We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from our Nine Mile Falls community in response to the Lake Spokane Fire. Your kindness, concern, and willingness to help our local families during this difficult time has been truly heartwarming. After speaking with the American Red Cross, we encourage those wishing to donate to do so directly through their corporate donation site to ensure resources reach those in need as quickly as possible. On behalf of the Nine Mile Falls School District, thank you for showing what it means to come together when it matters most.
Dear Nine Mile Falls Community,
We are writing to inform you about the current use of two of our school facilities in response to the Lake Spokane Fire.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has established its fire incident command center at Lakeside Middle School. This location will serve as the central hub for managing firefighting operations and coordinating resources to combat the ongoing fire. We ask all youth sports and community members who regularly access the fields on the Lakeside Middle School campus to avoid using the campus while DNR and firefighters remain present at this location.
Additionally, Lakeside High School is currently serving as a Red Cross location. This site is available to support community members who have been impacted by the Lake Spokane Fire, offering assistance and resources to those in need.
We understand that the presence of these operations may cause some disruption, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this critical time. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the Lake Spokane Fire, and we are committed to supporting our community as we navigate this situation together.
For the latest information on the fire, please refer to official channels from the Department of Natural Resources and local emergency services. For Red Cross assistance, please visit Lakeside High School or contact the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
Sincerely,
Jeff Baerwald
The Nine Mile Falls School District is now enrolling for the 2025–2026 school year!
Whether you're new to our community or planning to transfer, we’re excited to welcome your family to Nine Mile Falls.
To learn more about the enrollment process, please visit:
👉 https://www.9mile.org/page/enrollment
If you have specific questions, please contact the school you plan to attend. A building secretary will be happy to return your call and assist you.
We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙💚
Join Our Team at the Nine Mile Falls School District
Work Where It Matters Most — Right in Your Community!
As students head back to class, it's the perfect time for you to start something new.
We’re hiring:
Paraprofessionals
ECEAP Lead Teacher
Food Service Associates
Whether you're looking for part-time hours, a school-year schedule, or meaningful work that fits your lifestyle — we have a place for you.
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1623
Please click on the link to view the job posting(s) for salary and benefit information.
Nine Mile Families - This is just a friendly reminder that we will hold our monthly Parent Engagement Meeting tonight, May 22nd, at 6 pm in the Lakeside High School library. We hope you can join us!
Congratulations to our two April Solvencia Award winners! Reece from Lakeside High School and Evelyn from Lake Spokane Elementary.
Thank you to all who attended the public forum last night. We understand that there were some limitations to being able to hear everything, especially the video that was shared from State Superintendent Chris Reykdal. This is the link to that video, along with the time stamps of what parts were shown at the forum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pr4UegRY58
Video Clip Sections: approximate times
6:13-7:35 or on the clock 1:07:39-1:09:04
9:50-13:52 or on the clock 1:11:18-1:15:17 (Questions about Mead)
26:31-34:16 or on the clock 1:28:00-1:35:45 (La Center)
This is a reminder to all of our families that the Nine Mile Falls School Board will be hosting a public forum on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6pm in the Lakeside High School Library. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss, listen, and have an open dialogue around policy and procedure 3211 - Gender Inclusive Schools. The following zoom link is available for those unable to attend in person. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476377297
Nine Mile Falls School District families - In the April newsletter, we asked our families to respond to a one question survey about our late start days. As of today, April 15th, we have only had 43 responses. We would love your quick feedback on this one question survey. To access the survey, please click the following link: https://forms.gle/woan8Bg1B6iyY5mU7 - THANK YOU!
Nine Mile Families - This is just a reminder that beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 through Friday, April 4, 2025 all of our Nine Mile Falls Schools will be operating early release half days to allow for parent/student/teacher conferences. Lunch will not be served during these early release half days. Our ECEAP program will not be in session this entire week. Lastly, Thursday, April 3, 2025 will not be a late start day and buses and school start times will be based on our normal Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday schedule. If you need further information about this week's schedule for your student, please do not hesitate to reach out to our schools. Thank you!
FirstView 1.0 - This is an important message to all of our Nine Mile Families that currently use the FirstView app. Beginning on Monday, March 31, 2025 the FirstView app will go dark and the new FirstView 1.0 app will replace the old app. Please find the attached step by step guide to help you install and navigate the new app. Please note that the district code has changed - you will see that on page 2 of the step by step directions. If you have any questions or need additional support please feel free to reach out to First Student Nine Mile at 509-388-0508.
