Good morning, Springfield High! Today is May 4, 2023 May the 4th be with you!
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.
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.
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.
Do you guys like Cane’s Chicken? If so, go to Cane’s this Saturday, May 6th from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and tell them you are here for the SHS After Prom fundraiser! They will make a donation to After Prom which is a free and awesome event for juniors and seniors!
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.
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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 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.
There will be a football player/parent meeting on Monday, May 15 at 6:45 pm in the Commons. Please see Coach Hebb with any questions.
Last night a reception was held for the Congressional Art Competition. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, of the 13th Congressional District, honored all students who submitted artwork. We had four SHS entries. Annah Sharp and Mykal Anderson two of our SHS freshman artist were honored. Katherine Minch was selected as one of 6 artists whose work will be placed in the Congressional offices. Her piece will be in the Springfield 13th District office.The overall winner was Leo Havey. Along with other congressional district winners he will be recognized at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. His winning artwork will be displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.
The baseball team defeated Eisenhower by a 17 to 3 score Wednesday night in Decatur. Carter Kruse led the way at the lead-off spot with 3 hits, and Cooper Burk, Kaden DuVall, and Alex Boucher all drove in two with two hits apiece. Boucher and DuVall each had a double and Burk tacked on a solo home run. Ethan Rutter picked up the win on the mound in 3 innings of relief work, striking out 7, walking none and allowing no hits. Next up is a 4:30 contest today against the Sangamo's conference leading team in Williamsville.
The Senator softball team swept Eisenhower last night with a bevy of hits. Mia Volpert, Kendall Knauer, Liah Oneill, Emma Scheffler, Megan Bullock and Megan Becker all had multiple hits to lead the way. Gabby Deller also had a hit to contribute to the cause. Volpert and Bullock combined to shut out Eisenhower.
Student Council and Class Officer elections will be May 11th. If interested in running for a position, please see your Canvas class page announcements for more info and paperwork. Forms to run must be submitted by 3:30 Tuesday, May 9th to be eligible for election. Any questions, see Mr. Kramer
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.