School News
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Tamera Brown
Come join us for food, fun, games, and raffles at our Walterville PTO Bingo fundraiser in the Walterville Gym! Please see our Facebook page or call the school for more information.
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Chakris Kussalanant
More than 20 kinders and their parents joined student-athletes, student leaders and staff at Thurston High School for a fun night of inspiration and to dream big.
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Tamera Brown
Sluggo's Home Run Reading Challenge kicks off with an assembly on Jan 15. Please help your student read 10 books to earn 2 free tickets to an Emeralds Baseball Game.
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Chakris Kussalanant
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.
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Allison McGowan
Welcome Back Students!
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Allison McGowan
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.
District News
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Springfield Public Schools Acting Superintendent Jodi O’Mara is inviting families and community members to join her for a series of informal Coffee and Conversation gatherings around town.
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Springfield Public Schools is excited to announce that Jodi O’Mara officially began her role with the District on Monday, March 2, 2026 as acting superintendent.
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Kinders from different schools throughout Springfield, proudly wore t-shirts saying "Future Miller," were met by student leaders, athletes, and cheerleaders.
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This year’s Native American Student Union Summit brought together more than 70 middle and high school students for a day of reflection, networking, and creative hands-on learning. The event was held on Feb. 19 at Willamalane’s Bob Keefer Center.
More than 20 kinders and their parents joined student-athletes, student leaders and staff at Thurston High School for a fun night of inspiration and to dream big.
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At the February 12 Budget Committee Work Session, District leadership reviewed current-year financial conditions and provided an initial outlook for the 2026-27 budget cycle.