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Aug. 17, 2022

Communications

The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 22. Mark your calendar for other important dates this year. View the 2022-2023 school calendar.

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Information Technology

Be ready and connected for the start of the school year. Visit the Knowledge Base for step-by-step guides for frequent questions.

Team SPS, how much fun was yesterday? 🎉

We had the best time celebrating with you as another school year begins.

"Our goal at SPS is for every student, employee and family to feel welcomed in an environment that allows them to share unique experiences and feel embraced by a community that supports their journey and growth," said Superintendent Grenita Lathan. "Our children reflect our community, and when we succeed in working together to meet their needs, schools are stronger than ever."

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Your Story is Our Story: Fabio Salgado, custodian at York Elementary

Fabio Salgado is the head custodian of York Elementary. He uses his own story to connect with Spanish-speaking families and help them thrive in their community.

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Mara Teeslink named Student Nutrition Employee of the Year

For 19 years, Teeslink has been serving students in SPS cafeterias. Currently the cafeteria manager at Parkview High School, this dedicated SPS Food Company employee supports a team that serves high-quality ingredients with exceptional service at the high school.

Construction nearing completion at five schools shows Progress as Promised

School construction projects on budget opening in 2023:

Hillcrest High School
Jarrett Middle School
York Elementary School
Twain Elementary School
Field Elementary School

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A STORY WE HEARD

"Jonathan Bell's story is our story, Team SPS. He is a leader, entrepreneur and inspiration. Don't count out students from difficult backgrounds! Thank you, SPS teachers and staff for supporting this amazing young man."

Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate

Board of Education member

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WHAT'S TRENDING ON SPS.ORG

My SPS Story: Brandy Harris

A Reed Beaver and Hillcrest Hornet, now CEO and community leader. Brandy Harris shares how SPS teachers and leaders never gave up on her as a child, and how she's now leading to support more than 1,500 children as the leader of Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield.

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Sixth and ninth grade orientation dates set

At every middle and high school, sixth-grade and ninth-grade students are beginning their next chapter with special orientation events, just for them.

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My SPS Story: Timothy Daugherty, Parkview parent

"After a great experience last year at Parkview High School, my foster son is leaning into the start of another year of growth and learning.

And, truly, that sort of positive experience doesn’t just happen automatically in every district for a transfer student with an IEP; Parkview’s fantastic teachers and top-notch leadership made it happen. Their total communication, genuine expertise, child focus and high expectations combined to blast through every barrier so this young man could reap maximum benefits for his hard work (and firm redirection for his, um, not-as-hard work).

He is now well prepared to launch into SPS’ innovative BASE program while still being attached to his homebase at Parkview. I could go on and on about Parkview Excellence and the professionals who build it for students moment by moment."