School News
![Walterville Elementary School Pictures]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790971630/springfieldk12orus/sdbgymec8u1m7hbjeu4x/LifetouchPictureDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790971630/springfieldk12orus/sdbgymec8u1m7hbjeu4x/LifetouchPictureDay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790971630/springfieldk12orus/sdbgymec8u1m7hbjeu4x/LifetouchPictureDay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790971630/springfieldk12orus/sdbgymec8u1m7hbjeu4x/LifetouchPictureDay.jpg","width":1200}])
Tamera Brown
Walterville Elementary School Picture Day is Tuesday Oct 13th, 2026.
![A Page Elementary fifth grader gestures as they answer a question.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788991792/springfieldk12orus/tc4fb4t7vgzkuydlq7hc/Page_FifthGrade_Smith.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788991792/springfieldk12orus/tc4fb4t7vgzkuydlq7hc/Page_FifthGrade_Smith.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788991792/springfieldk12orus/tc4fb4t7vgzkuydlq7hc/Page_FifthGrade_Smith.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1788991792/springfieldk12orus/tc4fb4t7vgzkuydlq7hc/Page_FifthGrade_Smith.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1788991792/springfieldk12orus/tc4fb4t7vgzkuydlq7hc/Page_FifthGrade_Smith.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788991792/springfieldk12orus/tc4fb4t7vgzkuydlq7hc/Page_FifthGrade_Smith.jpg","width":1920}])
Allison McGowan
Take a look at the first day of school at SPS!
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Melissa Locke
Walterville is one of several SPS buildings receiving structural improvements this year. For an overview of this work and impacts on the building, view our message here: https://app.smore.com/n/na16e
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Corinne Whelan
While SPS is working to minimize disruptions, construction will continue into the school year.
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Allison McGowan
Registration is now open for 2026-27 bus transportation!
![2026-27 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775862557/springfieldk12orus/d9duw3pozg4ymnadi8ir/EverythingYouNeedtoKnow.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775862557/springfieldk12orus/d9duw3pozg4ymnadi8ir/EverythingYouNeedtoKnow.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775862557/springfieldk12orus/d9duw3pozg4ymnadi8ir/EverythingYouNeedtoKnow.jpg","width":800}])
Allison McGowan
Get Ready, Get Set for the 2026-27 school year!
District News
![Buddy, Tyson's chicken mascot hanging out with students at Maple Elementary's cafeteria]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791843342/springfieldk12orus/s0xokonoclp8japzkqyi/20261001_CrispyChicken-9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791843342/springfieldk12orus/s0xokonoclp8japzkqyi/20261001_CrispyChicken-9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791843342/springfieldk12orus/s0xokonoclp8japzkqyi/20261001_CrispyChicken-9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791843342/springfieldk12orus/s0xokonoclp8japzkqyi/20261001_CrispyChicken-9.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1791843342/springfieldk12orus/s0xokonoclp8japzkqyi/20261001_CrispyChicken-9.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1791843342/springfieldk12orus/s0xokonoclp8japzkqyi/20261001_CrispyChicken-9.jpg","width":2200}])
The last day of September brought a tasty twist to the school lunch menu, while a chicken mascot ensured students were excited about lunch. The empty bowls highlighted how much students enjoyed it.
![UO Student Teacher, Kailey Furino helps first grader Brayley practice counting and pairing additions at TRDR]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790204235/springfieldk12orus/lw2wfy8nf5zu30rbdler/20260923_TRDR_1G_MsFurino_wBrayley_counting.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790204235/springfieldk12orus/lw2wfy8nf5zu30rbdler/20260923_TRDR_1G_MsFurino_wBrayley_counting.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790204235/springfieldk12orus/lw2wfy8nf5zu30rbdler/20260923_TRDR_1G_MsFurino_wBrayley_counting.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790204235/springfieldk12orus/lw2wfy8nf5zu30rbdler/20260923_TRDR_1G_MsFurino_wBrayley_counting.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790204235/springfieldk12orus/lw2wfy8nf5zu30rbdler/20260923_TRDR_1G_MsFurino_wBrayley_counting.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790204235/springfieldk12orus/lw2wfy8nf5zu30rbdler/20260923_TRDR_1G_MsFurino_wBrayley_counting.jpg","width":1920}])
Springfield students continued to improve in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics in the 2025-26 school year, according to assessment results released by the Oregon Department of Education.
![SPS Parent Survey illustration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790014039/springfieldk12orus/twkre8atsvs39evcktwt/20260921_SPS_Parent_Survey_1080x1920.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790014039/springfieldk12orus/twkre8atsvs39evcktwt/20260921_SPS_Parent_Survey_1080x1920.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790014039/springfieldk12orus/twkre8atsvs39evcktwt/20260921_SPS_Parent_Survey_1080x1920.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790014039/springfieldk12orus/twkre8atsvs39evcktwt/20260921_SPS_Parent_Survey_1080x1920.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790014039/springfieldk12orus/twkre8atsvs39evcktwt/20260921_SPS_Parent_Survey_1080x1920.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1790014039/springfieldk12orus/twkre8atsvs39evcktwt/20260921_SPS_Parent_Survey_1080x1920.jpg","width":2200}])
Help Springfield Public Schools (SPS) better understand the experiences, needs, and perspectives of our families. This quick survey only takes 8-10 minutes to complete.
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Thurston High School’s (THS) Greenhouse received a complete remodel this summer. Thanks to a family foundation donation of $26,553.
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Electric bikes are becoming more common in Springfield, especially for students and our city's young riders. But not every electric-powered bike is legally an e-bike.
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The past few months have been a whirlwind for Community Transition Program Teacher, Sally Golden. She has both served as inspiration and been inspired as she continues to represent Springfield and Oregon as the state Teacher of the Year.