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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
Due to a reported shooting near Freeman High School, all southside SPS schools are currently in lockdown. Updates as information allows.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
3 years
💚THANK YOU: We’re incredibly grateful to the #Spokane community for their continuing support of our levy. Among other things, this will help ensure students continue to have a variety of rich learning experiences as they return to in-person instruction. 💚
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
SPOKANE: WE GOT THIS! We’ve come together in times of crisis before, and we will do it again! Thank you @LewisandClarkHS for the pep talk. #spokind
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
NOTICE: SPS is cancelling school, activities and Express programs today due to winter weather. Stay safe out there, everyone.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
Today, our nutrition services staff busted their behinds to get meals ready for tomorrow. Starting at 11 a.m., we will be distributing meals - a breakfast & a lunch - at 21 of our school sites. For locations and other info, go here:
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
6 years
Jordan Frost @monsieurlepres is the @Student_regent @WSUPullman . He's also among our latest student #teacher cohort. Here, he shares why he decided pursue the path of becoming a #K12 educator. #SpokaneSchools #studentteacher #teaching #WSU #ShadlePark @shadleparkls #Spokane
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
9 months
We’re happy to share that all meals will be offered at no cost to Spokane Public Schools students again for the 2023-24 school year! More @ #Spokane #BuiltOnLove 💚 #SPSPromise
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
SCHOOL CLOSED: Due to overnight snow & road conditions, school is canceled today, Feb 9, including after-school activities & Express.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 months
Before break, 5th graders at #FranklinElementarySchool learned about college life from @ZagWBB players & coaches for The Hoodie Project. Students received autographed team posters and @GonzagaU sweatshirts! Go Zags! #SPSPromise
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
5 years
All schools are closed today, Oct 9. Heavy snowfall caused widespread power outages and knocked down trees and power lines around the city. All school activities, programs, and facility usage scheduled for today are also canceled. @KHQLocalNews @kxly4news @KREM2 @SpokesmanReview
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
More snow, some melting, & expected overnight snow, freezing temps will create extremely icy conditions. All schools will open 2 hours late Mon, Jan 13. Decision gives city plows more time to work, families extra time to plan @kxly4news @KHQLocalNews @KREM2 @SpokesmanReview
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
1 year
"I really believe in my heart that creating a sense of belonging & community is going to be predicated on love, & loving each other." We're thrilled to announce that SPS' Adam Swinyard was named 2023 WA Superintendent of the Year by @wasa_oly this a.m. #SPSPromise #BuiltOnLove
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
3 years
Stevens Elementary 5th graders got the "red turf" treatment today when @EWUEagles stopped by to give out 70 hoodies. Donors have so far funded the purchase of ~350 hoodies for 5th graders at Stevens, Grant, Ridgeview, Lidgerwood & Westview elementary schools. 💚 #Spokane #EWU ❤️
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
6 years
NATIONAL TEACHER!! The Council of Chief State School Officers has announced that Ferris High School #teacher @MandyRheaWrites is the 2018 National Teacher of the Year! Mandy teaches English to newly arrived immigrants & refugees. #SpokaneSchools #SoProud #Spokane
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
Like you, our hearts go out to #freemanhighschool . But to clarify, they are located in a neighboring school district, not #SpokaneSchools .
