SPS Parents & Students
Your Child's Success
As a parent, you play a critical role in the education of your child. We hope the resources on this page assist you as you actively participate in your child's formal education. Springfield Public Schools makes every effort to foster connections between parents, students, teachers and administrators to ensure students have every opportunity for academic success.
The purpose of this page is to provide easy access to information that will help you assist your child in making their educational experience productive and rewarding.
Helpful Information
2011-2012 Student and Staff Calendar
Includes first day of school, quarter starting and ending dates, parent teacher conferences, days students are out of school, days staff are out of school, etc.
School contact information and web sites
Transcript request information
6th grade and 9th grade transfer request form
AlertNow
Sign up to receive important announcements about school events, cancellations and emergencies.
Before and After School Programs
Behind-the-Wheel Driver Education
Provided by the Safety Council of the Ozarks
School lunches
SPS uses MealpayPlus accounts to assist in student lunch purchases. Visit the Nutrition Services Payment Options page to learn how to set up an account for your student. Menus and meal prices are also available.
School Cancellation Procedures Video
VersaTrans e-Link will assist you in determining which school your child will attend, the bus stop location, and pickup and drop off times for your child. (Currently for internal use only - will be made public very soon!)
A couple of tips...
- Zip code is a required field and must be entered correctly to receive boundary/busing information.
- If a home street is not found, suggested matches will be given. Once you choose one from the drop-down menu, be sure to click the “Use Selected Match” link.
You can also contact Transportation at (417) 523-0500.
Newsletters and Publications
Keep current with news and information by reading our Community Report and other publications.
- Kindergarten Registration Information provides information about when to register, age requirements, documents to bring to registration, and the kindergarten screening process.
- How to enroll your student at SPS outlines the steps to finding the school your child will attend, how to enroll them, immunization requirements, and bus routing, pickup and drop off times.
- A general school supply list is available for elementary students. A more detailed list may be provided by teachers or on the first day of school.
- To learn more about our schools, refer to our Moving to Springfield section.
- For more information on more Missouri public schools, visit DESE's website: Moving to MO?