Counseling Staff
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Ty Heinrichs
Freshman Counselor
Phone: 417.523.8043
Dior Toynton
Sophomore Counselor
Phone: 417.523.8040
Courtney Miller
Junior Counselor
Phone: 417.523.8242
Michelle Rabinowitz
Senior Counselor
mrabinowitz@spsmail.org
Phone: 417.523.8265
2025-2026 Senior Schedule Change Request Form
Keelee Hessee
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 417.523.8260
Fax: 417.523.8096
Cindy Happel
Registrar
Phone: 417.523.8223
Fax: 417.523.8096
Hillcrest High School College & Career Pathways
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What are pathways?
College & Career Pathways are experiences that give students a preview of college and career options, helping them plan their futures.
1. Students begin their experience in our Freshman Academy. This one-credit class is offered to all students. In this class, they are taught foundational skills for college and career success. They research future career opportunities and are provided with academic intervention and enrichment. The final step of this class is to research the twelve pathways of Hillcrest High School and select a path they will take beginning their sophomore year. These twelve pathways are divided into the following groups:
- Health & Human Services
- Engineering, Technology, and Agriculture
- Business, Marketing, and Communications
2. During their sophomore year, all Hillcrest students will choose one of the twelve College and Career Pathways.
3. Students will take one pathway course in the sophomore, junior, and senior years. This pathway progressions allow students real-world experiences, preparing them for successful futures.
More of the 12 College & Career Pathways can be found here at this link.

Transcripts
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Class of 2025 can request their final transcript from Mrs. Happel at clhappel@spsmail.org. If you are seeking education verification, transcripts, or records prior to the 2025 school year, please contact the Records Office for SPS at 417.523.0210 or spsrecords@spsmail.org. Current students click on the transcript request button below to request your transcipt.
Scheduling Information
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Freshman -
- 9th Grade Selection of Studies Google Form - Demo
- Mr. Heinrichs' will be going to:
- Reed Academy - January 21 & 22
- Pleasant View Middle School - January 23 & 24
Sophomores -
- 10th Grade Selection of Studies Google Form - Demo
- Mrs. Toynton will be going into Freshman Seminar classes:
- January 13 - Feb 7
Juniors -
- 11th Grade Selection of Studies Google Form - Demo
- Ms. Miller will be going into Sophomore English classes:
- January 13 - Feb 7
Seniors -
- 12th Grade Selection of Studies Google Form - Demo
- Mrs. Rabinowitz will be going into Junior English classes:
- January 13 - Feb 7
Helpful Scheduling Links
Parent Letter: 2025-25 Selection of Studies
25-26 Educational Planning Guide
Parent Letter: Honors & Weighted Classes (Class of 2027 & Beyond)
Arrive @ 25 - Graduation Requirements for SPS Students
NCAA - High School Athletic Activity Eligibility
Launch (online) Course Catalog
Helpful Links
- ACT
- Community Foundation of the Ozarks
- Curriculum by Grade Level/Content Area
- Dual Credit Information Letter
- FAFSA
- Foundation for SPS
- GOCAPS Information
- Graduation Information
- Hillcrest School Profile
- Jostens
- Leadership Springfield
- Online Enrollment Application
- OTC Career Center Application
- Peer Mediation Form
- SAT Information
- Scholarships-Community Foundation of the Ozarks
- Scholarships-District SPS Foundation Scholarships
- Scholarships-Hillcrest SPS Foundation Scholarships
- Scholarships-SPS District Scholarship Spreadsheet
- Senior 2026 Information
- Selective Service
- Transfer School Request
- Upward Bound

