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SPS wins award for attendance initiative
Springfield Public Schools wins a District of Distinction award for the Attend Today, Succeed Forever initiative.
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Elementary Olympiad builds confidence and community
The Springfield Public Schools’ Elementary Science Olympiad brought together nearly 200 students for hands-on science activities and competitions.
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Shout Out!!
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Attendance Matters!!!
Our goal is for students to miss no more than eight days of school this year.
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Springfield Police, Greene County Sheriff partner with SPS for school bus stop-arm enforcement campaign
The Springfield Police Department and the Greene County Sheriff's Office are partnering with Springfield Public Schools to promote student safety during National School Bus Safety Week.
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Watkins By the Numbers
Watkins serves students in grades K-5 on the northside of Springfield.
224
Students
38
Staff
74
Years in operation
2024
New storm shelter gymnasium opened