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3/25/2021 - Every day before school, through the end of the year.
3/25/2021 - Every day before school, through the end of the year.
3/22/2021 - During conference week March 29-April 2, elementary students will be released at 1 p.m.
3/10/2021 - Find answers to frequently asked questions, opportunities to testify at public forums March 16 & 17, and how to join our ThoughtExchange Survey.
2/23/2021 - Food benefits for eligible families
2/19/2021 - Hybrid schedule, safety protocols, meals, transportation & more!
2/10/2021 - Hybrid schedule, returning to school video, safety protocols, meals, transportation and more!
2/3/2021 - Please join us Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about the plan to return to in-person learning.
1/25/2021 - June 21 & 22 are the designated makeup days for Jan. 13 & 14 when school was closed due to high winds and power outages.
1/20/2021 - Enroll for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. Express locations will have varying start dates in February.
1/19/2021 - Join Dr. Michele Borba, child psychologist and award-winning author, for a webinar on "Raising the Pandemic Generation" Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.
1/19/2021 - Share your thoughts & questions about the Feb. 9 educational program replacement levy
1/14/2021 - Dates, times & registration links for upcoming SPS webinars in one handy place.
1/12/2021 - Free, voluntary COVID-19 tests for SPS students, staff & families.
1/11/2021 - Find answers to all your levy questions.
1/7/2021 - Returning all students to in-person learning as soon as it is determined safe.
1/4/2021 - The replacement levy supports essential programs, people and services.
12/16/2020 - Ideas for online playdates, game nights, and more from Common Sense Media.
12/14/2020 - Learn about free online resources & the Winter Reading Program
12/9/2020 - Interested in a bonus meal kit for Winter Break? Please fill out a survey so we can be sure to prepare enough kits.
12/3/2020 - Numbers of confirmed cases by site, people in quarantine, and more.
11/20/2020 - Transition schedule, activities for learning-at-home days, returning to school video, safety protocols, meals, transportation and more!
11/18/2020 - The SPS School Board recently passed a resolution to put a replacement educational program & operations levy on the Feb. 9, 2021, ballot.
11/17/2020 - For families and providers from the Spokane County CARES Act. Apply by Dec. 10.
11/13/2020 - Dr. Swinyard shares an update on COVID and students' return to in-person learning.
11/10/2020 - November edition
11/9/2020 - Stats on weekly academic participation, supports, meals served and more!
11/9/2020 - The Ferris High School Wind Emsemble presents a virtual performance of Mark Williams' Star-Spangled Banner.
11/3/2020 - Transition schedule, activities for learning-at-home days, returning to school video, safety protocols, meals, transportation and more!
10/7/2020 - Technology training and supports for parents and guardians.
9/15/2020 - Fill out a preorder form by Thursday for the next week's pickup.
9/13/2020 - Guides and tutorials to help with district laptops, logging in, Teams, email and more!
9/4/2020 - Get excited for the start of school!
8/28/2020 - Launch conferences will be Sept. 8-11. Building relationships is key to a successful start!
8/24/2020 - What students will need for distance learning and the eventual return to in-person learning.
8/20/2020 - Learn about a new employee group -- Safety and Wellness Specialists -- in an upcoming webinar Aug. 21, 25 and 28
8/14/2020 - Child care options for distance learners
8/14/2020 - Sign up for SV Academy by Sunday, Aug. 16, for flexible, full-year distance learning
8/7/2020 - Information about distance learning, the SPS Reopening Plan, frequently asked questions, and more.
8/7/2020 - Together, we can have a safe and succesful school year
7/29/2020 - Juniors & seniors from Ferris, NC, On Track, Shadle Park, and TCS: Apply to serve as a Student Advisor to the School Board
7/22/2020 - The National School PR Association judged the SPS website worthy of an Award of Excellence! Thank you to all the staff and families who shared input during the design process.
7/17/2020 - SPS is looking for interested community members to fill a vacant School Board position.
7/10/2020 - A message to our families from Spokane Public Schools' new superintendent, Dr. Adam Swinyard
6/30/2020 - SPS Board President Jerrall Haynes addresses superintendent selection of Dr. Adam Swinyard
6/29/2020 - We have many ways for students to keep learning this summer!
6/15/2020 - Keep up with the work of our Task Force and subcommittees as we plan for a safe reopening in the fall.
6/8/2020 - Buildings may be closed to the public and we are still working! Please don't hesitate to contact us via email for assistance.
6/4/2020 - Kindergarteners and new students: Stop by your school June 15-18 from 9-11 a.m. to pick up or drop off registration packets or any forms needed to complete the process.
6/2/2020 - Human Growth & Development for grades 4-6
5/21/2020 - June 2 & 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
5/21/2020 - Thanks to everyone who participated in our most recent community conversation!
