The Community School

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...

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...

On Dec. 10, NEWTech Prep will welcome hundreds of students in grades 10 and up who are interested in learning about career opportunities with more than 60 businesses and organiza...

Lots of resources are available to help high school seniors and their families navigate the FAFSA process! At your school:  Talk to your high school counselor or college and ca...

Breaking news! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ) is open! While its usual October start was initially delayed until Dec. 1 this year, weeks of successful bet...

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...

With FAFSA opening on Dec. 1, 2024, at , we know that the process can be overwhelming – especially for families whose first language isn’t English. To support our multilingual f...

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...

What is the FAFSA? It’s the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form that students complete to receive financial aid – like grants, scholarships, loans and work study – to h...

“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...

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...

Learning looks a little different at The Community School . Instead of six periods a day like a traditional high school, these Option school students engage in project-based lea...

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 ...

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

We’re all about hands-on learning opportunities for students, and Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) knows how important it is for young people to see and experience potential car...

“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...

As part of our Engage IRL initiative with Launch NW , five SPS staff members will support connecting students with activities. These Engagement Navigators are assigned to sch...