No School:

• Friday, April 19 (Middle and High School only)*

There are no early release days in April. The previously scheduled early release dates were converted to full days to help make up time missed during the ice storm.

*Does not apply to A3 Academy of Arts & Academics, which has its own calendar.

Springfield Public Schools is covering the cost of up to 4,000 1Passes for students in 2024! Students interested in getting a district-paid 1Pass can sign up online to enter a lottery. The last day to enter the SPS lottery is Sunday, April 7. Up to 4,000 students will be randomly selected to have their 1Pass paid for by SPS. Filling out this form does not guarantee a district-paid 1Pass. Sign up for the lottery here.

Learn more about the 2024 1Pass at willamalane.org/1pass.

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Enrollment for all grades opens April 29 in ParentVue!

Get prepared and make enrollment go smoothly:

• Log in to your existing ParentVue account and go to the drop-down in the upper left corner. Check to see that you can see and access all of your currently enrolled students. If you cannot, contact your school for help with your account.

• Enrollment is the perfect time to confirm your contact information so you never miss out on inclement weather, emergency notifications and other important information from your school and the District.
• When you use the ParentVue app to complete your enrollment, uploading documents is a *snap*; just take a picture with your phone.

Get all the step-by-step enrollment info and links to download the app on our enrollment page by tapping the big blue button. Need more help? Contact your school before the end of the school year.

Are you interested in attending Springfield's Academy of Arts and Academics High School? We still have some spots available for the 2024-2025 school year. Join us next Thursday, April 11 from 5-6:30 pm to learn about A3, talk to staff and take a tour. If you'd like to inquire and have someone on our team contact you, fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/z41EbT8DgmBg4W6v6

Location: The info night will be held in A3's main building, 615 Main Street, across from the Wildish Theater. You may park in A3's parking lot or out on Main Street.

Kids who turn five on or before September 1, 2024 are ready to start kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year! At Kindergarten Welcome Night, incoming kindergarteners and their families can meet teachers, tour the school, get enrollment help and get prepared to start school this fall!

Current sophomores have until April 15 to apply for the cosmetology CTE pathway. Students that successfully complete the course will graduate ready to sit the state board exam, and receive this training for free! Successful applicants will transfer to Gateways High School and undertake a two-year cosmetology training program alongside finishing their high school diploma.

Successful applicants will be:

• Current sophomore in Springfield Public Schools
• On track to graduate
• Have positive attendance
• Committed to the two year program​​

The bus pass issued to your student at the beginning of the school year is, well, just that - their pass that gets them on the bus.

Bus passes are mandatory for all riders.

These passes get students on the bus and ready to head out quickly and efficiently, saving time and frustration for bus drivers, riders and drivers stopped for buses. With the ZPass+ app, parents have the additional peace of mind with the ability to track and receive notifications when their student gets on and off the bus.

Did you student lose their pass? Contact Transportation at (541) 744-6373 to get a replacement.

We are thrilled to once again offer free SPARK camp in 2024 for students currently in grades kindergarten through 7th grade, with a focus on enrichment, academics, recreation, and community.

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

SPARK camp runs Monday - Thursday, July 8 - August 1.

Students will be provided with breakfast and lunch. Limited transportation is available for those that qualify.

2024 SPARK registration is now open! When you register, you will be registered for all four weeks of the program. Registrations will be accepted as space allows.

Visit our Summer Programs page for complete details.

Students starting kindergarten in 2024 have their own summer program, Kids in Transition to School (KITS). Enrollment for KITS begins May 1, 2024. Stay tuned for more information!

Willamalane opens registration for summer classes and programs, including camps, on Wednesday, April 17 at 8 a.m. If you are signing up for summer camp, complete your 2024 Camp Prerequisites in advance. The summer Rec Guide will be available starting Friday, April 5. See more registration tips at willamalane.org/register.

Willamalane Middle School Sports

Your middle schooler will develop athletic skills, teamwork, and sports mastery in the convenience of their school gym. This program is made possible through a partnership with Springfield Public Schools and Willamalane. It is open to all kids, regardless of skill level or ability. Registration is available for schools with participating teams after the season begins. Sign up here for track and field or soccer!

