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We open our doors, so you can find yours. 🚪 We are Missouri's District of Choice. Your Future. Our Focus. #SPSProud

Springfield, MO
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Springfield Public Schools
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We open our doors to all who want to discover their full potential. 🚪 At SPS, we offer rigorous curriculum, innovative programs and extensive resources so every student can find their unique path. Your Future is Our Focus. #SPSProud
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Springfield Public Schools
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The Next Superintendent of SPS: Dr. Grenita Lathan LEARN MORE:
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Springfield Public Schools
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The Board of Education completed the superintendent’s annual evaluation and unanimously approved her contract extension. Dr. Grenita Lathan will lead Missouri’s largest school district through the 2025-2026 school year. MORE: #SPSLeads
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Springfield Public Schools
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SPS is responding to the legal action filed today by @AGEricSchmitt . Full Statement: .
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Springfield Public Schools
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Collin Langston walked at his high school graduation. ✔️ When the @GHSEvents senior started high school four years ago, he had never left his wheelchair. Today, the entire arena stopped and cheered as he walked. Collin, you show that #FlockisFamily .
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Springfield Public Schools
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Students, you're welcome. Now get plenty of rest and be ready for school on Thursday.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Join us in congratulating @DrMarthaDoennig on her new role in supporting SPS teachers.
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Springfield Public Schools
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No school Wednesday, Jan. 20. District offices will be open.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Springfield Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 18. Administrative offices will be open. #SGF http://t.co/5d6jV31Q16
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Springfield Public Schools
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Springfield Public Schools will be closed Friday, Jan. 13. Administrative offices will be open.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Springfield Public Schools will be closed Thursday, March 5. #SGF http://t.co/vZLzNB3Jo2
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Springfield Public Schools
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No school Monday, Feb. 5. District office will be open.
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Springfield Public Schools
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. @DrPowersCMS principal of @CherokeeSPS named Missouri Middle School Principal of the Year by @MOASSP . Watch his schoolwide surprise announcement. 🏆 #SPSproud #CMSproud
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Springfield Public Schools
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"It's not about me, it's about us. And I am so honored and blessed to serve @CherokeeSPS and represent SPS." Congratulations to Dr. Bill Powers, your Missouri Middle School Principal of the Year! #SPSproud #CMSproud
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Springfield Public Schools
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In order to ensure students are able to learn in-person, five days a week, SPS will require students and staff to wear masks, effective immediately. This decision supports the goal of a safe start to the school year Aug. 23. MORE INFO:
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Springfield Public Schools
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After a nationwide search, SPS selects its next superintendent: @DrGrenitaLathan Dr. Lathan is a leader and advocate focused on enhancing education to benefit students, staff and families. Learn more about our next leader: #SPSLeads #TeamSPS
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Springfield Public Schools
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After 32 years of serving #SGF students, Gwen Marshall received the #Powerof1SPS Hero pin from @Dr_Kleinsmith . Gwen started her career as a lunchroom aide. Now, she is an inclusion advocate for 25,000 students as an Equity and Access Specialist. She is our hero.
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Springfield Public Schools
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No school Thursday, Jan. 21. District offices will be open. #SGF
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Springfield Public Schools
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Classes will not be in session Tuesday, Feb. 17. #SGF http://t.co/u4Q05bTHyg
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Schools will be closed Thursday, Jan. 5.
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Springfield Public Schools
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On her first official day as SPS superintendent, @SGFChamber welcomed @DrGrenitaLathan during #GoodMorningSGF . Dr. Lathan thanked the community for a warm welcome & provided key updates on summer learning & preparation for the 2021-22 school year.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Hey students! We'll be monitoring weather and road conditions throughout the night, and do your homework.
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Springfield Public Schools
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No school Monday, Feb. 12. District offices will be open.
