Spokane Schools PowerSchool System Restored After Cybersecurity Incident
The PowerSchool system for Spokane Schools is back online for parents and students following a cybersecurity issue, with an investigation still in progress.
Spokane, WA, September 30, 2026 —
The PowerSchool student information system used by Spokane Public Schools has been restored and is now accessible to parents and students. The system experienced an outage due to a cybersecurity issue, the district confirmed. Service was fully restored as of [Date System Restored, if known, otherwise state as ‘recently’].
The nature of the cybersecurity incident and the extent of its impact are still under investigation. District officials have not yet released specific details regarding the cause or any potential data breaches associated with the event. The investigation is ongoing, and further information is expected to be provided as it becomes available.
PowerSchool is a critical platform for the district, used for managing student data, grades, attendance, and communication between schools, parents, and students. The interruption in service affected the ability of stakeholders to access these functions, causing disruptions for families and educators alike.
The timeline for when the cybersecurity issue was first detected and when the restoration process began has not been publicly disclosed. Similarly, the identity of any third parties involved, such as external cybersecurity firms or law enforcement agencies assisting in the investigation, has not been provided.
Spokane Public Schools has stated its commitment to ensuring the security and integrity of its systems. The district is expected to provide updates on the investigation and any measures being taken to prevent future incidents as the situation develops. The contractor responsible for the PowerSchool system’s maintenance and security has not been named in connection with the incident.
The duration of the outage and its specific impact on daily school operations, beyond the system’s unavailability, are also details that were not immediately available. Information regarding whether any unauthorized access to sensitive student or staff data occurred remains a key focus of the ongoing inquiry.
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