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  • For students to succeed in school, they have to be success ready.

    Springfield Public Schools partners with a variety of organizations to help students and their families to thrive.

Homeless Assistance & Emergency Shelter

Attendance Services

Mental Health & Counseling Services

  • If your family is in crisis and needs support with mental health and counseling services, we're here for your family.

    Counseling Services

    Contact:
    Alison Roffers
    aroffers@spsmail.org 
    417-523-1124

Food Assistance

  • If your family needs access to healthy food consistently or just once, SPS partners with a variety of food pantries to ensure students have access to nourishment at school and home.

    Food Pantries

    Contact:
    Jessica Blake
    jbblake@spsmail.org 
    417-523-0046

Healthcare & Wellness Programs

Clothing Assistance

  • If your child needs clothing, shoes, socks or underwear, the PTA Clothing Bank and school clothing banks are a resource for your family.

    PTA Clothing Bank

    Contact:
    Jessica Blake
    jbblake@spsmail.org 
    417-523-0046

Wrap-around Services

  • Wrap-around services are offered at schools to provide before- and after-school care for students. These partners include: Ozarks YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield, SPARC, Dream Center and more.

    For information about your school's wrap-around service provider, call your school's administrative assistant.

Back to School Bash

  • Springfield Public Schools Back to School Bash is an event for students and families to get resources and information to start a successful 2024-2025 school year. This event will offer backpacks, hygiene kits, groceries, immunizations, connections to community resources and more! SPS is dedicated to providing district families with the support they need. The event is open to all SPS students and families.