins the 2023 Global Reading Challenge  An overflow crowd of nearly 500 people packed the Central Library’s Microsoft Auditorium on March 21 for the finals of the Global Reading…

District News

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First Bell December Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.
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Enrollment Open for Parent Education Course to Support Student Learning

SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, an online course to help caregivers support their child’s growth. Space is limited.
SPS Principals from left to right: Rena Deese, Caine Lowery, Mary McDaniel, Jeffrey Lam, Melissa Gray, Eric Marshall

School Leader Hiring Pool

Our district is currently welcoming applications for principals and assistant principals in the 2025-26 School Leader Pools.