Spokane Public Montessori is one of nine Spokane Public Schools have been honored by the Washington State Board of Education (SBE) Washington School Recognition Program for their performance during the 2023-2024 school year.
8 months ago, Spokane Public Montessori
2023-24 Washington State Recognized School Banner
Washington School Recognition Program for Growth

New Student Registration and School Choice Applications for the upcoming 2026-27 school year will open January 1, 2026. While Adams All-Stars and Ferris Saxons helped us hype this exciting time (see video), there's no need to rush. We just want families to be prepared! Check out 2026-27 School Registration to learn more about the process.

4 days ago, Spokane Public Schools
Elementary school students laughing as they burst through through a blue paper banner on snowy day.

THANK YOU: Our Homeless Education And Resource Team (HEART) is thankful for the generosity of the Spokane community! This year, residents donated $63,238 to help students experiencing homelessness. Of that total, $36,878 worth of gift cards were donated to help students navigate the holiday season. Thank you, Spokane! Learn More

10 days ago, Spokane Public Schools
2025 HEART Gift Card Drive: $63,238 total donated
We’re excited to announce that our very own Principal, Rhonda Turnipseed, and Kathryn Picanco, Ed.D., Director of Montessori Programs at Whitworth University, will be presenting at the 2026 Public Montessori Conference + Retreat in Milwaukee, April 17–19, 2026!

They will be co-presenting Grow Your Own Training: University and Community Partnerships for Sustainability, sharing innovative work happening right here in our school community.

This national conference brings together Montessori educators and leaders from across the country, and we are thrilled to have Spokane Public Montessori represented on the national stage.
18 days ago, Spokane Public Montessori
Montessori Conference

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month. Our next event is at North Central High School on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

about 1 month ago, Spokane Public Schools
Students and staff line dance together outside their school with the text Coffee with SPS, Ask, Share, Learn, North Central High School, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, 8-9 AM.

THANK YOU VOTERS: The SPS bond passes with 61.82% approval. Read more here.

about 1 month ago, Kevin Dudley
Together Spokane logo atop a rendering of the new Adams Elementary

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different school. Our next event is at Franklin Elementary School on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

about 2 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Students play marimbas outside with the text Coffee with SPS, Ask, Share, Learn, Franklin Elementary School, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, 8-9 AM.
Remember to Vote by November 4!
2 months ago, Spokane Public Montessori

Want to see what your students are doing in SchooLinks, our career and college software? All kids in grades 7-12 use SchooLinks as part of their career and college exploration curriculum. Read more: https://www.spokaneschools.org/article/2477862

2 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
SchooLinks for Guardians - Spokane Public :Schools - 10.10.25
Picture day is coming up, Thursday October 2nd. Picture order forms will be coming home, but you can also order prints online using the school code: FAL227291
3 months ago, Spokane Public Montessori

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month. Our next event is at Salk Middle School on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

3 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Students on a hike with the text Coffee with SPS, Ask, Share, Learn, Salk Middle School, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, 8-9 AM.
A reminder to our families to check our school calendar for events and happenings at our school: https://www.spokaneschools.org/o/montessori/events
3 months ago, Spokane Public Montessori
Cross Country starts today! 3:00-4:30 PM. For more information and the full schedule, please visit our website: MENU-ACTIVITIES-SPM CROSS COUNTRY
3 months ago, Spokane Public Montessori
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Sign up for Elementary Cross Country!

Ready to race? Nearly 4,000 K-5 students run cross country each fall. Season starts the week of Sept. 8. Sign up here: https://spokanesd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDlxdlJY7l5Glx4
4 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Kids running
Sign up for your Launch Conference at spokaneschools.org/conferences. Launch Conferences are Aug. 28 and 29. We can't wait to see you!
4 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Family at table
Launch Conferences are Aug. 28 and 29! Families can sign up at spokaneschools.org/conferences beginning Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 5 p.m. We can't wait to see you!
4 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Family with teacher looking at camera
Launch Conferences are Aug. 28 and 29! Families can sign up at spokaneschools.org/conferences beginning Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 5 p.m. We can't wait to see you!
4 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Family with teacher looking at camera

COUNTDOWN TO SCHOOL: Our first family newsletter of the 2025-26 school year is out! Find out what you need to know ahead of the first day of school: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/SPS-Family-Updates--Aug--1--2025.html?soid=1138994794926&aid=3R3Eu9d2W9M

5 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
SPS Family Update The Countdown is On: School Starts Sept. 2!
SCHOOL TALK: The latest edition of School Talk has hit mailboxes in Spokane! Read about the academic performance of SPS students, how the new cell phone policy helped kids engage in real life activities, and learn about the Together Spokane initiative: https://5il.co/3kcyz
6 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
School Talk 2025
SUMMER MEALS: SPS offers free breakfast and lunch at more than 40 locations across Spokane this summer! See our summer meals page for dates and times: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/summer-meal-program
6 months ago, Spokane Public Schools