Willamalane After-School All-Star Leagues

Join the ultimate school kid's sports programs for 4th and 5th graders in the Springfield Public School district. Professional coaches will teach important skills like teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship while your child learns the fundamentals of sports at a recreational level. Participants from each elementary will form a team and represent their school. Registration is available for schools with participating teams after the season begins.

WATCH: The SHS Millers Softball Team got a chance to tour and inspect their brand new practice facility. The $1.5 million project is a wood-framed building with a metal roof that was built right next to the softball field at Springfield High School. The facility has a large practice area with a batting cage, room to practice catching, team lockers, coach's office, a concession area and restrooms.

SPS hosted the 2024 Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) elementary (grades 3-5) regional competition at Thurston High School. The day started with a rousing performance by the University of Oregon cheerleaders and the Oregon Duck that got competitors and supporters fired up. Three SPS teams, Centennial, Thurston and Riverbend competed in the Sweet 16 this year! High-five to all the SPS teams who worked hard reading, taking notes and memorizing for months before this competition.

The Eugene Marathon has announced that this years' marathon and half-marathon finishers medals were produced in partnership with the SHS woodshop. SHS students, under the direction of woodshop teacher Scott Touchette, milled, laser cut and engraved the wood pieces in each medal. The wood is salvaged from the East Grandstand of the Historic Hayward Field. Read more at the Eugene Marathon's website here.

Head lice is nothing to be embarrassed about: It's extremely common, and anyone can get head lice, no matter how clean they or their environment are.

How do people get head lice?

Lice are primarily spread through prolonged head-to-head contact. Lice do not jump or fly.

Can I prevent head lice?

Head lice don't carry disease, and they aren't dangerous, but you should take steps to treat an infestation right away.

Check children's hair regularly to catch lice before they have a chance to multiply. Part the hair and check for lice and nits a section at a time.

If your child has head lice:

• Check with your doctor or school nurse about the appropriate treatment. Non-prescription and prescription medications are available.
• There's no evidence that home remedies like kerosene, mayonnaise, olive oil or petroleum jelly are effective. Talk to your healthcare provider about proven treatment options.
• Wash clothes, towels, hats and bed linens in hot water and dry on high heat.
• Don't spray pesticides or fogs in the home. They are ineffective and could be harmful if inhaled or get on skin.
• Check all of the members of your household for head lice.

Read more from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

This year’s celebration of two great human rights leaders, Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez, will take place at Hamlin Middle School on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

The annual Dolores Huerta / Cesar Chavez Celebration is hosted by Springfield Public Schools, together with the Springfield Alliance for Equity and Respect (SAfER).

Students will provide entertainment at the bilingual event. The celebration highlights student artwork and writing. People will also have the opportunity to enjoy delicious refreshments. All are welcome to attend this free community event.

Students of all ages, from across the district, have been invited to submit creative projects inspired by the lives of Huerta and Chavez to be included in a gallery of student work. The theme for this year's artwork and essays is: “Together, all things are possible.”

For more information about the event, please contact event coordinator Zehra Greenleaf at zehra.greenleaf@springfield.k12.or.us

Friday, April 19

• 4 - 6 p.m.
• Bob Keefer Center, 250 S. 32nd Street, Springfield
• Open to anyone of any age who wants to learn to ride a bike.
• You don’t need your own bike to participate, but please bring a helmet and bike if you have one.

Contact Safe Routes to School at (541) 228-0699 or jack.blashchishen@springfield.k12.or.us with questions or to volunteer.

Springfield Twin Rivers Rotary is holding a Prom 5K Run/Walk to support the Springfield Young Readers program. Lace up your shoes to support early literacy in our area! Students and parents can register for free by entering a code:

Students: 2024Prom5kStudent

Parents: 2024Prom5kParent (Limit one parent)

Register for the Prom 5K Run/Walk.

The Prom 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Island Park in Springfield.

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The SafeOregon Tip Line is available 24/7 for Oregon students, parents, school staff, community members and law enforcement officers to report and respond to student safety threats.

• Report a tip online
• Call or text 844-472-3367
• Report a tip on the app. Download on the App Store or Google Play
• Email tip@safeoregon.com

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.

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.