Balboa Elementary School

The Spokane Public Schools (SPS) Board of Directors approved a proposal this week to reduce the district’s footprint, save money, and enhance opportunities for students at The Com...

On Monday, KSPS PBS aired a special presentation with Spokane Public Schools Superintendent Adam Swinyard and Spokane Parks & Recreation Director Garrett Jones in conversation w...

We’re excited to partner with Spokane Youth Sports Association to launch an after-school volleyball program, Set for Success , for grades 4-6 this spring! This program is design...

On February 20, Spokane Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Adam Swinyard and City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Director Garrett Jones shared a historic partnership proposal reco...

“A lot of kids think being kind means being good, and it’s so much more than that.” Balboa Elementary School students in grades K-3 meet twice each month after school for Kindn...

As of Nov. 5, 2024, the SPS Homeless Education And Resource Team (HEART ) program has identified 1,222 students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. That’s...

What goes into making sure 29,000 SPS students have access to the technology they need for a 21st century learning experience? The process involves a lot of staff resources and t...

“This is not a land acknowledgement,” North Central High School senior Mireya Parkin-Pineda said to a group of 168 students, families, school and district staff, and community me...

After hibernating for about six months, SPS Maintenance staff have serviced 60 snow blowers in recent weeks to prepare for our region’s all but inevitable snowy weather this winte...

A longstanding tradition in Spokane is Symphony Day, when Spokane Symphony invites 6,000 fourth and fifth grade students from 82 regional schools for a free concert as an introduc...

Elementary students will have more field trip opportunities this year as part of our initiative to get students to Engage IRL – in real life – thanks to a partnership with Spokane...

Becoming an informed, engaged member of society doesn’t just happen. It takes years of concerted effort and ample learning opportunities, from kindergarten to senior year. “Civic...

"I can dream about these big things, since I'm really young." At a Ferris High School Cheer Clinic last week, Chase Middle School sixth grader Juliette learned cheers and routi...

Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates, recognizes, and honors the traditions and cultures of the Indigenous people of the United States. The City of Spokane has recognized this day o...

Every fall, Associated Builds and Contractors Inland Pacific Chapter (ABC IPC) hosts an open house for trades at an area high school, inviting community members and youth of all ...

Buy your Balboa Spirit Wear anytime you need. Click HERE to take you to the Balboa Store.

Dr. Adam Swinyard takes a moment to thank students, families and staff for aiding in a positive start to the new school year:

The school year is not quite a month old, but it's not too soon to prepare your two-, three- or four-year-old for kindergarten! Preparing your child for kindergarten starts at a...

“They’re so distracted from their learning, but it’s also clearly affecting their social outlook.” On this month’s SPS Extra podcast , Athletics & Activities Executive Director S...

The next Coffee with SPS is on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8-9 a.m. at Woodridge Elementary School . Community members, neighbors, and families are invited to join Spokane Public Schools...