Good morning, Springfield High! Today is March 21, 2024
Attendance Office Phone Number - 525-3111
Students, If you're not feeling well during school hours, please visit the nurse's office instead of texting your parent directly to go home. Our nurse will then assess your condition and contact your parent for you. Reminder that phones are not allowed during class time. Not following this procedure creates a disruption for many offices as well as adults in the building. Thanks for following the procedure that is in place and helping to keep the school running smoothly!
Students who ride the CACC morning bus. The buses will be leaving the school at 8:10 am every morning. Don’t be late getting on your bus.
After School Tutoring is held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week in room 160 from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Lunchtime tutoring is available for any student on either lunch shift in room 124.
If you park on or near SHS property - LOCK YOUR CARS AT ALL TIMES. Do not leave your doors unlocked or windows down no matter what! Be safe, be smart and be aware!
Any SHS student who signed up for the Seal of Biliteracy test will sit for the exam during periods 5 through 7 on Wednesday, March 27th. The State Seal of Biliteracy recognizes graduates who have attained proficiency in English and another world language. This Seal is designated on transcripts and diplomas. Students should talk with their foreign language teacher for details. Parent questions should be directed to Mrs. Amy Dahlkamp at:
Entrepreneurship students will be selling their SHS products during lunch in the commons all week. They have hoodies, t-shirts, cups, wristbands, hats, sweatpants, and can koozies. Prices range from $3-$30. We accept cash or check only.
There will be a GSA meeting tomorrow from 3:30-4:30 pm in Mrs. Eaton’s room 366.
Scarlet Line Dance Team tryouts for the 24-25 season are being held next week in the gym March 25, 26 and 27 at 4 pm. Information is available online on our social media sites or in the main office. If you have any questions please reach out to Coach Shannon Bellini. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Are you tired of your clothes being boring and all the same color? The Class of 2026 is selling Spirit Wear— hoodies, t-shirts and sweatpants in either a cool blue or black color! All proceeds go to the Class of 2026 prom— so you can help ensure you have a memorable prom while rocking snazzy Spirit Wear. Pick up order forms from Ms Negele in room 362— all orders are due Monday, March 25.
Looking for an exciting traveling opportunity in the summer of 2025? Mr. Telger and Mr. Lightfoot will be taking a trip with EF Tours in June of 2025 to Greece and Rome. This trip was originally filled up, but we have opened up additional spots on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested, there will be a short meeting tonight in the Commons at 6:00 pm to give more detail about the trip. If you can’t make the meeting, please stop by and see Mr. Telger or Mr. Lightfoot.
Model UN will meet tomorrow after school until 4:00 p.m.
Hey readers! Our next meeting is Monday, March 25 where we will discuss the mystery book And Then She Was Gone. Stop by if you want to discuss the book or just want to hang out with fellow readers! We will also be choosing our next book, so recommendations are needed! As always the meeting is Monday after school in Ms Negele’s room 362 from 3:30-4:15. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!
Seniors, if you did not pick up your Jostens graduation announcements & memorabilia on March 20th, there is a second pick-up day scheduled for Thursday, March 28th before school only. Pick-up will be from 7:30am-8:15am. Afterward, you must pick up your items from the Jostens office in Chatham. Please remember cap & gown delivery will not be until May. Any questions, see Mrs. Lauer.
The baseball team had a rough one last night in taking their first loss of the season against the Titans of Glenwood by the score of 14 to 2. Bright spots included hits by Jude Romanotto and Enrico Veach, as well as a scoreless inning and two thirds pitched by Brody Scheffler. Next up for the Solons is a single game against Champaign Central on Saturday at 1:00 in Champaign.
The softball team picked up a non conference win last night over St Teresa 4 to 1. Mia Volpert notched the pitching win going the distance, striking out 16 batters and allowing just 4 hits. Volpert led the bottom of the first off with a solo home run. Megan Bullock contributed 3 hits and Kendall Knauer, Emma Scheffler, Emma Marcum, Erin Stoops and Rachel Becker all had hits in the win. Good job ladies!
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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