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FEBRUARY 10, 2022
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Students gain skills, confidence in Career Technical Education classes
February is Career Technical Education Month.

From biomedical to engineering, construction to fashion, business and agriculture, these classes help students gain employable skills while discovering their passion.
Board of Education completes superintendent's evaluation
Dr. Lathan’s contract extended through 2025 by unanimous vote of the Board.
Foundation presents $4,000
to PTA Clothing Bank
This winter, Foundation for SPS presented the PTA Clothing Bank with $4,000, made possible by Queen City Free Runners and their Rock N Rides event. Their support will allow the clothing bank to purchase needed items for students.

The PTA Clothing Bank is open for eligible students to receive clothing Thursday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SPS student artwork on display at
The Library Center
Artwork by Springfield high school student artists is on display in the Reading Room and the concourse at The Library Center during the month of February.

HEARD IN THE GARDEN
“I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy sewing, and I really have liked it. I wanted to do something fun that also has an artistic element. I’m going to the Kansas City Art Institute next year, and I want to explore every form of art. Sewing, fashion, creating with fabric, that’s art. I want to be creative in all forms, and this helps me figure out how to create art using fabric.”


Marcus Hesemann
Senior at Glendale High School

WHAT'S TRENDING ON SPS.ORG
Five certified to appear on April 5 ballot for school board election

The Greene County Clerk’s office was presented a list of certified candidates who will appear on the ballot for two open school board seats. The election will be April 5, 2022.
Bus attendants receive full benefits for part-time work

Bus attendants are benefited SPS employees, receiving paid health insurance (base plan), paid time off and PSRS/PEERS retirement pension.

FACES OF SPS
“It's important to partner with local organizations to educate our students on how to interact with those who are different than them."
Emily Franko
School Counselor
Hickory Hills Elementary School
"For school counselors, our role looks different every day in the variety of ways we support students and families. I teach social-emotional lessons, support students in small groups or in individual sessions, implement schoolwide programming and partner with our families and community. This school year at Hickory, we have learned about Down Syndrome and raised $1,921.19 for Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks. We interviewed two adults with Down Syndrome, and students made “designer genes” socks in art classes. It’s important to partner with local organizations to educate our students on how to interact with those who are different than them. After all, we all have strengths and weaknesses, and it’s what makes our world an incredible place!"
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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