THE LATEST FROM SPS
NEWS RESOURCES LEARNING UPDATES JOB POSTINGS STAFF SPOTLIGHTS
APRIL 28, 2022
THE LATEST NEWS ON SPS.ORG
5 elementary schools named SPS Reading Challenge Champions
The districtwide challenge encouraged students to read books at school
and at home this spring.

This spring, Springfield Public Schools challenged elementary schools to show their commitment to reading. The top elementary from each feeder pattern was recognized for reading excellence, with each campus reading hundreds of books together and at home.
Changes planned for student device deployment next year
Beginning in August, devices for students in kindergarten through fifth grade will be kept in the classroom. However, parents may opt in if they choose for their child to bring a device home. Procedures for opting in will be developed and communicated at a later date.
Bus eligibility guidelines approved by Board of Education
New eligibility guidelines and start times take effect in August.
Kindergarten Roundup helped families enroll, supported incoming kindergartners
Every elementary school hosted a pre-K open house event.
CHS Math Team wins Math League State Championship
The state championship title also automatically qualifies all Central Math Team members to participate in Math League Nationals in May 2022.
SPS students compete, win at FBLA State Leadership Conference
Students from Central, Hillcrest, Kickapoo and Parkview high schools competed at the state conference.

HEARD IN THE GARDEN
"A huge thank you to the Springfield Cardinals and Springfield Public Schools! The McGregor Tigers had a great time at the ballpark."


Katy Knapp
Principal of McGregor Elementary

WHAT'S TRENDING ON SPS.ORG
KHS Scholar Bowl team headed to Final Four in Missouri Scholar Bowl

On May 7, Kickapoo will play in the Final Four of Missouri's statewide Scholar Bowl.
Exceptional SPS sophomores selected for Missouri Scholars Academy

10 sophomores will spend the summer at the University of Missouri.
Top student writers recognized at Language Arts Department Fair of Southwest Missouri

SPS students had over 180 separate winning entries in this year’s LAD Fair.

HHS FFA students win third at Missouri State FFA Contest

More than 9,000 students from across the state attended the annual conference, with Hillcrest students earning third in the state for Forestry.
FACES OF SPS
“Making our buildings available for community use enables our community to feel that sense of ownership and encourages parents to be more involved in their children's education and growth."
Kathy Keithley
Administrative Assistant, Facilities
General Services Center
"Our district is built on taxpayer money. Making our buildings available for community use enables them to feel that sense of ownership and encourages parents to be more involved in their children’s education and growth. It’s my pleasure to provide a pleasant experience for our patrons and make them feel welcome in our facilities. I maintain a balance by making sure those who ask to use a facility understand the policies that are to be followed and what is expected of their group or team. I love working with people who help and encourage students and our community."
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