FAQ – Military – Cheney School District

What are the Cheney School District borders?

Cheney Public Schools serves the towns of Cheney, Airway Heights, and the surrounding areas, and serves approximately 381 square miles. See pdfs below for detailed boundary maps.

If you are unsure of which Cheney Public Schools attendance boundary you reside in, please use the following link to determine the appropriate school to register your child:
http://apps.schoolsitelocator.com/?districtcode=00613

Questions? Contact our district office at 559-4588.

If I live outside of these borders, can my child still attend Cheney Public Schools?

For more information on With-In District Choice and Inter-District Tranfers, visit our Choice page. Choice forms (see pdfs below) can be submitted online, as well as submitted in person, mailed or faxed to:

Choice Office
12414 S. Andrus Rd.
Cheney, WA 99004
Phone Number: 509-559-4588
Fax Number: 509-559-4763

How do I register my child in Cheney Public Schools?

To register your child or for more information on student registration, please visit our Student Registration page.

Registration for new families to Cheney Public Schools
Registration for existing families adding a student to Cheney Public Schools

Can your schools accomodate students with additional or special needs?

Yes. For more information on additional or special needs services, please visit our Special Education Services page. Click here for information on IEP Online, Cheney Public Schools' online IEP program. For additional information or assistance in these matters, check out our list of resources. To contact our Student Support Services Department, click here.

Where can I find school bus transportation information?

For Transportation information, including bus rules and requirements and activity bus information, please visit our Transportation Services Department page, or call 509-559-4523.

What is the procedure for signing my child up for a sport?

High School

To register your high school student for a sport, please read the Athletics Registration Instruction pdf below, then visit our Athletics Registration page.

For more information about high school athletics, visit https://gocheneyblackhawksgsl.org/.

Questions? Please contact the athletics secretary by calling 509-559-4000.

Middle School

For Westwood Middle School athletics and registration information, please visit our WMS Athletics page. Information on individual sports can be found in the Athletics dropdown menu.

For Cheney Middle School athletics and registration information, please visit our CMS Athletics page. Information on individual sports can be found in the Athletics dropdown menu.

AthleticsRegistrationInstructions - High School

If we arrive in the middle of the year, can my child still try out for a team?

Yes. Late tryouts may depend on a number of factors, including which sport(s) your child is interested in, when in the season your child arrives, and position availability. For more information on Cheney High School sports and tryouts, contact the athletics secretary at 509-559-4000. For more information on middle school sports and tryouts, please visit your child's middle school athletics page.

WMS Athletics

CMS Athletics

Where can I learn more about clubs or other activities for my student?

Please contact your child's school to learn more about clubs and activities.

Where can I find the school calendar or get information on holiday dates?

Please see the 2021-2022 and the 2022-2023 School Calendar pdfs below. If you have additional questions, please contact your child's school.

State Testing Information

New to Washington State? Washington students are tested regularly by the state to assess their progress as they move through school. Learn more about our State Testing Overview from the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Where can I learn more about Cheney School District and the surrounding area?

Visit our welome page to watch a video welcoming you to Cheney Public Schools and learn more about district values, staff, facilities, awards and honors, and more!

Check out the links below to learn more about your local area:

West Plains Chamber of Commerce

City of Cheney

City of Airway Heights

City of Spokane