Springfield High School

Good morning, Springfield High!  Today is September 1, 2023

Students, please remember that the football games at Memorial Stadium and Spartan Field are school functions and all behavior guidelines will be enforced at all times during these games. Any inappropriate behavior displayed at these games will result in consequences that will be enforced by the administration of SHS. This includes behavior inside the stadium, as well as adjacent to the facility. 



The Booster Club is looking for volunteers this year! If you are interested in helping at school and sporting events, please fill out this interest survey that asks about your availability:  https://forms.gle/jEfoJndx52jrdTAG6

Lunchtime tutoring is available for any student on either lunch shift in room 124.

High school freshmen interested in becoming a doctor or entering a healthcare profession are encouraged to apply for the P4 physical preparatory physician program. Stop by the guidance office to pick up information about the P4 program.   Applications are due September 6. 

Juniors and Seniors - are you interested in healthcare careers? St. John’s College of Nursing in Springfield, Illinois is offering an after school program to teach high school students about nurses and their community. There are 12 Wednesday night sessions spread throughout October, November, December, February, March and April. Sessions will take place at St. John’s simulation Center from  4:30-7:30 p.m. Students must have their own transportation. Dinner is provided on class nights. If you are interested, you must apply. Contact amanda.winter@sjcs.edu or alisha.williams@sjcs.edu.   Applications are due September 22!

School Picture Day is Wednesday, September 6th. Any senior who didn’t get pics in August may get pictures taken after dismissal

GSA will have its first meeting of the year in Room 366 Mrs. Eaton’s, today. All are welcome and we look forward to planning activities for the year.

Scholastic bowl will have an informational meeting Tuesday Sept 5 directly after school in Mrs. Eaton’s room. If you can’t make this meeting stop by or email to get a practice schedule. 

Today is GAME DAY! Football goes against the Rochester Rockets! The game will be at Rochester High School and starts at 7 pm! Come wearing your bright smiles and colors, as the theme is Neon! Get excited! 

The cafeteria is now offering plant based meals! If you are interested in ordering plant based options each day, email Leardi or talk to Ms. Dee in the cafeteria.

luxefloralspringfield.net is offering SHS special Homecoming corsages for students - if you buy the wrist corsage, the boutineers are free. Luxe Floral will drop off the flowers at SHS on the day before the September 30th Homecoming Dance.

The Superintendent’s Student Roundtable is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year. The group provides a forum for youth to strengthen unity between all local high schools, and the community. A link to the application can be found on each high school’s website.  Returning members are asked to complete the form, also. Those that complete the application should watch their ROOMS app for information about the first meeting.

PSAT/NMSQT signup is now available for 9th-11th graders.  The PSAT/NMSQT is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for juniors.  While 9th and 10th graders may sign up, scores will not be counted for the scholarship.   The due date to sign up is September 11th.  The cost of this test is $18 and cash or checks must be paid in the Guidance Office prior to Sept 9th.  The date of the test is October 25th Any questions? Email Mrs. Adeniji.

If you would like to eat lunch with your friends and play games like Risk, Axis and Allies, and Ticket to Ride, you should join the Historical Game Club. We meet on Tuesdays. Wednesday’s, and Thursday’s during A and B lunch. We meet in Room 328. Everyone is welcome. 

The first Feminist Club meeting of the school year will be after school today in Mrs. Taft’s room. 358. If you can’t make this stop by Mrs. Taft’s or Mrs Eaton’s room. 

We are ready to kick off the year of popcorn and slushies! Today bags of popcorn and slushies will be for sale for $1 each during both lunch shifts. All proceeds will be donated to Mr. Reid and his family for his continued recovery! 

The ultimate frisbee club will be having our first meeting today after school from 3:30 until 5:00 starting in room 521. No experience is required and we will teach how to throw and play.

Model UN will meet after school in room 354 today. New members are welcome.

Juniors: Check your class Canvas page for information on working on Homecoming decorations.

The Springfield High School Girls Tennis Junior Varsity Team hosted Glenwood High School yesterday coming away with several impressive victories. In singles action, Kiersten Hutchins and Shelva Sewavi scored wins. While in doubles, the teams of Shelva Sewavi/Abigail Eldridge, Caroline Scherschel/Annah Sharp, Raina Jackson/Sophia Bommarito, Chelsea DeCoke/Jadyn Mangold, Taylor Ratts/Kalea Bender, Carmen Correa/Rylee Winton, Grace Cosenza-Stanley/Alyssa Metzke, Katie Benning/Madison Bradley and Megan Bullock/Raina Jackson emerged victorious.  Congratulations to all the girls on a strong performance!

The Girls Golf team finished 7th out of 15 teams. Leading the way for SHS was Kendall Knauer who fired a 77. She finished 5th overall out of 87 golfers. 

The girls volleyball team beat Calvary 25-8 25-6.  The lady Senators were lead by Eva Hamann with 6 kills. Rylee Clark & Franny VonDeBer with 3 Aces each, Madison Clark with 13 assists. Lila Ambrose had 4 blocks 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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