THE LATEST FROM SPS
NEWS RESOURCES LEARNING UPDATES JOB POSTINGS STAFF SPOTLIGHTS
DECEMBER 9, 2021
THE LATEST NEWS ON SPS.ORG
Superintendent Grenita Lathan shares her vision
for SPS with new Entry Plan Report
After six months of listening and learning, Dr. Lathan outlines plan
for paving the way forward.

During the Dec. 7 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Grenita Lathan presented her Entry Plan Report. The comprehensive document outlines Dr. Lathan's vision for Springfield Public Schools, as well as challenges and celebrations within SPS.
Winter vaccine event scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11
Each person taking the step to become fully vaccinated by getting a first or second dose at the events will receive a $50 gift card.
Dr. Lathan shares how feedback shaped next year's school calendar
The 2022-2023 school calendar was approved by the Board of Education
Dec. 7. Input from employees, students, parents and community members helped develop a calendar that best meets the needs of everyone. More than 400 thoughts and nearly 12,000 ratings were shared. View the full summary report here.
SPS names next Chief Human Resources Officer
Dr. Bill Redinger, current assistant superintendent of human resource services for Park Hill School District in Kansas City, will join SPS, effective July 1.

HEARD IN THE GARDEN
“Thank you SPS and Tracy Williams for the opportunity to serve our Hickory Hills kids that are so near and dear to my heart each day. I couldn't do it without our amazing staff. Together, we are #SpartanStrong."


Miranda Schaefer
CSI at Hickory Hills K-8 School

WHAT'S TRENDING ON SPS.ORG
SPS student musicians selected for
All-State Band, All-State Orchestra

To be selected in this group is a top honor for a student musician in Missouri.



Glendale student art selected in competition

Artwork from Glendale students Elaiza Bonilla-Benavidez, Sierra Hendrix, Marcus Hesseman, and Sierra Tapia was selected to exhibit at the annual competition. 

Special seminar Dec. 9 will help students with special needs succeed after high school

This seminar for SPS families with special needs will be held in-person and over Zoom Thursday.

Apply now for free/reduced price meals

It's so much more than a free meal. Applying for free/reduced price meals is the first step to accessing resources for your family.
FACES OF SPS
“The most important thing in my job is ensuring that I provide mathematical knowledge to help teachers teach their unique group of students the best way that I can."
Hailey Bieler
Numeracy Coordinator
Bissett Elementary School
“The most important thing of my job is ensuring that I provide mathematical knowledge to help teachers teach their unique groups of students the best way that I can. I also work to instill a love of math and school in general to all students at Bissett through my time in each of their classrooms. I get to touch over 200 students a year through the work I do with their teachers and in their classrooms! How cool is that?”
Grow Your Career

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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