School News
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Interested in Gateways Cosmetology Academy? Start here!
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This week, the staff hid pictures of themselves with Santa Hats and the students got to find them. This was a fun, creative way for the students to get to know the staff, but the icing on the cake was the candy once they found the picture! Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!!
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Welcome Back Students!
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Beginning September 2025, all Springfield Public Schools (SPS) students must have their electronic devices off and away from bell to bell, including during passing periods and lunch.
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New Menu App! | Bus Registration Now Open!
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Families are encouraged to complete their "Register and Review" to help plan for next year.
District News
![Sally Golden and her husband, Judd Golden, at the Wildish Theater in downtown Springfield during 2026 State of the City Address]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774912357/springfieldk12orus/myruxk6blozgimeizxr3/City2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774912357/springfieldk12orus/myruxk6blozgimeizxr3/City2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774912357/springfieldk12orus/myruxk6blozgimeizxr3/City2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774912357/springfieldk12orus/myruxk6blozgimeizxr3/City2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774912357/springfieldk12orus/myruxk6blozgimeizxr3/City2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1774912357/springfieldk12orus/myruxk6blozgimeizxr3/City2.jpg","width":2200}])
It has been a year of firsts and amazing connections for 2026 Oregon Teacher of the Year, Sally Golden.
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Development of the 2026-27 Springfield Public Schools operating budget is underway. At this time, SPS is projecting a $7.9 million deficit for next school year.
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Springfield Public Schools student-athletes delivered an outstanding winter season.
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Click here to find your Welcome Night!
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Springfield Public Schools is excited to welcome Bob Brew to fill the vacated Position 2 seat on the Board of Directors. During its March 9 meeting, the Board appointed Brew with a 3-1 vote. He took the oath of office immediately following the meeting.
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Youth Transition Coordinator Garrett Davidson was recognized with the 2026 Innovative Agency Provider Award during the Oregon Statewide Transition Conference (OSTC), held March 4–6 in Eugene.