October 3, 2024
Learning looks a little different at The Community School . Instead of six periods a day like a traditional high school, these Option school students engage in project-based lea...
October 2, 2024
“Excitement and energy, all the way to victory! That’s what I’m feeling right now!” The enthusiasm wasn’t limited to the 140 players on the field at the first ever SPS middle sch...
October 1, 2024
“I love music and I love children, they’re my top priorities in my life. So for me, it’s healing, it’s invigorating – it’s just a great part of my day.” At Jefferson Elementary S...
October 1, 2024
A cup of coffee has become a critical part of many mornings. Everyone’s routine is different, but only a handful include a high school in their morning ritual. As the clock ticks...
September 30, 2024
Earlier this year, Stevens Elementary counselor Fondra Magee was named School Counselor of the Year by the Washington School Counselor Association . Learn more about her work at...
September 27, 2024
“It’s important that kids know what’s out there for them. It’s important that they know there’s so much more to life.” Earlier this week, third grade teacher Heidi Lewis led Linw...
September 27, 2024
Dr. Adam Swinyard takes a moment to thank students, families and staff for aiding in a positive start to the new school year:
September 26, 2024
Exactly one year ago today, district leaders, community members, and students celebrated the opening of ONE Spokane Stadium , home of the Saxons, Tigers, Wolfpack, Pirates, Highla...
September 25, 2024
“Football is game that has helped me grow into the man that I am today. Coaches get to be mentors, and I have coaches that I still talk to today that have been a big part of my ...
September 25, 2024
“Working together in the outfield, it’s nice to know that she’ll always have me and I’ll always have her.” It’s special to hear about that kind of trust between teammates and fri...
September 24, 2024
The school year is not quite a month old, but it's not too soon to prepare your two-, three- or four-year-old for kindergarten! Preparing your child for kindergarten starts at a...
September 24, 2024
We’re all about hands-on learning opportunities for students, and Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) knows how important it is for young people to see and experience potential car...
September 23, 2024
What memories from elementary school have really stuck with you throughout your life? A lot of them are probably related to things that didn’t happen in a classroom, like field tr...
September 19, 2024
The start of a new school year comes with lots of excitement for all the possibilities ahead, as well as some nervousness over new environments, new challenges, and new relationsh...
September 19, 2024
“They’re so distracted from their learning, but it’s also clearly affecting their social outlook.” On this month’s SPS Extra podcast , Athletics & Activities Executive Director S...
September 18, 2024
On Saturday, Sept. 21, River City Youth Ops is hosting a special event at Holmes Elementary School to kick-off the West Central Bike Bus program. This community program is coor...
September 17, 2024
The next Coffee with SPS is on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8-9 a.m. at Woodridge Elementary School . Community members, neighbors, and families are invited to join Spokane Public Schools...
September 17, 2024
Today, Sept. 17, is Constitution & Citizenship Day, which commemorates the signing of the United States Constitution in 1787. The study of the Constitution, as well as the Constit...
September 16, 2024
“It makes me feel tired and it makes me feel exhausted. But at the end of the day, it’s fun.” Elementary school cross country practices started last week with 3,400 students runn...
September 16, 2024
Ever since Mister Rogers zipped up his cardigan and laced up his sneakers in the 1960s, PBS has broadcast children’s programs to educate, inspire and entertain at home. And today,...