
May 1, 2026
"I'm bored!" If you want to avoid hearing those two words this summer, we have plenty of opportunities that will prevent and cure any summer boredom. Spokane Public Schools' sum...

May 6, 2026
DANCE BREAK: Shadle Park High School senior Chioma used to describe herself as quiet and shy, but dance has helped her find confidence, community and a new way to express herself....

May 5, 2026
Flett Middle School art teacher Lizzie Zody walks students through a lesson in creating clay sculptures, highlighting technique and storytelling as they create a container and tri...

May 4, 2026
The Washington School Recognition Program, operated by the State Board of Education, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Educational Opportunity Gap ...

May 4, 2026
In a room filled with firefighters, elected officials and dozens of supporters last week, Stevens 2nd grader Londyn received a standing ovation as he accepted Spokane Fire Departm...

May 1, 2026
Last week, Spokane Public Schools students received four of the top six prizes for their academic achievements from the Spokane Scholars Foundation . These four students received...

April 29, 2026
“Ribbon skirts are significant within the Native community. To be able to wear one at the powwow is pretty special.” Native Education director Tamika LaMere shares how ribbon ski...

April 29, 2026
Spokane Public Schools students and groups from 16 schools received 30 Chase Youth Awards from the Chase Youth Commission at a celebration at the Fox Theater. These awards recog...

April 29, 2026
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) State Solo and Ensemble Contest took place in Ellensburg on April 24...
April 28, 2026
North Central High School held an early graduation ceremony this past week. It wasn’t for four years of academic achievement, it was for 10 months of progress. For the students in...

April 28, 2026
After committing to running a mile every day starting on his 10th birthday last year, Hutton 4th grader Harry inspired his school community to create their own goals for personal ...

April 27, 2026
Earlier this month, about fifty juniors from seven SPS high schools gathered at NEWESD 101 for a day of learning and encouragement as they considered opportunities for their futur...

April 23, 2026
During the school year, three individuals are recognized by Spokane Public School each month for their contributions to our schools’ communities. One student, one certificated sta...

April 22, 2026
This week, 177 Spokane-area high school seniors were recognized for their academic excellence. Thirty-one of them were Spokane Public Schools students. Of those students, nine rec...

April 22, 2026
Anyone who’s purchased groceries in the past month knows the challenge of adjusting a budget to absorb higher prices on household items, like breakfast cereal and disinfecting wip...

April 21, 2026
April 21 is National Kindergarten Day! When Friedrich Froebel opened the first “garden of children” in 1837, some were critical of his unorthodox methods that encouraged children ...

April 20, 2026
Rogers High School Current World Affairs teacher Kurt Vancil is bringing global issues to life in the classroom. Watch as students take on the roles of a Security Council, tackl...

April 17, 2026
At Mullan Road Elementary, teachers Julie Hoffmeyer and Amy Violette, along with librarian Amy Pontarolo, launched the Builders Club to give students a hands-on alternative to scr...

April 16, 2026
Increased offerings of after-school activities are having a big impact on the community at Holmes Elementary School. Most students who participated in a club this year say they fe...

April 14, 2026
Growth is the goal for River City Youth’s gardening internship. Growing plants, obviously, but also for the students involved. River City Youth, a Spokane-based nonprofit focused...
