Good morning, Springfield High! Today is May 2, 2023

Students and families: Please know we treat everyone with respect and kindness, and keep this school safe. Any kind of threat and/or unacceptable joke will not be tolerated and will result in school discipline. Please remember to report any form of bullying and ask for help from an adult if you need it.

Seniors, the senior meeting is today during first hour with cap and gown pickup afterwards.

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

Attention Junior and Senior senators, you are invited to a Masquerade Ball hosted by the Class of 2023 on Saturday May 6th at the Wyndham City Center form 7-9:30..  Prom tickets are on sale during both lunch shifts and will be sold until Friday.   $20 for individuals and $35 for couples. This price jumps at the door to $25. 

If juniors and seniors are bringing a guest to prom or after prom, permission forms are available in the Guidance Office and due tomorrow by 3:30 p.m.  Forms must be filled out entirely and turned in on time for guests to be considered.  Furthermore, all guests must have a photo ID with them to be admitted to either event.

Juniors and Seniors - Don’t forget to come to After Prom on Saturday night. All junior and senior students (and their approved guests) are invited, even if you don’t go to the dance. The time is 10 pm to 1 am, and there will be food, tons of fun activities and so many prizes!! New this year are soccer darts and a cash cube. And it’s all free.  If you bring a guest, the guest form must be filled out and turned into guidance by Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Attention Springfield High School  students including singers, dancers, musicians, football players, class clowns and those who like to be center of attention- the SHS IN Session and Scarlet Harmony showchoir will be holding auditions for the 2023/24 season! Auditions will be open to any and all incoming freshmen through seniors at Springfield High School. Auditions will be held on May 23rd (vocal audition and review choreography) and May 24th (dance audition). These award-winning groups have spots to fill for their competition season, and they would love to showcase our Senators’ talent! The auditions will be easy and fun. No singing or dancing experience is required. Must attend both nights of auditions and must have form fill out prior to auditions. Please see link below. See you there and invite a friend with you!  "All Guys should join showchior. It's the cool thing to do" - showchior girls and showchior directors who need to balance out the vocal parts.  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrYMOZk3QKB4wQgNjs76bO9CaYFrO8iOeuo-fRx4DRgbC9wA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2kNLrW_nIV9m3ldWs0Rk_uqqwcuY8MxM3-yhmaYZN2Sd0EVrLEEckswMk&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

The SHS football team is hosting a raffle for a PlayStation 5 and a flatscreen TV.   Tickets are $5 a piece, or 5 tickets for $20. The winning tickets will be drawn at the pep assembly on May 8. Please see a football player or Coach Hebb or Kramer to get your tickets.

Good news! We were able to secure a few extra copies of the 2022-2023 yearbook. They will go fast! Orders will be taken until May 10. Reserve your copy today at yearbookforever.com. 

The following students received top nominations for 2023’s Prom Court:  Deja Anderson; Artez Hanson; Ellen O’Brien; Bryce Pound; EJ Pruitt; Eleanor Stuckey.  Voting for royalty is now open on Canvas until Friday at 3:30.

The Senator softball team picked up a win last night over Taylorville, 6 to 0 in an excellent team effort. Mia Volpert notched the pitching win going 7 innings, allowing just 2 hits while striking out 8. Kendall Knauer, Megan Becker and Bella Pagliara led the way with 2 hits apiece. Volpert and Emma Marcum each had a hit and an RBI to contribute to the win. Good work ladies, keep it going! 

The magic the gathering club will meet on Tuesdays at 3:30 in room 521 to play and learn to play the card game Magic the Gathering. 

The soccer team defeated Quincy Notre Dame 1-0 last night. Bridget Lyons scored on an assist from Kamryn Hoffman while Cherese Mitchell earn the shut-out. Great game and a total team effort.  The JV team defeated QND 1-0 on a goal by Claire Mazrim and a shut-out by Addysenne Sawyer. Great Job.

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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