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Kathy Laird
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Allison McGowan
Thurston Elementary's Kindergarten Welcome Night is May 6!
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Allison McGowan
SPS is thrilled to offer its FREE summer SPARK camp in July!
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Chakris Kussalanant
Six months after implementation, the use of Magnetic Reading Foundations in K-2 grades classrooms has significantly changed the dynamics of phonics and reading learning in Springfield Public Schools.
Kathy Laird
Kathy Laird
District News
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Gateways, Springfield, and Thurston high schools all earned the prestigious Cognia Accreditation, a highly regarded accreditation that is recognized throughout the world.
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The 2025-26 academic calendar is now available! The School Board approved the calendar during its April 14 meeting.
All students will return to school either September 3 or 4. Early release days will continue to be held on specific Fridays throughout the year.
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Click here to find your Welcome Night!
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SPS students can enter a lottery for a District-paid 1Pass.
SPS is thrilled to offer its FREE summer SPARK camp in July!
Six months after implementation, the use of Magnetic Reading Foundations in K-2 grades classrooms has significantly changed the dynamics of phonics and reading learning in Springfield Public Schools.