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• August 27th: Optional Drop-In Registration & Online Enrollment Verification (for those unable to complete online)
• September 3rd: First Day of School for 6th grade only
• September 4th: First Day of School for all Briggs students

Please read this letter carefully for news you can use in starting the school year!

• Drop-in Registration: Wednesday, August 27th from 2:00-6:00 PM
• If you have already completed the online registration or Annual Student Review for the 25/26 school year on behalf of your student, you do not need to attend this drop-in event.
• For students new to Springfield School District
• For returning families who need assistance with online verification/registration
• If you need to drop off registration documents
• Our Health Aid will be present to check in medication/receive immunization records
• STUDENT SCHEDULES ARE NOT HANDED OUT DURING THIS TIME!
• First day of school: For 6th grade students - September 3rd. This is a 6th grade ONLY day for students to get acclimated to middle school. The first day of school for ALL 6th-8th graders is September 4th.
• Student Schedules: Schedules will be handed out on the first day of school. Schedules can be accessed on Tuesday, September 2nd via StudentVue/ParentVue.
• Building Schedule: We do not have the ability to accommodate large groups of students in the cafeteria in the morning before school. Please do not drop off students or send them from home to arrive at Briggs earlier than 7:50 am. Our doors open at 7:50 am whereupon students can enter the building for breakfast. Classes end at 3:05 and we expect students to leave campus promptly unless they are bus riders or involved in afterschool activities. Our two building schedules are attached here - BMS Regular Schedule and BMS Early Release Schedule
• Lockers: We have found that eliminating the use of lockers has decreased behaviors in the hallways and decreased classroom interruptions. Students may bring their belongings in a backpack and take that backpack from class to class.
• Transportation: At the middle school level, the district provides transportation for students that live 1.5 miles or more from the school. EVERY student must register for bus transportation EVERY year. You can do this through the district website Register for SPS Transportation. If you have questions, you can call the transportation department at 541-744-6373. This should be done as soon as possible so they can create the bus routes for this coming school year.

• Meals: All breakfast and lunches are free to all students this year. Breakfast and lunch will be served in the cafeteria. Click HERE for breakfast and lunch menus.

• Picture Day: School Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 17. Packets will be handed out here at school or there is an option to order ONLINE. There will be an opportunity for picture retakes in October.

• Cell Phone Policy: Students that bring cell phones and other electronics to the school will need to have them turned off and put away during the school hours from 8:15 to 3:05 every day. If students need to contact a parent, they should come down to the office to do so. Please help us to enforce this expectation so students can concentrate on their classes and school work while at school. You can view our cell phone policy HERE.

• Attendance: We cannot stress enough the importance of making sure that your student is in school. Research shows that if a student attends at least 90% of the time, they are three times more likely to graduate. Please work toward scheduling appointments and vacations at other times so that your student can be in school.

• Illness: We are still aware of the challenges that are still surrounding us. Please be mindful and aware of your student’s health and keep them home if they are sick and exhibiting symptoms that could infect and impact others.

• Fees: There are no required fees for school. After the start of the school year, we will send out information to collect optional fees. These would include a yearbook ($15), a student body card ($8), Optional PE shirt ($6), band/orchestra instrument rental fees, etc.

• Sports: We are excited to partner with Willamalane to provide after school sports. Students who are planning on participating in our fall sports of flag football, cross country, or volleyball can now register at the Willamalane website linked HERE. Fall sports will start on September 15th.

• Supplies: We have included the supply list for this coming year - HERE. We know that these are challenging times for many and are working with our community sponsors to help provide some supplies. Do what you can and we will try to fill in the rest.

• Springfield School District Calendar: Link - HERE

• Back to School Evening: Briggs will host a Back to School Evening September 18 beginning at 5:30 pm. We hold this event on the blacktop behind the school where we have teacher and community displays and a FREE hot dog meal for all families. Kona Ice Truck will also be available for purchase (Briggs gets a portion of the proceeds from any shaved ice purchases). More information will be sent out as the date draws closer.

We are excited to see our kids back at Briggs!

Annual Student Review and online enrollment is NOW OPEN for students in ALL GRADE LEVELS for the 2025-2026 school year!

What is the Annual Student Review?

• Updated proof of address documents are required each year. These can be uploaded with a cell phone picture when you use the ParentVue app. (Links to download below).

• Verify contact information. This will ensure that you receive important notifications from the school and the District, including inclement weather.

• Update custodial information, if needed.

• Update health information, if needed.

Go to the ParentVue website at www.sv.sps.sis.k12.or.us, choose “I’m a Parent” and login to your account to get started, or download the app.

Get the ParentVue app for Apple

Get the ParentVue app for Android

If you have forgotten your login or have other questions, contact our office for assistance. Thank you!

Our enrollment page has everything you need to know whether you’re new to ParentVUE or are logging in for Annual Student Review: www.springfield.k12.or.us/enroll

Did you know you can complete enrollment on the go and upload documents by taking a picture with your phone on the ParentVUE app? Get the link to download on our enrollment page.

Please make yourself familiar with our other avenues of communication! These are great ways to stay up-to-date on school happenings and events (in addition to email and newsletters)!

We are excited to have our very own online store. 10% of all proceeds come back to Briggs Middle School. There are plenty of designs to choose from and we love seeing students, parents, and community supporters rep our merch. Feel free to visit the store and check it out.

Briggs Middle School Online store

Looking to volunteer at Briggs? We need YOU! Please complete the following SPS Volunteer application to start the process.

English Application
Spanish Application

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