
November 7, 2024
“This is not a land acknowledgement,” North Central High School senior Mireya Parkin-Pineda said to a group of 168 students, families, school and district staff, and community me...

November 7, 2024
After hibernating for about six months, SPS Maintenance staff have serviced 60 snow blowers in recent weeks to prepare for our region’s all but inevitable snowy weather this winte...

November 1, 2024
Extra, extra, read all about it! The new edition of the Moran Prairie Messenger has officially dropped. Check it out here. Read through to learn all about what's happening in N...

October 31, 2024
A longstanding tradition in Spokane is Symphony Day, when Spokane Symphony invites 6,000 fourth and fifth grade students from 82 regional schools for a free concert as an introduc...

October 22, 2024
Becoming an informed, engaged member of society doesn’t just happen. It takes years of concerted effort and ample learning opportunities, from kindergarten to senior year. “Civic...

October 17, 2024
"I can dream about these big things, since I'm really young." At a Ferris High School Cheer Clinic last week, Chase Middle School sixth grader Juliette learned cheers and routi...

October 14, 2024
Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates, recognizes, and honors the traditions and cultures of the Indigenous people of the United States. The City of Spokane has recognized this day o...

October 2, 2024
Every fall, Associated Builds and Contractors Inland Pacific Chapter (ABC IPC) hosts an open house for trades at an area high school, inviting community members and youth of all ...

October 1, 2024
Our school is about to take part in a special, communitywide shared reading event. Every family will receive a copy of the same book and will be asked to read it together at home ...

October 1, 2024
As we leaf through the first month of the school year, we are so proud of how our students have fallen into their routines for learning . With the crisp autumn air rolling in, it'...

September 27, 2024
Dr. Adam Swinyard takes a moment to thank students, families and staff for aiding in a positive start to the new school year:

September 24, 2024
The school year is not quite a month old, but it's not too soon to prepare your two-, three- or four-year-old for kindergarten! Preparing your child for kindergarten starts at a...

September 19, 2024
“They’re so distracted from their learning, but it’s also clearly affecting their social outlook.” On this month’s SPS Extra podcast , Athletics & Activities Executive Director S...

September 9, 2024
As part of our Engage IRL initiative with Launch NW , five new SPS staff members will support connecting students with activities. These Engagement Navigators are assigned to...

August 30, 2024
Check out this month's family newsletter! Read through for all upcoming events in September, all you need to know for the first day of school and beyond, our new Student & Family ...

August 28, 2024
It’s no big mystery or surprise: Students who participate in extracurricular activities statistically have better social, emotional and academic development than their peers. Tha...

August 26, 2024
Elementary cross country registration is open , and that means nearly 4,000 kids in grades K-5 will soon be racing on a course near you. Spokane Public Schools is proud to once a...

August 16, 2024
Got questions about the start of school? Welcome to the new and improved Moran Prairie Messenger! This "Welcome Back" newsletter shares information about staffing updates, the fir...

August 15, 2024
We are excited to get the 24-25 school year started! Please join us for a Ferris Feeder Pattern BLOCK PARTY on Wednesday, August 28 th from 4:00 to 6:00 in Victory Plaza (southwes...

August 15, 2024
Ready to find out this year's teacher?? Mail is incoming! In years past, we've posted class lists outside the front doors of the building for families to come look. In an effor...