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February 6, 2025
Click here for the Saxon Snap Your quick read for all things Ferris. Check back weekly for updates every Thursday afternoon.
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February 5, 2025
Every year, SPS students display their artwork at a gallery as part of Downtown Spokane’s First Friday Art Walk series. This year, artwork by Rogers , Shadle Park , Ferris , No...
![Kinder Open House Feeder](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a564c9cc-0dc7-4f36-9827-fcc0352a9d01.png)
February 5, 2025
It's time to register for Kindergarten! Tuesday, March 4 at students' home schools, come meet the teachers and tour the school. Bring: Valid ID Proof of Residency Immun...
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February 4, 2025
Ham on Regal is an original musical/comedy show written and performed by Ferris High School parents and school staff. This unique fundraiser enables the Ferris Parent Teacher Gr...
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January 29, 2025
Register for spring sports now! Sports & tryouts begin Monday, March 3. Be sure to upload a current physical before tryouts. Baseball Fast Pitch Softball Boys Soccer T...
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January 29, 2025
Ferris Cheerleaders competed at State Cheer January 24 & 25, 2025. The team walked away with a second state championship in Coed Game Day and 2nd place in the Coed Traditional div...
![A man wearing a black sweatshirt with the words "Gomez Racing, 22" and car racing flags mops the floor in an elementary school kitchen.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_9732c0c8-b51f-4802-a138-269c44ce583a.jpeg)
January 28, 2025
Joel E. Ferris High School head custodian Jim Gomez recently retired from a 45 year career with the district. His son Jeremy started with the district 26 years ago and has been t...
![Eight high school students smile for a photo in front of a mural depicting an Indigenous family in valley with green mountains behind them.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3ef35b7c-b86f-4ec5-af9e-eb122ff31351.jpeg)
January 23, 2025
Earlier this month, eight SPS high school students introduced themselves around a conference table in the Gilkey Room at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC). They were j...
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January 14, 2025
Come to Open Gym on Sundays from Noon - 2:00 pm! Grades 5-12 can be dropped off and picked up, and younger students will need to be accompanied by a parent or older sibling.
![Lewis and Clark High School basketball coaches wear cowboy costumes with inflatable horses.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_73bf7961-56e6-4847-98c9-f89380ce16a4.jpeg)
December 21, 2024
Our final Spirit Game of the year on Thursday brought Ferris High School and Lewis and Clark High School to the Spokane Arena to see which school would win the coveted Rubber Ch...
![A collage of five photos of high school students cheering and supporting their team in the stands of a basketball game. They are dressed in their school colors and matching t-shirts.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4f2bab4c-e7ce-4ee5-b41c-c782ce3bb016.png)
December 16, 2024
Get ready for some friendly competition on the court and in the stands between our high schools at our annual Spirit Games at Spokane Arena this week! If you plan to attend,...
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December 6, 2024
On Dec. 10, NEWTech Prep will welcome hundreds of students in grades 10 and up who are interested in learning about career opportunities with more than 60 businesses and organiza...
![A teenager smiles as she points to a laptop that a parent operates.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3bc5c190-a6de-486f-b0e6-3ec81a8192f2.png)
December 6, 2024
Lots of resources are available to help high school seniors and their families navigate the FAFSA process! At your school: Talk to your high school counselor or college and ca...
![High school orchestra students rehearse together.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_790f02c4-f814-40e8-8d41-1502de62b5b8.jpeg)
November 26, 2024
Last night band, orchestra and choir students from our five comprehensive high schools rehearsed with guest directors from across the state in preparation for The Festival of Musi...
![Three students proudly display plates with baked bread.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_163a0ded-0178-419e-b873-c4d874c041da.jpeg)
November 25, 2024
November has kept our Career & Technical Education students busy! Check out some of the unique learning opportunities they explored in real life this fall. All of these opportuni...
![A jar of coins and a tiny graduation cap rest with pencil on a old book in a classroom in front of a blackboard with “FAFSA” written in chalk.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a3ee0d64-fda1-4910-9fdb-3f1a8ef351d4.png)
November 22, 2024
Breaking news! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ) is open! While its usual October start was initially delayed until Dec. 1 this year, weeks of successful bet...
![A Native American student sits with other students on stairs holidng a Certificate of Excellence.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_dfe1b5c3-85b8-497a-8aa3-7f27b303ff03.jpeg)
November 20, 2024
On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, 43 SPS students were recognized by Native Education as Students of Excellence, surrounded by a community of educators and loved ones at Flett Middle Scho...
![Stacks of an assortment of gift cards with prices between $15 and $100 arranged on a table with the text "HEART Gift Card Drive, Nov. 19-Dec. 10, 2024."](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_e70ea7e3-f3b0-4f6e-8c4f-77780f412937.png)
November 19, 2024
As of Nov. 5, 2024, the SPS Homeless Education And Resource Team (HEART ) program has identified 1,222 students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. That’s...
![A counselor looks at the laptop with a high school student who has a college brochure.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_62ad1967-08da-4a66-a8f9-c9334c1c6d18.jpeg)
November 15, 2024
With FAFSA opening on Dec. 1, 2024, at , we know that the process can be overwhelming – especially for families whose first language isn’t English. To support our multilingual f...