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February 3, 2025
We are so fortunate to have some of the best school counselors in the district here at Salk! Please show your appreciation to Mrs. Decker, Mrs. Sabo, and Mrs. Shepherd sometime t...
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January 6, 2025
All students are required to attend their assigned school based on where their address lies within school boundaries. You can search for your assigned school for next year here ...
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January 4, 2025
Our 5th Grade Parent Night is on Thursday, February 20th, 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Salk gym. This is open to all incoming students and their parents. Here's what you can expect......
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December 31, 2024
The Salk newsletter is your resource for important dates and information each month. Click on the link here. *Update - Final Quarter 2 and Semester 1 grades will be available i...
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November 22, 2024
We now have an easy and convenient place online where you can donate to a fund that will help Salk's students in need. Look for it under the students menu, in a button under the m...
![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_ffc99c2e-bbc3-4080-87bd-37d41d043dda.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. Thatās...
![A student sits at a laptop in an elementary school library.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_2edc2027-e55c-4ee6-82e6-c1bdeafe137e.jpeg)
November 12, 2024
What goes into making sure 29,000 SPS students have access to the technology they need for a 21st century learning experience? The process involves a lot of staff resources and t...
![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_7327b751-6935-4b7c-a92c-760c01aab1af.jpeg)
November 7, 2024
āThis is not a land acknowledgement,ā 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_49539ccd-87fc-449e-8312-63ba25f128b8.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 regionās all but inevitable snowy weather this winte...
![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_5a45b8da-cfb3-4c86-b1bf-e97cb3c03391.jpeg)
October 22, 2024
Becoming an informed, engaged member of society doesnāt just happen. It takes years of concerted effort and ample learning opportunities, from kindergarten to senior year. āCivic...
![A portrait of Heidi Schuler from Salk Middle School is displayed on the right, where she is smiling and wearing glasses. To the left, a quote in blue text reads, "Every student wants to feel included, involved and independent, and it is our job to help make that happen!"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_83316c71-7bf0-4c2c-bbff-066be28ad4d8.png)
October 21, 2024
October is Disability History and Awareness Month, which aim to increase awareness and understanding of the contributions that people with disabilities in our state, nation, and ...
![A middle school football player wearing a white jersey with red and black text reading āWolfpack 85ā smiles and waves from a football field. Teammates are next to him, and the graphic on the photo reads āSPS Extra!ā with a Spokane Public Schools logo.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_da5887c5-fede-4d11-b664-68d9290fc9db.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_20ea881d-a3ea-4f16-9bc2-22b361fb1a89.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...
![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_89ab1e48-d054-49e5-a579-228375405254.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 24, 2024
Weāre 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 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.ā](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_59d0b8fd-5159-4b3d-972a-593d7e803c7a.png)
September 19, 2024
āTheyāre so distracted from their learning, but itās also clearly affecting their social outlook.ā On this monthās SPS Extra podcast , Athletics & Activities Executive Director S...
![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 ā"Coffee with SPS" with latte art of the Spokane Public Schools tree logo in a coffee cup as the āoā and the wordsā Ask," "Share," and "Learn" enclosed in speech bubbles.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_5fbe58db-c24e-448d-a2fd-f6867e626ac7.jpeg)
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...
![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.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/spokane_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_21036e05-1b7d-472a-aad2-5b4a48e49571.jpeg)
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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September 6, 2024
Students are welcomed and encouraged to ride STA busses. No student will be turned away, however, they ask that you apply for a Rider's License here or call 509-328-RIDE.