Officials with Springfield Public Schools will soon be addressing the districts drinking water after higher-than-normal lead levels were found in many of the schools facilities. Lead testing …
Read More »SPS Board Extends Lathan’s Contract
The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education has extended the contract of the superintendent. The Board gave a one-year contract extension to Dr. Grenita Lathan. This is …
Read More »Springfield Public Schools Board Delays Language Addition to Discrimination Policy
Springfield Public Schools could soon be without free-or reduced lunch funding after tabling the discussion about adding new language to their anti-discrimination policy. Last year, the USDA …
Read More »Water Line Break Damages Parkview Gym
A water line break caused extensive damage at Springfield’s Parkview High School. The gymnasium floor will have to be replaced at a cost of 350 thousand dollars. …
Read More »Springfield Public Schools, Springfield PD Partner for “SPD in PE” Event
A new initiative with SPS and Springfield Police have officers interacting with middle-school students. “SPD in PE” is a program where officers will go into middle school …
Read More »SPS Decides Against Pythian Location
Springfield Public Schools announced Wednesday that they have decided against building a new Pipkin Middle School on East Pythian. In a news release, the Springfield Public Schools …
Read More »No Injuries After Springfield School Bus Involved In Minor Crash
Nobody was hurt when a Springfield Public School’s bus was involved in an accident Tuesday afternoon. Springfield Police say the school bus collided with an S-U-V near …
Read More »Springfield Public Schools Hosting “Back to School Bash” for Students and Parents
With school less than a month away, Springfield Public Schools wants to provide some much-needed resources for students. The district is hosting a “Back to School Bash” …
Read More »Springfield Police Investigating False Emergency Call at Kickapoo High School
The Springfield Police Department is investigating where a false emergency originated from that said there were guns at an SPS facility. Police responded to Kickapoo High School …
Read More »Springfield Public Schools Puts New Bond Issue on the April 4 Ballot
Springfield Public Schools is asking for the public to vote for a new multi-million dollar bond issue to help with renovations and other measures for the district. …
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