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
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
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
.
"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
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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: .
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.
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
"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
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”.
PARADE? ✔
@GHSEvents
began their day celebrating STATE CHAMPS
@GHSwim_dive
. The boys swim team won their first state championship over the weekend. 🏆
#SPSProud
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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).
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
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
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: .
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