High school artists are invited to share their talents with the world at the NorthEast Washington ESD 101’s 2026 Regional High School Art Show! This annual show celebrates student creativity from across northeast Washington, with artwork displayed in person and online. First-place winners advance to compete at the state level in the spring. Submissions are due by January 23, 2026. Contact Mary Kempel for submission instructions, registration, and permission slips.
New Student Registration and School Choice Applications for the upcoming 2026-27 school year will open January 1, 2026. While Adams All-Stars and Ferris Saxons helped us hype this exciting time (see video), there's no need to rush. We just want families to be prepared! Check out 2026-27 School Registration to learn more about the process.
THANK YOU: Our Homeless Education And Resource Team (HEART) is thankful for the generosity of the Spokane community! This year, residents donated $63,238 to help students experiencing homelessness. Of that total, $36,878 worth of gift cards were donated to help students navigate the holiday season. Thank you, Spokane! Learn More
COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month. Our next event is at North Central High School on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.
🍜 How it works:
Order online or through delivery from any Panda Express nationwide.
Enter our fundraiser code 9009342 at checkout.
ASB will receive 28% of the sales from all orders that use our code that day!
No need to dine in—just order from your favorite location, use the code, and enjoy your meal while supporting our students.
👉 Please share this fundraiser with students and families in any communication going out over the next week (advisory updates, etc.).
Thank you for helping make this event a success!
TCS Parent Group is hosting a no cost Parent's Night Out at TCS Uncommons! November 6th from 7-8:30 pm. RSVP to parentgroup.tcs@gmail.com (preferred but not required)
COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different school. Our next event is at Franklin Elementary School on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.
6 pm-6:45 pm Family Preview (free)
7 pm-10 pm $5 tickets (students only)
Want to see what your students are doing in SchooLinks, our career and college software? All kids in grades 7-12 use SchooLinks as part of their career and college exploration curriculum. Read more: https://www.spokaneschools.org/article/2477862
COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month. Our next event is at Salk Middle School on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.
Paper, pen, water bottle. and YOU! See you soon!
August 28 & 29.
Register at spokaneschools.org/conferences
COUNTDOWN TO SCHOOL: Our first family newsletter of the 2025-26 school year is out! Find out what you need to know ahead of the first day of school: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/SPS-Family-Updates--Aug--1--2025.html?soid=1138994794926&aid=3R3Eu9d2W9M