Parent Engagement Committee meeting tonight - March 20, 2025 at 6pm in the Lakeside High School Library - Anyone is welcome to attend!
Nine Mile Families - Do you need child care support during the summer months? Champions, our before and after school child care provider, is offering a summer Champ Camp for students ages 5 to 12 year old. The Champ Camp will be located at Lake Spokane Elementary School and will begin on June 16, 2025 and run through August 22, 2025. If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Champ Camp, please take a look at the attached fliers for more information.
Nine Mile Families
This morning, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the District Office was notified that a water line for the fire suppression system at Lake Spokane Elementary had burst.
In response, students and staff were promptly evacuated from the building, and our emergency plans were activated to ensure their safety. With the water needing to be shut off, we quickly coordinated transportation to relocate all Lake Spokane Elementary students to Lakeside High School. Thanks to the swift response of First Student Transportation, buses arrived promptly, and all students and staff traveled safely to Lakeside High School, where they were served lunch and remained together until either being picked up by a parent or taking their regularly scheduled bus home.
Belfor Emergency Response arrived at Lake Spokane Elementary to assess the damage, and I am pleased to share that classes will resume as scheduled at Lake Spokane Elementary on Monday, March 10th.
I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the incredible staff at Lake Spokane Elementary, our dedicated bus drivers from First Student, our hardworking Food Services team, and the staff at Lakeside High School. Your quick thinking, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to our students turned what could have been a difficult situation into a smooth and successful day.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Nine Mile Falls School District.
12:20
All LSE students are either being held in the gymnasium or the cafeteria at LHS. Parents may check in at the Main Foyer and sign their student(s) out. Once the parents arrive, LSE will have a staff member get your student from one of these locations.
Update 11:54 pm
All Lake Spokane Elementary Students and Staff have been moved to Lakeside High School and are in the process of having lunch. Parents are welcome to pick up their students from the LHS Gymnasium. Because this was an emergency, students will not have their backpacks, and some may not have had their coats. All students will remain indoors with their teachers until they are either picked up or bussed home at the regular time at the end of the school day.
Nine Mile Falls School District Families,
At approximately 10:30 am this morning a sprinkler line burst at Lake Spokane Elementary and students are now in the process of being evacuated from the building to Lakeside High School. The transportation department was called and buses are moving Lake Spokane Elementary students and staff to Lakeside High School where they will be fed lunch and held.
Please do not come to Lake Spokane to pick up your student, as we are in the process of evacuating. Once the students have been moved you will be able to pick up your student from Lakeside High School. All students will remain with their teachers in the LHS gymnasium.
This message will continue to be updated as we know more information.
Lakeside High School counselor Lisa Perdue has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the best K -12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in students' lives by exemplifying excellence, positive influence, and leadership.
Mrs. Perdue was nominated anonymously for being a passionate advocate for ensuring that all students at Lakeside High School have the tools they need to succeed. With a focus on academic, career, and social-emotional support, she helps students reach their full potential. “Lisa Perdue’s efforts ensure that every student can focus on learning without barriers,” said the nominator.
To support Mrs. Perdue, please consider leaving a comment on this link.
https://app.lifechangeroftheyear.com/nomination_detail.cfm?NominationID=23381&NominationYear=2024
Parents and community members, tonights (2/20/25) Parent Engagement Committee meeting has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
**Update**
The " Preparing for Life after High School presentation from the Arc of Spokane has been rescheduled for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2nd 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The QR Registration link has been updated. If you registered for the original event, you do not need to register again.
**New Information**
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the one-night Preparing for Life After High School at Lakeside High School has been postponed. A new date will be scheduled soon and communicated to registrants. Your registration is still good for the rescheduled date.
On February 19th, we will be hosting a one-evening version of "Preparing for Life After High School" with The Arc of Spokane! The program will be from 5:00-8:00 in our Lakeside High School library.
This is open to anyone, not just parents of Lakeside students.
The Preparing for Life After High School program is designed to help parents navigate the sometimes-complex support system for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and create a richer life for their child.
The Arc of Spokane will provide separate activities for young adults and siblings - feel free to bring them along!
Dinner will be provided for all!
*Registration for the event will be required, as there is limited space.
https://www.arc-spokane.org/plahs-lakeside-hs
Nine Mile Falls School District is planning for the 2025/2026 School Year.
If your child is going to be 3-4 years old and you are looking for an Early Learning opportunity please scan the attached QR code or click this link
to submit an interest form.
We will be sure to reach out and get you the information you need.
Congratulations to Hunter. He was selected as this months Solvenicia award winner!
