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Thurston Elementary is a committed community that knows no limits to the success of all students. Springfield Public Schools believes that student success is our most important outcome. We seek to improve every child's quality of experience by meeting their needs—one child at a time.
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![November newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691525708/springfieldk12orus/ju5otj7lj8yusxj8xlsw/Pencils_thumbnail800x455.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1691525708/springfieldk12orus/ju5otj7lj8yusxj8xlsw/Pencils_thumbnail800x455.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691525708/springfieldk12orus/ju5otj7lj8yusxj8xlsw/Pencils_thumbnail800x455.jpg","width":800}])
We've posted our November newsletter!
![Inclement Weather Preparation and Procedures]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701201764/springfieldk12orus/wnk0249dv92xez2nb1zb/20230808_SPS_Winter_Weather_Advisory.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701201764/springfieldk12orus/wnk0249dv92xez2nb1zb/20230808_SPS_Winter_Weather_Advisory.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701201764/springfieldk12orus/wnk0249dv92xez2nb1zb/20230808_SPS_Winter_Weather_Advisory.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701201764/springfieldk12orus/wnk0249dv92xez2nb1zb/20230808_SPS_Winter_Weather_Advisory.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701201764/springfieldk12orus/wnk0249dv92xez2nb1zb/20230808_SPS_Winter_Weather_Advisory.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701201764/springfieldk12orus/wnk0249dv92xez2nb1zb/20230808_SPS_Winter_Weather_Advisory.jpg","width":1920}])
As we head into cooler, wetter months, the potential for school delays or closures due to snow and ice becomes a reality. SPS announces delays and closures in several different ways, find out how.
![Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day November 14]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700081990/springfieldk12orus/idwivjbiplxrarnymykz/RBWTSD800x455.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700081990/springfieldk12orus/idwivjbiplxrarnymykz/RBWTSD800x455.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700081990/springfieldk12orus/idwivjbiplxrarnymykz/RBWTSD800x455.jpg","width":800}])
Watch: SPS students and staff take part in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
We've posted our October newsletter!
![National School Lunch Week Oct. 9-13]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696876599/springfieldk12orus/zr0gzdivxie0nc8uccs4/CentennialSchoolLunch.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696876599/springfieldk12orus/zr0gzdivxie0nc8uccs4/CentennialSchoolLunch.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696876599/springfieldk12orus/zr0gzdivxie0nc8uccs4/CentennialSchoolLunch.jpg","width":800}])
SPS recognizes Nutrition Services staff during National School Lunch Week.
Check out our September Newsletter!