Springfield Public Schools is planning a move for Pipkin Middle School, pretty close to the current location. District officials say the school will be moving about a …
Read More »Testing Shows SPS Buildings Have Elevated Lead Levels in Drinking Water
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 »Protests in Springfield as Teachers, Officials Show Concern over SPS Discipline Problems
Teachers and union officials for Springfield Public Schools are looking for action after holding a protest along Saint Louis Street. The protest, which was organized by Laura …
Read More »SPS Board Votes to Add “Gender Identity” and “Sexual Orientation” to Discrimination Policy after Months-Long Debate
After debating for several months, the Springfield Public School Board is adding language to their discrimination policy to protect against “gender identity” and “sexual orientation”. The group …
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 »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 »SPS Announces Plan to Open Two New School Buildings after Spring Break
Springfield Public Schools is hoping to open two new buildings, a middle school and an elementary school, in the coming months. District leaders say construction is also …
Read More »SPS Board to Vote on Bond Issue for Renovations
The Springfield Public Schools Board of Directors is set to vote on a bond that would renovate several schools in the city, costing close to $220 million. …
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