FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • As of the 2025-26 school year, we are still in our interim location at Schmitz Park Elementary school. Our beautiful new school will be ready for our return for the 2026-27 school year and we could not be more excited.

  • Here is Seattle Public School District’s page to all you need to access for the beginning of the year.

    This has a checklist that helps lay out all your possible needs going into the school year. If you need further help navigating, we can help you find what you need or point you in the right direction to get your questions answered.

  • Alki Elementary : Bell Schedule

    School Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. 
    Wednesdays: 7:55 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.

  • Arrival & Dismissal Information

    Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Pick-Up

    • Students will arrive and leave from the area to the east of the school, inside the fence.

    Late Arrivals

    • If your child is late, please enter through the main office.

    • Students must check in there before going to their classroom.

    End-of-Day Plans

    • Each teacher has a record of where students go at the end of the day.

    • Teachers will make sure every child goes to the right place.

    For afternoon dismissal, students will line up in their usual spots, and families may enter campus after 2:20 p.m. for teacher-to-parent handoff inside the gates.

    Families can stay to play on the playground after dismissal but must first complete the handoff.

    Park in the light green areas shown above; no curbside pickup is allowed. Avoid parking in bus zones (orange) to keep bus routes clear.

    Please be considerate neighbors by not blocking driveways or access points.

    Alternate Pick-Ups

    Walking Home

    Bus Transportation

    • Information for bus families comes directly from the district.

    • Transportation details are on the district website.

    • In the event of bus delays, families will receive a text or phone call.

  • If your child is ill, will be late to school, or has an appointment and needs to leave early, please email attendance and your child’s teacher.

    alki.attendance@seattleschools.org

  • Here is the district’s page for information on school lunches.

    If you would like to apply for free and reduced meals, you can apply here.

    If your student will be buying school lunches, meal funds are set up using MySchoolBucks as of 24-25 school year.

  • You can find the Seattle Public School District’s yearly calendar here.

    Our PTA calendar has all the district’s dates included as well as Alki Elementary specific events. Check back throughout the year to keep up to date!

  • Alki PTA provides teacher curated school supply packs for all students. This ensures all students have what they need, creates equity amongst study body, and lowers cost to families for those supplies.

    Buy your supply packs here. If you’re in need of scholarship, we have you covered as all students will have supply packs at school waiting for them!

    Questions? Email us!

  • Link to The Source.

    SPS The Source is the official online communication portal used by Seattle Public Schools (SPS). It provides parents, guardians, and students with secure access to schedules, attendance, assessment scores, grades, and other important school-related information.

  • It is recommended to arrange a meeting that includes yourself, your teacher, the resources department, and the administration. Begin by emailing the individuals you know who will be part of the team, and the school can add any additional members as necessary. These meetings typically take place after school hours to facilitate everyone's participation.

  • Yes! Located in the front hallway near the office, find lost items in bins (water bottles, lunch boxes, etc) or rolling racks (clothing items).

  • Yes! Here is our information.

    PTA Alki Seattle Council 6-15-25 , 501(c)(3)

    Tax ID: 91-1387438

  • You can find our meeting schedule here. Meetings are held every other month for the 2025/26 year. We hope to see you there!