Headed to soccer and football games this fall at ONE Spokane Stadium? Make sure you print the special SPS parking pass to park for free in the old Value Village lot (Lot C).
More stadium information: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/one-spokane-stadium
The good vibes flowed across Spokane on Thursday as SPS families visited schools for Launch Conferences!
“We want everyone to leave feeling like they’re off to a great start,” Garfield Elementary School principal George Gessler said as he received a hug from school mascot, Champ the Grizzly.
Contact your school if you want to connect today!
All Spokane Public Schools buildings and offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. We are grateful for the contributions of SPS staff and are proud to recognize their efforts to ensure that every SPS student has a dream, access, and opportunities to achieve their goals. We will see all staff and students in grades 1-12 on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, for a new school year! Find a link to a printable 2024-25 calendar and more useful information at http://www.spokaneschools.org/backtoschool.
ELEMENTARY CROSS COUNTRY: Registration for elementary cross country is open! SPS students in grades K-5 train at their neighborhood school and will participate in two Feeder Pattern meets during the fall to qualify for an All-City meet on Oct. 22. Plus....there is no cost to participate! Register here: https://active4youth.org/program.html
VOLUNTEER WITH SPS: Want to interact with students in SPS and make a difference? Apply to be a volunteer! There are lots of volunteer opportunities, from classroom assistants, tutors, lunch and recess monitors, schools clubs and much more: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/volunteer
IMMUNIZATION REMINDER: State law requires that students be adequately immunized according to a schedule determined by the Washington State Board of Health by the first day of school. Visit http://www.spokaneschools.org/careplans for forms and more info.
Spokane Regional Health District is holding a free Childhood and Adult Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 3-6 p.m. at Shaw Middle School. No insurance or appointments required. Plus, they will have free school supplies to give away! Visit http://www.srhd.org/events for details.
BENEFIT APPLICATION: Complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application to possibly qualify for Sun Bucks Summer EBT, waived sports and testing fees, community discounts, and more: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/benefits-application
LAUNCH CONFERENCES: It's time to sign up for your Launch Conference(s)! Visit www.spokaneschools.org/conferences to sign up!
Launch Conferences are Aug. 29 and 30. We can't wait to see you!
NEED STUDENT ID? Knowing your student’s ID number is helpful at the start of the school year, as you may need it to complete bus registration and other forms. Enter the parent email address linked to your student at https://webb.spokaneschools.org/ParentIDStudentLookupPortal.
BACK TO SCHOOL: As you prepare for the school year, you may have questions about late-start Mondays, meals (they're free!), transportation, and much more. Save these resources as you plan your back-to-school routines: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/back-to-school
FITKIDS DAY: You can almost hear the giggles through the screen, can’t you? This morning, kids ages 1-9 had the chance to get active with bounce houses, obstacle courses, and much more at Shaw Middle School for KSPS’s annual FitKids Day! Held in partnership with Spokane Public Schools and other community partners, this gathering is always a fun time for kids to enjoy fresh air and physical activity!
MEAL MENUS: September breakfast and lunch menus are here! See what we're serving up in our schools: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/menus
ARE YOU NEW TO SPS? We know families have a lot to do as they prepare for a new school year, especially if you are new to the district, too! That's why we put together a web page full of resources and need-to-knows to ensure your transition to SPS is as smooth as possible.
https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/new-to-spokane-public-schools
PURCHASE GSL PASSES: Greater Spokane League passes are now on sale! Purchase your adult or family passes online so you can attend all GSL games and matches this school year: https://shopgsl.com/products/gsl-annual-sports-pass-2024-2025
LITTLE SLUGGERS: Who wants to play ball this fall? Our littlest athletes in PreK – 1st grade can step up to the plate with the Little Sluggers, a new partnership of SPS and Spokane Indians Youth Baseball & Softball! It's a great opportunity to get kids engaged in an activity in our community! Register by Aug. 15 and learn more at https://spokaneindiansyouthbaseball.org/sps-little-sluggers-2/
FASFA HELP: This summer, College Success Foundation is offering one-on-one support for recent high school graduates and families as they navigate completing federal and state financial aid applications and reviewing financial aid reward letters.
Schedule your one-on-one FASFA support session at https://outlook.office365.com/book/FinancialAid11s@collegesuccessfoundation.org/. Appointments are available in English and Spanish. Learn more about CSF at https://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/regions/spokane/.
ATTEND SPOKANE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Are you new to SPS? Register your student(s) to be enrolled in one of our 57 schools: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/enrollment-home
SUMMER MEALS: Spokane Public Schools offers free breakfast and lunch on weekdays at many locations across Spokane: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/summer-meal-program
REGISTER TO RIDE: Yellow bus registration is open! Sign your student(s) up for safe and reliable transportation to and from school: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/busing-home
SUMMER PROGRAMS: Keep your kids active and engaged his summer in one of our summer programs. From fun camps to summer educational offerings, there is something for everyone: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/summer-2024
