Springfield Scholars Program Information
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Program Description
The Springfield Scholars Program is a full-time educational service for highly gifted students in grades six through eight. This accelerated academic experience provides students with the opportunity to pursue areas of strength in a high school setting. Students enrolled in Scholars are taught by certified gifted faculty, as well as high school faculty, for high school credit. Springfield Scholars Program is part of the services provided by the Springfield Public Schools Gifted Education Program. Students who are eligible to receive gifted services and reside within the Springfield R-12 District may apply to the Scholars program. For more information, please contact the Phelps Center for Gifted Education at 417-523-3300.
Our Mission
To ensure challenging curriculum meets the exceptional needs of gifted students.
Our Vision
To be the statewide leader in gifted education by continuously demonstrating high levels of learning.
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Prospective Students
Applications for 2023-2024 prospective Scholars students were due October 7, 2022. Applications for second round consideration were due December 2, 2022.
Scholars Information Slideshow
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Scholars Celebrations
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books Team! Scholars has won 1st place for the 3rd year in a row!
Congratulations, Mathletes!
2023 Ozark Chapter Mathcounts:*10 Scholars Mathcounts Mathletes
*9/10 in top ten, one was 11th (so close!)
*10 state bound
*1st place team.
Central High School Math Team Pummill Relay Results
Congratulations, Scholar Bowl Team!
Scholars brought three teams to the SPS Kickapoo Scholar Bowl tournament and earned both first and second place! At the Fair Grove tournament, they placed first and third!Congratulations, Science Olympiad Teams and Science Fair Participants!
Regional Science Olympiad Results
