Announcing the 2023-2024 SPS Partner of the Year, Care to Learn! 💚

"Sixteen years ago, Care to Learn was founded out of a partnership with SPS," said Krystal Simon, CEO of Care to Learn. "Over the years, we've evolved and grown, and we've been able to do that because we work with such a great SPS team."

Celebrating The Collective Effort of

Community Partners & Volunteers

Last week, we recognized and celebrated more than 150 volunteers and community partners at the Inaugural SPS Community Partner and Volunteer Celebration.


When I looked around the room, I saw the heart of our community – volunteers and community partners who are actively engaged in serving alongside us. Volunteers are found in the classroom, at home working on projects to support our teachers, accompanying students on field trips and field days, and even in the lunchroom wiping down tables. Partners are seen across the district as guest speakers, leading tours at their place of business, offering shadowing opportunities and internships. Together, they form the driving force behind so much that supports our strategic plan and mission, and we are immensely grateful for their contributions.


As the superintendent of SPS, I’ve had the honor of witnessing the invaluable partnership between our volunteers and community partners in schools across the district and at events throughout the year. I see firsthand the profound impact they're making in the lives of our students and staff, and the positive change they bring to our classrooms.


When I review our volunteer impact numbers and hear stories of how partners are supporting the district, I am truly in awe of The Collective effort. It is abundantly clear that we need volunteers and community partners because the work we do simply cannot be accomplished without your vital contributions.


Thank you for the lives you are changing and the difference you are making in our community.


In Partnership,

 

News For Community Partners

Celebrating 14 Partners in Excellence this school year

Thousands of volunteer hours, millions of dollars in support and endless ideas for supporting success-ready students -- we're celebrating 14 Partners in Excellence for the 2023-2024 school year. Keep the celebration going and share a shout-out on LinkedIn.

Partners in Excellence for 2023-2024

  • ACE Mentor Program of the Ozarks
  • Bass Pro Shops
  • Community Partnership of the Ozarks
  • Council of Churches of the Ozarks
  • CoxHealth
  • Ozarks Food Harvest
  • Ozarks Regional YMCA - Camp Wakonda
  • Premier Flight Center
  • Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB)
  • Springfield Art Museum
  • Springfield Cardinals
  • Springfield Council of PTAs
  • Springfield Fire Department
  • Springfield Police Department


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Ways You Can Support SPS


Host a supply drive to support students

Ready. Set. Supply! is launching soon! This year, we will pair Title I Schools with community partners & businesses who have expressed an interest in supporting students by purchasing school supplies to help fill gaps.

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The Collective in the News

Volt Credit Union, Hillcrest celebrate Missouri's first student-run credit union

On May 2, Volt Credit Union cut a ribbon and celebrated the opening of a student-run branch, located steps away from Hillcrest's cafeteria. The branch will be managed by a Volt employee and Certified Financial Counselor, who will oversee student interns learning skills they can take with them well beyond high school.

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SPS Events You Won't Want To Miss

 

Superintendent Solutions for Parents

Dr. Lathan offers parents unique input opportunity on May 20


On May 20, Dr. Lathan is hosting an engagement opportunity for parents to meet with her in person. The interactive session, called Superintendent Solutions, will include an update on district initiatives and priorities, and provide parents an opportunity to offer input on critical needs that impact their children and families. If you would like to attend, please register now.


Some changes are already being implemented to address opportunities for improvement identified through the recent climate, culture & technology survey and other feedback. During the April 30 Board of Education retreat, Dr. Lathan highlighted steps being taken to improve student behavior and make progress on other established goals. If you would like to learn more, review the following resources:


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Mark Your Calendar


Graduation: May 18, Great Southern Bank Arena


Last Day of School: May 23 (full day)


Explore: Seated classes are offered for K-8 students June 3-28 (deadline to register is May 24) 

Virtual classes are offered for grades 1-12 during two sessions, June 3-38 and July 8-August 2 


Back to School Bash: July 27


First day school: August 19

 


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