@BetsyDeVosED
Secretary Betsy DeVos
7 years
Devastated to hear about the shooting @SpokaneSchools Freeman HS. Praying for the victims, their loved ones & the entire community.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
@c__hill7 You have to do your homework, regardless the decision.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
1 year
This morning, Spokane Police Department responded to reports of an active shooter at Lewis and Clark High School and North Central High School. SPD has confirmed that this appears to be a prank swatting hoax. We are working closely with SPD.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
5 years
200+ students & staff from high schools across #Spokane attended a holiday dance at #Ferris . The annual event is organized by the Student First club, which promotes self-advocacy for students with disabilities. #SpokaneSchools #Dance #dancing #highschooldance #disABILITY 💃🏽
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
2 years
🏀 @ZagWBB players & coaches visited Franklin today to chat w/5th graders & pass out 50+ free hoodies. “Having confidence in yourself & finding something that you really care about, then working really hard at it, is a great way to go through life,” Coach Fortier told the kids.👏🏽
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
5 years
SNOW DAY: SPS schools are closed, today, Feb.12 due to current conditions. All school activities and programs scheduled for today are also canceled. A make-up date will be communicated at a late date. @kxly4news @KREM2 @KHQLocalNews @SpokesmanReview
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
8 months
Here we go, #Spokane
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Spokane Schools
8 years
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
1 year
Thanks to @spokanechiefs Raegan Wiles, Ty Cheveldayoff, Grady Lane & - of course - Boomer for coming to Finch Elementary today. They joined with @AvistaUtilities to donate 200 tickets as incentives for goal setting! 🏒
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
Alex is a #Finch Elementary 2nd grader battling #leukemia . Today, her classmates joined the fight, in #pajamas . 💚 #GoGold @accorg #Spokane
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
6 years
Big thanks to #Amazon @amazonnews for supporting #STEM and #CTE in the #Spokane region! 💚
@amazonnews
Amazon News
6 years
To celebrate the construction of our first fulfillment center in #Spokane , we donated $15,000 to @SpokaneSchools to support local robotics programs.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
3 years
Because of widespread outages & schools still without power, as well as downed power lines and trees throughout #Spokane , all in-person, distance learning, Express childcare, day camps, & meal-kits cancelled Thurs, Jan. 14. Info coming soon on how missed days are made up.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
6 years
WOW! Joel E. Ferris High School's Mandy Manning is one of just four teachers selected as finalists for the 2018 National #Teacher of the Year! 👏💚👇
@waOSPI
WA State OSPI
6 years
We are PUMPED that our state's own @MandyRheaWrites is a FINALIST for 2018 National Teacher of the Year! What an amazing honor for a deserving candidate! #NToY18 #WAedu #WAToY #TeamMandyRhea @spokaneschools Congrats to the others selected from @DoDEA , @OHEducation and NJ!
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
Linwood 1st grade teacher Emily O'Halloran used the Skype a Scientist program with her students, but heard they recently opened it up to families as well. Her daughter Claire, who loves rocks, got to Skype with a geologist from Florida last week. More:
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
1 year
Heavy snow is expected to continue impacting road conditions, visibility & walking routes. For safety of students & staff, SPS will close schools today, Nov. 30, including all scheduled events & afterschool activities. We will send an update this evening re: Dec. 1 school opps.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
5 years
In 2008, 49 Lidgerwood Elementary 2nd graders were chosen to get free tutoring through high school, along with paid college tuition/vocational training after graduation. Tonight, they'll be @GonzagaU , celebrating their #Classof2019 grad status. #Spokane 👏🏽
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
200+ people packed NCHS Institute of #Science & Tech Sat. to celebrate #impact of Randy James, retiring after 39 yrs
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
CLASS OF 2020: Rogers teacher and spray paint extraordinaire is out at Riverfront Park creating another special tribute to the senior class.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
8 years
Congrats to @EWUEagles for the BIG @NSF grant to improve #STEM #teacher -prep programs. Send those grads our way!
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
8 years
Way to go LCHS senior Mary Stoa! Named a @KimmelAthletic & @kxly4news Shining Star:
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
8 years
Former Pres @billclinton was kind enough to oblige some of our @NCHSindians students w/ #ExtraCredit evidence today.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
SCHOOL CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT: Following Governor Inslee’s emergency declaration this afternoon, all #SpokaneSchools will be closed for students Tues. 3/17 thru 4/24 in an effort to aggressively slow the spread of COVID-19. 1/
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
@khanian_8 We would never use that language. Clean it up young man.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
Thank you, @SpokanePD :
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
2 years
“I think in heaven, my husband & my brother Morris, who has a school named after him, I think they’re high-fiving each other and my husband is saying, “how do you like them apples?." - Thelma Yasuhara, touring the building named for her late husband, Denny. 👁️👇🏽 #Spokane #legacy
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
CORRECTION 10:40 - All SPS schools are in full lockdown as a precautionary measure. Click for definition of terms:
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
1 year
"They just kept winning so we just kept writing.” - Teacher Casey Divelbiss, who's Longfellow kindergarten class became pen pals with the Rogers HS football team this season. The players payed a visit last week. Read about it @ #BuiltOnLove #SPSPromise
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
6 years
A @EWUEagles College of Engineering team presented a 3D-printed prosthetic to Madison student Isaiah Strom last week. Click & check the video description to read more on this #inspiring #partnership : #prosthetics #Engineering #Spokane #SpokaneSchools #EWU
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
Congrats to @NCHSindians Tom Armitage, now in the #Spokane Citizen Hall of Fame! Remember: Doll Shop showing May 3-5
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
2 years
Last week, fifth grade students at Bemiss, Cooper and Linwood learned about college life from @EWUEagles students and received sweatshirts, thanks to Hoodie Projects sponsors @global_cu , @TastyBun1 and @SpokanePD .
