

June 20, 2025
Studies show that students who read over the summer gain an average of 1 month in reading proficiency while students who don't lose 2-3 months in reading proficiency; over time th...

June 20, 2025
Please click here for the coming school year's supply list.

October 22, 2026
Gabe Medrano teaches Advanced Placement (AP) US Government and Politics at Lewis and Clark High School, which is one of approximately 30 AP courses available for 9-12 grade studen...

October 20, 2026
Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levies are temporary, which is why we run replacement levies. Under Washington State law, school districts may ask voters to authorize ...

October 15, 2026
“A lot of people think it's just Band-Aids and ice packs, and it's so much more than that.” School nurses like Aidan McCrum support their communities in numerous ways. Yes, he ...

October 13, 2026
Dear Families and Staff, This week, your school’s football players are meeting on the gridiron under the lights of ONE Spokane Stadium in what is sure to be a memorable experi...

October 13, 2026
On Nov. 3, 2026, voters living within Spokane Public Schools boundaries will consider a three-year replacement Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy. The current levy w...

October 8, 2026
Lincoln Heights music teacher Kaitlin Webster uses drums and xylophones to help second grade students learn to keep the beat as they make music. When they walk out of her classroo...

October 6, 2026
A well-rounded learning environment includes access to trusted adults, academic choices, support services, and opportunities to connect with others. The Educational Programs and ...

October 1, 2026
Even before Emily Schutz became head cheerleading coach at Ferris High School nearly 20 years ago, she was very familiar with the Scarlet and Silver. “I was a cheerleader at Ferr...

September 29, 2026
For the Nov. 3, 2026 election, only an Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy will appear on the ballot. Levies and bonds are separate property-tax measures that serve di...

September 24, 2026
Tatriana Muravez has been a school counselor at Flett Middle School since the northwest Spokane school opened its doors in 2022. Learn about her job, the challenges, and how couns...

September 22, 2026
In the State of Washington, public school funding comes from several sources, each with different rules governing how the money may be spent. The state provides the largest share...

September 18, 2026
Last year, then Peperzak Middle School art teacher (and current Regal Elementary School Dean of Students) Kim Vandervert started an ambitious project with her students that found ...

August 25, 2026
When students arrive this week, teachers and staff are ready and excited to help them discover their passions, connect them with opportunities that inspire, and create spaces wher...

August 19, 2026
“Kids who are involved in a lot of things are doing better.” In Fall 2024, we partnered with Launch NW to introduce Engage IRL. We wanted every kid, every day, to put down the...

August 18, 2026
SPS families can now sign up for your Launch Conference(s) at spokaneschools.org/conferences . Launch Conferences mostly happen on Aug. 25 and 26, but some groups will have con...

August 12, 2026
As the start of a new school year approaches, we want to make sure every student has the support they need for the best possible beginning. For families and staff impacted by the...

August 9, 2026
We’re extending the free emergency drop-in camp for children ages 4 and older at Shadle Park High School through Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. It will run 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, ...
