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Allison McGowan
School supply lists are now available | Complete the Register and Review
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Allison McGowan
This FREE summer program gives kids the skills needed to successfully start school.
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Allison McGowan
Families are encouraged to complete their "Register and Review" to help plan for next year.
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Allison McGowan
SPS is thrilled to offer its FREE summer SPARK camp in July!
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Allison McGowan
Volunteers are an essential part of our school communities. Update or complete a volunteer application today!
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Chakris Kussalanant
SPS’s Teaching and Learning Department has added the Magnetic Reading Foundations curriculum to all K-2 classrooms.
District News
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Take a look back at some of the most important accomplishments at Springfield Public Schools during the 2024-25 academic year with Superintendent Todd Hamilton, including our district’s advancements in early literacy, a new math curriculum for all high schools and full-time upgrade for all librarians.
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Dani Schneider, Library Manager at Springfield High School, has been named Classified Library Employee of the Year by the Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL).
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The Board of Directors adopted the 2025-26 Operating Budget during its Business Meeting on June 9, 2025. The adoption comes following a months-long process to review the proposed budget.
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Students at Springfield Public Schools (SPS) recently got a taste of the Oregon coast, thanks to a fresh, hands-on culinary experience that surfaced boat-to-table albacore tuna into the cafeteria.
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It is with deep sadness that Springfield Public Schools shares the news of the passing of EJ Rotherham, Assistant Principal at Agnes Stewart Middle School (ASMS). EJ passed away peacefully in his sleep over the Memorial Day weekend.
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