Via @officialsps: “Author Jarrett Lerner shares the power of words during his visit to Westport, discussing his Mark Twain Readers Award nominated book” – bit.ly/3KK8ICJ. Jarrett Lerner Westport Wildcats 📚📖

I am so #SPSProud of everything #TeamSPS had to show at the MSBA Conference. A special thanks to Board of Education members Dr. Maryam Mohammadkhani and Susan Provance for joining me in presenting Attend Today, Succeed Forever: A Community Focus to Improve Student Attendance.

Shoutout to Mindy Wiese, Amonie Coleman & Piper Lee who represented @officialsps at the Missouri School Board Association Annual Conference. They shared their experiences from their 3 years in the Teaching Pathway to school boards from across the state.

HUGE congratulations to new MISSOURI STATE CHAMPIONS!!! Logan Tipton Kaden Creed Kolten Gilmartin Wyatt Adams They competed in Grassland evaluation, a contest designed to teach them all about pasture management, and farming practices that also support wildlife.

Week 10 Attendance Update. Congrats to our freshman class for leading the way! Juniors...where have you been? We miss you! Be here. Be on time. Be Hillcrest!

Congrats to this week's attendance winners! If you have 90% attendance or better, your name is entered into our weekly drawing. Be here. Be on time. Be Hillcrest!

JV Valorant earned 2nd place this season. Way to go, Esports Hornets!

Thx N. Sgf Betterment Assoc. for providing bikes to students in need! If you or someone you know is interested in riding a bike to school, reach out to Mr. Dameron (523-8202, [email protected], Canvas Inbox). Also, please consider participating in the bike build this evening.

Celebrating 3 consecutive years of growth for SPS! 👏 DESE released the 2024-2025 Annual Performance Report today, and for the third consecutive year, Springfield Public Schools has improved its performance as a district. Learn more: bit.ly/3X1EDS5

20 students (5 from each grade level) were recognized for improving their attendance today. Be Here. Be On Time. Be Hillcrest!

NHS completed their day of caring service event with Ozarks Food Harvest.

Celebration: Almost 44% of our students (446) have 95% or better attendance. Concern: Over 17% of our students (179) have attendance under 83%. Be here. Be on time. Be Hillcrest!

Congrats to this week's attendance winners! If you have 90% attendance or better, your name is entered into our weekly drawing. Be here. Be on time. Be Hillcrest!

Via @officialsps: “Kansas City mayor, Quinton Lucas, visits Springfield & Central High School to talk with students & SPS district leaders” – bit.ly/49VgAeX. Mayor Quinton Lucas Mayor Q Kansas City Central High School 🎉

Congrats to Dr. Rhodes and Coach Smith for being recognized for 25 years of service with @officialsps. They were recognized along with other dedicated educators at last night's Board of Education meeting.

Our Future Hornets from Pleasant View School & Reed Academy were introduced to over 25 ways to get involved when they get to The Hill next year. And this only scratches the surface with our many engagement opportunities! Engagement matters and the benefits are numerous! Get plugged in!

Dr. Kroll closes out our 8th Grade Showcase with an introduction to 2 claps and a Ric Flair. 👏👏

A huge shout out to Mrs. Long, Dr. Rhodes, Ms. Megan Miller, Ms. Brittni and their students for handing out over 100 Thanksgiving Baskets today!

A+ tour of OTC today

Via @officialsps: “Springfield Cardinals donate thousands to support SPS schools during site visits for grant delivery” – bit.ly/3XbsOso. #SupportSPS Springfield Cardinals Academy of Exploration Field Elementary PTA Rountree Owls 🎉 ⚾