THE LATEST FROM SPS
NEWS RESOURCES LEARNING UPDATES JOB POSTINGS STAFF SPOTLIGHTS
Aug. 25, 2022
And we're #BacktoSPS πŸŽ’
More than 24,500 students begin the 2022-2023 school year.

What a great way to start the year. We're so glad you're back.
SPS launches Stop the Prop campaign to reinforce commitment to school safety districtwide
"We have to protect our kids, no matter what, and it takes a team effort to do that," said Officer Cathey, Carver Middle School site officer. "It takes everybody, from administrators to custodians to teachers, we have to work together as a team to make sure our buildings stay safe and secure. It's everybody's responsibility to make sure our doors are secure."
Let's Talk helps answer questions faster at SPS
Springfield Public Schools is just one tap away. With Let's Talk, you're connected to the right leader, faster. This interactive, mobile-friendly tool is here to help your family access the information you need.

A STORY WE HEARD
"Thank you to our Special Services team for the great training on verbal de-escalation techniques for our bus drivers and attendants."

Jonathan Shelden
Director of Transportation

WHAT'S TRENDING ON SPS.ORG
New AgAcademy magnet school celebrated with ribbon-cutting

On Aug. 17, the Darr family was joined by SPS leaders, Missouri State University President Clif Smart and current AgAcademy families for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new SPS AgAcademy at the Darr College of Agriculture, a partnership between SPS, Missouri State University and the Darr Family Foundation.
More than 800 early childhood learners begin their school year today

The doors are open and learning has begun at four early childhood education centers across Springfield. Wednesday, Aug. 24, was the first day for pre-K to allow transition and meeting time for pre-K families and provide additional support for SPS kindergartners.ο»Ώ
My SPS Story: Scott Sturm, Rountree Elementary parent
"Here we are in August 2022, with another school year upon us, and this is the most exciting one for our family yet.
 
Both our girls are now official Rountree Owls, with Emily beginning kindergarten and Lydia going into the second grade! Invariably over these next several years, they will get to walk to school together, see each other in the halls or at combined school functions, hang out together in SHINE, play on the playground together and probably swap some stories of the same teachers they’ve had!

The first day of school when Emily and Lydia walk past the doors and through the hallowed halls of Rountree together has been years in the making."
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