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I Choose SPS: Meet Gary Doke, Reed alumnus and member of the new Reed Middle School construction team
"Working on the new version of the school I grew up in brings back so many good memories."
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Girl Scout offers Phelps a metamorphosis with a monarch waystation
Girl Scout Adalia Ligon installed a monarch waystation at Phelps Center for Gifted Education as part of Girl Scout Silver Award.
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The Alliance for Healthcare Education breaks ground on $15 million expansion
Gov. Kehoe joined education and healthcare leaders to celebrate the program’s growth.
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SPS plans for expansion of bus service
Over three years, more students will have access to bus transportation.
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Students and staff begin the 2025-2026 school year
At Springfield Public Schools, our doors are open.
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Hillcrest teacher’s JROTC support goes sky high with Golden Knights skydiving team
Teacher Amanda Larsen went skydiving with the Golden Knights at ROTC Cadet Basic and Advanced Camps.
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SPS staff kicks off a new school year at Great Southern Bank Arena
SPS started off the 2025-2026 school year in style at the 2025 Back to School Kickoff.
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I Choose SPS: Meet Nicholas Bradford, History Teacher at Westport K-8 School.
"I want to be an example for my students – that they can be whoever they want to be, no matter what anyone tells them."
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Cowden Elementary secures international RCA award for second consecutive year
The award acknowledges Cowden for their commitment to the RCA House System and celebrates how it has transformed the campus.
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Dr. Grenita Lathan shares why she chooses SPS during Good Morning, Springfield
In her State of the Schools address, Dr. Lathan named her top priorities for the 2025-2026 school year.
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I Choose SPS: Meet Eric Sjaaheim, Executive Chef
"I'm happy to contribute to an already amazing program and student nutrition team here.”
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Career and Technical Education educators are awarded for their work at SPS
Two SPS educators received awards from the 2025 MOACTE conference for preparing students for the next chapter.
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Our Focus: Meet Debra Stewart, incoming Williams Elementary Principal.
"Choosing SPS was a no-brainer."
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Middle school students will get ID badges this year
Watch for more details from your school about ID badges.
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Back to School Bash serves thousands of students
On July 26, nearly 6,000 attended the fourth annual SPS Back to School Bash.
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SPS Transportation celebrates 25 years of excellence in safety
SPS has been awarded the Missouri State Highway Patrol Fleet Excellence Award for the 25th year in a row.
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Our Focus: Meet Wes Buchholz, Back to School Bash Planning Committee Member.
"The Back to School Bash shows that SPS cares deeply about its students."
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SPS Responds to Request for Information About Employee Grievance Process
Personnel matters are confidential; board policies guide every response
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Explore redefines summer school
This summer, more than 8,000 students were excited to learn with interesting topics, 328 hands-on experiences and more.
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