WATCH: All are invited to a night of creativity across generations at Peperzak Middle School, featuring art and music by students at Hutton, Mullan Road, Moran Prairie, Hamblen, Adams, Sacajawea, Chase, Ferris, and Lewis and Clark on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, 5-6:30 p.m.

Special guests and partners will also display their art and offer hands-on art activities. Thank you for supporting our students, Chris Bovey of Vintage Print + Neon, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane Solid Waste Management, Art Salvage and Art Room 509.

Check out a video about Iconic Connections Art Night.

7 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
A drawing of Carla Peperzak with the text Iconic Connections Art Night at Peperzak Middle School , November 20th, 5-6:30 p.m.

WATCH: Longfellow Elementary School 4th grader Juniper recommends the graphic novel “Sisters.” Juniper relates to the book because she, like Raina, has a younger sister. “Me and her argue a lot!”

Check out Page Turners

8 months ago, Spokane Public Schools
A student smiles in a school library holding the book "Sisters." The text above the photo is Page Turners, Juniper and "Sisters" with an illustration of an open book.

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

8 months 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!

8 months 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."

8 months 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.

8 months 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

9 months 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
9 months 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.

9 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
10 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
10 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!
10 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!
11 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

11 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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.
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year ago, Spokane Public Schools
Camp Imagine: Spokane Schools Summer Programs