5/18/2020 - $150,000 grant will better help On Track Academy students "Create What's Next"
5/15/2020 - Please ensure your child’s immunization records are up to date for the 2020-21 school year. New care plans for students who need medication at school are due Aug. 28.
5/14/2020 - We all play a role in ensuring our students feel accepted and supported. Targeting or discriminating against Asian students in connection to COVID-19 is unacceptable and goes against our values of racial equity and social justice.
4/30/2020 - The Spokane Scholars Foundation honors exceptional academic achievement of high school seniors.
4/29/2020 - Track meal distribution, laptop checkout, technology usage and more since the school closure began March 17.
4/27/2020 - Washington School Recognition Program honors 14 SPS schools
3/23/2020 - We’re here for you! Call our office and leave a message. We’ll get back to you promptly. Contact teachers directly with questions about homework.
3/16/2020 - SPS is checking out laptops to our students during the closure based on need and availability.
3/15/2020 - Resources to support student learning while schools are closed.
3/15/2020 - Kids likely have many questions about COVID-19 and what the school closures mean for them. Here are some ideas about how to help.
3/12/2020 - Parents as first educators, new senate bill 5395, HGD preview session for 3/14 POSTPONED
3/2/2020 - This is the first time in SPS history that four schools will be named at the same time. We need your ideas!
2/27/2020 - SPS continues to monitor this evolving public health situation. We work side-by-side with Spokane Regional Health District and will follow their professional guidelines.
2/27/2020 - BoardDocs houses our school board meeting agendas, minutes, materials, resolutions & more.
2/20/2020 - Friday, Feb. 21 is a non-student day for all schools. Teachers will be hard at work for their Learning Improvement Day.
2/14/2020 - Work group submits recommendation for future planning.
2/13/2020 - From the Feb. 12 meeting: Policy revisions, pilot school update, culturally responsive strategies, interim financial report & more.
2/7/2020 - Congratulations to everyone who qualified for state!
2/3/2020 - Visit your neighborhood school starting March 2.
1/29/2020 - Do you know someone making a difference in our community? Nominate them for a Chase Youth Award by Feb. 7!
1/24/2020 - Share your thoughts about the potential restoration of the elementary specialist model Jan. 27, 28 & 29
1/22/2020 - All childhood vaccines, including flu, will be available at free clinics Jan. 28 and March 11. Open to all students.
1/16/2020 - Mark Kelly, Hannah Alaskar, Dale Floyd & Angela Hayes, our Distinguished Classified Employees for 2019-20!
1/16/2020 - Professional development for teachers July 20-23 at Ferris HS. Registration is now open!
1/15/2020 - 25 SPS teachers recently received National Board Certification, one of the highest symbols of professional teaching excellence.
1/12/2020 - All Spokane Public Schools will open two hours late, tomorrow, January 13.
1/10/2020 - Middle and high school conference week is Feb. 11-14. MS release time: 1:30 p.m.
HS release time: 12:30 p.m.
1/9/2020 - From the Jan. 8 meeting: Diversion & mentoring, secondary update, social emotional learning, policy updates & more.
1/7/2020 - Many SPS option programs & schools have mandatory information nights for those planning to apply.
12/12/2019 - From the Dec. 11 meeting: Swearing in of new board members, bond projects update, interim financial report, workforce diversity report & more.
12/10/2019 - We've chosen the members of the Boundary Adjustment Committee! They'll begin their twice monthly meetings starting in late January.
12/9/2019 - Interested in having your student attend a school other than their neighborhood school? The priority enrollment window will be open from Jan. 1- Feb. 15.
12/3/2019 - Community agencies providing free meals, winter items, gifts & more.
12/2/2019 - Grades 7 & 8 curriculum preview: Dec. 7, from 9:30-11 a.m. at Glover, and Dec. 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Sacajawea.
11/21/2019 - From the Nov. 20 meeting: Legislative priorities, policy & procedure revisions, special ed update, year-end finance report & more.
11/18/2019 - Congratulations to the SPS music students accepted into the All-State Honor Ensembles for 2020.
11/8/2019 - School calendars for the next three years are now available for your planning purposes.
11/7/2019 - From the Nov. 6 meeting: Highly Capable services, student behavior, vaping, policy & procedure revisions, and more.
11/6/2019 - Creating safe and supportive learning environments.
11/6/2019 - Free community meals & more
10/24/2019 - From the Oct. 23 meeting: vaping, key performance indicators, staffing & enrollment, and more.
10/23/2019 - Mail your ballot by Nov. 5. Dropboxes will be open until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5.
10/23/2019 - We will have school on Monday, Jan. 27, to make up for the Oct. 9 snow day.
