Health Update
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Reports about COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the United States have understandably prompted questions about how it may impact our community and Springfield Public Schools.
Email Updates
- April 15 - Support for learning, meals and mental health
- April 9 - Schools closed through May 21
- April 3 -- Assistance available
- March 30 -- SPS At Home Update
- March 27 - SPS At Home Technology Update
- March 25 - SPS At Home
- March 25 - School Closure Extended
- March 24 - Stay-at-Home Order
- March 18 - COVID-19 Response Update
- March 16 - Spring Break Extended
- March 13 - COVID-19 & SPS Response
- March 12 - Update and Prevention Tips
Social Distancing
Sanitize Surfaces, Wash Hands, and Cover Coughs/Sneezes
What SPS is Doing
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On March 24, Greene County and the City of Springfield issued a stay-at-home order for the next 30 days, effective at 12:01 a.m. March 26. This order will impact the scheduled closure of school buildings. Details about how this will impact SPS students and employees will be provided on March 25. In the meantime, the following services will continue:
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Learning for students will resume on March 30 using a new online learning platform, called "SPS at Home." Parents will receive more information about this resource by email soon. While there is no substitute for the face-to-face instruction provided by our dedicated teachers, we hope "SPS at Home" will offer students some continuity of learning and help promote a sense of normalcy and routine.
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Grab and Go Meals will be available at all SPS schools during the COVID-19 crisis. Any child under the age of 18, with or without an adult, may receive breakfast and lunch between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. USDA Non-Discrimination Statement.
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To support our community response to this health crisis, some schools are designated to provide child care for the children of healthcare and emergency response workers. These services are offered from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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What You Can Do
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Families can support SPS in our efforts to keep students and staff healthy by:
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Follow the guidance of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Stay current by following updates from SPS via this web page, the MySPS app and SPS social media.
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Minimize your contact with others during this time.
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces in your home and practice proper handwashing.
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