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May 21, 2012
Educators will have the opportunity to learn from nationally acclaimed speakers Jeff Anderson, Jim Burke and Frank Serafini during the Springfield Literacy Institute 2012 Reach for the Stars-Transitioning to Common Core. The conference will be held Aug. 1-2, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the campus of Evangel University.
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May 21, 2012
More than 1,500 Springfield Public Schools seniors will receive their diplomas May 21 and 22 during commencement ceremonies at JQH Arena. This year's graduates have already accepted almost $13 million in scholarship funds.
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May 21, 2012
Although school dismisses for the summer in a few days, students can continue to receive nutritious meals in June through the summer Food Service Program. Beginning June 4, any child age 18 and under may receive free breakfast and lunch at eight Springfield Public Schools locations. The program ends June 28.
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May 20, 2012
Carson Fink, a 5th grade student at Disney Elementary won 1st Place in Level I of the 2012 Letters About Literature statewide essay contest. He was presented the award during a ceremony at the James Kirkpatrick State Information Center.
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May 19, 2012
Central Intelligence staff received four awards as part of the Student Television Network's Spring Nationals.
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May 17, 2012
One senior will be the owner of a new car thanks to a generous donation by Reliable Chevrolet on Wednesday, May 23. The car giveaway is part of the Project Graduation celebration.
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May 17, 2012
Glendale High School junior Kayna Lantz and teacher Justine Lines have been selected as 2012 Bezos Scholars. This prestigious all-expense-paid scholarship brings together 12 of the nation’s top public high school juniors and 12 exceptional educators for a week of exploration, dialogue and debate at the acclaimed Aspen Ideas Festival, June 26 – July 2.
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May 17, 2012
An orchestra concert comprised of 584 fifth-grade students. representing all 36 elementary schools will be held Thursday, May 17, in the Glendale High School gymnasium. The event will begin at 7 p.m.
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May 17, 2012
Springfield Public Schools is one of only 29 Missouri schools chosen to receive the 2012 What Parents Want Award from SchoolMatch, an independent school selection consulting firm.
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May 17, 2012
On May 18 Carver Middle School eighth-graders will experience life during the 1860s. The social studies department in conjunction with the art club, the technology in living classes, the functional skills classes and student council have put together a multidisciplinary day based on the American Civil War.
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