School News
![Quater 1 Cosmetology Happenings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762967377/springfieldk12orus/ndmzoh0atfm3rnseruu7/download.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762967377/springfieldk12orus/ndmzoh0atfm3rnseruu7/download.jpg","width":333}])
![Spirit Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761852709/springfieldk12orus/mnt9fqe4atjir8piyhf8/IMG_6835_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761852709/springfieldk12orus/mnt9fqe4atjir8piyhf8/IMG_6835_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761852709/springfieldk12orus/mnt9fqe4atjir8piyhf8/IMG_6835_1.jpg","width":640}])
![Dr. Green comes to visit!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761596057/springfieldk12orus/pxy7z5ge2patiky2p6go/IMG_1810.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761596057/springfieldk12orus/pxy7z5ge2patiky2p6go/IMG_1810.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761596057/springfieldk12orus/pxy7z5ge2patiky2p6go/IMG_1810.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761596057/springfieldk12orus/pxy7z5ge2patiky2p6go/IMG_1810.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761596057/springfieldk12orus/pxy7z5ge2patiky2p6go/IMG_1810.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761596057/springfieldk12orus/pxy7z5ge2patiky2p6go/IMG_1810.jpg","width":2200}])
Our cosmetology students had a great morning today with our guest speaker, Dr. Jake Green.
Jake is a local podiatrist and husband of our very own, Emily Green.
![Cosmetology Visit with Lola]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760651509/springfieldk12orus/y0az2p6kxevqc9pfhvz5/download-1.jpg","width":250}])
Lola, a 2025 graduate came to visit our first year students and share what Supercuts has to offer. What a great experience for our students!
![Picture Retakes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691523912/springfieldk12orus/dfnd2ttt0frkeutrlq2z/Rainbow_Pencilsthumbnail800x455.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1691523912/springfieldk12orus/dfnd2ttt0frkeutrlq2z/Rainbow_Pencilsthumbnail800x455.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691523912/springfieldk12orus/dfnd2ttt0frkeutrlq2z/Rainbow_Pencilsthumbnail800x455.jpg","width":800}])
Picture retakes are November 17th
![First Day of School 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756941597/springfieldk12orus/dd0iisza514znte195k8/20250904DouglasGardens-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756941597/springfieldk12orus/dd0iisza514znte195k8/20250904DouglasGardens-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756941597/springfieldk12orus/dd0iisza514znte195k8/20250904DouglasGardens-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756941597/springfieldk12orus/dd0iisza514znte195k8/20250904DouglasGardens-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1756941597/springfieldk12orus/dd0iisza514znte195k8/20250904DouglasGardens-3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756941597/springfieldk12orus/dd0iisza514znte195k8/20250904DouglasGardens-3.jpg","width":2048}])
Welcome Back Students!
District News
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At the end of the 2024–25 school year, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and other districts insured through Property and Casualty Coverage for Education (PACE) were notified of changes to property insurance coverage for buildings more than 50 years old that use engineered wood trusses (such as bowstring or glue-lam trusses).
![The Real Story: Bargaining Progress, Facts, and Future Steps]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762540265/springfieldk12orus/ufwswsafq4owrpned1lz/Paperwork.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762540265/springfieldk12orus/ufwswsafq4owrpned1lz/Paperwork.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762540265/springfieldk12orus/ufwswsafq4owrpned1lz/Paperwork.jpg","width":640}])
As bargaining discussions continue between Springfield Public Schools and The Springfield Education Association, we recognize there will be many questions, and at times, conflicting information, about the current situation.
![Board Censures Chair; Elects New Leadership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762288779/springfieldk12orus/sfmpisi7y74kwfujwevi/HQALangworthy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762288779/springfieldk12orus/sfmpisi7y74kwfujwevi/HQALangworthy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762288779/springfieldk12orus/sfmpisi7y74kwfujwevi/HQALangworthy.jpg","width":800}])
During a special meeting, the Springfield Board of Directors reviewed the results of an independent investigation into several complaints related to board member conduct and governance practices.
![Orange Chicken Brings Big Smiles, Highlights District’s Commitment to New Menu Options]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761866018/springfieldk12orus/cntcfhnv9zd5zkogo36z/ASMSBoyeatschicken.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761866018/springfieldk12orus/cntcfhnv9zd5zkogo36z/ASMSBoyeatschicken.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761866018/springfieldk12orus/cntcfhnv9zd5zkogo36z/ASMSBoyeatschicken.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761866018/springfieldk12orus/cntcfhnv9zd5zkogo36z/ASMSBoyeatschicken.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761866018/springfieldk12orus/cntcfhnv9zd5zkogo36z/ASMSBoyeatschicken.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761866018/springfieldk12orus/cntcfhnv9zd5zkogo36z/ASMSBoyeatschicken.jpg","width":2048}])
Lunchtime was extra bright across Springfield Public Schools this week as the Nutrition Services team introduced a flavorful new addition to the menu: Yang’s Orange Chicken.
![Ridgeview and Walterville join Oregon Crunch at Once]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761344980/springfieldk12orus/mdirb9ayy0ons1j0g5tw/20251023_CRUNCHRidgeview_OllenZander_Carrots.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761344980/springfieldk12orus/mdirb9ayy0ons1j0g5tw/20251023_CRUNCHRidgeview_OllenZander_Carrots.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761344980/springfieldk12orus/mdirb9ayy0ons1j0g5tw/20251023_CRUNCHRidgeview_OllenZander_Carrots.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761344980/springfieldk12orus/mdirb9ayy0ons1j0g5tw/20251023_CRUNCHRidgeview_OllenZander_Carrots.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761344980/springfieldk12orus/mdirb9ayy0ons1j0g5tw/20251023_CRUNCHRidgeview_OllenZander_Carrots.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761344980/springfieldk12orus/mdirb9ayy0ons1j0g5tw/20251023_CRUNCHRidgeview_OllenZander_Carrots.jpg","width":1920}])
In Springfield Public Schools (SPS), nutrition services staff at Ridgeview Elementary and Walterville Elementary served delicious multi-colored carrots and apples to all students during lunch, as part of Oregon's Crunch at Once event, celebrated on Thursday, October 23.
![Board Approves Updated Electronic Devices Ban Policy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761064546/springfieldk12orus/yykppjlwwx73zlhvdnty/Studentwithcellphone.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761064546/springfieldk12orus/yykppjlwwx73zlhvdnty/Studentwithcellphone.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761064546/springfieldk12orus/yykppjlwwx73zlhvdnty/Studentwithcellphone.webp","width":800}])
The Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Board of Directors has updated the Personal Electronic Devices Policy (JFCEB)to align with new state requirements outlined in Oregon Executive Order 25-09.