Garfield Elementary School

Thank you for your patience as we navigate this morning’s strong winds. Today, Dec. 17, SPS will operate on a two-hour delay out of an abundance of caution amidst current conditions.

Weather conditions are expected to be most severe during the morning commute, and this two-hour delay will allow further evaluation of the conditions to ensure SPS staff and students are able to arrive safely. We will continue to evaluate conditions over the next several hours and will communicate any changes to school operations beyond a two-hour delay, if necessary.

Our schools provide a warm, supervised place where students can access meals and be part of a learning community. Learn more about our inclement weather protocols at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/school-closure-or-delay-information.

Parents who decide to keep their student home today can contact their school office to request an excused absence.

STA riders, please visit the Spokane Transit Authority website for bus route schedules and information: https://www.spokanetransit.com/routes-schedules/

Learn more about a proposed Trades High School on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Register for the webinar at spokaneschools.org/trades-virtual.

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: All are invited to join Spokane Public Schools superintendent Dr. Adam Swinyard and chief of Student Success Scott Kerwien for a virtual presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 7–7:30 p.m., for a Zoom webinar to learn about the proposed Trades High School. This 9-12 grade high school would be located on campus at Spokane Community College and focus on industry-aligned training to prepares student for careers and higher education. Learn more and register at spokaneschools.org/trades-virtual.

This project is one of more than 200 projects proposed in Together Spokane, an initiative of Spokane Public School, Spokane Parks and Recreation, and community partners to improve schools, parks and neighborhoods. Learn more at TogetherSpokane.org.