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
5 years
HEARTWARMING 💕 Students at Regal Elementary got something special along with their morning snack today - encouraging words from the cafeteria staff written on bananas! What a great way to brighten a child's day! H/T: @Flowoodleader
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
1 year
“This girl is going to the change the world." - Shadle principal Chris Dunn, on SPHS senior Nazanin Walizada. She was surprised in front of peers, teachers, & family, w/a 4-year, $10K annual scholarship to @UW under the @pscholars program.👏 Well done, Nazanin! #SPSPromise 💚
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
3 years
COOLING CENTERS: To help people beat the heat, SPS is opening cooling centers at Regal Elem (2707 E Rich Ave) & Sheridan Elem (3737 E 5th Ave). Each center can hold 150 people & will be open from 12-3:30p Tues thru Fri. Masks are required & food is prohibited. Water is allowed.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
6 years
"Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." @NCHSindians students have a dance party in the commons every Friday morning. @nc__leadership #Happiness #Spokane #dancing #TGIF #SpokaneSchools #FridayFeeling
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
UPDATE 11:25: SPS schools no longer in lockdown. SPS safety procedure: . Update contact info:
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
Thank you so much! This will be so helpful for a lot of our families!
@2HarvestINW
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
4 years
Thanks to generous volunteers and our friends @atthecore_1 and @spokaneschools two weeks’ worth of Bite2Go food supplies were delivered to local schools today for students in need.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
8 years
Thanks to employees @AvistaUtilities @InlandPower @VeraAlert & others who have been working diligently to get power back for #Spokane area.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
1 year
Two @ZagMBB alums are coaching Flett MS #basketball teams this season. Tatriana Muravez (also Flett’s 7th grade counselor) & former @Lakers player @Bobby_Sacre .⬇️ Grateful to all those who dedicate their time & effort to #mentor students in so many ways! #SPSPromise #Spokane
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
Congrats to all the seniors who graduated over the weekend! It wasn't the ceremony you expected, but it didn't make your accomplishment any less significant. We can't wait to see what great things the Class of 2020 will come up with in the future. #spokaneclassof2020
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
1 year
“If I want to be great – and what I wanted was to be great at was football – I have to do that in every aspect of my life. It’s not just on the field, you know, it’s how I treat other people.” - Shadle Park grad and @Broncos QB Brett Rypien ( @brettryp ) #SPSPromise #ProudToBeSP
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
3 years
ONE MILLION MEALS 🎉 Today at 12:18 p.m., SPS handed out our 1,000,000th meal of this school year to Kane, a 3rd grader at Arlington. On top of getting a specially wrapped meal kit from @SuptSwinyard , Kane & his family also got a cart-load of food, donated by @SecondHarvest_ .
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
1 year
@DerekKXLY But after you sleep in, maybe read a book or something.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
Thanks to the @GallaudetU @GallaudetBison Men's #Basketball team for heading straight from @iflyspokane to Franklin Elementary this afternoon to hang with our #deaf & #hardofhearing students! Still, gotta say @gobucs on Friday. @SWXRightNow #Spokane
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
3 months
Former WSU quarterback @RyanDLeaf visited North Central High School yesterday for the school’s One Pack Day, which promotes school unity and awareness of mental health resources and support for students. Ryan shared with students about his experiences with addiction and
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
2 years
SPOKANE BLACK STORIES: Five SPS high school students had their stories published in today’s @SpokesmanReview and will present their stories at Northwest Passages Bookclub’s “Spokane Black Stories Symposium” on Feb. 16.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
6 years
"Teachers are such rockstars, & Mandy is doing incredible work creating safe & inclusive spaces for kids to learn." - @katiecouric . Our in-house #NationalTeacheroftheYear @MandyRheaWrites applauded by @katiecouric as yesterday's #WomenWednesday feature:
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
6 years
Congrats, Malik! Props to Ability Employment Services' Troy Marshall, Nutrition Services Director Doug Wordell, Robbie Truitt & Cafeteria Manager Sheri Webber for working to get Malik into his paid position. And thanks to @kxly4news for telling the story!
