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Chakris Kussalanant
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.
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Allison McGowan
A kickoff assembly got Page Elementary students excited to be a superhero for a young boy adopted as their school's "sparrow."
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Allison McGowan
Watch: SPS students and staff take part in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
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Allison McGowan
Page fifth graders were inspired by a visit from Oregon Rep. John Lively ahead of the race for Oregon's Kid Governor.
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Allison McGowan
SPS recognizes Nutrition Services staff during National School Lunch Week.
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Allison McGowan
District News
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Springfield Public Schools is seeking applicants to be on the District’s budget committee! The committee plays an integral role in the approval process every year.
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.
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Students hosted representatives from the School Board, Chamber of Commerce and Springfield City Council at the official opening of their on-campus vending business.
A kickoff assembly got Page Elementary students excited to be a superhero for a young boy adopted as their school's "sparrow."
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Springfield High School (SHS) won its fifth national award for its high-quality Backcountry Review magazine, which focuses on the outdoors and is designed and produced by students interested in journalism.
Watch: SPS students and staff take part in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.