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Principal's Welcome
At first glance your question will be: "Is this a school, a city, or both?" Indeed it's both! West Valley City School is a unique and innovative school based in the West Valley School District for students from throughout the Spokane area. I welcome you and thank you for your interest.
City School doors opened in 1998 to create new learning opportunities for students and families seeking high-level academic instruction in a non-traditional setting. Our program is designed for students in grades 5 through 8. By incorporating real-world learning into daily classroom activities, holding students to high academic standards, and providing a safe and nurturing environment, City School prepares students for high school and beyond.
Students participate in core subjects taught in a non-traditional format throughout the day. Our educators focus on experiential learning and development of student thinking skills, ensuring student mastery of the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs). We are proud of our students and their accomplishments. We welcome you to visit and tour our school.
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Mission Statement
West Valley City School provides students with real-life experiences that teach the skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary for productive citizenship and life-long learning. At City School, students:
- Learn how to make choices about their own learning
- Learn how to be responsible for their own behavior
- Learn how to lead and mentor other students
- Learn how to present information to real-life audiences
- Learn how to think critically and solve problems
- Learn how to analyze information and form their own conclusions
- Learn how to be successful in college and career
- Learn how to use technology for assignments, jobs, and self-expression
Why We're Different
At City School, we're not just about pen-and-paper academics. We excel on standardized tests, typically scoring well above state averages in most areas, but we offer so much more. We focus on getting to know kids, helping them become responsible, trustworthy teenagers who will make a difference in their community. Our emphasis on Project Based Learning helps students learn to see how school and society relate, and our dedication to Service Learning shows students what it means to give back. From Aquaculture to the Overnighter, from the City Courthouse to the 8th Grade Trip, we offer students opportunities they won't find in traditional schools. Visit us. We think you'll like what you see.
In The News
City School students are often highlighted in local publications and newscasts. At City School, students focus on real-life learning, and our community takes notice. Click the links below to view videos and documents that show the quality work our students accomplish and details about our school.
Ultra Coat Expired Drugs Energy Drinks Spokane River Signage First Lego League
Students Pushing For Safer Crossing Creativity Reigns One Good School Deserves Another Ghost Tales Endure
What Others Say
"City School is not only a progressive school, but the way all schools should strive to be."
"City School is the best school I have been to in my whole life!"
Alumni
We're proud of our alumni. City School graduates often return to tell us about their lives or share memories of their time at City School. We love to keep in touch. If you're a City School alumnus, please consider joining our Alumni Group.