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CHS Botanical Society receives $3,000 grant for school garden 🌻
Central was selected from more than 1,400 school gardens to receive the grant.

“Receiving the Whole Kids Foundation garden grant is recognition of the community that Brandi Mendenall and I have been building over the last eight years,” said Paul Epps, CHS Botanical Society leader and Environmental Sciences teacher. “Central Botanical Society has had about 250 members since we started. These gardeners have developed friendships, work ethic and a sense of ownership that they still hold. We get texts from them all the time, sharing memories of building something or tasting a vegetable for the first time.” 
Orientation and Open House dates set
Orientation and open house dates have been set at middle and high schools across SPS. Mark your calendar with the dates below.
170 new SPS educators were welcomed to Missouri's largest school district at Induction Days. Kickapoo High School hosted the immersive introduction to SPS, featuring presentations by SPS leaders, gifts for new teachers and more.
Back to School Immunization Clinics Scheduled
Orientation and open house dates have been set at middle and high schools across SPS. Mark your calendar with the dates below.
Bus route details emailed
Eligible families who enrolled for transportation were emailed route information on Wednesday, Aug. 11. If you did not receive an email and believe you are transportation eligible and that you enrolled by the deadline, please contact you child's school or call transportation at 523-0500.

HEARD IN THE GARDEN
"In my short time here in Springfield, I've been more convinced than ever --
this is where I need to plant and grow deep roots.

DR. GRENITA LATHAN
Superintendent

WHAT'S TRENDING ON SPS.ORG
New bus drivers can make an additional $4,000 this school year

New bus drivers can make an additional $1,000 per quarter this school year, thanks to a new Transportation Recruitment & Retention Program at SPS. Current bus drivers and aides can earn $250 for every new bus driver they refer as well.
Get ready for Aug. 23 with a Back to School Guide

School starts Monday, Aug. 23. Get the information, resources and answers you need on our Back to School webpage to ensure a great first day for your family.


FACES OF SPS
"My approach to addressing concerns is to listen to understand. When I listen to understand, I can better determine the needs of our community members so that I can provide the support they need."
Amy Patton
Coordinator of Student and School Services
“The most important thing I do daily is to interact with our SPS parents and patrons. In order to support the mission of SPS, I ensure that each interaction I have with parents and patrons is specialized to their specific circumstances. My approach to addressing their concerns is to listen to understand. When I listen to understand, I can better determine the needs of our community members so that I can provide the support they need. I love people, I love serving, and I love SPS. My role allows me to serve the SPS community. It is my pleasure to provide that support.”
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