
March 12, 2026
Please join us in the Salk gym on Thursday, March 19th at 7:00pm for our choir concert. Doors open at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!

March 12, 2026
Our Designed Instruction classes are hosting a fundraiser at Chuck E. Cheese on Friday, March 20th 3:30 - 8:00. We're hoping to raise funds to provide more inclusive opportunities...

March 12, 2026
The Salk newsletter is your resource for important dates and information each month. Click on the link here.

March 11, 2026
A firefighter with $15,000 in debt worries aloud about how he’ll afford groceries this month. Nearby, a single dad with $62,000 in the bank announces that, considering he doesn’t...

March 5, 2026
At Salk Middle School, all 8th graders receive the same history lesson, no matter which teacher they have. American Studies teaching partners Stacy Piper and Kirsten Flerchinger u...

February 11, 2026
Middle and high school students who are turning out for spring sports can visit one of our school-based health clinics (SBHC) for a no-charge sports physical in February. These c...

February 9, 2026
Last week, poetry, essays, and artwork by students from Salk Middle School, Shadle Park, Lewis and Clark, and Rogers high schools were featured in The Black Lens and The Spokesma...

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 28, 2026
Salk Middle School 6th grader Jennifer Cherkashin was selected as the Middle Level Winner for the 2026 Washington State Youth Art Month contest. “We had many student artists from...

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 ...

December 12, 2025
While Winter Break allows students, staff, and families to enjoy holiday festivities and winter-weather activities to recharge for the second half of the school year, we recognize...

December 5, 2025
Dust off your pompoms and get out your face paint – it’s almost time for Spirit Games! These annual friendly rivalry basketball games and spirit competitions are always a great w...

November 21, 2025
Earlier this month, more than a dozen students from across the state gathered at Yasuhara Middle School for the third annual Washington Regional Abacus Bee , organized by the Wash...

November 17, 2025
For more than 10 years, Spokane Public Schools has collected gift cards before Winter Break to support students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence in our ...

November 11, 2025
Voters in the Spokane Public Schools boundaries supported the district's proposed bond with 61.82% approval. Bonds in the state of Washington must achieve 60% approval to pass. T...

November 7, 2025
As the winter season approaches, we encourage families to review our Snow Closure and Delay Information and watch a short video about how school closure or delay decisions are ma...

October 29, 2025
Congratulations to our very own Chris Lester, winner of the October Exceptional Excellence Award! Lester's colleagues had lots of praise: "Chris Lester sees the best in every p...

October 29, 2025
Since September, Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks and Recreation have hosted in-person and virtual events to share information about Together Spokane , a collaborative in...

October 28, 2025
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...
