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

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

You don’t turn 102 every day. But when you do, you should definitely celebrate at the middle school that bears your name. Since Peperzak Middle School opened in 2023, Carla Peperzak has visited the school each year on Nov. 7 to receive birthday wishes from the Pumas. Watch: Happy 102, Carla!

4 days ago, Spokane Public Schools
Carla Peperzak smiles. Text reads Carla Peperzak turns 102.

Greet the day with Shadle Park High School ABLE teacher Darby Schmidlkofer as she welcomes Highlanders with secret handshakes, high fives and hugs. Watch "Mic'd Up."

5 days ago, Spokane Public Schools
Shadle Park High School ABLE teacher Darby Schmidlkofer hugs a student in a video titled "Mic'd Up"

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.

20 days 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.

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

about 1 month ago, Spokane Public Schools
SchooLinks for Guardians - Spokane Public :Schools - 10.10.25
OUT OF THIS WORLD: Astronaut Anne McClain comes home to visit Hamblen Elementary. Read more: https://www.spokaneschools.org/article/2460927
about 1 month ago, Spokane Public Schools
Anne McClain

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.

about 2 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.
Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks and Recreation are hosting a Together Spokane Town Hall Presentation in Northeast Spokane at Rogers High School on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 6-7 PM. Learn more about projects proposed in this region and ask questions. https://www.togetherspokane.org/northeast
2 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
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
3 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!
3 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!
3 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

3 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
5 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
5 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
REGISTER TO RIDE THE BUS: Yellow bus registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open! Students must register each school year, even if they're already riding the bus. Find information on eligibility and register here: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/registration
5 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Register to Ride: Kids on a bus
Have coffee with SPS administrators and ask questions on May 27 from 8-9 a.m. at Jefferson Elementary! Coffee is provided. Enter at the main office and follow the signs.
6 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Coffee with SPS
Want to keep your student active and engaged this summer? Check out our various summer programs! https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/summer-2025
6 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Kid playing ladder golf
Camp Imagine registration is open! If your student will be in grades 1-5 next school year, they're eligible to attend Camp Imagine, a summer camp for SPS students. There are four locations this summer and three weeks in July to choose from. Keep your kids engaged this summer at Camp Imagine! More: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/camp-imagine
7 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Camp Imagine: Spokane Schools Summer Programs
The 2025-26 Preschool Application is open! Check out the various preschool programs at SPS and apply for a spot! https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/preschool-programs
7 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Preschool student
Have a wonderful Spring Break! We will see you back in school for our Late Start Monday schedule on April 14.
7 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
Spring Break: April 7 - 11, 2025