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MARCH 10, 2022
THE LATEST NEWS ON SPS.ORG
HHS Environmental Science pathway students grow experience, expertise in Watershed Natives program
The innovative partnership with the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks builds capacity, connections with agriculture and conservation.

Within the Watershed Natives program, Watershed Science students processed seeds that were collected by students in the SPS Greener Greenspace program to be contributed to Springfield-Greene County Library Heirloom Seed Library. During these activities, students at the nursery learn how to stratify and germinate seeds, transplant, mix soil, pull sale orders, plant and prune trees.
Students celebrate new kickball field at Gray, new playground at McGregor
Students and families raised $30,000 to install a new turfed kickball field at Gray Elementary School.
Reed Academy students participate in Etiquette 101 seminar
Young Ladies of Purpose and Young Men of Culture students participated in an informative etiquette seminar over breakfast.
SPS student archers qualify for state competition in Branson
SPS registered 830 student archers this year and averaged 715 student archers per tournament. Three SPS students earned the rank of State Tier One Qualifiers in archery.

HEARD IN THE GARDEN
"The long-term vision for Watershed Natives is that it's a fully sustainable program. Hillcrest students help us grow native plants that we then sell, which generate funds to purchase more supplies for the Watershed Natives program and also hire Hillcrest students to even work for the Watershed."


Mike Kromrey
Executive Director of the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks

WHAT'S TRENDING ON SPS.ORG
Feedback needed on students' dining experience at SPS

With your help, we can make the school cafeteria better for our students. SPS parents and students are invited to take the survey below.
Reed Academy wins All-City Scholar Bowl team title

Fifteen SPS students were named to the All-City All-Tournament Scholar Bowl Team.


FACES OF SPS
“Seeing a student who says they don't like to read find a book that just sparks something in them is the best part of my job."
Lesley Earls
Library Media Specialist
Bingham and Sunshine elementary schools
“Librarians have such an important 'behind the scenes' role in their schools. We have this amazing job of curating and maintaining a whole collection of resources to support our students and staff. We spend a lot of time helping students learn how to find and use information, as well as helping to foster a love of reading. Chromebook and technology support are also a huge part of our role as librarians. But of course, I love seeing students fall in love with reading. Seeing how excited they get when I show them new books or seeing a student who says they don’t like to read find a book that just sparks something in them is the best part of my job.”
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