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
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.
The Springfield High School (SHS) Automotive Technology Program was awarded a $7,500 grant for an outreach project to help veterans fix their vehicles or receive a donated car.
Four SPS teachers were selected as recipients of the 2024 Selco Creative Educator Grants, which help teachers fund their creative class projects and help support finding innovative ways to teach students in our district.