Education Notebook

K-12 registration for Spokane Public Schools’ 2025-26 school year is open. The school choice request priority window for the 2025-26 school year closes Saturday.

Applications received after Saturday will be added to the school waitlist in the order they are received.

Families needing to register a new K-12 student can visit spokaneschools.org/page/school-registration-2025-26 for information. That page also has information for families wanting to “choice” to a school outside your neighborhood-zoned school, as well as families wanting to apply to attend an option school.

Children who are 5 years old by Aug. 31 are eligible for kindergarten. Preschool students currently attending an SPS school will automatically be “moved up” to kindergarten for their neighborhood-zoned school.

Preschool registration will open in the spring.

Families wanting to choose a school outside their neighborhood-zoned school for a new student must first complete a New Student Registration form before completing a Choice Application.

Cheney choice window open

The Cheney School District choice window is open through March 31. All choice families – new and renewals – need to complete the choice process.

For in district choice, contact Catheleen Scott at (509) 559-4591. For out-of-district choice, contact Carla Hudson at (509) 559-4524. For all other inquiries, contact Kelly Niccolls at (509) 559-4559

Visit cheneysd.org for the application and more information.

KSPS PBS future day

KSPS PBS Future Day will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 22 at On Track Academy, 4091 N. Regal St.

A free family event with hands-on play for children in kindergarten through third grade designed to ignite children’s curiosity about the working world. Kids in K-3 can participate in hands-on challenges led by local trades.

For information, email education@ksps.org or call (509) 443-7735. No registration required.