A coach leads a cheer squad in a practice with text reading "Engage IRL is working."

“Kids who are involved in a lot of things are doing better.”

In Fall 2024, we partnered with Launch NW to introduce Engage IRL. We wanted every kid, every day, to put down their phones after school and participate in clubs, sports, and the arts in real life.

SPS Executive Director of Athletics and Activities Stephanie Splater shares that the data two years later is clear: Students who are engaged have improved academics, better attendance and fewer behavior issues.

Hear from Roosevelt Elementary School, Shadle Park and Lewis and Clark high schools, and Salk Middle School students about why they’re engaged in activities.


See the impact for yourself at SpokaneSchools.org/EngageIRL.