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Andrew Lewis was an assistant principal for 10 years at Ferris High School when an opportunity to become Hamblen Elementary School’s principal presented itself just a mile away. ...

Step inside the classroom with Charli to see things from her point of view on the first day of kindergarten at Cooper Elementary School. We know it’s going to be a great yea...

On the first day of school yesterday, four Rogers High School students also celebrated finishing their K-12 education at a Summer Graduation last night. Rogers principal John Ham...

As students showed off their first day outfits, we learned about their hopes and dreams for the day and beyond. Want more first day fun? Follow all our schools on Social Medi...

In the lead up to the new school year, Superintendent Adam Swinyard and many SPS educators spoke with local media about preparing to welcome students and staff when so many member...

When students arrive this week, teachers and staff are ready and excited to help them discover their passions, connect them with opportunities that inspire, and create spaces wher...

“Kids who are involved in a lot of things are doing better.” In Fall 2024, we partnered with Launch NW to introduce Engage IRL. We wanted every kid, every day, to put down the...

One of Spokane Public Schools' most popular Engage In Real Life activities is back! We're proud to partner with Active4Youth to bring the joy of running to elementary students....

School buses will look a little different this year — inside and out! You’ll see “Spokane Public School No. 81” on the side of all buses, which are operated by Zum drivers, and...

SPS families can now sign up for your Launch Conference(s) at spokaneschools.org/conferences . Launch Conferences mostly happen on Aug. 25 and 26, but some groups will have con...

As we prepare to welcome staff back next week, and students on Aug. 26, maintenance and custodial staff have been working carefully with professional inspectors to ensure that sch...

As the start of a new school year approaches, we want to make sure every student has the support they need for the best possible beginning. For families and staff impacted by the...

We’re extending the free emergency drop-in camp for children ages 4 and older at Shadle Park High School through Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. It will run 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, ...

More than 1,000 individuals impacted by the Spokane Complex Wildfire visited the Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) during its first two days of operation at Shadle Park High Sch...

Representatives from across our region gathered at Shadle Park High School this afternoon to share updates with the community regarding response efforts for the Spokane Complex Wi...

On Tuesday morning, hundreds of representatives from dozens of organizations gathered at Shadle Park High School with a single goal: supporting families impacted by the Spokane Co...

Update: Aug. 7, 2026, 5 p.m. The free emergency drop-in camp for children ages 4 and older at Shadle Park High School will be available every day through the weekend, Aug. 7-9, ...

“It totally rocked my world. Because you get to see so many different departments, see what it's like to be a nurse, everything that's required. It's so cool.” Lewis and Clark Hi...

School starts for Spokane Public Schools students on Aug. 26, 2026. Several local organizations offer free school supplies and other back-to-school resources for families at the e...

On Thursday morning, representatives from Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks and Recreation gathered at Shadle Park High School to celebrate breaking ground on phase one pro...