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 Frances Scott Elementary School on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, 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.
VIDEO: Shaw Middle School students have a few lightbulb moments – pun intended – when Avista Utilities visited to share about different careers in in the utility industry. Students learned how energy works by using hand-cranked generator to power an electric race car track and lights in the illuminating session with Avista professionals. “To come be with young people and inspire the next generation of utility leaders, it’s just something we love to do,” shared Avista’s Ariana Barrey. Watch!
VIDEO: February 4 is World Read Aloud Day! We loved hearing students like Nelle at Franklin Elementary School read aloud when we asked for book recommendations earlier this year! We want all kids to be confident, proficient readers by fourth grade. Spending time reading aloud with students is a great way to encourage literacy! Check out Page Turners.
VIDEO: The Rogers High School Commons bustled with activity after school last Thursday as students enjoyed hot chocolate while they studied for finals with support from one another, teachers, and staff. Check out Cocoa and Cram!
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 Linwood Elementary School on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, 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.
VIDEO: Holmes Elementary School 3rd grader Hailey recommends "The Land of Stories.” Check out Page Turners!
VIDEO: Earlier this week, Flett families were invited to an Electives Showcase. Assistant Principal Michelle Lewis shared that the opportunity allowed current students to display what they have accomplished in these classes while 6th and 7th grade students explored options for classes next year. Nice work, Riverhawks!
VIDEO: Franklin Elementary School 3rd grader Bishop recommends "Diary of an Awesome, Friendly Kid.” Check out Page Turners!
VIDEO: Hit the road with Zum bus driver Brooke Lester on her morning route to Hutton Elementary. With four years of experience behind the wheel, Brooke keeps energy up as she shares smiles and songs with her passengers, not to mention a few with friendly reminders to stay in your seat – safety first! Get Mic'd Up!
Drivers like Brooke transport SPS students 1.7 million miles every year! The wheels on the bus really do go ’round and ’round, ’round and ’round, ’round and ’round…
VIDEO: Franklin Elementary School 3rd grader Sequoia recommends "Warriors," a graphic novel series about clans of wild cats. Check out Page Turners!
VIDEO: Did the series finale of “Stranger Things” inspire you to get into Dungeons & Dragons during Winter Break? We wanted to see what the hype was about, so we visited Garry Middle School for a D&D session at the school’s daily "Hang Out! Mess Around! Geek Out!" (HOMAGO) Club.
VIDEO: Holmes Elementary School 3rd grader Nylah recommends "Joy, to the World" and creates a new word to describe why books are better than TV: imaginate. Check out Page Turners!
High school artists are invited to share their talents with the world at the NorthEast Washington ESD 101’s 2026 Regional High School Art Show! This annual show celebrates student creativity from across northeast Washington, with artwork displayed in person and online. First-place winners advance to compete at the state level in the spring. Submissions are due by January 23, 2026. Contact Mary Kempel for submission instructions, registration, and permission slips.
VIDEO: Holmes Elementary School 3rd grader Ali recommends the dragon adventure series “Wings of Fire.” Check out Page Turners!
New Student Registration and School Choice Applications for the upcoming 2026-27 school year will open January 1, 2026. While Adams All-Stars and Ferris Saxons helped us hype this exciting time (see video), there's no need to rush. We just want families to be prepared! Check out 2026-27 School Registration to learn more about the process.
Watch the Ferris High School Music Department Winter Concert from the comfort of your own home on Tuesday, December 16 at 7 PM, with a live broadcast on KSPS PBS. The recording will also be available online, along with the Shadle Park Fall Choir Concert featuring choirs from Shadle Park High School, Flett Middle School, Glover Middle School and Salk Middle School. Both concerts will be broadcast on Comcast Channel 14 throughout December.
THANK YOU: Our Homeless Education And Resource Team (HEART) is thankful for the generosity of the Spokane community! This year, residents donated $63,238 to help students experiencing homelessness. Of that total, $36,878 worth of gift cards were donated to help students navigate the holiday season. Thank you, Spokane! Learn More
VIDEO: Franklin Elementary School 3rd grader Averie recommends “Dog Man,” a graphic novel about a crimefighting dog/human. Check out Page Turners!
VIDEO: Rogers Woodshop Club makes wooden toys for the Christmas Bureau, an annual holiday assistance program. They made the front page of The Spokesman-Review too!
What book series was the top recommendation from our third-grade readers at Franklin and Holmes elementary schools? We don’t think you’ll need Professor Trelawney’s crystal ball to figure it out…
Check out why Harry Potter is still beloved by young readers after nearly 30 years in this week's Page Turners!
