Fresh Harvest
Tucked away in a north Springfield neighborhood, two dedicated farmers tend to a plot of land that promises to provide a unique opportunity for local students. The agricultural oasis, filled with exploding colors of various produce, is a test menu of sorts, piquing the interest of curious young taste buds, while offering lessons in sustainable practices. The farm, nestled between single family homes and apartment complexes on Flamingo Avenue, is owned by Springfield Public Schools. Everything indicates the land has historically been used as a farm and orchard.
New graphics studio marks expansion for CTE program
The brand-new Graphics Studio at Springfield High School (SHS) is ready as a space and to start taking clients.The new Graphics Studio represents a more than $60,000 investment to expand the Graphic Design CTE Pathway at SHS. The project was made possible thanks to a generous $35,000 donation from Dr. Kenneth Singer and his wife Kenda. The physical expansion is considered a second phase in the development of the CTE Graphic Design program over the course of the past 12 years.
Thanks to Generous Grant, Hamlin Library adds new Carson Reading Room
Students at Hamlin Middle School now have a cozy place for reading, relaxing, and connecting with other avid literature lovers—the Ben Carson Reading Room. Hamlin Middle School is the first school in Oregon to receive the Ben Carson Reading Room Grant and is only the second middle school reading room in the nation funded by the Gagon Family grant. Students can enjoy the latest book additions, different comfy seating options and an immersive fun room filled with art and books.
News & Announcements
Six months after implementation, the use of Magnetic Reading Foundations in K-2 grades classrooms has significantly changed the dynamics of phonics and reading learning in Springfield Public Schools.
After almost a year of demolition, renovations and reworking electrical supply, the brand-new Graphics Studio at Springfield High School (SHS) is ready as a space and to start taking clients.
The deadline to apply is April 4, 2025.
Watch: Nearly 100 students from SPS' middle and high schools came together in February for the second annual Black Student Union (BSU) Conference.
Classified Appreciation Week celebrates the 'Best in the West' March 3-7.
A group of kinders and their parents joined student-athletes, student leaders and staff at Springfield High School for a fun night of inspiration and to dream big.