Hamblen Elementary School

10/28/2026

LEVY VIDEOS: Thank you for taking the time to learn about the replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy that voters who live within Spokane Public Schools’ boundaries will see on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot.

To re-watch any the videos we shared this fall, please visit youtube.com/watch?v=cSwYn2LCYH0&list=PLNCCvBaM2dFQ. It takes about 15 minutes to watch all 10 videos explaining how schools are funded, what school nurses do, and more.

Learn more at spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/26/2026

VOTER REGISTRATION: There’s still time to register or update your voter registration information online at olvr.votewa.gov. After Oct. 26, new registrations and updates can be made in person at the Spokane County Elections Office.

In Washington, residents who are U.S. citizens and at least 16 years old can sign up as a Future Voter for automatic voter registration when they turn 18. Learn more at sos.wa.gov/futurevoter.

Ballots for the 2026 General Election can be returned at Ballot Drop Boxes outside all Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library locations until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026.

For more information about voting in Spokane County, visit www.spokanecounty.org/elections.

10/20/2026

LEVY LEARNING: Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levies are temporary, which is why we run replacement levies. The current 3-year EP&O levy approved by voters expires in 2027; if passed, the SPS replacement levy on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot would be collected in 2028, 2029, and 2030.

This cycle gives voters regular opportunities to review the proposed dollar amounts, estimated tax rate and how the funds are used.

Take 71 seconds to watch a quick video to learn more, or visit spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/19/2026

Ballots for Spokane County voters have been mailed. Remember to vote by Nov. 3, 2026.

RETURNING YOUR BALLOT: The General Election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The 18-day voting period has begun in Washington, and ballots have been mailed to registered voters.

There are several ways for Spokane County residents to return their ballots:

• Ballot Drop Box: There’s a ballot box outside every Spokane Public Library branch and Spokane County Library District branch, as well as several other locations across Spokane County. Find a ballot box near you at spokanecounty.org/187/Ballot-Drop-Box-Locations. You can drop it off anytime until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.

• In Person: The Spokane County Elections 1033 W. Gardner Ave.) is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. – on Election Day (Nov. 3). Stop by if you need to return a completed ballot, get a replacement ballot or envelope, register to vote, use an Accessible Voting Unit, or have questions about voting. Find details at spokanecounty.org/201/Voter-Service-Center-Locations.

• Mail: Drop your ballot in a mailbox – no stamp required. To be counted, ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3. Please note that US Postal Service recommends returning ballots by mail at least a week before Election Day. If returning your ballot by mail after Oct. 27, it’s recommended that voters take ballots to the counter at their Post Office to ensure it is postmarked by Nov. 3.

After returning your ballot, you can track its journey at voter.votewa.gov.

10/16/2026

Hooray for fall break! Oct 19th-Oct 23rd

10/16/2026

If you are looking for a fun family activity during fall break, our wonderful neighbors at Hamblen Presbyterian Church are hosting a trunk or treat on Sunday, October 25th from 1-3 p.m.

10/16/2026

For the next 4-weeks Hamblen Elementary is partnering with Generation Alive. Generation Alive empowers youth to compassionately engage in the needs of their community.
Our 5th Grade Generation Alive Action Team sponsored by the Stevenson Family is spearheading a fundraising campaign to fight food insecurity in our community.
All students were given a Generation Alive coin box to participate. We are hoping you can help too!
Every $0.25 = 1 meal.
Each classroom is collecting money and the class that raises the most will earn a Pizza Party!
Money is due by Friday, November 6th.
Generation Alive will be back on Friday, November 6th to host a whole school food packing event. This is such an awesome experience for all students!

10/15/2026

LEVY AT WORK: “A lot of people think it's just Band-Aids and ice packs, and it's so much more than that.”

Yes, school nurses like Aidan McCrum address the day-to-day bumps and bruises associated with active, young students, but a significant part of their job is also managing health care plans for students with chronic or life-threatening health conditions, so they can attend school in a safe and healthy environment.

Positions for school nurses are supported in part by the local Educational Programs and Operations levy, which helps to fund academic programs, services, and student activities and athletics that are not funded by the state. The local levy makes up about 15% of Spokane Public Schools' annual operating budget. A replacement levy will be presented to voters on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. For more information, visit spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/13/2026

LEVY LEARNING: On Nov. 3, 2026, voters within Spokane Public Schools boundaries will consider a three-year replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy.
Take a minute to watch a video explaining how much money the proposed levy would collect and when, and what levy funds support.

Keep learning at spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/08/2026

Elementary specialists teach music, art, science, and P.E. to K-5 students. These positions are supported in part by the local Educational Programs and Operations levy, which helps to fund academic programs, services, and student activities and athletics that are not funded by the state. Learn more at spokaneschools.org/2026levy.