SCHOOL TALK: The latest edition of School Talk has hit mailboxes in Spokane! Read about the academic performance of SPS students, how the new cell phone policy helped kids engage in real life activities, and learn about the Together Spokane initiative: https://5il.co/3kcyz
Blazer Buddies! In just a few short months, Blazer Buddies has proven to be a tremendous success. Fifth-grade students, who have participated in ELD for at least three years, met weekly with second-grade multilingual learners in Mrs. Ward’s class to provide literacy support, engage in meaningful conversation, and—most importantly—build supportive, trusting relationships.
The program has been mutually beneficial: the older students developed greater confidence in their language abilities and leadership skills, while the second graders made significant progress in their English proficiency, contributing to greater success in the classroom.
We’re excited to continue building on this momentum and look forward to expanding the "Blazer Buddies" program in the coming school year!
Celebrating our cultural diversity! Be sure to check out the vibrant new display in our Multipurpose Room! We've added a beautiful collection of flags representing the 18 countries—and counting—that reflect the rich cultural backgrounds of our Mullan Road students. This colorful tribute is a celebration of the diversity that makes our school community so special. Stop by today and join us in honoring the many cultures that come together at Mullan Road!
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS). Mullan Road Elementary is committed to recognizing and celebrating the success of our students, both individually and as a class in a variety of ways.... Each month, we recognize two students from each classroom who shine in one our "Character Strong" traits. We celebrate classes modeling the Trailblazer way with weekly 3-Star lunches with our Principal, Mr. Beal. Older students help guide our younger students in the Trailblazer way by revisiting expectations each quarter. Trailblazer tickets, which can be used to buy rewards, are earned by being kind, being safe and being your best self! Golden tickets offer classes an opportunity to collectively work together for classroom rewards.
5th Grade Promotion! Congratulations and good luck in Middle School! We're proud of your hard work and accomplishments so far! It's been incredible watching you learn and grow! Keep up the Trailblazer way as you continue becoming your best selves!
Field Day Fun!
Congratulations to the high school graduates from Ferris, Lewis & Clark, and Gonzaga Prep high who came back to walk the halls of Mullan Road one last time! We're so proud of you and so proud to have been a part of your journey so far! Wishing you all success as you continue to Trailblaze your future!
SUMMER MEALS: SPS offers free breakfast and lunch at more than 40 locations across Spokane this summer! See our summer meals page for dates and times: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/summer-meal-program
Bite 2 Go Sponsor - ICCU!
Thank you, Idaho Independent Credit Union, for your generous donation of $500 to help with Mullan Road's Bite 2 Go program. Every dollar helps discreetly provide nutritious snacks to students here at Mullan Road, who may face food insecurity over the weekends.
Welcome to the neighborhood, ICCU! We're so glad you're here, and we appreciate your community minded efforts!
Thank you 5th Grade Safety Patrollers!!!
Every morning, teams of 5th grade safety patrollers took on the HUGE responsibility of not only helping our students safely cross the streets to our school but also guide our Kindergarten students to and from the bus. Thank you, 5th grade safety patrollers, for assuming this invaluable responsibility and performing your jobs so well! We appreciate you all!
Blood Drive - Thank you Donors!!!!
Sincere thanks to the 25+ donors who gave life-saving blood during our Community Day Blood Drive! We can not express our gratitude enough to you!
Community Night a Huge Success!!!
Thank you to all of our Mullan Road and Peperzak families who joined us for our annual Community Night! The evening was filled with fabulous food, music from talented choirs, field games and the sweetest cake walk ever!
Thank you to the following sponsors who helped make this annual celebration a huge success:
Kona Ice, Tacos El Guero, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Game Day Grill
Summer lunch and library open to all students....
Adams Elementary School is hosting a summer lunch and library program.
FREE meals to kids at 12:00pm. Storytime at 11:40 with activities to follow.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration needed!
Please consider signing up to give blood....
Another's life depends on it!
Thank You Fourth Grade Hallway Monitors!!!
A group of our fourth-grade students have stepped up as hallway monitors this school year, and we couldn’t be prouder! These dedicated Trailblazers arrived early each morning to help direct students during breakfast and model the Trailblazer Way—being kind, being safe, and being your best self—throughout the halls.
Their leadership, initiative, and sense of responsibility helped make Mullan Road a welcoming and well-organized place for everyone. Thank you, hallway monitors, for setting a great example and showing the way!
Thank you to the following incredible Bite2Go parent volunteers, who picked up bags of food from Second Harvest, and discretely distributed them to each classroom for students who may be experiencing food insecurity.
Jennifer Black, Tenley Rusnak, Gina O'Neill, Natalie Dix
REGISTER TO RIDE THE BUS: Yellow bus registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open! Students must register each school year, even if they're already riding the bus. Find information on eligibility and register here: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/registration
Thank you Peperzak 7th Grade Leadership Students!!!
This year, Mrs. Kirkpatrick's 7th grade leadership class from Peperzak MS has taken an active role in building the next generation of student leaders through a powerful mentorship program with Mullan Road Elementary. These students have not only guided younger peers but also deepened their own understanding of what it means to lead with purpose and integrity. They've modeled servant leadership in our lunchroom and on our playground, helping to break down stereotypes, practice compassion, refine public speaking, and simply have fun with our Trailblazers! We APPRECIATE these thoughtful, empathetic leaders and wish them continued success on their path to continued leadership. THANK YOU for making a difference here at Mullan Road... and modeling how to become your best selves!
Special thanks to our amazing PTG, coordinator extraordinaire, Shaylah Schwegel, and the following businesses that helped make our Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week special:
Thank you Shane @ Swell Coffee.
Thank you Steve @ Eggers Better Meats and Seafood.
Thank you Sean @ Revel 77.
Thank you Tenley @ Kings Beverage.
Thank you Trader Joe’s.
Thank you Alex @ Franz Bakery.
Thank you Wade @ WE Financial Partners.
Thank you Mikaela @ Sunny Buns.
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Want to keep your student active and engaged this summer? Check out our various summer programs! https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/summer-2025
