Celebrating a Year of Achievement

Greetings Graduates, SPS Staff, and SPS Families,

As the 2024-25 school year comes to a close, I want to share my gratitude for another year of growth, learning, and collaboration across our district. Over the past 10 months, we built new skills, strengthened relationships, and supported students through every challenge and success.

These past two weeks were filled with joyful celebrations. We cheered on about 600 graduates, as they crossed the stage, diplomas in hand. Whether you were a student, family member, or staff member, the pride and emotion were real. I was inspired by the stories of resilience and encouragement that echoed through every ceremony.

To the Class of 2025, I offer this: remember the mentors, teachers, and friends who helped share your journey. You have built a strong foundation. Use it well. Surround yourself with people who challenge and inspire you. These relationships will continue to guide and enrich your life as you pursue your next chapter. Know that your SPS community is proud of all you have accomplished and eager to see the impact you will make – whether in Springfield or far beyond.

To our staff, thank you! You showed up every day with energy and heart. This year, you learned and implemented new instructional tools, helped students navigate challenges, and made sure our schools and facilities were ready for every lesson and celebration. While no list can capture it all, I encourage you to take a few minutes to watch our District’s end-of-year video. It’s a great reminder of all we achieved together.

To our families, thank YOU for your partnership. Your support helps make learning possible, especially during the moments that challenge and stretch our students the most.

I wish our entire SPS community a safe and joyful summer filled with curiosity, adventure, and rest.

I look forward to reconnecting this fall, ready to support every student, every day.

Todd Hamilton

Superintendent

All kindergarten through 7th grade students currently enrolled in a Springfield school are eligible to attend the FREE SPARK camp, even if their school is not a SPARK camp location.

Children enrolled in kindergarten for the 2025-26 year at any SPS elementary school can attend a FREE summer kindergarten readiness program, KITS! KITS (Kids in Transition to School) equips incoming kindergarteners with the skills needed to successfully begin school.

Registration is now open for Thurston High School volleyball, football, girls basketball and tennis summer sports camps! Register on the SPS Summer Sports Camps web page. The page will be updated as more camps become available.

SPS summer sports camps teach kids the fundamentals of a sport in a friendly, low-pressure environment. The main goal for our camps is to have fun!

🤷 Why complete registration and the Annual Student Review now?

🌟 Our schools are already preparing and planning for next year! Completing the Review as soon as possible is critical for planning staffing and resources for next year.

🌟 Gets it off your list!

🌟 If you have questions, secretaries are in the office and ready to help!

Log on to ParentVUE or visit our enrollment page by clicking the big blue button to get started! ⬇️

If your student is eligible for bus transportation, that registration is completed with a separate form and will open in summer. Watch our website and social media for the announcement! Families of registered bus riders will receive an email invitation to download the free Stopfinder app with information about your student's bus schedule at anytime, from anywhere.

The School Board approved the 2025-26 Academic Calendar at its April 14 meeting. Download the calendar on the Academic Calendar page by clicking the big blue button. Note: The 2024-25 calendar may also be available on this page. Please look closely to select the correct year.

🖱 We've partnered with TeacherLists for convenient one-click online shopping, or the option to print or use the online checklist to do your shopping in-store.

✂️ Items and brands listed are suggestions and families need only buy the items and brands that comfortably fit their budget.

*Maple Elementary school supplies have been purchased by a community donor; Maple families do not need to purchase supplies.

Springfield Public Schools is participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2025-26 school year.

This means that all enrolled students of Springfield Public Schools are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge each day of the 2025-26 school year!

✨ Stay tuned for a link to our menu app!

Save the date to sign up for fall Willamalane programs, including Kids Club, After-School All Stars, Middle School Sports, preschool, and more. Registration for the 2025-26 school year opens on Wednesday, August 13 at 8 a.m. Mark your calendar and learn more at willamalane.org/register.

Oregon Summer EBT helps families buy food for their school-aged children during summer when school is out.

Most families will get Summer EBT automatically if they are getting other benefits. Others can apply online, by email or using a paper application.

Online and paper applications are now available at sebt.oregon.gov.

Families can apply for 2025 Summer EBT benefits through Sept. 3, 2025.

FOOD for Lane County invites all children ages 2 to 18 to eat lunch for free during the summer months at over 30 locations throughout Lane County. The program runs Monday-Friday, June 23-August 22, 11:30am-12:30pm. Learn more on FOOD for Lane County's website.

The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge at Springfield Public Library begins Monday, June 9 and runs until Saturday, August 23. The 2025 Summer Reading theme is "Level Up at Your Library." Kids and teens who sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge get a book to keep!

The Springfield Public Library and History Museum is excited to welcome you to enjoy FREE FUN FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. this summer! Visit the Springfield Public Library website for more information and a full list of events.

June 18: Summer Reading Kick-off event with Aloha Summer! Hālau Hula O Nā Pua O Hawai'i Ne

June 25: Community Sing

July 2: Music from Mariachi Cuervo, rope tricks with Charro master artist Antonio Huerta and more.

✨ SPS is proud to partner with the Springfield Public Library to bring exciting music and cultural experiences to our students and the community:

July 9: Bollywood Bhangra Dance Party with DJ Prashant

July 16: Noche Cultural Preview

July 23: Ratie D: Unity in the Community

July 30: Shuína Skó: A Modern Twist on Traditional Knowledge

August 6, from 10 a.m. -12 p.m., SPS and the Chifin Native Youth Center join community partners to bring the Indigenous Cultural Celebration to the Library's Fountain Plaza.

The Board of Directors adopted the 2025-26 Operating Budget during its June 9, 2025 business meeting. Guided by community input and past strategic investments, the budget prioritizes student achievement, mental and behavioral health, and equitable access to learning. With the expiration of federal ESSER funds and continued enrollment-driven funding challenges, we are making necessary adjustments to sustain high-quality programs while preserving financial stability.

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SPS has made it easier to report instances of harassment, intimidation, bullying, cyberbullying and teen dating violence online.

At the top of every school web page, you’ll find a link titled “Safety Concern.” This directs users to two options to report being unsafe at school.

And as always, you can share a concerning incident with a trusted adult by messaging them or talking face to face.

The SPS equity statement reflects the District's mission of serving every student, every day.

The statement stands as an affirmation of the District’s commitment to equity, inclusion and belonging and will guide our continued efforts to support the vision of SPS as a place where students want to learn and staff want to work.

Springfield Public Schools board meetings are available for anyone to watch live or on-demand on the district's Vimeo channel. View the calendar of upcoming board meetings. A Spanish interpreter is also available during in-person board meetings.

In accordance with public meeting law and Oregon HB 2560, the school board will be providing remote access through live streamed meetings to our community.