The School Board approved a resolution placing an Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. Learn how school districts are funded, what the levy supports and more at SpokaneSchools.org/2026Levy.
Check out the latest edition of the Madison Messenger! Please note there is no school or cross-country practice on Monday September 7th. Have a great weekend.
Yesterday brought hugs, handshakes and high fives to our 58 schools as Launch Conferences kicked off the 2026-27 school year. Students met their teachers or advisors, families connected with important back-to-school information, and staff prepared to welcome students for their first day of school. Get more Back to School Information to get ready for a great year!
We know this is an incredibly difficult time for you. Whether you lost your home or are currently evacuated, please know that we are keeping you and your needs in our thoughts. While no message can ease what you are experiencing, we want you to know that your school community is here to support you in the days and weeks ahead.
Spokane Public Schools and the Innovia Foundation this week launched a digital resource to assist families in need. Visit SpokaneCommunityResources.org to see a list of local organizations offering different kinds of help, including clothing, childcare, cleanup, food assistance, transportation, legal aid and more. These resources are available for anyone impacted by the fires, whether you lost your home or are evacuated.
In addition, Spokane County will open a Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) on Thursday at noon at Shadle Park High School. It will remain open on Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and over the weekend. Each family will be assigned a case manager to help during this very difficult time.
Lastly, our free kids day camps continue through Friday at Shadle Park High School.
Leaders from your school may reach out to you in the coming days to more fully understand your specific needs as we navigate this time together.
Thank you,
Heather Holter, Madison Principal
Spokane Public school is offering a free emergency drop-in camp for children ages 4 and older on Monday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Shadle Park High School. This is intended to give parents and caregivers impacted by wildfires a safe place for their children while they take a break, run errands, or address other immediate needs. Children do not need to be enrolled in Spokane Public Schools or live within SPS boundaries to attend. Learn more and find more resources.
SYSA SUMMER CAMPS: All Spokane Public Schools students in grades K-8 are invited to kick, set, pass, and hop at skills sessions with Spokane Youth Sports Association. Held at Bemiss Elementary, Cooper Elementary School, Regal Elementary, Stevens Elementary, Linwood Elementary School and Camp Adams, students can enhance skills in soccer, volleyball, basketball, and speed & agility. Financial assistance is available for qualifying students. Visit SYSA Summer Camps to learn more.
FREE SUMMER MEALS: All kids 18 and younger can get free breakfast and lunch at 30+ locations this summer. Find locations 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 Longfellow Elementary School on Tuesday, May 26, 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! This is our final event of the 2025-26 school year. Thank you to everyone for joining us!
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Elementary art teachers spent Wednesday afternoon hanging their students’ artwork at Kress Gallery at River Park Square. All are invited to invited to celebrate the young artists at an opening reception on Friday, May 1, 2026, 5–7 p.m. The art will be on display at Kress throughout the month.
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.
