The academic year may have winded down, but the commitment to our families never pauses.
As we look toward the fall, our Student Services team is already hard at work ensuring that every youth walking through our doors will have the support they need to thrive. Whether it's building out individualized learning plans, establishing mentorship connections, or simply creating a welcoming environment, the preparation is year-round.
Creating a space where young adults feel safe, respected, and heard requires intentionality. We are so incredibly lucky to have a team that views student support not as a checklist, but as a profound privilege.
If you're exploring alternative education options for your student next year, we would love to show you what this level of care looks like in person.
Follow the link below, schedule a tour & enroll today.
https://linktr.ee/innovationspokane
Innovation High School
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Ignite your passion through dynamic, hands-on learning! Whether you're a maker, performer, or visionary, there’s a place for you to shine.
The most important thing a school can teach a young person is how to find their own voice.
When we talk about our educational philosophy, we could point to our curriculum or our programs. But the true measure of our culture is how our students describe their own experience.
"It's so refreshing, so nice to actually see teachers wanting to teach children," one of our students recently shared. "They encourage you to collaborate, and they encourage you to have a voice, and they encourage you to be independent and be a person."
At Innovation High School, we don’t view our students as passive participants in their education. We view them as individuals with unique perspectives, capable of deep collaboration and independent thought. We intentionally build a culture where students are encouraged to speak up, to question, and to actively shape their own learning journey. Because when you treat a student like a whole person, they show up as one.
If you are a parent looking for a high school environment that values independence, collaboration, and the authentic voice of every student, enrollment for the upcoming school year is now open.
Hit the link below to learn more about our student-centered approach and schedule a tour.
https://linktr.ee/innovationspokane
06/10/2026
Every garment that came down the runway last week carried a unique story. It is one thing to sew a seam; it's an entirely different level of mastery to engineer a piece of wearable art that commands the room.
Our high school fashion design students didn't just put on a show. They shared their narratives, their resourcefulness, and their boldest ideas through structure, texture, and movement. To truly appreciate that level of craftsmanship, you need an artist behind the lens who understands how to capture the kinetic energy of a live runway.
That is exactly what local Spokane photographer Melaine Williams ( ) brought to our 8th Annual Fashion Show. Her beautiful photography doesn’t just document an event, it honors the intricate design details and the fierce confidence of our youth. Melaine has a profound gift for capturing the exact moment a piece of fabric transforms into a statement.
We are so incredibly grateful for the Spokane arts community and professionals like Melaine who consistently show up to elevate our students. When local creatives use their platform to highlight emerging student designers, our entire creative ecosystem thrives.
Swipe through to experience the vibrant energy of the runway through Melaine's eyes, and make sure to follow to support the artists who actively champion our youth!
There is a moment in a student’s educational journey where they stop simply attending school, and they start actively choosing to show up.
For many students exploring high school enrollment options, the idea of high school can feel incredibly intimidating. But when a student steps into an environment where they are truly seen, that intimidation fades, and a profound sense of belonging takes its place.
Listen to Baylor, one of our brilliant sophomores. "I've made real connections here," Baylor shares. "And I've actually learned things. And I actually look forward to school every day. I look forward to coming and seeing the people that I care about here."
At Innovation High School, our entire alternative education model is built around one core belief: a student’s academic success is deeply tied to their emotional connection to their community. When you create a student-centered learning environment where youth are valued as individuals, you don't have to convince them to learn. They show up ready.
We are so proud of the community our students have built for each other.
If you are a Spokane parent looking for a school where your student will find real connection and a space to thrive, enrollment for the upcoming school year is now open. Hit the link below to schedule a tour and see our community in action.
https://linktr.ee/innovationspokane
Finding your voice isn't just about mastering an instrument or a canvas. It’s about discovering exactly who you are.
At Innovation High School, our music education and visual arts programs are built on a foundation of genuine self-expression. When you provide youth with a space where they feel safe, supported, and free from rigid expectations, they don't just learn to play, they learn to thrive.
Listen to Nazo, one of our incredible student musicians. For him, the music studio isn't just a classroom; it's a place to process stressful situations and channel his energy into something powerful. As he beautifully puts it, expressing himself through music "helps me understand who I am." And when you give students that level of trust and support, as our Music Director, Mr. Matt points out, they absolutely step up to the challenge.