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Springfield Public Schools
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SPS Selects New Executive Director of Secondary Learning, Dr. Ron L. Woodard #SPSLeads
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Springfield Public Schools
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Springfield Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 17. Administrative offices will be open. all 12-month employees and employees who have designated responsibilities on snow days should report to work.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Purchase of 2,000 Kajeet SmartSpots will provide internet access for students who need it to continue learning while they are out of school
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Springfield Public Schools
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@micheal_avery If the road conditions are bad... how did you all get to one house?
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Springfield Public Schools
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SPS is pleased to announce the next leader of @KickapooChiefs : @DrPowersCMS , the current @CherokeeSPS principal.
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Springfield Public Schools
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SPS will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16. Administrative offices will be open. 12-month employees and employees with designated snow day responsibilities should report to work. Activity and athletic cancellations will be shared via social media and website. Stay warm. #SPSnoschool
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Springfield Public Schools
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Congratulations to our superintendent, @JohnJungmann , on receiving the prestigious Robert L. Pearce Award from @MASALeaders this evening. Dr. Jungmann was selected by statewide peers for outstanding leadership & service to public education. #SuPR19
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Although we appreciate the creativity, this image is fake. Classes are really in session tomorrow, fam. See you there http://t.co/pwfrUmZjXV
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Springfield Public Schools
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Students from Glendale High School lined the sidewalk today with signs to show their love & support for Collin, a fellow student leaving for several months to undergo major surgery. We join @ghsfalconflock in sending best wishes with Collin & his family. @MrJoshGroves @GHSEvents
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Springfield Public Schools
11 years
No school for SPS students Monday, March 3. Administrative offices will be open.
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Springfield Public Schools
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. @KickapooChiefs history teacher named DAR Missouri History Teacher of the Year. http://t.co/Zvu4upk1Qa #SGF http://t.co/gibvKbM4FT
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Springfield Public Schools
5 years
Thank you Springfield voters!
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Springfield Public Schools
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School is canceled for Wednesday, Jan. 30. District offices will be open.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Community leaders and Partners in Education this afternoon met @DrGrenitaLathan , the next SPS Superintendent. Tonight at 6, she'll participate in a Community Q&A at Kickapoo High.
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@officialSPS
Springfield Public Schools
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SPS names Dr. Nicole Holt as Deputy Superintendent of Academics, effective July 1, to oversee all academic departments for Missouri’s largest school district. NEWS: .
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Springfield Public Schools
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@sophiepayne622 Canceled can be spelled two ways! But 'undetermined' only has one.
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@officialSPS
Springfield Public Schools
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Thank you, SPS team, for your dedication & love for our students & community! 12,731 student wellness checks completed & 8,120 meals provided during our #COVID19 response - today alone.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Congratulations to our Superintendent, @DrGrenitaLathan , honored tonight by @Biz417 as one of the Biz 100 leaders in our region. We’re proud of you! #SPSProud #SPSLeads #SPSUnited 🎉
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Springfield Public Schools
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BREAKING: School is canceled for Wednesday, March 15, because it's Spring Break. See you on Monday, March 20. ❄️ #SGF
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Springfield Public Schools
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No school Tuesday, Nov. 12. District offices are open. 12-month employees should report to work.
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Springfield Public Schools
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@WoodDominick *phones the Ministry of Magic* We'll let you know as soon as we can when a decision has been made, magical or not.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Congratulations to @DrPowersKHS , recognized tonight as one of @sbjnet ’s 2023 Men of the Year! @KickapooChiefs #SPSProud #SPSLeads
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Springfield Public Schools
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No school Tuesday, Dec. 10. Twelve-month employees should report to work. http://t.co/aAGUUpSiCt
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Springfield Public Schools
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No school for SPS students Wednesday, Feb. 5. Administrative offices will be open.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Our SPS team is ready to share nutritious meals with students at every school, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on weekdays, via carline. Thank you, team, for demonstrating love for students in prep kitchens across our district today. INFO: . #EveryLearnerEveryDay
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Springfield Public Schools
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Congratulations Nathan Cook, SPS 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year.
