Jefferson Elementary School

“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 the...

One of Spokane Public Schools' most popular Engage In Real Life activities is back! We're proud to partner with Active4Youth to bring the joy of running to elementary students....

SPS families can now sign up for your Launch Conference(s) at spokaneschools.org/conferences . Launch Conferences mostly happen on Aug. 25 and 26, but some groups will have con...

As the start of a new school year approaches, we want to make sure every student has the support they need for the best possible beginning. For families and staff impacted by the...

We’re extending the free emergency drop-in camp for children ages 4 and older at Shadle Park High School through Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. It will run 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, ...

More than 1,000 individuals impacted by the Spokane Complex Wildfire visited the Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) during its first two days of operation at Shadle Park High Sch...

Representatives from across our region gathered at Shadle Park High School this afternoon to share updates with the community regarding response efforts for the Spokane Complex Wi...

On Tuesday morning, hundreds of representatives from dozens of organizations gathered at Shadle Park High School with a single goal: supporting families impacted by the Spokane Co...

Update: Aug. 7, 2026, 5 p.m. The free emergency drop-in camp for children ages 4 and older at Shadle Park High School will be available every day through the weekend, Aug. 7-9, ...

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...