THE LATEST FROM SPS
NEWS RESOURCES LEARNING UPDATES JOB POSTINGS STAFF SPOTLIGHTS
Sept. 22, 2022
Springfield Robotics wins $20,000 grant from 3M to expand STEM experiences
Providing and supporting under-resourced students with STEM experiences, as well as outreach, are focus of two major grants won by the Kickapoo-housed club.

“Robotics is a fun way to practice programming in the real world,” said Caden Haustein, KHS senior. “It’s cool to see my work. Something I made moves, accomplishing a goal, built by a team. I like being competitive, and Robotics is one of the best parts of being at Kickapoo.”
Help develop the new SPS Strategic Plan by sharing your thoughts
Until Sept. 26, SPS employees, parents and community members are invited to engage in a dynamic feedback process to help shape the new Strategic Plan. We need your input.
We heard you: Dr. Lathan responds to your top concern from SPS University
We heard you, #TeamSPS: SPS University on one night might not be the best approach.

Dr. Grenita Lathan recaps and responds to your top concerns from this year's SPS University.
It's not too late to apply for free/reduced meals
It's more than free food.

Applying for free/reduced meals is the first step for your family to access a variety of community resources and supports. Apply online now.

A STORY WE HEARD
"Projects funded by Back to School grants are educator-driven and student-focused. In addition to giving students new tools, resources and experiences designed to help them excel, Back to School grants often help educators develop best practices that can be shared throughout the district. The impact is tangible and far reaching."

Jill Wiggins
Foundation for SPS Board President

WHAT'S TRENDING ON SPS.ORG
SPS Liftoff provides enrichment for all students grades 1-5

Students don’t need to qualify for gifted education to participate in a challenging, new virtual learning program.
Dr. Grenita Lathan named one of SBJ's 12 People You Should Know

The Springfield Business Journal has named Dr. Grenita Lathan one of the 12 People You Should Know. The superintendent was honored at a special event on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Foundation for SPS awards $219,179 to Springfield Public Schools

Recipients across the district receive funding for grants providing classroom support.
7 SPS seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Seniors from Central and Kickapoo high schools named among the top seniors in the nation.
My SPS Story: Sherry Charbonneau, early childhood teacher at Shady Dell Early Childhood Center
“A friend at SPS was on an interview team this year, and she shared how one person's story touched her. This person had a student who attended Weller and her child was in my kindergarten class. This applicant shared how her child's kindergarten teacher involved parents in the classroom as volunteers and because she helped in my class, she was inspired to become a teacher.

So she enrolled in college as a mother of two small children, and she got her degree.

This year, Sarah Prewitt is a new third-grade teacher for SPS at my friend's school. 

My friend wanted to share this story with me, because she said, "You not only inspire children, but you inspire our students' parents!"
Share your #SPSstory to be featured this school year. Email story@spsmail.org.
Write Your SPS Story

SPS has immediate openings for bus drivers, kitchen workers and custodians. If you know someone who loves to help others and wants great benefits, share the SPS Job Postings link below.
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