News & Announcements

Mead School District Superintendent Travis Hanson is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jay Jordan as the new Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services, marking the beginning of a restructuring of leadership in the district’s Learning Services department. These shifts and changes are part of a strategic effort to ensure the district’s teaching practices, academic outcomes, and student services are aligned with the evolving needs of our students, families, and educators. These changes will be effective July 1, 2025.

Mead School District's Director of Human Resources Keri Hutchins earned state-wide recognition on Tuesday evening at the Washington School Personnel Association awards dinner. In addition to earning the Region 1 award for her outstanding work, Keri was selected as the recipient of the Association's President's Award. The annual President's Award recognizes one individual in the state for their contributions to WSPA.

from Spokane Regional Health District

Influenza, commonly referred to as “the flu," is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus that infects the nose, throat and lungs. It can cause moderate to severe illness. It is not what people sometimes refer to as the “stomach flu” where there is primarily vomiting and diarrhea. That is a gastrointestinal virus, not respiratory.

With the onset of cold weather throughout the area during winter months, the Mead School District will operate with the following processes in the event of low temperatures:

• For morning arrival: if the temperature is 20 degrees or colder (including wind chill/feels like) students will be instructed to line up inside the building. For example, if the air temperature reads 21 or higher, but the temperature with wind chill reads 20 or below, inside lineup will commence.
• For recess: if the temperature is 15 degrees or colder (including wind chill/feels like), then students will stay inside for an indoor recess period. 

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Eight schools within Mead School District were recently recognized for growth, achievement and closing gaps by the State Board of Education as part of the Washington School Recognition Program. 

In its annual inspection by the Washington State Patrol, the Mead School District's Transportation Services department earned a 100% passing grade for the fourth consecutive year on its fleet of 106 buses and 14 support vehicles.

Eleven Mt. Spokane and Mead High School students were honored across six academic disciplines, including five that took home scholarships at the annual Spokane Scholars Foundation Banquet on April 15 at the Spokane Convention Center.

Enrollment for 2024-25 is now open for incoming kindergarteners and new K-12 students to the Mead School District. Please visit www.mead354.org/enroll for more information and links to online registration or PDF paper registration packets.

Being "future ready" is a mindset in the Mead School District with an approach to education where students have the opportunity to explore the innovative programs, content and resources that provide them with the skills and experiences essential for thriving in tomorrow's world. 

Click here to check out our video series for a glimpse into how our elementary students EXPAND new skills, our middle school students EXPLORE their interests, and our high school students gain EXPERIENCE that prepares them for whatever is next.

Check out the latest edition of the Mead Matters Newsletter - Fall 2023 Edition. It features stories about students, the latest awards, state championships, and more!