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Student at West Central Spokane school dies, police say

UPDATED: Fri., May 13, 2022

A student at Bryant/TEC in West Central Spokane died Friday after first responders were called to a medical emergency at the school, according to Spokane police.

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Public asked to weigh in on search for new University High School principal

UPDATED: Wed., May 11, 2022

Central Valley School District residents are invited to attend a community forum at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to give their input on who will be the next principal of University High School.

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Lewis and Clark tells parents of crackdown on ‘hallway behavior’ after Thursday fracas

UPDATED: Tue., May 10, 2022

Students at Lewis and Clark High School will see an increased emphasis on security and “accountability” in the wake of last week’s lunch-hour fracas that led to major police intervention and charges recommended for two teens.

News > Education

Another bond in 2024? Spokane Public Schools drafts wish list that includes upgrades, replacements for buildings

UPDATED: Thu., May 12, 2022

Spokane Public Schools is considering a wide range of school building projects, with an eye on asking voters to pass a bond in early 2024.

News > K-12 education

Regal Elementary takes language back to its basics with new reading program

Tue., May 10, 2022

It’s hard to tell who is more excited about the foundational literacy program at Regal Elementary School, the students or the teachers.

News > K-12 education

COVID-19 case counts see small rise in Spokane County school districts

UPDATED: Mon., May 9, 2022

The numbers are small compared to two months ago, but COVID-19 case counts continue to rise at several school districts in Spokane County.

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Joe Heller

Sun., May 8, 2022

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Police recommend that 2 Lewis and Clark students face charges after large confrontation

UPDATED: Fri., May 6, 2022

Spokane police are investigating accusations of harassment and threats to a student and staff members at Lewis and Clark High School by a group of students on Thursday.

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New Mead High School principal moving from Mukilteo district

UPDATED: Mon., May 2, 2022

Kimberly Jensen, a longtime educator with varied teaching and administrative experience in Western Washington, has been named the new principal at Mead High School.

News > K-12 education

Central Valley art students finalists in Vans Custom Culture Contest.

UPDATED: Tue., May 3, 2022

Voting is underway to decide if a group of Central Valley High School art students will win the top prize in the Vans Custom Culture Contest.

News > K-12 education

COVID-19 numbers climb in area schools

UPDATED: Tue., May 3, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic may be in the rear-view mirror for most people, but case counts are rising in some Spokane County school districts.

News > Education

Schools in Spokane County fail to crack top 40 in U.S. News state rankings, but 15 of 19 are in the top half

UPDATED: Sat., April 30, 2022

If standardized test scores and college readiness are any indication, high schools in Eastern Washington are falling further behind those in the Puget Sound.

News > Education

‘A little friendly competition’: Spokane Public Schools students to be featured on weekly PBS Civics Bowl

UPDATED: Fri., April 29, 2022

There was nothing trivial about the contest waged Thursday morning at KSPS Studios.

A&E > Art

Stained glass offers new creative outlet for On Track students

UPDATED: Wed., April 27, 2022

The stained glass classes at the On Track Academy in north Spokane started because school staff wanted to offer something unique to their students. Since then, students in the program have produced award-winning designs, and they’re now launching a new collaboration with students at Spokane Falls Community College.

News > K-12 education

Father-daughter teachers stick close to home at Evergreen Elementary

UPDATED: Wed., April 27, 2022

Mark Elmore has spent nearly his entire life inside Evergreen Elementary on the northern edge of Spokane, first as a student, then as a teacher. The same is true for his daughter, Meghan Elmore, who started teaching with her father last year.

A&E > Art

Spokane Community Observance of the Holocaust Art Contest winners announced

UPDATED: Wed., April 27, 2022

In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Spokane Community Observance of the Holocaust Art Contest has announced its winners. High school and middle school artists were asked to create pieces on the theme “Why Holocaust Education?” For the month of May, the works will be on display.

News > Education

Central Valley school board votes to move transportation and maintenance headquarters to former Hite Crane facility on Appleway

UPDATED: Tue., April 26, 2022

The Central Valley School District board of directors voted unanimously Monday to sign a five-year lease for the former Hite Crane site at 17515 E. Appleway Ave . to house its District Operations Center, which oversees the maintenance, transportation and facilities departments.

News > K-12 education

Centennial Middle School Honor Roll

UPDATED: Tue., April 26, 2022

Centennial Middle School has announced its term three honor roll for the 2021-22 school year. Eligible students are listed first by grade and GPA, then alphabetically by last name.

News > Education

Spokane Public Schools aims to increase opportunities for students with disabilities in general education

UPDATED: Tue., April 26, 2022

Spokane Public Schools is moving ahead with plans to move more students with disabilities into general education, especially at the secondary level.

News > K-12 education

School COVID-19 numbers continue dropping

UPDATED: Tue., April 26, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is largely a thing of the past at school districts in Spokane County, but case numbers have dropped only slightly in the last six weeks.

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Student at West Central Spokane school dies, police say

Public asked to weigh in on search for new University High School principal

Lewis and Clark tells parents of crackdown on ‘hallway behavior’ after Thursday fracas

Another bond in 2024? Spokane Public Schools drafts wish list that includes upgrades, replacements for buildings

Regal Elementary takes language back to its basics with new reading program

COVID-19 case counts see small rise in Spokane County school districts

Joe Heller

Police recommend that 2 Lewis and Clark students face charges after large confrontation

New Mead High School principal moving from Mukilteo district

Central Valley art students finalists in Vans Custom Culture Contest.

COVID-19 numbers climb in area schools

Schools in Spokane County fail to crack top 40 in U.S. News state rankings, but 15 of 19 are in the top half

‘A little friendly competition’: Spokane Public Schools students to be featured on weekly PBS Civics Bowl

Stained glass offers new creative outlet for On Track students

Father-daughter teachers stick close to home at Evergreen Elementary

Spokane Community Observance of the Holocaust Art Contest winners announced

Central Valley school board votes to move transportation and maintenance headquarters to former Hite Crane facility on Appleway

Centennial Middle School Honor Roll

Spokane Public Schools aims to increase opportunities for students with disabilities in general education

School COVID-19 numbers continue dropping

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