Colbert, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Colbert, Washington
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 Colbert, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Spokane |
| Elevation | 1,840 ft (560 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99005
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
Colbert is a small community in Spokane County, Washington, United States. It's not a city with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it's part of the larger county area. You can find Colbert north of the city of Spokane, right on U.S. Route 2.
The community was first called Dragoon. Later, its name was changed to Colbert to honor Harry Colbert, who was an early postmaster there. The post office opened in 1890 as Dragoon, and the name switched to Colbert in 1902. Each year, the Spokane Renaissance Faire takes place in a field in Colbert, which is a fun event for everyone.
Education
Kids living in Colbert go to schools that are part of the Mead School District. There are two elementary schools for younger students: Colbert Elementary School and Midway Elementary School. Shiloh Hills Elementary and Meadow Ridge Elementary are also part of this group.
After elementary school, students move on to Mountainside Middle School. This school used to be called Mead Middle School. From there, they go to Mount Spokane High School for their high school years.
Colbert Elementary School is quite large, with about 600 students. It has 25 classroom teachers, 11 special teachers (like art or music), and 26 support staff members who help everything run smoothly. There is also a private school in Colbert called Northwest Christian, which teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Recreation
The main place for fun and activities in Colbert is Bidwell Park. This park has lots of cool features for kids and families. You can find a swimming pool with exciting water slides, perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
For younger kids, there's a small playground. If you like sports, the park has a tennis court, a basketball court, and a volleyball court with sand. There's also a parking lot right next to the pool and a road with more parking that runs between two baseball fields. It's a great spot for sports and outdoor play!
See also
In Spanish: Colbert (Washington) para niños