10/16/2019 - From the Oct. 9 meeting: contract agreement, Glover MS design, tech implementation plan, safety & security workplan & more.
10/15/2019 - Thanks to an SPS Foundation grant, Bemiss parents are learning how to better understand their child’s emotions.
10/14/2019 - With more than 31,000 students and 3,000 staff, SPS has many stories to share. What's happening at your school? Let us know!
10/14/2019 - SPS will be open as scheduled, regardless of weather, unless a closure or late start announcement is made.
10/11/2019 - SPS is pleased to release this year’s Request for Proposals for new charter schools. Please read the RFP for details and timelines.
10/4/2019 - Join us Oct. 10 at 2:30 p.m. as we officially begin the Glover Middle School replacement project.
9/30/2019 - Any community member, parent or staff member can apply to be part of the Boundary Adjustment Committee. Applications are due Oct. 25.
9/24/2019 - Congrats to Logan Principal Brent Perdue, who was named Distinguished Elementary Principal of the Year for 2019
9/23/2019 - Please join us Tuesday, Oct. 1, as we kick off the Shaw Middle School, Hillyard Library & On Track Academy projects
9:30 a.m. @ Shaw
9/17/2019 - Join us for the Glover Middle School design open house Sept. 19 from 5-7 p.m. in the Glover cafeteria. Drop in any time!
9/17/2019 - 28 local organizations helped Bite2Go XL get critical food supplies to at-risk teens at middle & high schools
9/6/2019 - 402 students scored well enough on last year’s Advanced Placement exams to earn special designations.
9/3/2019 - Kindergarteners start school Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 8:30 a.m.
8/22/2019 - Ribbon cutting: Aug. 29, 8:15 a.m.
Dedication: Sept. 12, 8:45 a.m.
Community open house: Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
8/15/2019 - Elementary students will be released every Friday at 1:45 p.m. starting Aug. 30.
8/8/2019 - $100,000 from the Ellison Foundation will help develop Visual Thinking Strategies in SPS this year
8/8/2019 - Students must be vaccinated by Oct. 11. Health care plans due by Aug. 23.
8/2/2019 - Express Childcare can be found from your school homepage using "View Our Schools" above.
7/30/2019 - Three new digital tools improve convenience, access, and availability of information
7/17/2019 - Gone are the days of lost or forgotten school fliers buried at the bottom of a backpack.
7/12/2019 - School board to consider property exchange with city to build new middle schools
7/10/2019 - Board to consider budget at July 17 meeting
6/27/2019 - Lumen High School, set to open in August 2020, will serve pregnant teens and teen parents.
6/21/2019 - Safe Havens International delivered its final School Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Assessment Report.
6/18/2019 - SPS is reviewing Human Growth & Development and Social Emotional Learning materials. They are now available for review.
6/18/2019 - Register new elementary and middle schoolers at the administration building, 200 N. Bernard, through Aug. 14.
6/5/2019 - Gonzaga University named Logan Elementary their Community Partner of the Year.
5/30/2019 - Congrats to these volunteers who go above and beyond.
5/30/2019 - Students in grades 6-11 who plan to ride the bus next fall need to register by July 1.
5/21/2019 - Visit a city library with your student ID number and get a free summer youth pass.
5/14/2019 - Check our list of SPS graduations to find out when your favorite seniors get to move their tassels.
5/14/2019 - Early dismissal for all students Thursday, June 13. Happy summer!
5/9/2019 - From the June 12 meeting: charter school forum, policy & procedure review, whole child focus update, program and intervention model & more.
4/16/2019 - Register now for STEM & Arts camps, athletics or academic support.
4/8/2019 - Annual event honors student accomplishments in English, Fine Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and World Languages.
4/7/2019 - What makes this year's budget planning process different?
3/18/2019 - With the addition of three new SPS middle schools, attendance boundaries will need to be adjusted following approved guidelines.
3/15/2019 - Here's the marvelous description of what's going to happen.
3/11/2019 - Three SPS students are among the newest group to receive full-tuition scholarships from Act Six.
2/24/2019 - These 12 early release days allow teachers time to work with their peers around student improvement.
2/24/2019 - Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the SPS Administration building.
1/23/2019 - More than 5,000 students auditioned to be part of the All-Northwest and All-State Honor Ensembles for 2019.
1/17/2019 - Visual and performing arts students will participate in the Festival of the Arts, Monday, Nov. 19. The celebration culminates in a free public concert at 7:30 p.m. at the First Interstate Center for the Arts, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
2/24/2019 - Featuring: Student behavior policy update, threat assessment protocol, bond results, boundary info & more.
2/26/2019 - This shouldn't show on Adams. It is a news item that will only display on the SPS homepage, and nowhere else.
11/30/2018 - Buy your turkey!