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
3 years
DID YOU KNOW: October is National Principals Month! Principals, APs & PAs are among the hardest working in our district, and we are grateful for the roles they play in making their schools and SPS great! Take time to #ThankAPrincipal
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
5 years
2 HOUR DELAY today, Feb. 11. HS begins at 10 am, elementary at 10:30 and MS at 11. Zero hour classes, morning NewTech session, Tessera, and morning programs – practices, field trips, ECEAP AM, and pre-school special ed AM – cancelled for the day. @kxly4news @KREM2 @KHQLocalNews
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
Last week, NC student Jake Satake had a front row seat to the #SOTU . Jake was the guest of @SenatorCantwell , who has partnered with him to advocate for affordable healthcare. Jake has Type 1 diabetes & continued advocating for patients with preexisting conditions while in DC.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
1 year
Thanks to acclaimed author & #Spokane native @1JessWalter for visiting @NorthCentral_HS . He shared his #writing process & promoted student entries to @SparkCentral509 's Ignite, an art & lit journal for Spokane teens. Submissions due Feb 1. Details @
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
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“He’s an uplifting guy. In the games, he’s really energetic,” said #NorthCentralHighSchool senior Darius Stamps of his team’s basketball coach, Gonzaga Men’s Basketball alumni and former Los Angeles Laker Rob Sacre. “He’s a really fun guy to be around.” #SPSPromise #BuiltOnLove
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
3 years
Due to power outages at our schools, and more high winds expected throughout the day, Spokane Public Schools will be closed. All in-person and distance learning classes are cancelled for Wed, Jan. 13. We will update this thread throughout the morning as we get more information.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
3 years
Way to go, Harrison! We are proud of you and this huge accomplishment! ICYMI from @KHQLocalNews : "Ferris High School senior doesn't let autism define him, becomes Eagle Scout"
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
5 years
Thank you #NAESP19 principals. You made recess a lot more fun at Adams Elementary. #spokind
@NAESP
National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals
5 years
Thanks to our volunteers who made a bunch of kiddos from Adams Elementary School really happy today when they saw their brand new playground! #NAESPServiceDay19 #NAESP19 @PlayLSI
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
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Congratulations to former Rogers High School Principal Lori Wyborney for earning the @EWUEagles Benjamin P. Cheney Lifetime Achievement award, and to Rogers AP Marty Robinette for the Gov. Clarence D. Martin Educator of the Year! #EWU #Spokane #SPSPromise
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
2 years
SPOKANE BLACK STORIES: Well done to the local high school students who participated in Northwest Passages Book Club’s “Spokane Black Stories Symposium” on Feb. 16! Read their essays and poems at .
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
3 years
WHAT'S UP, DOC: This morning, Regal ES celebrated principal Tricia Kannberg, who's receiving her doctorate in educational leadership from @GonzagaU this Saturday. "Imagine all the kids you've inspired to get their doctorates," Tricia's husband told her. Congrats, Dr. Kannberg!
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Spokane Schools
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
As we embark on the first day of this long school closure, this quote from one of our principals perfectly sums up every teacher's goal today. New to : - Meal distribution sites identified - Need to check out a laptop? - How you can help SPS families
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
3 months
Staff and students at both North Central and Rogers gathered to clap and cheer for their Boys Basketball teams, who are on their way to the WIAA State Tournament today! Both teams play at 8 p.m. tonight and can be watched at the links below: North Central vs. Auburn:
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
5 years
High school #biomed students recently competed in the Eastern Washington Regional Science Fair, which included more than 140 projects. Congratulations to all the finalists (and to those from #SpokaneSchools in particular: ) #Spokane #STEM #sciencefair #EWA
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
“Thank you for everything you do for us” Before schools closed on March 17, kids from Sheridan ES made ‘Thank You’ cards for custodians & nurses around SPS. The kids wanted to let them know they appreciated their hard work to keep students safe & healthy during #coronavirus .
