School News
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Emerald Crafton
Are you interested in attending Springfield's Academy of Arts and Academics High School? Join us on an information night to learn about A3, talk to staff and take a tour.
January 13, 2026 5-6:30 pm
January 21, 2026 5-6:30 pm
February 25, 2026 5-6:30 pm
March 11, 2026 5-6:30 pm
If you'd like to inquire and have someone on our team contact you, fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/z41EbT8DgmBg4W6v6
Location: The info night will be held in our main building, 615 Main Street, across from the Wildish Theater. You may park in our parking lot or out on Main Street.
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Allison McGowan
Welcome Back Students!
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Allison McGowan
Beginning September 2025, all Springfield Public Schools (SPS) students must have their electronic devices off and away from bell to bell, including during passing periods and lunch.
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Allison McGowan
New Menu App! | Bus Registration Now Open!
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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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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
Are you interested in attending Springfield's Academy of Arts and Academics High School? Join us on an information night to learn about A3, talk to staff and take a tour.
January 13, 2026 5-6:30 pm
January 21, 2026 5-6:30 pm
February 25, 2026 5-6:30 pm
March 11, 2026 5-6:30 pm
If you'd like to inquire and have someone on our team contact you, fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/z41EbT8DgmBg4W6v6
Location: The info night will be held in our main building, 615 Main Street, across from the Wildish Theater. You may park in our parking lot or out on Main Street.
![Board Approves Reduction in Force to Maintain Balanced Budget]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768351152/springfieldk12orus/yttwucoha0l3gqhlbnzn/SPS_Boardroom_16-9ratio.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768351152/springfieldk12orus/yttwucoha0l3gqhlbnzn/SPS_Boardroom_16-9ratio.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768351152/springfieldk12orus/yttwucoha0l3gqhlbnzn/SPS_Boardroom_16-9ratio.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768351152/springfieldk12orus/yttwucoha0l3gqhlbnzn/SPS_Boardroom_16-9ratio.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768351152/springfieldk12orus/yttwucoha0l3gqhlbnzn/SPS_Boardroom_16-9ratio.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768351152/springfieldk12orus/yttwucoha0l3gqhlbnzn/SPS_Boardroom_16-9ratio.jpg","width":1920}])
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.
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Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) met again on December 11 and made continued progress toward a potential agreement.