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Dec. 1, 2022
Disney Elementary students learn about
Native American cultures in Culture Club
Nizzy Falcon, a sixth-grader at Hickory Hills K-8 School, was joined by her mother Valeria Falcon at Disney's monthly Culture Club meeting.

Disney's Culture Club is an optional, after-school program for fourth- and fifth-graders. There, students try different foods, create different crafts of cultural significance and ask questions of guest speakers that lead cultural experiences.
HHS tennis coach Karen Fielding named national Girls Tennis Coach of the Year
The United States Tennis Association awarded Hillcrest High School long-time coach Karen Fielding with its top national honor.
Current sophomores and juniors may apply to attend GO CAPS
next school year
GO CAPS is a year-long experience that allows high school juniors and seniors to test drive their future career options.
Input requested on calendar options for 2023-2024
In preparation for adopting the 2023-2024 school calendar, we would like to hear your feedback on two options being considered.
Apply now for magnet school lottery
Students currently in grades 3, 4 and 7 can apply to attend one of five magnet schools: AgAcademy (grade 4), Academy of Exploration, Academy of Fine & Performing Arts, WOLF (grade 5) and Health Sciences Academy (grade 8). The deadline is Dec. 2.

A STORY WE HEARD
"Culture Club is a forum for students to share and experience culture, foster global awareness and learn the importance of respect, appreciation and acceptance of diverse cultures. Native American Heritage Month might be my favorite Culture Club we've had so far."

Angela Hughes
Teacher and equity champion at Disney Elementary

WHAT'S TRENDING ON SPS.ORG
Two school storm shelters finished, three schoolwide projects nearing completion

Five Proposition S construction projects are completed or approaching completion. That's Progress as Promised.
Teacher job postings for next school year are now live

Educators looking to join #TeamSPS can now apply to be considered for positions next school year. Share these links to either the 2023-2024 SPS R-12 Educator or 2023-2024 SPS R-12 Special Education Educator (for SPED teachers only).
My SPS Story: Angela Clifford, Kickapoo High School parent
“My son Ethan attended Mann Elementary all his elementary years. He had several good teachers, but two just stand out and always have: Miss Burrows and Miss Felton.

Ethan had both of them while attending Mann. He had Miss Burrows for years. I cannot tell you how wonderful they both were during his time in their classes, but also time outside of the classroom. Both of them have attended games, as Ethan used to play for Miracle League while in elementary school. When he would see them in the crowd, his face would absolutely light up. 

They have both given so much of themselves to my son in working with him and his learning disabilities. They are amazing teachers. But more than that, they are amazing young women who have made an everlasting impact on our whole family. 

Ethan is attending Kickapoo this year as a freshman. I was able to get Ethan into the organization of Champions Committed to Kids last year. They paired him with the Kickapoo football team. Ethan has been on this team since last year. He takes care of keeping the team hydrated. He is on the field with the team, enjoying all the excitement and disappointment that may come with high school football games. Kickapoo made the playoffs. This picture is Miss Burrows and Miss Felton showing up to support my son. All these years later, these two teachers are still there for him."
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