News Archive

  • Admin site closed July 5-9

    6/30/2021 - The SPS administration building on 200 N. Bernard will be closed in observance of the 4th of July holiday. It will reopen Monday, July 12. Questions? Call 354-5900.

  • Free summer meals

    6/14/2021 - Children 18 years and younger can get free 5-day meal kits from June 28-Aug. 20. Check our list of pick-up times & locations.

  • Congratulations!

    6/10/2021 - SPS is one of 79 National Board Accomplished Districts! This program honors districts in which at least 20% of its teachers have achieved National Board certification, considered by many to be the highest symbol of professional teaching excellence.

  • Take a look!

    6/7/2021 - Presenting the SPS Elementary Spring Visual Art Show. Enjoy!

  • Drumroll, please!

    5/26/2021 - Our new school names are: Denny Yasuhara MS, Pauline Flett MS, Carla Peperzak MS & Lisa Mattson On Track Academy.

  • Renaming Sheridan

    5/18/2021 - Sheridan needs a new name! Share your best ideas through June 4.

  • Summer learning

    5/12/2021 - Opportunities to explore, imagine & learn together this summer!

  • A Downtown Stadium

    5/6/2021 - The SPS Board of Directors voted 4-1 to build a new stadium downtown.

  • Grades 5 & 6 back full time

    4/15/2021 - Beginning April 28, fifth & sixth graders will shift from a hybrid schedule to full time in-person instruction.

  • Boundary changes

    4/14/2021 - Information about community forums, draft boundary maps, FAQ & more.

  • Elementary Conferences

    3/22/2021 - During conference week March 29-April 2, elementary students will be released at 1 p.m.

  • We want to hear from you!

    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.

  • Wind makeup days

    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.

  • Webinar with Dr. Borba

    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.

  • Upcoming Webinars

    1/14/2021 - Dates, times & registration links for upcoming SPS webinars in one handy place.

  • COVID-19 Testing

    1/12/2021 - Free, voluntary COVID-19 tests for SPS students, staff & families.

  • Bonus Meal Kits

    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.

  • COVID Dashboard

    12/3/2020 - Numbers of confirmed cases by site, people in quarantine, and more.

  • 2nd Graders Back to School

    11/20/2020 - Transition schedule, activities for learning-at-home days, returning to school video, safety protocols, meals, transportation and more!

  • Replacement Levy Facts

    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.

  • Child Care Grants

    11/17/2020 - For families and providers from the Spokane County CARES Act. Apply by Dec. 10.

  • By the Numbers

    11/9/2020 - Stats on weekly academic participation, supports, meals served and more!

  • In honor of Veteran's Day

    11/9/2020 - The Ferris High School Wind Emsemble presents a virtual performance of Mark Williams' Star-Spangled Banner.

  • 1st Graders Back to School

    11/3/2020 - Transition schedule, activities for learning-at-home days, returning to school video, safety protocols, meals, transportation and more!

  • Conference sign-up

    8/28/2020 - Launch conferences will be Sept. 8-11. Building relationships is key to a successful start!

  • School Supply List

    8/24/2020 - What students will need for distance learning and the eventual return to in-person learning.

  • Safety Model Update

    8/20/2020 - Learn about a new employee group -- Safety and Wellness Specialists -- in an upcoming webinar Aug. 21, 25 and 28

  • Back-to-school options

    8/14/2020 - Sign up for SV Academy by Sunday, Aug. 16, for flexible, full-year distance learning

  • Back to School 2020

    8/7/2020 - Information about distance learning, the SPS Reopening Plan, frequently asked questions, and more.

  • Be a student advisor

    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

  • Congrats, SPS website!

    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.

  • New board member needed

    7/17/2020 - SPS is looking for interested community members to fill a vacant School Board position.

  • Superintendent message

    7/10/2020 - A message to our families from Spokane Public Schools' new superintendent, Dr. Adam Swinyard

  • School Board message

    6/30/2020 - SPS Board President Jerrall Haynes addresses superintendent selection of Dr. Adam Swinyard

  • Summer learning

    6/29/2020 - We have many ways for students to keep learning this summer!

  • Safe School Reopening

    6/15/2020 - Keep up with the work of our Task Force and subcommittees as we plan for a safe reopening in the fall.

  • Admin building closed

    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.

  • Want to register in person?

    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.

  • Student health

    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.

  • Supporting students

    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.

  • By the numbers

    4/29/2020 - Track meal distribution, laptop checkout, technology usage and more since the school closure began March 17.

  • Congrats, SPS!

    4/27/2020 - Washington School Recognition Program honors 14 SPS schools

  • We're working from home

    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.

  • Laptop distribution

    3/16/2020 - SPS is checking out laptops to our students during the closure based on need and availability.

  • Learning at home

    3/15/2020 - Resources to support student learning while schools are closed.

  • Talking with your student

    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.

  • School names needed

    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!

  • Coronavirus information

    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.

  • Putting a LID on it

    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.

  • School Board notes

    2/13/2020 - From the Feb. 12 meeting: Policy revisions, pilot school update, culturally responsive strategies, interim financial report & more.

  • Nominations needed

    1/29/2020 - Do you know someone making a difference in our community? Nominate them for a Chase Youth Award by Feb. 7!

  • Community forums

    1/24/2020 - Share your thoughts about the potential restoration of the elementary specialist model Jan. 27, 28 & 29

  • Free vaccination clinics

    1/22/2020 - All childhood vaccines, including flu, will be available at free clinics Jan. 28 and March 11. Open to all students.

  • The award goes to ...