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
6 years
Of the 1,434 #Washington teachers who achieved 2017 @NBPTS National Board Certification, 51 are from #SpokaneSchools . Hear a few of them discuss why they decided to undertake the challenge of becoming a NBCT 👇🏼 #Spokane #teachers #teaching #NBCT #education #NBCTstrong
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
8 months
“It’s so much bigger than I imagined, all of the seats & the lights & the huge scoreboard.” Before yesterday’s ribbon cutting ceremony at #ONESpokaneStadium , we invited 10 students from Lewis & Clark, Joel E. Ferris, North Central, John R. Rogers & Shadle Park high schools to
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
🏆 @NCHSindians and Ferris HS were recently ranked 10th & 17th, respectively, in #WA state by @USNewsEducation
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
7 years
A message from #SpokaneSchools Superintendent Shelley Redinger regarding today's events: #freemanstrong 💚
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
LATEST: Effective immediately, per state and local government guidance, SPS is currently restricting in-building school-related activities involving groups larger than 250 people. #coronavirus Learn information at
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
Here's a tender moment to end the school day with... When Azalyn Croft asked her 8th grade English class at Glover Middle who they wanted to put on their door decoration for Black History Month, they said Kobe and Gianna Bryant 💜💛 A truly beautiful gesture #KobeBryant
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
5 years
SAY CHEESE 📸 Last month, digital photography students at Shadle Park High School received a generous donation of 20 photography books from Tony Northrup, an award-winning photographer! Can't wait to see how this expands the students' photography skills!
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
💕 We were happy to help so many families in need at our 21 meal distribution sites today. We learned a lot about the needs of each site today and will make the necessary adjustments for tomorrow. Also, our latest update to our school closure page is up:
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
2 years
November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth . We are proud to celebrate the heritage of our Native students, families, staff and community members throughout the school year. Our schools are made better when the perspectives and experiences of all are valued and respected. 🔗🧵...
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
3 years
While the state funds basic education, it does not fund many of the programs & people who create the high quality educational system for our students that our community expects. Local levies fill that gap. Here's an overview of programs & services local levies make possible.
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@spokaneschools
Spokane Schools
4 years
Last month, Rogers became the first high school in Spokane to host a health clinic on its campus. The center, operated by @chas_health & funded through a grant from @kpwashington , will provide comprehensive health services to students and eventually the surrounding community.
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Spokane Schools
6 years
🌬️This afternoon, nearly 600 Shaw Middle School students flew kites they made to showcase their personal dreams, plans and goals – a spring tradition at the school. #SpokaneSchools #Dreams #Plans #Goals #Kites #Soaring #Spokane
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Spokane Schools
11 months
"Community is really important for us. We need to get together & see each other. And so that's why we're here." - Ferris High School Junior Josiah Morrow. For 6 years, the SPS #Deaf Education program has hosted an annual #Spokane BBQ, with #ASL interpreters on-hand to assist
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Spokane Schools
2 years
Last week Karen Heimbigner (EWU ’69), who worked for 27 years as a North Central High School teacher, was honored at the EWU Alumni Awards Gala with a Lifetime Achievement award. Her husband Jon (EWU ’70) was also honored. Congratulations! @EWUEagles
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Spokane Schools
6 years
Congrats to Spanish Immersion teacher Jennifer Morris and Ferris teacher @MandyRheaWrites - both representing #WA as @NEAFoundation Global Learning Fellows:
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Spokane Schools
2 years
Glover 8th grader LaNessa Grigsby heard of a classmate in need. She worked w/her family to compile clothes, shoes & toiletries, then asked for a private space to give the items, knowing it wasn’t something for all to witness.💚 That's why LaNessa is our Dec. Student of the Month.
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Spokane Schools
6 years
National Teacher of the Year @MandyRheaWrites led #WA Superintendent @chrisreykdal & @waOSPI staff on a tour of Ferris High School's Newcomer Center today. They were there to celebrate adoption of new #SocialStudies K–12 Learning Standards. See them here:
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Spokane Schools
2 years
TWO HOUR DELAY: Given the significant amount of snowfall overnight, SPS schools will start 2-hours late today, Jan 6, to allow @SpokaneCity time to plow major arterials & streets in & around schools. Start times: 10 a.m. - High schools 10:30 a.m. - Elementary 11 a.m. - Middle
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