Yasuhara Middle School

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.

10/19/2026

We are so pleased to be able to offer these types of experiences for our students at Yasuhara! Thank you to Daisy Cardona-Kay, our fearless music teacher, for advocating for our kids! What an unbelievable opportunity!

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10/17/2026

7th & 8th grade volleyball starts October 26! Sign up in Final Forms! Athletes need a sports physical to play.

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.

10/14/2026

JV and Varsity Tackle Football game TODAY, Wednesday, October 14th, 4:00 pm at Highland Middle School.

10/14/2026

Cross Country meet Thursday, October 15th, 3:30 pm at Franklin Park

10/14/2026

Softball game TODAY, Wednesday, October 14th, 4:15 pm at Yasuhara

10/13/2026

LEVY LEARNING: On Nov. 3, 2026, voters within Spokane Public Schools boundaries will consider a three-year replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy.
Take a minute to watch a video explaining how much money the proposed levy would collect and when, and what levy funds support.

Keep learning at spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/08/2026

Elementary specialists teach music, art, science, and P.E. to K-5 students. These positions 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. Learn more at spokaneschools.org/2026levy.