    1/16/2020 - Mark Kelly, Hannah Alaskar, Dale Floyd & Angela Hayes, our Distinguished Classified Employees for 2019-20!

  • AP Summer Institute

    1/16/2020 - Professional development for teachers July 20-23 at Ferris HS. Registration is now open!

  • Congratulations!

    1/15/2020 - 25 SPS teachers recently received National Board Certification, one of the highest symbols of professional teaching excellence.

  • Secondary conferences

    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.

  • School Board notes

    1/9/2020 - From the Jan. 8 meeting: Diversion & mentoring, secondary update, social emotional learning, policy updates & more.

  • School Board notes

    12/12/2019 - From the Dec. 11 meeting: Swearing in of new board members, bond projects update, interim financial report, workforce diversity report & more.

  • Boundary changes

    12/10/2019 - We've chosen the members of the Boundary Adjustment Committee! They'll begin their twice monthly meetings starting in late January.

  • Enrollment opens Jan. 1

    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.

  • Holiday resources

    12/3/2019 - Community agencies providing free meals, winter items, gifts & more.

  • HGD curriculum review

    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.

  • School Board notes

    11/21/2019 - From the Nov. 20 meeting: Legislative priorities, policy & procedure revisions, special ed update, year-end finance report & more.

  • All-State music students

    11/18/2019 - Congratulations to the SPS music students accepted into the All-State Honor Ensembles for 2020.

  • Calendars available

    11/8/2019 - School calendars for the next three years are now available for your planning purposes.

  • School Board notes

    11/7/2019 - From the Nov. 6 meeting: Highly Capable services, student behavior, vaping, policy & procedure revisions, and more.

  • School Board notes

    10/24/2019 - From the Oct. 23 meeting: vaping, key performance indicators, staffing & enrollment, and more.

  • Remember to vote!

    10/23/2019 - Mail your ballot by Nov. 5. Dropboxes will be open until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5.

  • Snow makeup day: Jan. 27

    10/23/2019 - We will have school on Monday, Jan. 27, to make up for the Oct. 9 snow day.

  • School Board notes

    10/16/2019 - From the Oct. 9 meeting: contract agreement, Glover MS design, tech implementation plan, safety & security workplan & more.

  • Circle of Security Parenting

    10/15/2019 - Thanks to an SPS Foundation grant, Bemiss parents are learning how to better understand their child’s emotions.

  • Stories from our schools

    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!

  • School closure/delay info

    10/14/2019 - SPS will be open as scheduled, regardless of weather, unless a closure or late start announcement is made.

  • Request for proposals

    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.

  • Glover groundbreaking

    10/4/2019 - Join us Oct. 10 at 2:30 p.m. as we officially begin the Glover Middle School replacement project.

  • We need you!

    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.

  • Principal of the Year!

    9/24/2019 - Congrats to Logan Principal Brent Perdue, who was named Distinguished Elementary Principal of the Year for 2019

  • Groundbreaking ceremony

    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

  • Design Open House 9/19

    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!

  • Thank you, community!

    9/17/2019 - 28 local organizations helped Bite2Go XL get critical food supplies to at-risk teens at middle & high schools

  • Congrats, AP Scholars!

    9/6/2019 - 402 students scored well enough on last year’s Advanced Placement exams to earn special designations.

  • First day of K!

    9/3/2019 - Kindergarteners start school Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 8:30 a.m.

  • New Linwood opens

    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.

  • Teacher leadership grant

    8/8/2019 - $100,000 from the Ellison Foundation will help develop Visual Thinking Strategies in SPS this year

  • Express Registration

    8/2/2019 - Express Childcare can be found from your school homepage using "View Our Schools" above.

  • New ways to engage

    7/30/2019 - Three new digital tools improve convenience, access, and availability of information

  • Fliers going mobile

    7/17/2019 - Gone are the days of lost or forgotten school fliers buried at the bottom of a backpack.

  • New charter school

    6/27/2019 - Lumen High School, set to open in August 2020, will serve pregnant teens and teen parents.

  • Assessing Safety & Security

    6/21/2019 - Safe Havens International delivered its final School Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Assessment Report.

  • Curriculum review

    6/18/2019 - SPS is reviewing Human Growth & Development and Social Emotional Learning materials. They are now available for review.

  • Summer registration info

    6/18/2019 - Register new elementary and middle schoolers at the administration building, 200 N. Bernard, through Aug. 14.

  • Partner of the Year

    6/5/2019 - Gonzaga University named Logan Elementary their Community Partner of the Year.

  • Congrats, Class of 2019!

    5/14/2019 - Check our list of SPS graduations to find out when your favorite seniors get to move their tassels.

  • School Board notes

    5/9/2019 - From the June 12 meeting: charter school forum, policy & procedure review, whole child focus update, program and intervention model & more.

  • Congrats, Spokane Scholars

    4/8/2019 - Annual event honors student accomplishments in English, Fine Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and World Languages.

  • Boundary changes

    3/18/2019 - With the addition of three new SPS middle schools, attendance boundaries will need to be adjusted following approved guidelines.

  • Early release Friday

    2/24/2019 - These 12 early release days allow teachers time to work with their peers around student improvement.

  • School Board meeting 3/12

    2/24/2019 - Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the SPS Administration building.

  • Congrats, SPS musicians!

    1/23/2019 - More than 5,000 students auditioned to be part of the All-Northwest and All-State Honor Ensembles for 2019.

  • Festival of the Arts is Nov. 19

    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.

  • Board notes: 2/13 mtg.

    2/24/2019 - Featuring: Student behavior policy update, threat assessment protocol, bond results, boundary info & more.

  • Don't post this to elems

    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.