A specially designed educational center for lifelong learners!
Our Mission
The mission of the Odyssey and Tessera is to provide educational programs that aim to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of all students by developing caring, knowledgeable, and intellectually curious young people.
What Makes Libby Special?
From the outside, the structure of Libby Center looks exactly like it did when it was built in 1928, a strong and sturdy building, meant to be something important in the Spokane community for both children and adults. Originally serving as a middle school for Spokane Public Schools, Libby eventually changed its mission in 1996 to become a site for a spectrum of programs to meet the specialized needs of highly capable students.
As a result, Libby is now home to:
Tessera - One-day-a-week enrichment program
Odyssey - Full-time gifted magnet program
We asked our students what makes Odyssey & Tessera special, and they said:
"Teachers care about us and learning is fun and interesting."
"We get to make friends with people from all over Spokane."
"All students here can learn at their own rates. If they need more time, they can have it. If they learn fast, they can move right on."
"We get to be different, to be ourselves, in a special way."
"We are challenged here to the extent of our abilities."
