Hilary Kozel for Spokane Schools

01/29/2026

School’s out tomorrow, January 30, and fun is IN! Check out Engage IRL’s Winterfest! Lots of free activities and amazing organizations to check out. 9am-2pm.

Spokane Public Schools and LaunchNW warmly welcome the community to a day of family fun at Riverfront Park. On January 30, local families are invited to connect with community organizations, discover out-of-school opportunities and enjoy downtown attractions. Join us as we bring to life our shared v...

01/28/2026

A Message From Superintendent Dr. Swinyard, with a link to SPS Policy on immigration enforcement and schools: https://weba.spokaneschools.org/polpro/View.aspx?id=415

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

“Art is to the community what the dream is to the individual.” - Thomas Mann

Loved popping into the Stained Glass Art Room at On Track Academy this week. Educator Erin Siemers helps students and adults explore the art and science of stained glass through her classes and Material Science Club.

I’ve taken a night class myself, and my daughter, an OTA graduate, teaches stained glass while attending college. Grateful for On Track Academy and the CTE programs across Spokane Public Schools that open doors and spark futures. ✨

01/17/2026

Thanks to Joel E. Ferris High School for hosting another amazing District Student Voice session!

01/17/2026

Ferris is the fourth Spokane Public High School to open this type of clinic. The other three are at Rogers, Shadle Park and North Central.

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

School-based health clinics remove barriers and expand access for students. So grateful for partnerships with the City of Spokane and CHAS in bringing a new clinic to Ferris High School.

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/jan/14/a-fourth-high-school-chas-run-clinic-opens-in-spok/ntd h

CHAS Health’s domain across Spokane Public Schools is growing.

01/05/2026

WELCOME BACK, SPS! 🎉
Wishing our students and staff a great start to 2026 after a busy end to 2025.

In the final week of 2025 at SPS, I attended the Native Ed PAC Winter Solstice potluck, heard great advice from returning Rogers students during a senior class Q&A (kudos to the Rogers College & Career Center 💜), and cheered on students at the Railroad Rumble and Rubber Chicken spirit games (I sadly missed Groovy Shoes). 🚂🐔

A fun way to wrap up 2025 and cheers to a strong start to 2026!

12/13/2025

🎭 IRL Tiger Drama! What a joy to see “White Christmas” by Lewis and Clark High School’s Tiger Drama, one of many incredible performances happening across Spokane Public Schools. Huge kudos to the amazing students and staff! Final performance today @ 2:00 PM. Go support these talented Tigers!

12/13/2025

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES: While the upcoming Winter Break allows students, staff, and families to enjoy holiday festivities and winter activities, we know it can also be a challenging time for some families. Check out the blog linked below to learn about resources that are available in the Spokane community:

spokaneschools.org/winter-resources-2025

Image: Two Salk Middle School students make a heart with their hands while standing in a food pantry.

12/06/2025

Congratulations to President Slagle! It was an honor to be sworn in on Weds and I’m humbled to serve Spokane Public Schools alongside these women (and Director Mike Wiser).

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/dec/04/jenny-slagle-appointed-spokane-public-school-board/d

The Spokane Public Schools Board has a new leader after unanimously appointing Jenny Slagle as president at Wednesday night’s meeting.