Good morning, Springfield High! Today is Thursday, October 2st
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the Peace Room is open and available to students for support in the Guidance Office-8:30-9am and 11:30-2pm.
Well, we had our worst week yet with attendance. Freshmen hit our 91% zero days last week and for the first time this year, the seniors did not hit the 91% mark! The juniors have also taken over the lead for the best attendance, they are the only grade that is over 93%. Last week the juniors and seniors were here 91%+ 4 days, while the sophomores fell to 3 days.
Students if you need help with your class work or homework, After School Tutoring will begin on Monday, October 6th in Room 214. After School Tutoring is offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pizza Pizza Pizza Thursday Thursday Thursday. Be A Senator Club will be selling hot Papa John’s pizza on both lunch shifts in the Commons on Thursday. Pizza is $2/slice. You can also redeem 5 Senator Cash dollars for 1 slice.
Attention artists and graphic designers: The SHS PTO is looking for a new logo, and any SHS student can submit a drawing or graphic that represents parents, teachers and our school. Use your imagination and submit your design by October 27th. Think of this logo as one that could go on letterhead or on a tablecloth or poster. Submit your design to Mrs. Dorr or Dr. Leardi, and see either of them if you have questions. If your design is chosen, you will receive $75 in gift cards and a framed copy of your design.
Permission slips for the 2025 College Fair Field Trip are now available in the Guidance Office. The date of the field trip is October 8th. Students are responsible for their own transportation and must sign in to the Orr Building by 1:00 to be marked as Activity. The permission slip is due by Wednesday, October 8th at 8:30 A.M. to the Guidance Office. No late forms will be accepted and students must be passing all afternoon classes to attend.
The PSAT/NMSQT signup is now available for 9th-11th graders. The PSAT/NMSQT is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for juniors. While 9th and 10th graders may sign up, scores will not be counted for the scholarship. The due date to sign up is October 1st. The cost of this test is $18.00. Cash or checks must be paid in the Guidance Office by October 1st. The date of the test is October 29th. Any questions? Email Mrs. Lauer.
There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting Thursday in the cafeteria at 6:30! Come through the commons!
Interested in dancing with the Scarlet Line for City 2026? The Scarlet Line will be having City tryouts this coming Wednesday and Thursday October 1&2 from 3:30-4:45 in the Commons. Tryout packets are in the main office!
The chess club will be meeting this friday in room 116.
"The new SHS Interact Club is having a Coat Drive until October 31.
Bring your new or gently used kids or adult coats and drop them in the box in front of the main office. Together we can ensure no one in our community faces the winter without warmth.
- Also, we invite new members to join the interact club. Please check in room 250 for more details.
There will be crew meeting for the fall play Monday after school in the commons. If you can't attend we Mrs Eaton or Gabby Gauvin or Chelsea Dekock.
The boys golf team battled hard at Regionals yesterday, earning a 2nd place finish and advancing to Sectionals as a team!
Leading the way was Carter Beck with an impressive 76, finishing 4th overall. Trevor Hoffman followed close behind with a 78 for 5th place. James Maeda and Luke Milliman kept the momentum going with strong 82s to lock in the team score.
Next stop: Bloomington on Monday for Sectionals at Prairie Vista Golf Course. Let’s keep it rolling, Senators!
We look forward to seeing our students and staff at our home football games! We look forward to seeing our students and staff at our home football games! But, we want to remind you of the code of conduct. The Code of Conduct and the guidelines of the student
handbook apply to all students while on District 186 property, adjacent property or engaged in
school-sponsored activities. Any misconduct before, during or after the game will be handled by
the administration at the student’s school and will result in consequences.
Please note that students who are suspended and/or expelled are not permitted to attend
school events, including games. If a suspended or expelled student purchases a ticket and is
admitted by mistake, they will be required to leave, and no refunds will be issued.
All spectators are expected to remain seated during games. Anyone found standing or roaming
for an extended period of time will be asked to sit in the stands, failure to comply will result in
being removed from the stadium.
Also failing to abide by the football stadium expectations may result in you being escorted from
the stadium. If you are escorted from the stadium you will not be allowed to return to future
games.
No unaccompanied minors will be allowed entry into games. All K-8th grade students should be
with an adult who is responsible for their actions and monitors their movement during the
games. They should be sitting watching the games and limit walking around unless using the
restroom or visiting the concession stand. Students can not attend without an adult - they will
not be allowed entry.
Football games will conclude around 9:15 p.m., announcements will be made for students to
call for their ride at the start of 4th quarter at every game. Please make sure your ride, if
needed, is at the stadium to pick you up at that time.
We want to cheer on our teams, have great District 186 spirit and have a good time. Thank you
for assisting the Administration and the Springfield Police Department in this manner.
And Now the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.(Moment of Silence)