If you’re asking is school closed today in Seattle, here’s the current situation: school is open for most students. There are no scheduled holidays or breaks on the calendar, and there have been no announcements of closures or delays from district officials.
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✅ No scheduled break or in-service day
The 2025–26 school calendar for the city’s public schools shows that today does not fall on a holiday, teacher in-service day, or any planned closure. The last district-wide days off were tied to the recent Thanksgiving holiday, and the next scheduled breaks don’t begin until the winter holiday in late December.
That means that today, classrooms should be operating under normal schedules — regular start times, standard dismissal times, and no early-release provisions (beyond the usual weekly early-release policy).
🌨️ Weather and safety protocols remain in effect
While today appears to be a standard school day, the district always leaves room for weather- or safety-related changes. In case of snow, ice, or hazardous conditions, the district may switch to a two-hour late start on snow routes, or — if conditions merit — close schools entirely and shift to remote learning.
As of this morning, there has been no alert sent out to families. No robocall, email, or text has been issued. That generally signals that buses should run on regular routes and buildings remain open.
Still, families should be prepared for potential changes, especially if weather forecasts shift. It’s worth making sure your contact information is up to date so you’d receive any late announcements.
🔎 What families should do to stay informed
- Check your contact preferences. Confirm that your phone number and email are correct so you’ll receive alerts if anything changes.
- Monitor local communications early in the morning. If a closure or delay is coming, notifications typically go out around 5–6 a.m.
- Watch for transportation alerts. If your child relies on the bus, any snow-route adjustments or cancellations will be part of the alert — these can affect pick-up times or locations.
- Double-check for after-school or extracurricular events. Even if regular classes proceed, activities like sports or clubs may get cancelled separately.
📅 Why today is “normal” based on calendar and timing
Today doesn’t coincide with any of the key dates reserved for early dismissals, staff days, or seasonal breaks. The next early dismissal day isn’t scheduled until later in December, and winter break doesn’t begin until several weeks from now.
That reinforces the idea that December 1 is firmly within a regular, full-school day period, assuming no unexpected disruptions.
📌 What could still change — and why vigilance matters
Even on a “normal” school day, things can shift quickly. The district reserves the right to cancel or delay school because of unsafe travel conditions, winter storms, power outages, or other emergencies. If such a decision is made, the entire district tends to act in unison — so if you don’t receive a message, that most likely means school proceeds as planned.
Still, it’s smart to stay alert, especially during winter months when weather can be unpredictable.
🎯 Bottom line for today
For most families across Seattle: at this moment, December 1, 2025 is a regular school day. Unless you get a specific notification telling you otherwise, you should plan for a normal morning drop-off, school day, and regular afternoon pick-up, including bus service if your child uses it.