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"Who inspires you?" ☕
Today, we were so excited to host the Unity Girls Empowerment Tea.
More than 100 high school girls (and 2 exceptional young ladies from Cowden Elementary) were served tea by women leaders in our community.
PHOTO GALLERY:
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The Next Superintendent of SPS: Dr. Grenita Lathan
LEARN MORE:
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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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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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Students, you're welcome. Now get plenty of rest and be ready for school on Thursday.
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No school Wednesday, Jan. 20. District offices will be open.
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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 will be closed Friday, Jan. 13. Administrative offices will be open.
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No school Monday, Feb. 5. District office will be open.
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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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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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"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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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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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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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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Hey students! We'll be monitoring weather and road conditions throughout the night, and do your homework.
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No school Monday, Feb. 12. District offices will be open.
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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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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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SPS is pleased to announce the next leader of
@KickapooChiefs
:
@DrPowersCMS
, the current
@CherokeeSPS
principal.
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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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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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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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No school for SPS students Monday, March 3. Administrative offices will be open.
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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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School is canceled for Wednesday, Jan. 30. District offices will be open.
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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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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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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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Superintendent
@JohnJungmann
Statement in response to
@MoGov
@EricGreitens
: .
#PleaseVisitOurSchools
@ws_missouri
@CRileyNL
@springfieldNL
@moasbo
@MOASPApros
@MoAESP
@MOASSP
@MASALeaders
@MissouriSBA
@MissouriNEA
@SpringfieldNEA
@MSTA
@mospra
@MOEducation
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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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BREAKING: School is canceled for Wednesday, March 15, because it's Spring Break. See you on Monday, March 20. ❄️
#SGF
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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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No school Tuesday, Nov. 12. District offices are open. 12-month employees should report to work.
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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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Congratulations Nathan Cook, SPS 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year.
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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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No school Tuesday, Dec. 10. Twelve-month employees should report to work.
http://t.co/aAGUUpSiCt
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No school for SPS students Wednesday, Feb. 5. Administrative offices will be open.
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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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SPS will close through the remainder of the week due to staffing shortages related to COVID-19. MORE: .
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Superintendent
@DrGrenitaLathan
joined in judging tonight’s Slam Dunk Contest at the 37th Annual
@BassProTOfC
.
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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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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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SPS COVID-19 protocols will remain unchanged while legal review is underway. MORE: .
@Eric_Schmitt
@AGEricSchmitt
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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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Classes are dismissed for Monday, Dec. 9. Twelve-month employees should report to work.
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Thanks to
@DrAlinaLehnert
and
@DruryRhetCAT
for your dedicated service to the SPS Board of Education.
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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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Students and staff are required to wear a mask July 7-30.
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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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Thank you to all those who welcomed
@DrGrenitaLathan
during the second reception for community representatives today!
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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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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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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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Congratulations to our national champion in extemporaneous debate,
@maggiebkelly
, from
@GHSEvents
&
@GlendaleDebate
. A very impressive achievement!
@amjsutton
@ngcauldwell
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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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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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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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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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Congratulations Armando Johnson
@CentralBulldog
Spanish teacher and Equity Champion for being named the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year.
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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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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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"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 released its re-entry plan for the 2020-2021 school year on Thursday. VIEW THE PLAN:
#BacktoSPS
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 will be closed Mon., Dec. 16 due to the forecast of winter weather during drive-time.. Administrative offices will be open. For more information, visit the district’s website at .
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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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