THE LATEST FROM SPS
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Sept. 29, 2022
Pipkin's Latinx Connections club hosts guest speaker for Hispanic Heritage Month
John Alarid shared his culture, personal story and hope for Pipkin Middle School students.

“When I moved to Springfield 12 years ago, I realized there was some cultural understanding and awareness of African American history here, but very little for Latinx and Hispanic people,” said Alarid. “I wanted to tell my story to Pipkin students to continue to bring an awareness of both my culture and the history of a community that’s growing in Springfield.”
New PHS Home Construction, Repair and Maintenance class provides students with job and life skills
The class provides both an introduction to construction industry careers and skills for a lifetime.
My SPS Story: Debbie Anderson, fourth-grade teacher at Williams
With a passion for academic success, Williams Elementary fourth-grade teacher Debbie Anderson is relentless in helping her students achieve academic excellence.
Support for families in recognizing signs of trauma
As part of its Missouri School Improvement Plan (MSIP), the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) outlines expectations for school districts across the state. This year, all districts are required to provide a link to DESE’s Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative, available below, which offers families support for understanding and responding to symptoms of trauma. 
SPS & Foundation for SPS Announce 2022-2023 Class of Ambassadors
A group of 20 Springfield parents and community members assembled this week for the first time to learn more about Springfield Public Schools, how it operates and future plans for Missouri’s largest school district. The volunteers are part of the SPS Ambassador program, which provides a year-long journey of learning experiences.

A STORY WE HEARD
"Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to show respect and learn about Hispanic people."

Orlando Reyes
Pipkin Middle School eighth-grade student

WHAT'S TRENDING ON SPS.ORG
Announcing this year's inductees to the SPS Hall of Fame

Parkview High School Class of 1963 graduate John C. Holstein and Kickapoo High School Class of 2003 graduate Anthony Tolliver will be recognized at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Oct. 20.
Help SPS recruit more paraprofessionals

No weekends, no nights, starting at $16 an hour. SPS is currently seeking more paraprofessionals to support teachers in SPS classrooms. Share this job posting on Facebook to spread the word.
My SPS Story: Hillcrest High School employees who work with an immediate family member at Hillcrest
"It is extremely important to me as a principal to build a team. I consider it one of the most important jobs I do as a principal. I’m always looking for a great team member. It’s a bonus when the best candidate is also an alumni of Hillcrest because they know our community, because they are our community.
 
We have 12 team members who work alongside an immediate family member here on The Hill. For example, Ryan and Brant Schaffitzel, father and son, both teach freshmen and both are Hillcrest graduates. 
 
In total, there are 17 alumni of Hillcrest High School who work and serve students. Each one with a desire to serve and give back to the community that has poured into them.
 
Next year, 10 more students will join their parents on The Hill, and I’ll keep hiring incredible educators and support staff who are also former Hornets. You can’t hide that Hornet pride."
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