This is the exact creative energy that fuels our community, and we are ready to share it with the city.
On June 10th, we are bringing our studios to the stage for our outdoor Art Exhibition & Music Festival. You will get to see firsthand the incredible art and live performances our students have been building all year.
📍 Event: Art Exhibition & Music Festival
🗓️ Date: June 10th
We are actively looking for the next generation of creative voices. If you are a Spokane parent of an upcoming high schooler passionate about music or the visual arts, we invite you to come to the festival, meet our educators, and experience our community in action.
High school enrollment for the upcoming school year is currently open. Let's help your student discover who they are.
🎟️ Next Steps: Hit the link below, schedule a tour, and start your enrollment application for next year!
https://linktr.ee/innovationspokane
06/08/2026
There is a profound shift that happens when a young creative finally sees their own brilliance reflected back at them.
Months of sketching, sewing, and meticulous adjustments culminated on the runway last week for our 8th Annual Fashion Show. Our youth stepped into the spotlight and completely owned their craft. But executing a vision on stage is only half the magic; the other half is having that exact moment of triumph immortalized.
We are incredibly honored to collaborate with Spokane photographer to share these stunning visuals. When you look through their lens, you don’t just see high school students. You see fully realized, professional student designers and models who have poured their souls into their art. They didn't just document an event, they captured the exact second these young creators realized their own limitless potential.
Thank you, - for honoring our students' vision with your own incredible artistry.
Take a moment to swipe through these beautiful shots, leave some love for our creators in the comments, and be sure to follow to support the local professionals who support our youth.
If you see someone you know, tag em and let's celebrate their creative vision together.
Most high school music programs teach students how to read notes on a page. We teach them how to command a stage.
When we first set out to build a rock-based music program, there was no standard curriculum to pull from. As Matt Heritage, our music director noted, the success of this initiative relied entirely on whether the youth would step up to the challenge.
They didn't just step up, they amplified it.
Instead of traditional classroom recitals, our high school arts program is designed to mirror the real industry. Our student musicians aren't just practicing in a vacuum; they are forming their own bands, mastering their instruments, and preparing to enter the Spokane music scene as capable, confident artists. They are learning the profound discipline it takes to perform live, and the intense teamwork required to keep a band together.
Now, it's time to turn up the volume. On Wednesday, June 10th, we are hosting our 1st annual outdoor Art Exhibition & Music Festival. This is a massive, public celebration of project-based learning, featuring live sets from our very own student-led bands: No Recollection, Flourish, and Hot British Rats.
If you're a local professional looking to support arts education in Washington, or if you just want to see what happens when a teacher gets to play Metallica alongside his students, this is where you need to be.
📍 Event: Art Exhibition & Music Festival
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, June 10th @ 5:30 PM
🎟️ Entry: 100% Free
🏢 Location: Innovation High School (811 E. Sprague)
05/30/2026
There is a massive difference between reading about economics in a textbook and actually building a local marketplace from the ground up.
On June 5th, our Class of 2027 is doing exactly that. They aren't just hosting a high school fundraiser; they're managing the Summer Kickoff, a massive Spokane vendor market that brings our local economy directly to our campus.
At Innovation High School, we believe the best way to teach youth leadership and project management is to hand students the reins. Right now, our juniors are actively organizing the logistics for dozens of Spokane small businesses, coordinating with local artisans, and setting up their own booths as student entrepreneurs to pitch their own products to the public. They are learning how to network, how to execute a large-scale event, and how to take total ownership of their senior year expenses.
We want the Spokane business community to show up in full force for these young professionals.
Click this link, get involved, and register for a booth today:
https://linktr.ee/innovationspokane
Whether you're looking for premier Spokane summer events to attend with your family, or you're a local professional who wants to see firsthand how our innovative education model prepares students for the real world, this is the day to do it. Come walk the market, buy local, and invest in the next generation of Spokane leaders.
📍 Event: Summer Kickoff Vendor Market
🗓️ Date: June 5th
🎟️ Details: Hit the link in our bio to secure one of the final remaining booths!
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811 E Sprague Avenue, Suite B
Spokane, WA
99202
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| Monday | 7:30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 4pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 12:30pm |