Frances Scott Elementary School

08/28/2026

Loved welcoming our first group of Kindergarten Tigers today! Brave goodbyes by kids and caregivers alike, lots of practicing routines, read-aloud with the principals, and some very tired little learners.

Bring on Group B tomorrow!

08/23/2026

4th & 1st grade buddies (soon to be 5th & 2nd!) had a creative collaboration last June - they were setting up their ideal rooms by tunneling under our school!
Our teachers have been very busy setting up their freshly painted classrooms to welcome you all back this week!
Launch Conferences start tomorrow - call the office if you need help signing up: 509-354-4100

08/23/2026

Wondering about after school childcare? Take advantage of this great partnership we have with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center - they pick up our kids at school and take them to the center for daily after school programming!

Looking for the perfect blend of learning, creativity, and fun after the school bell rings? Enrollment is officially OPEN for our Afterschool Program!

We give students a safe, energetic space to grow, make friends, and thrive.

What we offer:
• Homework Help: Dedicated time to tackle assignments or work on skill building with helpful instructors.
• STEM & Creative Arts: Hands-on science experiments and art projects.
• Active Play: Group games and outdoor activities to burn off extra energy.
• Healthy Snacks: Nutritious fuel provided every day.

Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (8:00-4:30 during school closures)
Ages: Kindergarten through 5th Grade

Spaces fill up fast! Secure your child’s spot today!

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/

08/06/2026

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.

07/17/2026

Frances Scott staff and families! This is another opportunity to give feedback about what we want to see in our East Central community! Please take a look and complete the survey to share your thoughts! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5thAveSurvey

The Draft ReFIVE Plan presents a vision to refresh and revive 5th Avenue in East Central and recommends strategies for connectivity, economic growth, and quality of life improvements. Take the online survey, available in multiple languages, to share your feedback. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5thAveSurvey

07/17/2026

See you all at Underhill Park on August 8th for the annual Community Celebration with The Way to Justice and SERA!

More info here: https://www.thewaytojustice.com/community-celebration