Two children wearing orange ear plugs and safety googles look and touch a set square on a wood block at a trade show; an older student in a neon pink shirt fills out a contact sheet next to them.

Trades Night introduces students to construction careers on Oct. 9

October 2, 2024
Every fall, Associated Builds and Contractors Inland Pacific Chapter (ABC IPC) hosts an open house for trades at an area high school, inviting community members and youth of all ...
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A Message From Superintendent Adam Swinyard

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:
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The image shows a group of people in a classroom setting practicing medical techniques. One individual, wearing a blue shirt, is showing a student how to use a stethoscope to check the pulse or blood pressure of another person seated in front of them.

GSI workshops connect secondary students with future careers

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...
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The image shows a close-up of a flyer or brochure held by someone, with the bold heading "SPS Extra!" displayed prominently at the top. The text on the flyer reads " Engage IRL CALL TO ACTION, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2024, 9 AM at Yasuhara Middle School.”

SPS Extra: Activities offer alternative to screen time

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...
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The image shows a group of people, mainly students, smiling and engaged at an assembly in a middle school gym. The text on the image reads “"Coffee with SPS" with latte art of the Spokane Public Schools tree logo in a coffee cup as the “o” and the words” Ask," "Share," and "Learn" enclosed in speech bubbles.

Have coffee with district leaders on Sept. 24

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...
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The image Aaliyah Ashley-Meek smiling and seated outdoors in front of Shadle Park High School. She is wearing a denim button-up shirt and has a friendly expression. Her dark curly hair is styled with small pink clips on each side, and she is wearing hoop earrings and a nose ring. The background features a modern building with glass windows and brick walls, along with greenery and bushes.

Get to know Aaliyah Ashley-Meek - North West / Shadle Park Engagement Navigator

September 13, 2024
As part of our Engage IRL initiative with Launch NW , five SPS staff members will support connecting students with activities. These Engagement Navigators are assigned to sch...
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Every Student, Every Day, Engaged in Real Life Activities

August 28, 2024
It’s no big mystery or surprise: Students who participate in extracurricular activities statistically have better social, emotional and academic development than their peers. Tha...
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Students, community make regalia for the first Pauline Flett Powwow

May 12, 2023
“For a long time, Indigenous people couldn’t be who we are – our culture was banned,” said SPS Native Education coordinator Tamika LaMere, a member of the Little Shell Tribe of Ch...
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