Spokane Public Schools Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts Online Systems

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Spokane Public Schools Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts Online Systems

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ThreatCluster •September 23, 2026 at 16:54 UTC

•Cybersecurity incident occurred on September 20, 2026, affecting Spokane Public Schools.
•Only district staff are currently impacted, with PowerSchool attendance system offline.
•Investigation is ongoing, and communication with staff is disrupted.

Spokane Public Schools experienced a cybersecurity incident on September 20, 2026, affecting online information systems. The incident has primarily impacted district staff, with the attendance system, PowerSchool, being taken offline as a precaution. Superintendent Adam Swinyard confirmed that the district acted swiftly to mitigate the situation, with staff notified and crisis response protocols initiated. As of September 22, 2026, the investigation is ongoing, and it is too early to determine the extent of the information affected or the responsible party. Communication with staff remains disrupted, and families are encouraged to reach out via email or phone for updates.

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2026-09-20

Cybersecurity incident reported

Spokane Public Schools experienced a cybersecurity incident, leading to the shutdown of online systems.

2026-09-21

Notification to families

The district informed families about the network security incident and the affected systems.

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2026-09-22

Media briefing by Superintendent

Superintendent Adam Swinyard provided updates on the incident, confirming the ongoing investigation and staff notifications.

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