New Cell Phone Policy and Procedure

to be Implemented This Year

You may have seen news this summer that the SPS Board discussed a new policy and procedure that limits student use of cell phones in Spokane Public Schools.

Based on feedback from students, staff and the community, the School Board is finalizing edits to the policy and procedure, which will vary at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Once approved, this school year, all SPS schools will be cell phone-free during classroom time. The updated policy will be available to families once the SPS board approves new policy language.

If you have questions, please contact us using Let’s Talk.

SPS News and Updates

SPS Tech Services busy preparing 30,000+ devices for the 2024-25 school year

Summer is a time for preparation in SPS Tech Services, as staff locate, refresh and ready more than 30,000 laptops and devices to ensure that students and staff have a smooth start when logging in for a new school year. Watch the video to learn more.

Download, print and save the 2024-25 school year calendar

Keep the 2024-25 school year calendar handy so you know when school is in session, when breaks occur, when conferences are, and much more.

Download the Calendar

Register for yellow bus transportation

It's time to register to ride the bus! Families are required to register for yellow bus transportation each school year. SPS partners with Zum to transport nearly 6,000 students each morning and afternoon. Check to see if you're eligible, and sign up today!

More Information

Are you new to Spokane Public Schools?

We know families have a lot to do as they prepare for a new school year, especially if you are new to the district, too! That's why we put together a web page full of resources and need-to-knows to ensure your transition to SPS is as smooth as possible.

Get free school supplies at back-to-school community events

While general classroom supplies like pencils, glue, crayons, scissors, markers and tissue are provided by Spokane Public Schools, several community organizations are hosting no-cost school supply distribution events to connect students with additional resources for a successful start to the new school year.

Launch Conference Sign-Up Coming Soon!

Launch Conferences are Aug. 29 and 30! Attending your students' Launch Conference is a great way to meet your students' teacher(s), tour the school, and get valuable information on busing, meals, sports and more.

Launch Conference sign-up will be available in mid-August. Stay tuned!

Fall Sports Registration is Open!

Secondary students interested in participating in fall sports can register now in FinalForms. Need help signing up? Use the FinalForms Parent Playbook and this how-to video for assistance.

See you on the field, pitch, court or course this fall!

Download the New SPS Mobile App

Spokane Public Schools launched a new website and mobile app this summer. Watch the video above to learn how you can use the mobile app to stay up-to-date on district and school news, lunch menus and more. Search "Spokane Public Schools, WA" in your app store to download the app.