
December 29, 2025
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year (not this year), Spokane Public Schools will be moving to a balanced school calendar. After multiple years of working alongside parents, s...

June 18, 2026
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...

June 15, 2026
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...

June 9, 2026
Four years ago as a freshman, Kjersti, or KJ to her friends, was one of the first students to join Ferris High School’s new Unified Club, connecting students with and without disa...

June 2, 2026
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 ...

May 29, 2026
📬 The June Moran Prairie Messenger Is Here! As we head into the final weeks of an incredible school year, our June newsletter is packed with important information, celebrations, ...

May 4, 2026
The Washington School Recognition Program, operated by the State Board of Education, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Educational Opportunity Gap ...

May 1, 2026
"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...

April 22, 2026
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...

April 14, 2026
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 ...

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 6, 2026
While about 100 school counselors work across Spokane Public Schools, there’s sometimes lingering confusion about their role. During National School Counseling Week (Feb. 2-6), we...

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...
