Jefferson Elementary School

School starts for Spokane Public Schools students on Aug. 26, 2026. Several local organizations offer free school supplies and other back-to-school resources for families at the e...

On Thursday morning, representatives from Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks and Recreation gathered at Shadle Park High School to celebrate breaking ground on phase one pro...

For years, Lanny Burrill has brought handmade wooden hearts to Jefferson Elementary for students who needed a little encouragement. He made nearly 400 this school year, a one-of-...

At its regular meeting last night, the Spokane Public School Board of Directors approved a resolution placing a three-year Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy on the N...

Making the jump to a new school level — elementary to middle or middle to high — can feel overwhelming for students. That’s why, in the spring, our fifth grade students visit thei...

Got your tissues ready? We mic’d up senior Madeline and her Jefferson Elementary School third grade teacher Elizabeth Tinney to capture their reunion during the Lewis and Clark Hi...

Registration for Spokane Public Schools yellow bus transportation is now open for the 2026-27 school year. Students must register for yellow bus transportation before each ...

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More than 100 Spokane Public Schools employees are retiring this spring, some of whom have served more than 40 years with our district. From kindergarten teachers to kitchen staf...

"I'm bored!" If you want to avoid hearing those two words this summer, we have plenty of opportunities that will prevent and cure any summer boredom. Spokane Public Schools' sum...

Anyone who’s purchased groceries in the past month knows the challenge of adjusting a budget to absorb higher prices on household items, like breakfast cereal and disinfecting wip...

Spokane Public Schools and the Spokane Public Library system have a longstanding partnership, and all SPS students have a library card with their student ID number. How to Log In ...

Together Spokane is moving past the blueprint phase, with construction beginning on scores of projects in neighborhoods across the city. Earlier this week, Spokane Public School...

In December, national print and digital news organizational Education Week visited six of our schools to learn about Engage IRL , our initiative with LaunchNW to get kids off scr...

At the heart of the upcoming Winterfest event lies one shared vision: Every Kid. Every Day. In Real Life . Spokane Public Schools (SPS) and LaunchNW created this mantra to enc...

Spokane Public Schools (SPS) is excited to welcome your family for the 2026-27 school year! SPS offers a wide array of educational options for approximately 29,000 students. Our ...

While Winter Break allows students, staff, and families to enjoy holiday festivities and winter-weather activities to recharge for the second half of the school year, we recognize...

Dust off your pompoms and get out your face paint – it’s almost time for Spirit Games! These annual friendly rivalry basketball games and spirit competitions are always a great w...

For more than 10 years, Spokane Public Schools has collected gift cards before Winter Break to support students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence in our ...

Voters in the Spokane Public Schools boundaries supported the district's proposed bond with 61.82% approval. Bonds in the state of Washington must achieve 60% approval to pass. T...