It’s a party to kick off the 2024-2025 school year! Springfield Public Schools invites SPS students and families to the third annual Back to School Bash, 9:30-a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at the Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis St. Backpacks, hygiene kits, groceries, school supplies, sports physicals, immunizations…
Author: Ren Luebbering, Springfield Public Schools, for SGFNN
After four decades in the service to students, Dr. Lora Hopper is retiring from public education. The principal of York Elementary served students and teachers in Springfield Public Schools for 28 years. She served as Title I Coordinator, Portland Elementary principal and more. For the past nine, she’s led York…
For Kelly Allison, Kickapoo High School is home. He graduated from Kickapoo, after being raised by a mother and grandmother who were both teachers. He had great experiences as a student at Kickapoo, and when he entered college, he decided he wanted to be an educator. “My dream was to…
Daniel Gutierrez, vocal music teacher at Reed Academy, was named SPS 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year during the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools’ annual Teacher Appreciation Banquet, Monday, April 17. The event was held at the Ramada Oasis. Gutierrez grew up in Long Island, New York and loved music, always listening…
Tammy Mitchell, school nurse for Reed Academy, received an Honored Nurse Award April 19 at the 9th annual Springfield News-Leader Salute to Nurses Awards Luncheon. Tammy has worked for SPS for more than 19 years, working with middle school students. Mitchell says she wanted to be a nurse because she…
Make your mark this summer with Explore, Springfield Public Schools’ free, innovative summer learning program. With hands-on, engaging activities, exciting curriculum and personalized learning opportunities, there’s no time for local students to be bored this summer. “Explore is a unique opportunity for students to explore their passions, while having fun…
The Reed Academy Singers were selected for the statewide honor of performing at the 2017 American Choral Directors Association National Conference in Minneapolis. Elite choirs from around the world were selected for the honor and will perform at the national conference, including only three middle school choirs. [pullquote]”It’s a really big deal,” says Daniel…