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Springfield Public Schools
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"Each one of us has experienced many challenges over the past year, but I am confident that we will emerge stronger than ever, thanks to positivity, collaboration and hard work." SPS Superintendent @DrGrenitaLathan shares a message for #SGF on her first day leading #TeamSPS
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Springfield Public Schools
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We can't stay silent any longer. Welcome #BacktoSPS for our 150th Year! 🎉 #SGF
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Springfield Public Schools
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@moorefamily1103 Do you think we should enroll her in driver's ed.?
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Springfield Public Schools
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SPS will close through the remainder of the week due to staffing shortages related to COVID-19. MORE: .
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Springfield Public Schools
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A special greeting was in store for our Campbell Elementary students as they visited McGregor Elementary this week for a pizza party & tour of their new school next year. Staff and students lined the entry, with @westportcats cheerleaders, to say “welcome to the family”.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Hello again, students. We will be monitoring the weather over night, but it's always best to plan for school.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Superintendent @DrGrenitaLathan joined in judging tonight’s Slam Dunk Contest at the 37th Annual @BassProTOfC .
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Springfield Public Schools
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Update on COVID-19 and SPS response:
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Springfield Public Schools
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Dr. Jason Steingraber has invested 22 years of service with SPS, including a decade of leadership as the principal of Wilder Elementary. LEARN MORE:
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Springfield Public Schools
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PARADE? ✔ @GHSEvents began their day celebrating STATE CHAMPS @GHSwim_dive . The boys swim team won their first state championship over the weekend. 🏆 #SPSProud
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Springfield Public Schools
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SPS COVID-19 protocols will remain unchanged while legal review is underway. MORE: . @Eric_Schmitt @AGEricSchmitt
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Springfield Public Schools
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Classes are dismissed for Monday, Dec. 9. Twelve-month employees should report to work.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Armando Johnson named 2021 Regional Teacher of the Year 🏆 MORE: #SPSProud
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Springfield Public Schools
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Thanks to ⁦ @DrAlinaLehnert ⁩ and ⁦ @DruryRhetCAT ⁩ for your dedicated service to the SPS Board of Education.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Student vaccinations are now underway at Hammons Field! We’re excited to “Knock COVID Out of the Park”. @SGCHD @MercySGF @Sgf_Cardinals @Foundation4SPS
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Springfield Public Schools
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. @DrGrenitaLathan congratulates the new @CaptainSGF , Patrick Nett. Today and always, #TeamSPS is rooting for you and public education, Dr. Lathan! 💙
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Springfield Public Schools
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Students and staff are required to wear a mask July 7-30.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Thank you to all those who welcomed @DrGrenitaLathan during the second reception for community representatives today!
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Congratulations to Brad Pitt, an alum of Springfield Public Schools & tonight's winner of the Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role. Our community is very proud of you! #SPSProud #Oscars #AcademyAwards @TheAcademy
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The Academy
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It's official! #Oscars
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SPS students, including representatives from all five of our high schools, are proud to be participating in today’s march honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Congratulations to our national champion in extemporaneous debate, @maggiebkelly , from @GHSEvents & @GlendaleDebate . A very impressive achievement! @amjsutton @ngcauldwell
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Springfield Public Schools
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Happy National Principals Month from this crew of elementary leaders! #SPSLeads
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Springfield Public Schools
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Making one of her last appearances at the podium before she retires, @GrossKathy presents the 2018-2020 Professional Learning Plan. Thank you, Kathy, for your dedicated service to our teachers & students during your lengthy career at SPS.
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Springfield Public Schools
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Pershing Middle School teacher Mr. Baker was honored by the US Senate. The flag is being flown today in his honor. http://t.co/RmM5MP5o2B
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We just can't. stop. cheering! 👏 These SPS leaders and their learners are receiving significant building upgrades, because #SGF voters approved Proposition S. Phase 2, let's go! #SaferStrongerSchools #SPSProgress
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Springfield Public Schools
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BOE approves one-time payment of $1,000 for employees who are .50 FTE or greater, and $500 for employees who are less than .50 FTE. Payment is funded by ESSER funds and will be made before Dec. 31.
