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Springfield Public Schools will be in session today, Tuesday, February 9, 2010. For more information, visit our FAQ.

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Tuesday, February 09, 2010

CBS SPORTS SHOW TO FOCUS ON SPRINGFIELD TONIGHT
Springfield Public Schools and Bass Pro Tournament of Champions will gain national attention tonight when CBS College Sports Network broadcasts a behind-the-scenes documentary about the annual basketball tournament. The program will air locally at 7 p.m. on Mediacom cable channel 171. During the Tournament of Champions in January, a camera crew followed athletes and interviewed coaches to chronicle activities surrounding the tournament. Cameras also accompanied Christ the King team members when they visited the Wonders of the Ozarks Learning Facility, an SPS science-focused program for fifth-graders.  

SPS COMMENCEMENT DATES ANNOUNCED
Springfield Public Schools commencement dates for the 2009-2010 school year have been set. Commencements will be held at Hammons Student Center on the  Missouri State University campus. Baccalaureate will be held at each high school location on Sunday, May 16, 2010. Commencement schedules and Project Graduation locations for each SPS high school are available here.

Frequently Asked Questions
There is plenty of news and information floating around the grapevine or being mentioned in the media that can sometimes be confusing, misleading or inaccurate. Visit the new Frequently Asked Questions page of our web site to the get facts.

The Bottom Line
The Bottom Line features news and information about Springfield Public Schools' financial practices, bond project updates, links to budget and audit reports and more information.

SPS TV
SPS TV is your source for online videos focused on the issues surrounding Springfield Public Schools.

Celebrations
Great things are happening every day in Springfield Public Schools. Check out the latest highlights from our schools on the district's Celebrations page.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION TO BEGIN MARCH 15

Springfield Public Schools will have early registration for kindergarteners for the 2010-2011 school year March 15-19. Any child residing within the district who will be 5 years of age before Aug. 1, 2010, must register with their home school and receive a developmental screening. View requirements, a list of dates and locations for kindergarten registration.

Calendar of Events

Feb. 2 - Students dismissed two hours early

Feb. 15 - School system closed for Presidents Day

March 2 - Students dismissed two hours early

March 22-26 - Spring Break

March 26 - School system closed

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Parents and Students
Parents and Students

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Community

Support students' efforts to help Haiti.

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