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To empower all students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful future.

At Springfield High, we are integrating our efforts so that all students will become:

• Engaged individuals: An SHS graduate is an adaptable and productive member of the community.
• Innovative problem solvers: An SHS graduate is resourceful.
• Ethical decision makers: An SHS graduate thinks deeply and makes informed decisions.
• Effective communicators: An SHS graduate listens actively, speaks and writes clearly and respectfully.
• Productive collaborators: An SHS graduate engages with others to achieve common goals.

We highly value your input in shaping our school's programs. Please check your email for a proposal regarding the Advisory for the 2025-26 school year, along with a survey link to your email, to gather your feedback.

The purpose of Advisory is to intentionally develop student connection and belonging while supporting academic success.

We greatly appreciate you sharing thoughts with us. Your feedback is essential in ensuring that the Advisory proposal meets its intended purpose. The survey will remain open until Monday, March 3rd.

Thank you for your time, continued support, and partnership!

Sincerely,

Principal da Silva

Starting tomorrow (2/26), SUB Water will be completing a sidewalk and paving project at the intersection of 7th Street and Centennial Avenue. As a result, the southbound lane of 7th Street will be closed to through traffic from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, Wednesday through Friday.

Please plan your travel accordingly to ensure timely arrival at school. The paving portion of the project is scheduled for spring break, weather permitting.

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Feb. 26: Lockdown practice during advisory

Feb. 27: Encore Production of Hadestown @ 6:30 pm

Feb. 27: Late Work Deadline

Feb. 28: Springfield Orchestra Festival (all day)

Feb 25: Boys Basketball @ North Eugene - JV 4pm, Fr 5:30pm, V 7pm

Feb 25: Girls Basketball @ North Eugene - JV 4pm, V 5:30pm

Feb 26: Cheer to Salem Championships

Feb 28 Boys Basketball vs Crater - JV 4pm, Fr 5:30pm, V 7pm

Feb 28: Girls Basketball vs Crater - JV 4pm, V 5:30pm

Feb 28-Mar. 2: Equestrian Competition

Field Trips

Feb 23-25: DECA State Competition

Spring Sports! Register Now!

Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Tennis, Golf, Flag Football and Boys Volleyball

To register go to https://www.registermyathlete.com/.

Registration and sports physicals must be complete prior to beginning practice.

Tryouts/practices start Monday, March 3rd.

Future Late Work Deadlines: 4/10, 5/8, 6/5

There are not sufficient words to explain the magnificence of Hadestown. Every act is mesmerizing! I This production will be remembered as one of the best ever put on by Springfield High School. If you haven't seen this amazing show, Thursday is your opportunity. There is a reason this show is being held again for an Encore presentation! Yes, it is that good.

HELD OVER FOR ONE MORE NIGHT!

Join us for a special encore performance of Hadestown: Teen Edition

Thursday, February 27

6:30pm

Call our Box Office for reservations

541.744.4774

HELD OVER FOR ONE MORE NIGHT!!!

Join us for a special encore performance of Hadestown: Teen Edition, Thursday February 27 at a special time: 6:30pm!!! Call our Box Office for reservations now!!!! 541.744.4774

Springfield High School Theatre

875 7th St

Spfld. Or 97477

REVIEWS ARE OUT!!! HADESTOWN:TEEN EDITION IS A HIT!!! Don't miss this fantastic show with a technical collaboration featuring our CTE programs!!! SHS Metals and Woodshop have helped make this show a spectacle.

See more here:https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/education/2025/02/14/how-this-oregon-high-school-made-an-authentic-hadestown-production/78535249007/

We hosted the District Wrestling meet this weekend. Our wrestlers brought their A-game and competed well. They have shown huge improvement throughout the season. Congratulations to Vincent Andrews for finishing 5th and congratulations coaches and team for a great season!

The wrestling season ended last Saturday with the Girls’ Midwestern District/Regional Championships at North Eugene High School, where both Keeva Wilcox and Lisseth Monzon Lázaro took 5th place in their respective category. They represented SHS with a lot of Miller heart, and we couldn’t be more proud of them!

On Friday, February 28, SHS Orchestras will host the 7th Annual Springfield Orchestra Festival in the SHS auditorium and performing arts building. This OSAA-sanctioned event will welcome 14 orchestras and approximately 350 student musicians, with schools having the opportunity to earn qualifying scores for the State competition in May.

