Seattle’s Super Bowl Celebration Hits a Snag for Local Students-But the Seahawks Are Soaring
Seattle is riding high after the Seahawks claimed their second Super Bowl title in franchise history, storming past the New England Patriots with a commanding 29-13 victory in Santa Clara. The city is buzzing, the 12s are louder than ever, and the Lombardi Trophy is heading back to the Pacific Northwest. But while the Seahawks are basking in glory, not everyone in Seattle is getting a free pass to celebrate-especially not the city’s school kids.
Despite the historic win and the championship parade scheduled for Wednesday morning, Seattle Public Schools made it clear: class is still in session. In a statement released Monday, the district confirmed that schools will remain open and will follow the usual early-release Wednesday schedule.
And for students hoping to trade textbooks for touchdown celebrations? No dice-parade attendance won’t count as an excused absence.
That’s a tough break for young fans who’ve been dreaming of confetti showers and a glimpse of their gridiron heroes. Especially when you consider that in recent years, school districts in Philadelphia and Kansas City closed their doors to let students join in on Super Bowl festivities. But this time around, Seattle’s sticking to the playbook-and it doesn’t include skipping school for a parade.
The celebration itself is shaping up to be a major event. It starts with a trophy ceremony at Lumen Field before the team makes its way through downtown along 4th Avenue. The route, of course, runs right through the heart of the city-and right through school hours.
Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson is urging fans to come out in full force.
“This year’s Seahawks team brought all of Seattle together with the strongest, loudest, and most united spirit I’ve ever seen,” she said in a statement. “And [Sunday], they delivered in historic fashion, beating the Patriots and bringing a second Lombardi Trophy home to Seattle.
Now it’s time to celebrate.”
And celebrate they should. On the field, the Seahawks were nothing short of dominant.
Running back Kenneth Walker III turned in a performance for the ages, earning Super Bowl MVP honors after slicing through the Patriots defense all night long. His explosive runs and relentless pace set the tone early and never let up.
Kicker Jason Myers also etched his name into the record books, knocking down five field goals-more than anyone in Super Bowl history. That performance capped off a season where he became the first player to score over 200 points in a single NFL season. Talk about clutch.
It’s also worth noting the steady hand of head coach Mike Macdonald. In his first year at the helm, Macdonald took a team that many pegged as postseason dark horses and molded them into champions.
The Seahawks didn’t just win-they imposed their will on one of the league’s most battle-tested franchises. That kind of turnaround doesn’t happen by accident.
It’s a testament to strong leadership, smart adjustments, and a locker room that bought in from day one.
But while the team is flying high, not everyone is cashing in on the Super Bowl payday. Quarterback Sam Darnold, who finally hoisted the Lombardi Trophy after years of ups and downs, is reportedly set to lose money on the game-thanks to California’s infamous “jock tax.”
Despite earning a $178,000 bonus for the win, Darnold’s tax bill to the Golden State is expected to reach $249,000. That’s right-he’ll owe more than he made.
Welcome to the fine print of pro sports finance.
Still, that financial hit won’t dim the shine of what the Seahawks just accomplished. This wasn’t just a win-it was a statement. A team that many wrote off in the preseason just climbed the NFL’s highest mountain, and they did it their way: with grit, balance, and a relentless drive that never wavered.
So while Seattle’s students may have to watch the parade from their classroom windows, the city as a whole has every reason to celebrate. The Seahawks are champions once again-and the 12s have another chapter of greatness to cheer for.