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November 8, 2024
What is the FAFSA? It’s the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form that students complete to receive financial aid – like grants, scholarships, loans and work study – to h...
![Two Native American girls, a middle school student and a preschooler dressed in jingle dresses and regalia, dance in a high school commons. Audience members watch at tables behind them. A mural of central Spokane are on the wall behind them, as are windows turning dark with sunset.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_fc0ce0e7-4f67-44c2-b35b-3a0b4c32a550.jpeg)
November 7, 2024
“This is not a land acknowledgement,” North Central High School senior Mireya Parkin-Pineda said to a group of 168 students, families, school and district staff, and community me...
![A maintenance worker in a high-visibility jacket, with gloves on, inspects and cleans a dipstick from a snow blower engine in a workshop setting.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_e5a5ab9c-c6f8-4f15-a45e-7dc8de04d84d.jpeg)
November 7, 2024
After hibernating for about six months, SPS Maintenance staff have serviced 60 snow blowers in recent weeks to prepare for our region’s all but inevitable snowy weather this winte...
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October 23, 2024
Jostens met with our Seniors during Advisory on Monday to discuss ordering graduation regalia. All LC seniors will wear the same cap, gown, and tassel. You can order now here ...
![Three children are smiling and standing next to a wooden box with a "Rock the Vote" sign in their elementary school cafeteria. Each child is holding a colored voting slip and placing it into one of the labeled slots in the box.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d6cf9333-bf0b-4176-9a68-6510d714de4b.jpeg)
October 22, 2024
Becoming an informed, engaged member of society doesn’t just happen. It takes years of concerted effort and ample learning opportunities, from kindergarten to senior year. “Civic...
![A middle school football player wearing a white jersey with red and black text reading “Wolfpack 85” smiles and waves from a football field. Teammates are next to him, and the graphic on the photo reads “SPS Extra!” with a Spokane Public Schools logo.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_770777d0-dff6-4cef-aa1f-7d19a7c13d98.png)
October 17, 2024
"I can dream about these big things, since I'm really young." At a Ferris High School Cheer Clinic last week, Chase Middle School sixth grader Juliette learned cheers and routi...
![A teacher serves frybread to young students in a classroom. She is wearing a black t-shirt with the words "Decolonize, Indigenize, Revitalize" printed on it and a red ribbon skirt.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d36130da-3dc0-46f7-9e69-eb6168aa0108.jpeg)
October 14, 2024
Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates, recognizes, and honors the traditions and cultures of the Indigenous people of the United States. The City of Spokane has recognized this day o...
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October 4, 2024
*EDIT *** Starting 11/19/24, Homework Center will now be in room 131 from 2:45PM-3:45PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Homework Center will be now be Tuesdays and Thursdays after sc...
![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.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_e60db265-9293-4dcb-b53f-ff7abccb97e6.png)
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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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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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...
![Four female softball players practice catch on a green field with tennis courts behind them.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_5bd4a9ca-0928-4945-b574-4fcd1ba41add.png)
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...
![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.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f1863163-e3a6-42e7-bf5e-f45b945b204b.jpeg)
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...
![The image shows a background of a school-like building with some bushes and plants in the foreground, and students walking or sitting in the distance. Overlaid on this scene is white text that reads: "What do you remember about elementary school field trips?"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3141a4b8-1007-437c-bbda-304cd3e65b5e.png)
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...
![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.”](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_9fd02115-bcd2-42d1-a30d-abb33eeb0c70.png)
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...
![A collage with photos of five high school students, each wearing different high school spirit apparel.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_8640cd25-5fae-4c24-9d09-06c96f8d3fe5.png)
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...
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September 10, 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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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...
August 14, 2024
The LC Metered Parking Passes are now available for purchase in the LC Business Office. The fee is $92.70. Students must have a valid driver's license (photocopy of driver's lice...
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July 23, 2024
Senior Picture Submission Your Senior Pictures are due by October 31 for the yearbook! Click here for the directions on how to upload. Baby Ad Purchase If you want to p...