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When tomorrow is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 🎉
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Congratulations to @ngcauldwell , recognized as the 2018-2019 High School Principal of the Year by the southwest region of @MOASSP during an all-school assembly at @GHSEvents today! We are very proud of your leadership! #SPSLeads #SpsProud
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Springfield Public Schools
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School is canceled for SPS students Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to the extreme temperatures and hazardous road conditions.
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"I thank you for believing in Springfield Public Schools. I thank you for investing in our children and our staff." - @DrGrenitaLathan #SaferStrongerSchools #SPSProgress
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Springfield Public Schools
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Congratulations Armando Johnson @CentralBulldog Spanish teacher and Equity Champion for being named the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year.
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Springfield Public Schools released its re-entry plan for the 2020-2021 school year on Thursday. VIEW THE PLAN: #BacktoSPS
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. @CentralBulldog named top public school by community in 2015 #BestoftheOzarks contest. #SGF
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Springfield Public Schools
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Her granddaughter broke all the SPS🏀records. She's on #TeamSPS Equity & Diversity Specialist Gwen Marshall received a special basketball honoring her granddaughter Makaiya Brooks, @CentralBulldog senior. Makaiya is the City of Springfield All-Time Leading Scorer (2,359 points).
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Springfield Public Schools
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#FacesofSPS Meet Officer Hamar Hann, school police officer at @CentralBulldog
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Now this is what we call school spirit! Congrats to @GHSEvents Class of 2018! @ngcauldwell
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Congrats to 5 outstanding educators on being named finalists for SPS 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year. @ShannonBossing @DHElementary @mmslominsky @Sequiota @ArmandoJohnson @CentralBulldog @CarySikes @GrayElementary Betsy Cannella @KickapooChiefs
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NOW GROWING: a new Parent University Program. 🌱 The initiative will support parents with school-related and real-life issues, helping SPS families bloom. 🌻 "The more stable the home environment, the easier it is for students to show up ready to learn." @DrGrenitaLathan
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Thank you Jill Patterson, Gerry Lee and Bruce Renner for your service as board members to the students and staff of SPS.
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Springfield Public Schools
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The scene when @CBSSportsNet goes live nationwide for @BassProTOfC , America’s #1 attended high school basketball tournament, which benefits SPS. The championship game is underway. @BassProShops @JoshScott_AD @martymmarsh
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Springfield Public Schools
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Congratulations to @PHSVikingBBall on capturing the Class 5 District 11 #MSHSAA Boys Basketball Championship with a win tonight (86-78)! Way to go, team! @Parkview_Viking @martymmarsh @WyattWheeler_NL @OzarksOzone @chadplein @DanLucySports
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Springfield Public Schools
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Springfield Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, Dec.. 17. Administrative offices will be open. All 12-month employees and employees who have designated responsibilities on snow days should report to work. Learn more at
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We couldn't be more excited about these four leaders, who will be serving new school communities next year. INFO: #SPSLeads
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Springfield Public Schools
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Students, we know it's been a rough Friday morning. But on the bright side there are only 45 days until #SpringBreak
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Springfield Public Schools
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SPS will not be in session Thursday, Jan. 9. Administrative offices will be open. All 12-month employees should report for work.
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Springfield Public Schools
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SPS names new principal of @CentralBulldog , Mr. Jeremy Brown. INFO: #TeamSPS
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Springfield Public Schools
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This week, SPS responded to #COVID19 by providing 67,000 grab-and-go meals, conducting 23,000 student wellness checks & offering childcare to the healthcare workers & emergency responders serving our community during this pandemic. LEARN MORE: .
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As @CBSSportsNet goes live nationwide for the championship game of America’s #1 attended high school basketball tournament, the Springfield crowd shows its support! SPS is proud & thankful for the many ways this tournament provides resources for our students. @BassProTOfC
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