Acclaimed author Padma Vekatraman visits Pipkin Middle School

The Bridge Home tells the story of children in poverty in India who overcome intense adversity to find purpose and a place in the world.

Veterans Day Celebrated at SPS

In celebration of Veterans Day, several SPS schools honored our country's veterans with songs and appreciation assemblies.

Plan ahead for colder temperatures

Layers help in the fight to stay warm.

Athletic/Activity cancellations for Nov. 12

Updates will be made throughout the day.

No school Tuesday, Nov. 12, District offices open

12-month employee should report to work.

Media students from CHS attend New York festival

Students were finalists

Faces of SPS: Meet Bryan Saunders, Bond Project Manager

"We are building schools to last 100 years."

Two seats on the Board of Education up for election

Individuals interested in picking up candidate packets can do so beginning at 8 a.m., Monday Nov. 18.

CHS students participate in broadcasting conference

Be prepared for winter school cancellations

Update your contact information to receive notifications.

SPS online learning platform Launch receives award from global organization

Global organization Quality Matters (QM) recognized Launch and Springfield Public Schools for developing quality virtual courses that impact student success.

Board meets Tuesday, Nov. 5

Proposed 2020-2021 school calendar recommends the first day of school be Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Faces of SPS: Meet Megan Walcher, science teacher at Parkview High and Launch online instructor

“The most important lesson my students learn is to ask questions and to engage in the world around them."

Every SPS fourth-grader attends Little House on the Prairie: The Musical at Landers Theatre

Gray Elementary fourth-grader Layla Morton, a member of the show's cast, performed in front of her classmates.

SPS high school students attend Youth Empowerment Summit at MSU

African American students from all five high schools and Study Alternative Center attended the Youth Empowerment Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Missouri State University.

HHS student journalists win big at regional broadcast competition

The regional event places student journalists head-to-head in a variety of competitions, simulating a real world newsroom environment.

Great pumpkin visits Pleasant View, Mann Elementary students

Master pumpkin grower Richard Bottorf is the grandfather of Pleasant View kindergarten teacher Ashlee Thomas.

Faces of SPS: Meet Grace Wachter, KHS senior and Anderson Engineering intern

“This internship is what I’ve been aiming for in high school."

Transitional transfer requests may be submitted beginning Nov. 1

Current fifth-graders and eighth-graders may apply for 2020-2021 school year.

Seventh-graders get fit, make connections with police officers

SPD in PE is a new program connecting local police officers, students and physical fitness as a career opportunity.