WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMdhUGLMV_A Congratulations to Woodridge Elementary School third grader Sydney who received the very first City of Spokane Fire Department Community Risk Reduction Award for her bravery and selflessness in alerting her family during a house fire last year! Spokane Fire Chief Julie O’Berg and other neighborhood firefighters presented the award to Syndey while visiting her school to provide fire safety education. We are grateful for SFD’s more than 30-year partnership in educating students about what to do in case of a fire
6 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Winter weather will be here before we know it! Learn how SPS prepares its schools during heavy winter weather, and the district's processes for determining when to have school, when to delay by two hours, and when to cancel school: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/school-closure-or-delay-information
6 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
CALL TO APPLY: The Washington Department of Health (DOH) is seeking applicants ages 16-25 to join an Environmental Justice Youth Advisory Committee that will provide guidance on how DOH should work with communities to disseminate grant dollars to community-based organizations that are working on mitigating environmental justice. Applications are due by Dec. 6, 2024 at http://bit.ly/DOHejyc.
6 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Eight young people put their hands together in a circle over a colorful field of wildflowers.
Students learn civics education at every grade level! “Civics education helps young people understand the principles of democracy, the responsibilities of citizenship, and the importance of participating in the civic life of their community,” Spokane Public Schools Chief of Staff Heather Bybee shared at a Board of Directors meeting earlier this month. Read More: https://www.spokaneschools.org/article/1834383
6 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Founding Fathers dress up
What happens in our U.S. History classrooms? We mic'd up NC teacher Mrs. Gruis for this quick look at her class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjLv1rdcqlE
6 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Girls in classroom
SPS is seeing record turnout for fall sports and extracurricular activities! Is your student involved in a sport, the arts or a school club? Read more about the high turnout this fall: https://www.spokaneschools.org/article/1823389 And subscribe and listen to the latest edition of the SPS Extra podcast, where we talk about the benefits of being involved in extracurricular activities at a young age: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522507
6 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
SPS extra: football player waving
Have coffee with SPS administrators! Coffee with SPS allows the public to ask questions over coffee in an informal setting each month. This month, we'll be at Madison Elementary on Oct. 29 from 8-9 a.m. Hope to see you there!
7 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Coffee with SPS - All Are Welcome
SPS shares free classes and resources for parents! Check out our Parent Resources page for free online courses on dealing with mental health in children, challenging behaviors and much more: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/parent-resources
7 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
SPS Superintendent Adam Swinyard takes a moment to thank students, families and staff for a positive start to the new school year. Watch his message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbXYUtG2VVw
7 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Adam Swinyard
Do you have a child who will be in kindergarten within the next three years? Sign up to receive Kindergarten Prep, our monthly e-newsletter to help prepare families for kindergarten! More: https://www.spokaneschools.org/article/1783132
7 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
kindergarten student
Listen to the latest episode of “SPS Extra” and learn more about Engage IRL at http://www.spokaneschools.org/listen, or follow and subscribe to “SPS Podcasts” wherever you listen to podcasts.
7 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
The image shows a lively scene with a group of students participating in an event featuring a boy wearing a blue t-shirt that reads "WEB" and "Chase Middle School Leader & LINK Crew.” He has his hands raised in an animated, excited pose, sticking his tongue out. The text reads “SPS Extra!” and includes a Spokane Public Schools logo.
HAVE COFFEE WITH SPS: Meet district administrators, ask questions and learn something new at Coffee with SPS! We'll be at Woodridge Elementary on Sept. 24 from 8-9 a.m. All are welcome, and the coffee is free! More: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/coffee
8 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Coffee with SPS: Ask, Share, Learn
The Hoodie Project has been selected as the “Touchdown For A Cause” recipient by Numerica Credit Union and Eastern Washington University! For each touchdown scored by EWU Football at four games this fall, Numerica will donate $100 to The Hoodie Project. Join in the fun with discounted tickets to Saturday’s game. More @ https://www.spokaneschools.org/article/1748943
8 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Elementary school students smile as they wear new black Eastern Washington University sweatshirts.
An elementary school student in a library puts on a black Eastern Washington University hooded sweatshirt.
A table filled with black Eastern Washington University sweatshirt behind college students who are speaking to elementary school students seated on the floor of a gym.
"Touchdowns for a Cause" square promotional image featuring an Eastern Washington University football player in a red uniform with a helmet, wearing jersey number 61. The text "Touchdowns for a Cause" is prominently displayed in large red letters, with a smaller subtitle that reads "Benefiting the Hoodie Project." Below the text are logos for Numerica Credit Union, Eastern Washington Eagles, and Spokane Public Schools.
Headed to soccer and football games this fall at ONE Spokane Stadium? Make sure you print the special SPS parking pass to park for free in the old Value Village lot (Lot C). More stadium information: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/one-spokane-stadium
8 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
stadium aerial
soccer
cheerleaders
football players
cheerleaders
The good vibes flowed across Spokane on Thursday as SPS families visited schools for Launch Conferences! “We want everyone to leave feeling like they’re off to a great start,” Garfield Elementary School principal George Gessler said as he received a hug from school mascot, Champ the Grizzly. Contact your school if you want to connect today!
8 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Garfield Elementary School principal George Gessler smiles with school mascot Champ the Grizzly.
Garfield Elementary School mascot Champ the Grizzly gives an elementary school student a high-five in the entry of their school.
Two parents meet with two teachers for a conference in an elementary school classroom.
A child wearing a flower crown and seated in a wheelchair smiles at something out of frame. A teacher smiles next to him. They are in an elementary school Special Education classroom.
A teacher helps a parent with two children use a laptop in a school cafeteria to complete back-to-school forms.
ELEMENTARY CROSS COUNTRY: Registration for elementary cross country is open! SPS students in grades K-5 train at their neighborhood school and will participate in two Feeder Pattern meets during the fall to qualify for an All-City meet on Oct. 22. Plus....there is no cost to participate! Register here: https://active4youth.org/program.html
8 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
cross country runners
All Spokane Public Schools buildings and offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. We are grateful for the contributions of SPS staff and are proud to recognize their efforts to ensure that every SPS student has a dream, access, and opportunities to achieve their goals. We will see all staff and students in grades 1-12 on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, for a new school year! Find a link to a printable 2024-25 calendar and more useful information at http://www.spokaneschools.org/backtoschool.
8 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
A collage with a medical professional, musician, chef, and electrician with the text "Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, Spokane Public Schools."
VOLUNTEER WITH SPS: Want to interact with students in SPS and make a difference? Apply to be a volunteer! There are lots of volunteer opportunities, from classroom assistants, tutors, lunch and recess monitors, schools clubs and much more: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/volunteer
8 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
grownup and child
volunteer at assembly
high five
IMMUNIZATION REMINDER: State law requires that students be adequately immunized according to a schedule determined by the Washington State Board of Health by the first day of school. Visit http://www.spokaneschools.org/careplans for forms and more info. Spokane Regional Health District is holding a free Childhood and Adult Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 3-6 p.m. at Shaw Middle School. No insurance or appointments required. Plus, they will have free school supplies to give away! Visit http://www.srhd.org/events for details.
8 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Graphic promoting a Community Vaccine Clinic at Shaw Middle School, located at 4106 N. Cook St. The graphic features an illustration of a healthcare worker administering a vaccine to a child seated on the lap of an adult. The text 'Community Vaccine Clinic' is prominently displayed at the top, with the location details beneath.
BENEFIT APPLICATION: Complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application to possibly qualify for Sun Bucks Summer EBT, waived sports and testing fees, community discounts, and more: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/benefits-application
8 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Kids at lunch