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Seattle Schools Activate Shelter-in-Place Amid ICE Reports

1/21/2026

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On January 20, 2026, Seattle Public Schools activated shelter-in-place protocols at six schools after unconfirmed ICE reports.
The six affected schools were Aki Kurose Middle School, Cleveland STEM High School, Mercer International Middle School, Maple Elementary, Dearborn Park International, and Beacon Hill International.
Students remained in their classrooms while staff monitored the situation.
Aki Kurose Middle School lifted its protocol at noon.
Cleveland STEM High School followed in the afternoon.

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Story summary

On January 20, 2026, Seattle Public Schools activated shelter-in-place protocols at six schools after unconfirmed ICE reports.
The six affected schools were Aki Kurose Middle School, Cleveland STEM High School, Mercer International Middle School, Maple Elementary, Dearborn Park International, and Beacon Hill International.
Students remained in their classrooms while staff monitored the situation.
Aki Kurose Middle School lifted its protocol at noon.
Cleveland STEM High School followed in the afternoon.