The Community School

10/23/2026

Civics hits different when the Secretary of State walks into the room! Thank you Steve Hobbs for teaching TCS students about how we can be involved in democracy... and for playing D&D with us!

10/22/2026

And he sacrifices... the ROOK!

Join the TCS Wellness Chess & Games and practice taking over the throne.

10/21/2026

We're rolling into rehearsals and everything's not what it seems. A mystery murderer lurks among us behind the scenes. Prepare for a Clue coming this December...

10/20/2026

LEVY LEARNING: Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levies are temporary, which is why we run replacement levies. The current 3-year EP&O levy approved by voters expires in 2027; if passed, the SPS replacement levy on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot would be collected in 2028, 2029, and 2030.

This cycle gives voters regular opportunities to review the proposed dollar amounts, estimated tax rate and how the funds are used.

Take 71 seconds to watch a quick video to learn more, or visit spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/19/2026

Ballots for Spokane County voters have been mailed. Remember to vote by Nov. 3, 2026.

RETURNING YOUR BALLOT: The General Election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The 18-day voting period has begun in Washington, and ballots have been mailed to registered voters.

There are several ways for Spokane County residents to return their ballots:

• Ballot Drop Box: There’s a ballot box outside every Spokane Public Library branch and Spokane County Library District branch, as well as several other locations across Spokane County. Find a ballot box near you at spokanecounty.org/187/Ballot-Drop-Box-Locations. You can drop it off anytime until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.

• In Person: The Spokane County Elections 1033 W. Gardner Ave.) is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. – on Election Day (Nov. 3). Stop by if you need to return a completed ballot, get a replacement ballot or envelope, register to vote, use an Accessible Voting Unit, or have questions about voting. Find details at spokanecounty.org/201/Voter-Service-Center-Locations.

• Mail: Drop your ballot in a mailbox – no stamp required. To be counted, ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3. Please note that US Postal Service recommends returning ballots by mail at least a week before Election Day. If returning your ballot by mail after Oct. 27, it’s recommended that voters take ballots to the counter at their Post Office to ensure it is postmarked by Nov. 3.

After returning your ballot, you can track its journey at voter.votewa.gov.

10/17/2026

Got spirit? Let's hear it! 👻

10/16/2026

Thank you to Secretary Hobbs for coming to TCS to teach our students about civics, your role within our state and how we can be involved in our democracy. Also we played D&D! How cool is that?

10/16/2026

YOU ARE INVITED! 🎤🗳️

Join us for Voters Night Live—a student-produced show featuring candidates, ballot measures, live music, games, special guests, and ridiculous prizes.

Come see student work from every TCS project on display, then settle in for an evening of entertainment and democracy in action.

📅 Wednesday, October 28 | 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Spokane Public Library — Central Library
🎟️ Free admission. Free catered appetizers. Everyone welcome.

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE
Bring your family. Bring a friend. Meet your ballot.

10/15/2026

The Halloween Events are COMING! Come over to TCS on October 30th to be present for the Haunted House and Dance! You better be there...

10/15/2026

LEVY AT WORK: “A lot of people think it's just Band-Aids and ice packs, and it's so much more than that.”

Yes, school nurses like Aidan McCrum address the day-to-day bumps and bruises associated with active, young students, but a significant part of their job is also managing health care plans for students with chronic or life-threatening health conditions, so they can attend school in a safe and healthy environment.

Positions for school nurses are supported in part by the local Educational Programs and Operations levy, which helps to fund academic programs, services, and student activities and athletics that are not funded by the state. The local levy makes up about 15% of Spokane Public Schools' annual operating budget. A replacement levy will be presented to voters on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. For more information, visit spokaneschools.org/2026levy.