Recent News


Springfield Literacy Institute August 1-2

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. Full story

Class of 2012 earns scholarships toward higher education

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. Full story

Summer meal program begins June 4

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. Full story

Disney 5th grader receives award for essay

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. Full story

CI receives four awards

May 19, 2012

Central Intelligence staff received four awards as part of the Student Television Network's Spring Nationals. Full story

One SPS senior will win a new car courtesy of Reliable Chevrolet

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. Full story

GHS student and teacher named as 2012 Bezos Scholars

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. Full story

Fifth-grade orchestra students to perform tonight

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. Full story

SPS is “What Parents Want”

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. Full story

Carver students to experience life during the 1860s

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. Full story