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Allison McGowan
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Itzel Becerra Mejia
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Chakris Kussalanant
More than 125 high school students from nine districts joined the recent Wildland Fire Training and open house at Lane Community College (LCC), including a dozen Thurston High School students.
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Allison McGowan
Families are encouraged to complete their "Register and Review" to help plan for next year.
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Brian Richardson
A dynamic partnership sparked a unique learning experience for students Thurston High School (THS). THS hosted an on-campus field trip on April 21, designed to immerse students in multiple Native-centered lessons.
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Chakris Kussalanant
Gateways, Springfield, and Thurston high schools all earned the prestigious Cognia Accreditation, a highly regarded accreditation that is recognized throughout the world.
District News
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Take a look back at some of the most important accomplishments at Springfield Public Schools during the 2024-25 academic year with Superintendent Todd Hamilton, including our district’s advancements in early literacy, a new math curriculum for all high schools and full-time upgrade for all librarians.
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Dani Schneider, Library Manager at Springfield High School, has been named Classified Library Employee of the Year by the Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL).
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The Board of Directors adopted the 2025-26 Operating Budget during its Business Meeting on June 9, 2025. The adoption comes following a months-long process to review the proposed budget.
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Students at Springfield Public Schools (SPS) recently got a taste of the Oregon coast, thanks to a fresh, hands-on culinary experience that surfaced boat-to-table albacore tuna into the cafeteria.
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It is with deep sadness that Springfield Public Schools shares the news of the passing of EJ Rotherham, Assistant Principal at Agnes Stewart Middle School (ASMS). EJ passed away peacefully in his sleep over the Memorial Day weekend.
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