School News
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Itzel Becerra Mejia
We’re excited to share important information to help you prepare for the 2026 Thurston High School Yearbook!
![Thurston High Team Shops are OPEN !!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765833659/springfieldk12orus/lmlejoo63lps8hdxisp9/MovePlayWin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765833659/springfieldk12orus/lmlejoo63lps8hdxisp9/MovePlayWin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765833659/springfieldk12orus/lmlejoo63lps8hdxisp9/MovePlayWin.jpg","width":540}])
Itzel Becerra Mejia
THS Spirit Team Shops now open! Don't miss out — get your Thurston gear today and rep your team!
![ODE taps Thurston High for study to improve attendance, state practices]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765825594/springfieldk12orus/psqptsa8i8tezc5ntsdk/20240905_THS_MrJon_Hornung_Chem_Class.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765825594/springfieldk12orus/psqptsa8i8tezc5ntsdk/20240905_THS_MrJon_Hornung_Chem_Class.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765825594/springfieldk12orus/psqptsa8i8tezc5ntsdk/20240905_THS_MrJon_Hornung_Chem_Class.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765825594/springfieldk12orus/psqptsa8i8tezc5ntsdk/20240905_THS_MrJon_Hornung_Chem_Class.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765825594/springfieldk12orus/psqptsa8i8tezc5ntsdk/20240905_THS_MrJon_Hornung_Chem_Class.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765825594/springfieldk12orus/psqptsa8i8tezc5ntsdk/20240905_THS_MrJon_Hornung_Chem_Class.jpg","width":1920}])
Chakris Kussalanant
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has invited Thurston High School to participate in a key study analyzing attendance and the school’s tactics to support students and consistent engagement. Insights from the study will help ODE shape statewide policy and refine best practices across Oregon.
![November 2025 Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752797739/springfieldk12orus/gdsmn3ysqt2tpmwstwob/Newsletter800x455.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752797739/springfieldk12orus/gdsmn3ysqt2tpmwstwob/Newsletter800x455.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752797739/springfieldk12orus/gdsmn3ysqt2tpmwstwob/Newsletter800x455.jpg","width":800}])
Itzel Becerra Mejia
Itzel Becerra Mejia
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Itzel Becerra Mejia
We are Colts: Caring. Brave. Prepared.
District News
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As the District prepares for the second semester and plans for the long term, staffing adjustments will be made to align resources with the adopted budget.
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Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) met on December 18 and continued negotiations. During this session, the two sides engaged in some challenging conversations as part of the ongoing bargaining process.
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Springfield Public Schools (SPS) has launched a comprehensive review of social science instructional materials, bringing teachers, administrators, and community members together to ensure classrooms are supported by accurate, inclusive, and high-quality resources aligned with Oregon’s updated state standards.
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The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has invited Two Rivers-Dos Ríos Elementary (TRDR) and Thurston High School (THS) to participate in a key study analyzing attendance and the tactics both schools used to support their students and families.
![Bargaining Update – December 11]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762540265/springfieldk12orus/ufwswsafq4owrpned1lz/Paperwork.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762540265/springfieldk12orus/ufwswsafq4owrpned1lz/Paperwork.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762540265/springfieldk12orus/ufwswsafq4owrpned1lz/Paperwork.jpg","width":640}])
Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) met again on December 11 and made continued progress toward a potential agreement.
![ODE Releases At-A-Glance Profiles; SPS Sees Gains]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763657485/springfieldk12orus/odrde7jnwyhdqmawqd9b/2425-Profile-2083.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763657485/springfieldk12orus/odrde7jnwyhdqmawqd9b/2425-Profile-2083.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763657485/springfieldk12orus/odrde7jnwyhdqmawqd9b/2425-Profile-2083.pdf","width":792}])
The Oregon Department of Education released the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2024-25 school year.