Our festival has grown over the years, earning praise for its organization and the leadership of our students. We encourage you to take the opportunity to enjoy some outstanding orchestra performances throughout the day. Please note that each performance is being recorded for state competition, so we ask that you refrain from entering while music is being played.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CORNER: The College and Career Center is located in the library and welcome to all grades for drop-in visits and appointments with Mrs. Dapkus and our amazing UO SAIL mentors.

SCHOLARSHIP SEASON: It’s officially scholarship season! The only way to receive $$$, is to apply for $$$! Here are some upcoming scholarship deadlines:

2/28 - UO SAIL Scholarship $2000

2/28 - UO SAIL Housing Scholarships (1 year)

2/28 - OSEA Guy Davis $1250

2/28 - OSEA Past Presidents $1500

2/28 - UO Home Flight

2/28 - Horatio Alger $25,000

2/28 - Oregon ACTE $1000 - Trades

3/2 - OSAC final deadline

3/2 - Ford Family Foundation - Full ride to any Oregon school (last year 4 SHS seniors were chosen)

2025 Senior Scholarships 9-11 GRADE Scholarships 24-25

OPPORTUNITIES for students: Internship Opportunities Job Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities

SENIORS: The College & Career Center wants to reward your hard work!!! Here are some ways we want to celebrate YOU:

• FAFSA/ORSAA - Successful Submission - FULL SIZE CANDY BAR

• College Acceptance - COLLEGE BOUND T-shirt

• MERIT Scholarship Awards - TRUFFLE jar

LCC BOUND SENIORS Seniors, planning on LCC in the fall? Here are the steps:

1. Apply to LCC

2. Apply to LCC Foundation Scholarships by March 3

3. Apply for FAFSA/ORSAA

4. Apply for Oregon Promise

5. RTEC 101 - LCC bound seniors can take this FREE course earning 1 college credit in April at SHS. LIMIT 25 Seniors! RTEC SHS Seniors Only

OSAC SCHOLARSHIPS: Seniors, the OSAC Scholarship application has over 10 MILLION dollars for Oregon students continuing on with trades, 4 year university or community college. Last year 14 SHS students earned $61,000 in scholarships through the OSAC! To apply: OSAC Portal

SENIORS: FAFSA or ORSAA? Unsure if you should apply for FAFSA or ORSAA? Use this tool: FAFSA/ORSAA Filtration Tool

OREGON PROMISE Seniors, if you have a 2.0 GPA or above, you may be eligible for the Oregon Promise Grant which could potentially pay for up to 90 credits at community college. When applying, please select the 3rd option regarding your transcript (Mrs. Dapkus will automatically submit the transcript for you).

ESSAY EDITING Do you need an essay edited for a scholarship or college application? Share it with Cindy Dapkus and you’ll have the edits of up to 3 SAIL mentors.

The Springfield Schools Health Center (SSHC) is a Community Health Centers of Lane County clinic that is located on the SHS campus near the soccer field. This clinic offers primary care to children 0-18 years old, mental health services, and more. We bill insurance, accept Medicare, Medicaid, and OHP. If uninsured, we can still see you and have our Access Team help you and the entire family get signed up for health insurance.

541-682-3550

Schedule an appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm

Drop-in appointments available every: Monday/Thursday/Friday at 11:30am, 1:30pm, & 3:00pm; Tuesday, 1:30pm & 3:00pm

1050 10th St. (on the corner of 10th & Healthy Way)

Springfield, OR 97477

SSHC specific CHC page: Springfield Schools Health Center/Community Health Centers of Lane County

SHS Student and Family Resource Center

SHS Webpage

Millers Bottom Line - YouTube Channel

Principal (12th grade): José da Silva (541.744.4782)

9th Grade: Lisa Dillon (541.744.4795)

10th Grade: Tracy Ross (541.744.4783)

11th Grade: Betsy Johnson (541.744.4815)

9th Grade: Damaris Carlson (541-744-4866)

10th Grade: Kimberlee Montoya (541-744-4796)

11th Grade: Matt Adams (541-744-4793)

12th Grade: Ally Goertzen (541-744-4346)

Mental Health Coordinator: Robyn Eicks (541-744-4797)

Multicultural Liaison: Elena Espinoza (541-744-4780)

Principal: Jose daSilva

Website: http://shs.springfield.k12.or.us/
Location: 875 West 7th Avenue
Phone: 541-744-4700