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
CONNECT WITH SPS: Want to talk to SPS administrators and staff? We have plenty of ways to connect and get your questions answered: https://spokaneschoolswa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/connect-with-sps
BE A STAR: Feeling artsy? SPS has lots of ways to express yourself through our visual and performing arts offerings: https://spokaneschoolswa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/visual-performing-arts
BE INVOLVED: SPS offers tons of opportunities for your kids to stay active and engaged outside of the school day. Check out our elementary extracurricular activities, middle and high school sports, after school clubs, and more! https://spokaneschoolswa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrichment-activities
SCHOOL STARTS: The first day of school for kids in grades 1-12 is Sept. 3!
Kindergarten begins on an A/B rotation starting Sept. 4. Schools will determine who is in each group.
We can't wait to see you all!
LAUNCH CONFERENCES: Meet your teacher(s), tour your school and learn about meals, transportation and more during Launch Conferences! This is a great way to kick off the new school year.
Sign up for volleyball!
Students in grades 4-6 can sign up for 509 Spikers, a partnership between Spokane Public Schools and Pacific Northwest Qualifier (PNQ).
Learn More: https://www.pacificnwqualifier.org/509spikers?fbclid=IwAR0aRP9Cv2exONLta6T8zVR4ANpREiKguHyriV1Wqk21DU3vMJSHNkNbIdM
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: This is a great opportunity for current high school sophomores to contribute to shaping educational policy issues for K-12 students with The Washington State Board of Education!
Applications are due Friday, March 29. Visit buff.ly/3P8H2Xz to learn more and apply.
BUSINESS AFTER SCHOOL: Greater Spokane Incorporated regularly hosts free career-connected learning workshops with local businesses for middle and high school students in the greater Spokane region. Students are invited to attend a workshop to gain real-life skills, experiential learning in a workplace setting, and explore local career pathways through local innovations highlighted by business professionals. Teachers, parents, advisors, and mentors are all welcome to attend.
Check out a schedule of upcoming events below and visit
http://greaterspokane.org/.../caree.../business-after-school to register.
Thursday, March 28: Rural Healthcare Careers with NEW Health Programs Association
Thursday, April 11: Energy Careers with Avista Utilities
Friday, April 19: Med for Ed at UW School of Medicine - Gonzaga University Health Partnership
Wednesday, April 24: Consulting Engineering with Coffman Engineers
Saturday, April 27: Surgical Careers with Providence Inland Northwest
Thanks to GSI and these local businesses for helping local students access opportunities that are preparing them to meet their career goals and dreams!
#SPSPromise
OPEN GYM: Students in grades 5-12 are invited to participate in our no-cost open gym program on Sunday, Feb. 25, 12-2 p.m. to play basketball and enjoy other gym activities in a supervised environment.
Register students in advance at bit.ly/OpenGym24. Paper forms will be available on site and must be completed by a parent or guardian. Visit spokaneschools.org/opengym for more.
BE A COMMUNITY READING BUDDY: The Community Reading Buddies pilot program connects Spokane Public Schools elementary students with community organizations and businesses, bringing more adult volunteers and kids together to have fun reading. Want to get involved? Contact Gina Naccarato-Keele, director of special programs.
You also must complete a volunteer application.
Keeping your sick child home:
It is important for the health of all students, staff and families that your child not attend school when they are sick. The following guidelines are appropriate reasons to keep your child home from school: https://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/1166
FANS IN THE STANDS: Thank you to everyone who came out to our opening week events and games at ONE Spokane Stadium last week!
A new facility and partnership with Spokane Public Facilities District (PFD) means there have been a few updates to event processes. We’ve also been listening and responding to questions and feedback from our community.
Starting today, Oct. 3, ONE Spokane Stadium will sell $5 cash vouchers at ONE Spokane Stadium ticket windows for $5. Cash vouchers can be used at any ONE Spokane Stadium concession stand. Most concession stands will have several $5 items to choose from.
ONE Spokane Stadium recommends buying vouchers before entering the stadium and completing security screening, but guests will be allowed to exit and re-enter the stadium to purchase vouchers. We appreciate your patience.
Hope to see fans at this evening's Shadle Park High School vs. John R. Rogers High School Girls Soccer game! Upcoming game schedules and more visitor information can be found at onespokanestadium.com.
If you have other questions or comments, please reach out at bit.ly/LetsTalkActivities.
EXCEPTIONAL EAGLES: Two retired SPS administrators were recently honored with awards from Eastern Washington University Alumni Association.
Retired SPS Area Director and former John R. Rogers High School principal Lori Wyborney received the Benjamin P. Cheney Lifetime Achievement Award.
Lori also nominated Gov. Clarence D. Martin Educator of The Year Award winner Marty Robinette, who taught at Lewis and Clark High School and was an assistant principal at North Central High School and John R. Rogers High School during his 40-year career in education at SPS.
Watch their nomination videos at ewu.edu/magazine/stories/exceptional-eagles.
Congratulations, Lori and Marty! Thank you for your dedication to serving students! #SPSPromise #BuiltOnLove
