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
If your family is in crisis and needs support with housing, we're here for you.
Contact:
Courtney Martin
cmartin325@spsmail.org
417-523-0352
Mental Health & Counseling Services
If your family is in crisis and needs support with mental health and counseling services, we're here for you.
Contact:
Alison Roffers
aroffers@spsmail.org
417-523-1124
Healthcare & Wellness Programs
If your family is in crisis and needs support with health and wellness, we're here for you.
Homebound Services
Contact:
Lee Ann Neill
lneill@spsmail.org
417-523-1655
Attendance Services
If your family needs support with getting to school on time, every day, we're here to help.
Contact:
Courtney Martin
cmartin325@spsmail.org
417-523-0352
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.
Contact:
Jessica Blake
jbblake@spsmail.org
417-523-0046
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.
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 2026-2027 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.