Odyssey

WATCH: Fifth grade Odyssey at Libby students put their Engineering Design Process skills to work building prosthetic arms. They tested if their robotic arms could pick up and place an item successfully on a table and toss a bean bag the farthest. “Creating a functional model for sustained use was a lesson in perseverance,” shared teacher Shannon Gilfeather. Check out the Prosthetic Arm Competition!

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different school. Our next event is at Chase Middle School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

Did you know SPS students can use their ID numbers to access their local public library? Check out all the cool things you can find at the "Library of Things."

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different school. Our next event is at Rogers High School on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different school. Our next event is at Frances Scott Elementary School on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different school. Our next event is at Linwood Elementary School on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

New Student Registration and School Choice Applications for the upcoming 2026-27 school year will open January 1, 2026. While Adams All-Stars and Ferris Saxons helped us hype this exciting time (see video), there's no need to rush. We just want families to be prepared! Check out 2026-27 School Registration to learn more about the process.

THANK YOU: Our Homeless Education And Resource Team (HEART) is thankful for the generosity of the Spokane community! This year, residents donated $63,238 to help students experiencing homelessness. Of that total, $36,878 worth of gift cards were donated to help students navigate the holiday season. Thank you, Spokane! Learn More

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month. Our next event is at North Central High School on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

THANK YOU VOTERS: The SPS bond passes with 61.82% approval. Read more here.

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different school. Our next event is at Franklin Elementary School on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

Want to see what your students are doing in SchooLinks, our career and college software? All kids in grades 7-12 use SchooLinks as part of their career and college exploration curriculum. Read more: https://www.spokaneschools.org/article/2477862

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month. Our next event is at Salk Middle School on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.