Adams Elementary School, Spokane WA

08/26/2026

Save the date for picture day!

08/21/2026

READY TO RUN: Spokane Public Schools is proud to partner with Active4Youth to offer no-cost Elementary Cross Country for K-5 students this fall.
Practices begin the week of Aug. 31 at schools with regional meets in September and October. The season concludes with an All City Meet at Franklin Park on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Please visit active4youth.org/programs to register and to see detailed meet schedules and course maps.

08/18/2026

We hope to see our Adams All-Stars at the Ferris Block Party!

08/17/2026

Our kindergartners and their families joined us on Thursday, August 13 for a chance to see the school, meet staff, and participate in fun learning activities. It was exciting to meet our newest All-Stars. Ready, set, learn!

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.

07/14/2026

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