Springfield High School

Good morning, Springfield High! Today is February 17, 2023

After school tutoring will be held every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30-4:30 pm in room 160.

Juniors - Mrs. Lauer and Mr. Kramer will be taking a group of juniors to Illinois College to attend their regional college fair on March 10th. Physical copies of the permission slip are on the counter of the Guidance Office. More info including colleges attending can be found on the Class Canvas page.

Seniors - many scholarship deadlines are quickly approaching, including two big opportunities the Community Foundation and the Lincoln Land Foundation, both groups of scholarships many SHS students have won. This week's CFLL highlighted scholarships are for SHS athletes, a golfer, and someone who has lots of community service!

Hey Seniors! It's time to write your senior quote for the yearbook. See the announcement on your class Canvas page for more information and to access the form. All quotes must be submitted by Friday, February 24th. 

The Chess club will be meeting after school from 3:17 to 4:15 in Mr. Hull’s Room (Room 216) today to play and teach Chess! Everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level! We hope to see you there!

Robotics will have a meeting today in room 110 from 3:30 to 4:30.

As many of you may know, the club, minority action, is in charge of the black history month presentation. However this year, we’re going live and presenting an interactive and entertaining assembly to allow you to learn a little more about black culture in the entertainment industry. We, the MVA, invite you to make an imprint on our assembly.Today during your lunch hour, please come down to the double story art room, room 233,  to participate in a whole school collaborative piece and make a change.

The first ever Esports City Tournament is happening at the end of March! If you would like to try out to represent the Senators, stop by Coach Kenny's room - room 220 - this week. You do not already have to be in the esports program to try out. We're breaking up the Capitols, inviting the Cyclones, and seeing who the best esports school in Springfield is!

There will be NO REHEARSAL on Monday, February 20th. We will see you on Tuesday! Check your schedule to see if you’re supposed to be there. Enjoy your long weekend!

Sadie’s is tomorrow night! From 8-10 in the Commons, the junior class will have music playing and friends dancing, so be sure to come join! Tickets will be for sale at lunch today for $10. You can also pay $10 at the door when you enter tomorrow.

The peace room is now available here at Springfield High daily, except for Thursdays. This is a drop in service provided by Memorial Behavioral Health located in room 157. The peace room is available to support various student issues including stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. There is a link available on your class page on canvas that pulls up the sign in sheet. If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to reach out to the peace room counselor, Breanna Kirby.

And now the Pledge of Allegiance!

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

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