
May 21, 2026
More than 100 Spokane Public Schools employees are retiring this spring, some of whom have served more than 40 years with our district. From kindergarten teachers to kitchen staf...

May 19, 2026
Community Engagement Boards, or CEBs, are designed to bring schools, courts, families and community partners together in addressing barriers to school attendance as part of Washi...

May 13, 2026
Over the past two weeks, 1,640 Spokane Public Schools students have taken 3,596 Advanced Placement (AP) tests, which are based on student course selections. AP courses are offere...

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 29, 2026
Spokane Public Schools students and groups from 16 schools received 30 Chase Youth Awards from the Chase Youth Commission at a celebration at the Fox Theater. These awards recog...

April 27, 2026
Earlier this month, about fifty juniors from seven SPS high schools gathered at NEWESD 101 for a day of learning and encouragement as they considered opportunities for their futur...

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 16, 2026
Youth Wellness Zone is a student-driven organization focusing on identifying youth wellness needs in their neighborhoods. With the support of the Northeast Spokane Community Center...

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 24, 2026
During the school year, three individuals are recognized by Spokane Public School each month for their contributions to our schools’ communities. One student, one certificated sta...

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...

March 18, 2026
Students in On Track Academy's Material Science Glass Club hosted more than 50 healthcare leaders last week as part of Providence’s Mission Leadership Academy. The group of Provi...

March 5, 2026
This week, our Career & Technical Education (CTE) program partnered with University of Washington for the second annual "Exploring Healthcare Careers" Day. About 85 high school ...

February 25, 2026
Ferris High School hosted a training last week to teach “Educational Access Ambassadors” how to better help families navigate federal and state applications for student aid, an of...

February 17, 2026
Whitworth University and Spokane Public Schools (SPS) have long worked together to support students. Now, Whitworth’s Guaranteed Admissions & Aid Program (GAP+) is taking that rel...

February 3, 2026
Last week, the City of Spokane received a $200,000 “Healthy and Sustainable Communities” grant to support and expand The ZONE Spokane’s Youth Wellness Zone (YWZ), a youth-led in...

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 12, 2026
With 2026-27 registration open, we want our families to know that Spokane Public Schools gives you options. We offer a variety of schools and programs that serve students at ever...

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 ...
