Ruben Trejo Dual Language Academy

09/04/2026

📅 No School Reminder
There will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We hope all our students and families enjoy a fun, safe, and restful long weekend! ☀️😊
Please see the attached school-year calendar for additional no-school days and scheduled breaks throughout the year.

📅 Recordatorio: No habrá clases
No habrá clases el lunes 7 de septiembre debido al Día del Trabajador. ¡Esperamos que todos nuestros estudiantes y familias disfruten de un fin de semana largo, divertido, seguro y tranquilo! ☀️😊
Consulten el calendario escolar adjunto para conocer las demás fechas en las que no habrá clases y los descansos programados durante el año escolar.

08/31/2026

Our middle grade students put their creativity, communication, and teamwork to the test during a fun team-building challenge! 🏗️💪 We loved seeing them collaborate, problem-solve, and cheer each other on! 👏✨

¡Nuestros estudiantes de la escuela media pusieron a prueba su creatividad, comunicación y trabajo en equipo! 🏗️💪 Nos encantó verlos colaborar, resolver problemas y apoyarse unos a otros. 👏✨

08/27/2026

We were ALL so excited to welcome our students back for the first day of school! 🥹💙 Seeing their smiling faces, hearing their stories, and getting back into our classroom routines made the day so special. We are already looking forward to an amazing year full of learning, growing, friendships, and lots of fun! 📚✨
📸 Families, drop those first-day-of-school pictures in the comments! 🥰🎒✏️
¡TODOS estábamos tan emocionados de recibir a nuestros estudiantes en su primer día de clases! 🥹💙 Fue muy especial volver a ver sus caritas sonrientes, escuchar sus historias y comenzar juntos un nuevo año lleno de aprendizaje, crecimiento, amistades y mucha diversión. 📚✨
📸 ¡Familias, compartan las fotos del primer día de clases en los comentarios! ¡🥰🎒✏️
¡Bienvenidos de nuevo, ajolotes! 🦎💙 We’re so happy you’re here!

08/18/2026

🎉📚 Welcome back, TDLA families! / ¡Bienvenidas de nuevo, familias de TDLA! 📚🎉

We are SO excited to kick off a new school year! 💙💚 We can’t wait to see our students and families next week for Launch Conferences on August 24 & 25! 🍎✏️
If you haven’t signed up for a conference yet, please sign up here:
👉 spokaneschools.org/conference

¡Estamos MUY emocionados de comenzar un nuevo año escolar! 💙💚 ¡Tenemos muchas ganas de ver a nuestros estudiantes y familias la próxima semana durante las Conferencias de Lanzamiento el 24 y 25 de agosto! 🍎✏️
Si todavía no se han inscrito para una conferencia, pueden hacerlo aquí:
👉 spokaneschools.org/conference

🌟 We can’t wait for another amazing year together!
🌟 ¡Estamos listos para otro año increíble juntos!
💙💚📚✏️ ¡Nos vemos pronto! / See you soon! ✏️📚💚💙is is your first task.

2026-27 Launch Conferences will be on August 24 & 25 The conference scheduler is available for conference sign-ups for the following grades: All PreK Kindergarten through 12th grade Montessori Pre-K–8th grade Ruben Trejo Dual Language Academy – K–4th grade Please be aware that the following st...

08/06/2026

Baseball players in 5th grade and up are invited to try out for the South Hill Bolts on Thursday, Aug. 13, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Peperzak Middle School Baseball Fields.

“We're building competitive, character-first teams for players ready to train year-round and represent the South Hill with pride,” shared Coach Brian Huffman.

Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE54v6_yzrCp4PwJ8p_9YZG9YUtXQ5Grj5OT4lfhHhjirk-w/viewform to register. Contact [email protected] for details.

TEAMS
• Junior American Legion (A)
Coaches Chris Duff & Brian Huffman

• Junior American Legion (B)
Coaches Charlie Debrell, Dylan Bedroth, & Brian Huffman

• 14U - Year-Round Club Baseball
Coaches Dan Baarstad & Brian Huffman

• 13U - Year-Round Club Baseball
Coaches Dave Gilbert & Brian Huffman

• 11U – To Be Determined
Coach Brian Huffman & TBD

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

06/16/2026

As we wrap up another amazing school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our students and families for your support, partnership, and dedication throughout the year. Together, we have learned, grown, and created memories that will last a lifetime. 💙🩵

We wish everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break and look forward to welcoming you back in the fall!

As a reminder, TDLA is transitioning to a balanced calendar. The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year will be August 26.

Have a wonderful summer, Axolotls! ☀️🦎

Al concluir otro increíble año escolar, queremos agradecer de todo corazón a nuestros estudiantes y familias por su apoyo, colaboración y dedicación durante todo el año. Juntos aprendimos, crecimos y creamos recuerdos que durarán toda la vida. 💙🩵

Les deseamos un verano seguro, divertido y lleno de descanso, y esperamos verlos de nuevo en el otoño.

Como recordatorio, TDLA hará la transición a un calendario escolar balanceado. El primer día de clases del ciclo escolar 2026-2027 será el 26 de agosto.

¡Que tengan un maravilloso verano, ajolotes! ☀️🦎