
November 8, 2024
Fundraiser starts November 18th. Order forms and money are due on December 2nd . Pizza discount cards make great stocking stuffers and can be used at Spokane, Spokane Valley, Po...

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...

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...

November 4, 2024
Picture Re-Take day is Wednesday November 6th. Please order photos online at LeosPhotography.com using code FAL225621. Only students who missed picture day or are paying for new p...

October 31, 2024
A longstanding tradition in Spokane is Symphony Day, when Spokane Symphony invites 6,000 fourth and fifth grade students from 82 regional schools for a free concert as an introduc...

October 28, 2024
October is Disability History and Awareness Month, which aims to increase awareness and understanding of the contributions that people with disabilities in our state, nation, and...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 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 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 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 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...

September 11, 2024
Hello Families, Our physical activity challenges are underway again! These monthly challenges are a great way to have fun while being physically active outside of school! Each ...

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 26, 2024
Elementary cross country registration is open , and that means nearly 4,000 kids in grades K-5 will soon be racing on a course near you. Spokane Public Schools is proud to once a...