
March 20, 2025
“When a kid connects with a performer – theatre, art, music – they are inspired. That is a life-changing moment.” Linwood Elementary School welcomed musician Mark Wood at an as...

March 19, 2025
Ella Brinkman was a freshman when she noticed preschool-age children in a Ferris High School classroom. Already interested in a future career in working with children, she soon di...

The Community School to merge with SPS administration offices as part of property consolidation plan
March 14, 2025
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...

March 5, 2025
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...

February 28, 2025
Throughout February, we're speaking with SPS high school students who are engaged in their school’s multi-cultural clubs to learn why they're involved and why it's important for ...

February 20, 2025
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...

February 5, 2025
Every year, SPS students display their artwork at a gallery as part of Downtown Spokane’s First Friday Art Walk series. This year, artwork by Rogers , Shadle Park , Ferris , No...

January 28, 2025
Joel E. Ferris High School head custodian Jim Gomez recently retired from a 45 year career with the district. His son Jeremy started with the district 26 years ago and has been t...

January 23, 2025
Earlier this month, eight SPS high school students introduced themselves around a conference table in the Gilkey Room at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC). They were j...

December 21, 2024
Our final Spirit Game of the year on Thursday brought Ferris High School and Lewis and Clark High School to the Spokane Arena to see which school would win the coveted Rubber Ch...

December 16, 2024
Get ready for some friendly competition on the court and in the stands between our high schools at our annual Spirit Games at Spokane Arena this week! If you plan to attend,...

December 6, 2024
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...

December 6, 2024
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...

November 26, 2024
Last night band, orchestra and choir students from our five comprehensive high schools rehearsed with guest directors from across the state in preparation for The Festival of Musi...

November 25, 2024
November has kept our Career & Technical Education students busy! Check out some of the unique learning opportunities they explored in real life this fall. All of these opportuni...

November 22, 2024
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...

November 20, 2024
On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, 43 SPS students were recognized by Native Education as Students of Excellence, surrounded by a community of educators and loved ones at Flett Middle Scho...

November 19, 2024
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...

November 15, 2024
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...

November 12, 2024
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...