COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different school. Our next event is at Rogers High School on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

Spring soccer returns to ONE Spokane Stadium this week! If you're attending any Boys Soccer games for Rogers, Shadle Park, Lewis and Clark, Ferris or North Central high schools, review the "Know Before You Go" for information about Clear Bag Policy, Cashless Concessions and Free Parking with an SPS Pass in Lot C.

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different school. Our next event is at Frances Scott Elementary School on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

VIDEO: The Rogers High School Commons bustled with activity after school last Thursday as students enjoyed hot chocolate while they studied for finals with support from one another, teachers, and staff. Check out Cocoa and Cram!

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different school. Our next event is at Linwood Elementary School on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

High school artists are invited to share their talents with the world at the NorthEast Washington ESD 101’s 2026 Regional High School Art Show! This annual show celebrates student creativity from across northeast Washington, with artwork displayed in person and online. First-place winners advance to compete at the state level in the spring. Submissions are due by January 23, 2026. Contact Mary Kempel for submission instructions, registration, and permission slips.

New Student Registration and School Choice Applications for the upcoming 2026-27 school year will open January 1, 2026. While Adams All-Stars and Ferris Saxons helped us hype this exciting time (see video), there's no need to rush. We just want families to be prepared! Check out 2026-27 School Registration to learn more about the process.

THANK YOU: Our Homeless Education And Resource Team (HEART) is thankful for the generosity of the Spokane community! This year, residents donated $63,238 to help students experiencing homelessness. Of that total, $36,878 worth of gift cards were donated to help students navigate the holiday season. Thank you, Spokane! Learn More

VIDEO: Rogers Woodshop Club makes wooden toys for the Christmas Bureau, an annual holiday assistance program. They made the front page of The Spokesman-Review too!

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month. Our next event is at North Central High School on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different school. Our next event is at Franklin Elementary School on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.

Want to see what your students are doing in SchooLinks, our career and college software? All kids in grades 7-12 use SchooLinks as part of their career and college exploration curriculum. Read more: https://www.spokaneschools.org/article/2477862

The Healthy Youth Survey includes questions related to physical activity, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, interpersonal relationships, school experiences, risk and protective factors, and access to school-based services. Survey results are used by schools, communities, and State agencies to plan programs to support our youth and reduce their risks.
Participation in the survey is voluntary and steps are taken to ensure student privacy. There are no names or codes used to link a survey back to a student. Please read the attached Information for Parents/Guardians and Youth Letter for more information about the Healthy Youth Survey.
COFFEE WITH SPS: All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month. Our next event is at Salk Middle School on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at 8 a.m. Please bring questions, share feedback and learn more about opportunities for students. Check in at the school’s office and follow the signs to the event. Thank you to Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for donating fresh, locally roasted coffee! Find upcoming dates at spokaneschools.org/coffee.






