
March 20, 2026
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...

February 3, 2026
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...

January 28, 2026
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...

January 1, 2026
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 ...

December 12, 2025
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...

December 5, 2025
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...

November 17, 2025
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 ...

November 11, 2025
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...

November 7, 2025
As the winter season approaches, we encourage families to review our Snow Closure and Delay Information and watch a short video about how school closure or delay decisions are ma...

October 29, 2025
Since September, Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks and Recreation have hosted in-person and virtual events to share information about Together Spokane , a collaborative in...

October 8, 2025
At last night’s final Together Spokane Town Hall, Spokane Youth Sports Association Executive Director Ben Walker announced plans to abandon a sports complex intended for the Glenr...

September 3, 2025
Spokane Public Schools superintendent Dr. Adam Swinyard and Spokane Parks and Recreation director Garrett Jones are hosting four regional Town Hall presentations to share informat...

July 11, 2025
A new indoor tennis facility planned at Shadle Park High School could give Spokane students and families a chance to play the sport year-round. “This is much more than just tenni...

June 26, 2025
We’re only one week into summer break, but our Health Services staff are already preparing for the first day of school to ensure that students have the necessary documentation to ...

June 17, 2025
What a year! As students and staff enter a well-earned summer break, we want to celebrate the hugs, smiles, happy tears and achievements of 2024-25 with a short message of encoura...

June 16, 2025
For 116 years, Adams Elementary has served students living near South Regal Street and 37th Avenue. A proposed replacement for the aging building would extend that service to k...

June 11, 2025
On Tuesday, June 10, Spokane Public Schools and Launch NW invited community leaders and supporters to Madison Elementary School to reflect and celebrate the progress of our Engage...

June 11, 2025
Step up to the plate for another great season of T-ball in partnership with Spokane Indians Youth Baseball and Spokane Youth Sports Association for Little Sluggers! Athletes in...

June 5, 2025
On June 4, Spokane Public Schools celebrated the remarkable careers of 83 retirees, honored the achievements of this year’s award recipients, and recognized three new awardees at ...

May 16, 2025
On Wednesday, May 14, the Spokane Public Schools (SPS) School Board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution to place a $200 million bond measure on the Nov. 4, 2025, ballot. Also ...
