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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
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SPS and OTC to partner to support HHS students
A new student success advisor at Hillcrest High School will help prepare students for life after graduation.

Ozarks Technical Community College and Springfield Public Schools entered into an agreement to place a student success advisor at Hillcrest High School. The advisor will counsel and instruct Hillcrest students on their post-secondary options, including college, vocational training and military service. The Memorandum of Understanding between SPS and OTC was approved by the Springfield Board of Education on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
U.S. Department of Education names Wilson's Creek a National Blue Ribbon School
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced Sept. 21 that Wilson’s Creek Intermediate School is one of 325 schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among under-represented and under-resourced students.
Bus driver Jane Franck shows how she Keeps on Growing even after 30 years
SPS bus driver Jane Franck has been behind the wheel for 30 years with no accidents. Safety is her priority but she also makes her school bus a place where students feel welcome every day.
SPS students invited to Bears, Badges and Basketball Game
Springfield students grades K-6 are invited to a special basketball game this Saturday with Missouri State Bears men's basketball players and Springfield police officers.

HEARD IN THE GARDEN
“I'm a Ms. Jane kid! She was my bus driver in middle school and I sat in the front seat every day, talking her ear off. So many great memories on her bus. Now, my daughter has the privilege of riding her bus every day! Thank you, Ms. Jane!"

Courtney Dameron
Hillcrest High School FACS teacher

WHAT'S TRENDING ON SPS.ORG
New O'Reilly Unit at Williams celebrates partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
Free flu clinics available for students

SPS, with support from CoxHealth, Mercy, and Springfield-Greene County Health Department, is offering the seasonal flu vaccine to any student free of charge, as supply allows. Flu vaccine clinics will be held at each school site. 

FACES OF SPS
"Since education's ethical philosophy is to 'do what is best for kids,' education aligns with my calling."
Dr. Karyn Christy
Principal
Wilson's Creek Intermediate School
"Being a ‘mom’ is my calling in life. I didn’t realize it until I had my own children. I went into education because I love to support and nurture children and families. Since education’s ethical philosophy is to ‘do what is best for kids,’ education aligns with my calling. I find if I focus on keeping all students and staff “emotionally and physically safe,” these priorities will aid me in making appropriate decisions that are best for all. My desire is to support everyone equitably in our school community as we grow in both our character and our learning.”
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