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.
District adds Magnetic Reading Foundations to elementary curriculum
As part of Springfield Public School’s (SPS)commitment to enhance learning throughout all levels, the district’s Teaching and Learning Department has added the Magnetic Reading Foundations curriculum to all K-2 classrooms. The new teaching materials were presented during the 2024 SPS In-Service Week; the district’s week-long, in-person summer event that bring teachers, staff and administrators together for collegial connection, trainings, inspiration and teaching materials.
Library managers get FTE upgrade, join effort to boost literacy across district
Starting this fall term, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) students and families will begin seeing a lot more of their librarians. In all sites, library managers have now been upgraded to full time employees. Library managers not only work with every student and staff member in their buildings, but they are also responsible for circulating, tracking, and shelving thousands of library books each week, all textbooks, curriculum materials, and student devices for their school.
News & Announcements
On a night they won’t soon forget, Thurston’s oldest and youngest students came together to inspire and dream big. Thurston High School hosted a Dream Big event on February 7 at halftime of the girls' varsity basketball game.
The Springfield Board of Education is currently reviewing recommended Health and Science materials. As part of the District's commitment to transparency and community involvement, we invite the community to preview the instructional materials.
Now that winter is here, the potential for school delays or closures due to snow and ice becomes a reality. SPS announces delays and closures in several different ways. Our goal is to determine by 6:30 a.m. whether school will be delayed, closed or open as usual.
Springfield students continue to make graduation gains, according to a new report from the Oregon Department of Education. The data reveals that 74.2 percent of SPS students graduated on time for the Class of 2024.
Applications are open for 2025-26 kindergarten, first, sixth and ninth grade students.
Students at Hamlin Middle School now have a cozy place for reading, relaxing, and connecting with other avid literature lovers—the Carson Reading Room. Students got their first peek on November 6 of the new reading room, which was made possible thanks to a grant that was funded by the Gagon family.