August 23, 2024
"I found out a lot about, not just myself, but all the people in the room. It's really nice to get close to them and see how they can grow as leaders, as well as I can.” Earlier...
August 23, 2024
“How can I be a good leader and be bold about telling people to not do something and still be kind and promote pride in our school?” That’s what Ferris High School senior Ella ...
August 22, 2024
Last week, hundreds of Spokane Public Schools teachers and staff members could be found in the classrooms at Shadle Park High School . But they weren’t the ones teaching. These ed...
August 16, 2024
“Even after 30 years of coaching, I’m still coachable and trainable, and I always want to learn something new.” This week, about 50 SPS coaches and club advisors like Lewis and ...
August 15, 2024
On August 14, 2024, Dr. Melissa Bedford, former director of the Spokane School Board, announced her resignation. The Spokane School Board seeks qualified candidates to fill the va...
August 15, 2024
The bell ringing. Hundreds of steps pounding the halls as students pass from class to class. Laughter, chatter and play. These are the sounds of school – sounds you’ll hear in SPS ...
August 1, 2024
Unplugging is just what kids need during the summer, but our Instructional Technology Support Center (ITSC) staff stay connected and busy as they make sure that 34,000 devices are...
July 24, 2024
This week, students attending Arlington Elementary School ’s summer program were treated to a special visit from Spokane Zephyr FC players, who led drills and signed autographs. ...
July 24, 2024
A morning bike ride to the library. Swimming at the public pool. Popsicles on the porch after dinner. Yep, Spokane is in full summer mode. And while we hope kids are savoring ever...
July 23, 2024
“Every day it’s something fun and new.” Couldn’t have asked for a better summary of what nearly 500 Spokane area kids experienced this summer as they participated in Camp Imagin...
July 22, 2024
Spokane Public Schools aims to give every kids a dream, access and opportunity for a happy life regardless of their background or experiences. As we inch closer to the start of t...
July 3, 2024
Spokane Public Schools has been honored as one of just six school districts in the country as a 2024 “District of Distinction." SPS was awarded for excellence in providing access...
June 3, 2024
Carla Peperzak, the namesake of Peperzak Middle School, has been honored in countless ways since she began sharing her story of surviving the Holocaust. On May 31, students found ...
May 23, 2024
Spokane Public Schools staff are always looking for ways to introduce career options to students by providing access to hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for the wor...
May 15, 2024
Kindergarten is an important stage in a child's life. At Spokane Public Schools, kindergarten teachers are essential for introducing kids to the daily routine of going to school, ...
May 3, 2024
Nutrition Service workers are essential members of our schools’ staff, serving 29,000 meals per day to make sure that students can focus on learning and participating in school a...
May 2, 2024
New public buildings in Washington are required to spend a small percentage of construction funds on art. With 57 buildings across the city, Spokane Public Schools has one of the...
May 1, 2024
The principal’s office is often the last place you’ll find one. Instead of sitting behind a desk dispensing discipline, you’re more likely to see a principal out supervising reces...
April 24, 2024
The Chase Youth Awards, Spokane's annual recognition of outstanding youth in the greater Spokane area, were handed out April 23, and students and staff from Spokane Public Schoo...
April 22, 2024
April 22 – 26 is National Student Leadership Week . We visited the leadership class at Shadle Park High School recently to see student leaders in action and how the lead...