Important Start-of-Year Links and Updates

Bargaining News

Seattle School District’s contract with the teachers’ union, Seattle Education Association (SEA), expired on August 31, 2022. Negotiation on a new contract has been ongoing for months.

For SPS updates: https://www.seattleschools.org/news/sps-and-sea-bargaining-updates/
For SEA updates: https://www.seattlewea.org/contracts-and-bargaining/2022-bargaining-updates/


If a tentative agreement is not reached by September 7, the start of school will be delayed.

School Lunch

SPS will again charge for school meals this year. The new prices are $2.25 for elementary breakfast and $3.25 for elementary lunch.

We encourage all eligible families to submit a new application for free and reduced-price meals now. The application is available online or you can request a paper copy from the front office.

If not eligible, you can pay with a credit card online at PayPams, www.paypams.com. PayPams require the Student’s ID number or meal account pin number (provided by the school) to create an account.

Committee and Event Sign Ups

Join Us! Sign Up for Committees, Events and Fun! Organized by The Lawton PTA.

If you also want to add to your posts for the people who signed up in the spring, committee chairs and team leads will be getting in touch with them soon.