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In 8th grade, Sam* was living with their mom and stepdad. “Things were bad, so I went to stay with my grandfather,” they said. “I didn’t have way to school. Grandpa didn’t have a...

The Washington State School Directors' Association has named the Spokane Public Schools Board of Directors the 2025 Large District Board of the Year, recognizing its commitment...

Susan Scott, the chief operating officer at Holy Family Hospital in north Spokane, stood in front of 20 freshman and sophomores from Rogers High School and began what, for some st...

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...

Step inside Caitlin Wooley’s science lab at Yasuhara Middle School as 7th grade scientists observe chemical reactions using household items like root killer, aluminum foil, and ca...

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 ...

From signing up for beginning theater as a shy freshman to becoming an essential part of the costume crew, Lewis & Clark High School senior Styx Slizza has found more than just a ...

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, Adams Elementary staff and students greeted Spokane Public Schools, Spokane Parks and Recreation, and City of Spokane leaders for a press conference t...

As we observe Veterans Day, we asked several SPS employees who also served in the armed forces of the United States to share what this holiday means to them. We are honored ...

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...

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...

At The Community School , project-based learning takes high school students out of the classroom and into the community to learn, think, and reflect. This quarter, students explor...

From a Dora the Explorer guitar in her living room to a flute on stage at the Fox, Ferris High School junior Brooke Higgins’ musical journey has pushed her to overcome feelings of...

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...

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...

Kids typically put away their swimsuits well before October. But for Franklin Elementary second graders, they dusted off their swim trunks and hopped in the water at the Downtown ...

Spokane Transit Authority (STA) invited local high school students to tour their bus facilities to learn about career paths in a growing industry. “These students here today, en...

"I hope the kids enjoy it. I hope that it surprises them and that they feel both like I've been thinking about them in the art, but also about the natural environment here." ...

When Arlington Elementary was suddenly in need of a principal in the summer, Spokane Public Schools turned to two veteran leaders. Meet Mike Crabtree and Steve Barnes, lifelong b...

Grant Elementary students are thriving through Engage IRL programs that get kids active and involved in extracurricular activities. Parent Lashaye Wayfer shares how enrolling h...