Garfield Elementary School

08/17/2026

Kinder Camp is Wednesday, August 19th from 4:30 to 6:00 for our new kindergarten students and families! This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet new Garfield families and make friends before the new year begins. We hope to see you there!

08/13/2026

LITTLE SLUGGERS: Registration for our PreK-2nd grade T-ball program with Spokane Indians Youth Baseball & Softball closes Aug. 13, but waitlist registrations will be accepted as long as space is available on teams!

Teams are formed based on neighborhood elementary school so kids can learn baseball fundamentals and teamwork with their peers.

Financial assistance is available for qualifying students. Contact [email protected] for details. Learn more and register at spokaneindiansyouthbaseball.org/sps-little-sluggers/

08/05/2026

COME TOGETHER: Hundreds of representatives from dozens of organizations gathered at Shadle Park High School this morning with a single goal: supporting families impacted by the Spokane Complex Wildfires.

Spokane Public Schools superintendent Adam Swinyard and Innovia Foundation CEO Shelly O'Quinn convened the assembly of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, faith community leaders, health care providers, educators and many other entities engaged in fire recovery efforts.

Keep reading at spokaneschools.org/article/3060064.

Find a local resource directory for those impacted by wildfires at SpokaneCommunityResources.org.

08/04/2026

FREE DAY CAMP EXTENDED: The free emergency drop-in camp for children ages 4 and older at Shadle Park High School (4327 N. Ash St.) will be available every day this week, Aug. 3-7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This is intended to give parents and caregivers impacted by wildfires a safe place for their children while they take a break, run errands, or address other immediate needs. Children do not need to be enrolled in Spokane Public Schools or live within SPS boundaries to attend.

Lunch will be provided at noon through the federal free summer meals program. Activities will be supervised by Spokane Public Schools staff. Families can also access a clothing closet and connect with resources like HEART and CHAS Health.

We will continue to provide updates with resources for families and staff as information is received. For additional information, visit spokaneschools.org/article/3055231.

08/03/2026

FREE DAY CAMP: Spokane Public school is offering a free emergency drop-in camp for children ages 4 and older on Monday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Shadle Park High School.

This is intended to give parents and caregivers impacted by wildfires a safe place for their children while they take a break, run errands, or address other immediate needs. Students do not need to be enrolled in Spokane Public Schools or live within SPS boundaries to attend.

Lunch will be provided at noon through the federal free summer meals program. Activities will be supervised by Spokane Public Schools staff. Please reach out at SpokaneSchools.org/Contact to connect with district support.

Visit spokaneschools.org/article/3055231 for additional resources.

07/14/2026

Find resources for free school supplies and more before school starts on Aug. 26, 2026!

FREE RESOURCES: With the first day of school on Aug. 26, 2026, local organizations are busy collecting donations and school supplies to help students begin the new school year feeling confident and prepared for learning.

Check out a list of upcoming back-to-school support events and resources at spokaneschools.org/article/3029669.

Please note that these events are organized by local businesses and organizations that are not affiliated with or endorsed by Spokane Public Schools. This list is solely intended as an optional resource for Spokane families. Please contact organizations directly if you have questions.

• SNAP, Community Health Plan of Washington
• The Salvation Army Spokane
• The Way to Justice
• Northeast Community Center, THEZONE
• Unity In the Community
• CHAS Health
• Art Salvage, Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors
• Communities In Schools of Northeast Washington, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

06/25/2026

Any K-5 SPS student can attend these SYSA sports skills camps this summer. Learn more and register at sysa.com/sysa-after-school-sports/

LET’S MOVE: All Spokane Public Schools students in grades K-8 are invited to kick, set, pass, and hop at SYSA-Spokane Youth Sports Association Summer Camps!

Held at Bemiss Elementary, Cooper Elementary School, Regal Elementary, Stevens Elementary, Linwood Elementary School and Camp Adams, these sessions will help students enhance skills in soccer, volleyball, basketball, and speed & agility.

Financial assistance is available for qualifying students. Learn more and register at sysa.com/sysa-after-school-sports/.

05/12/2026

From tearful first day goodbyes to meeting kindergarten-ready milestones, preschool teacher Shannon Selzler and several preschool parents share about the growth these little learners have made in just one school year at https://youtu.be/EDWfveg9UMo?si=G-QXBOcccaBN9I-f.

Explore preschool options at SpokaneSchools.org/Preschool.

Sending your child to preschool for the first time can feel overwhelming for kids and parents alike. But watch what happens when little learners are given th...

04/13/2026

APPLY TO PRESCHOOL: Eligible Spokane families with 3- and 4-year-old children can now apply to attend preschool programs for the 2026-27 school year. Participating in early learning programs helps children develop a lifelong love of learning as they get ready to begin kindergarten at age 5.

Watch a video about Spokane Public Schools preschool options and the application process at Youtu.be/IJl0T1OTw84?si=0kzdF5YmSnD3EK-0

Learn more and apply at SpokaneSchools.org/Preschool

12/17/2025

Thank you for your patience as we navigate this morning’s strong winds. Today, Dec. 17, SPS will operate on a two-hour delay out of an abundance of caution amidst current conditions.

Weather conditions are expected to be most severe during the morning commute, and this two-hour delay will allow further evaluation of the conditions to ensure SPS staff and students are able to arrive safely. We will continue to evaluate conditions over the next several hours and will communicate any changes to school operations beyond a two-hour delay, if necessary.

Our schools provide a warm, supervised place where students can access meals and be part of a learning community. Learn more about our inclement weather protocols at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/school-closure-or-delay-information.

Parents who decide to keep their student home today can contact their school office to request an excused absence.

STA riders, please visit the Spokane Transit Authority website for bus route schedules and information: https://www.spokanetransit.com/routes-schedules/