Good morning, Springfield High! Today is March 25, 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!
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.
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:
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!
The baseball team played a solid game on Saturday defeating Champaign Central by the score of 3 to 2 to win 3 of its first 4 games. Carter Kruse paced the offense with 2 of the team’s 4 hits. Seth Impson, Ethan Rutter, and Brody Scheffler each drove in a run. Impson started the scoring with a long double to plate Kruse. Enrico Veach earned the win on the mound in relief of a strong start by Rutter and a good inning from Scheffler. Next up is a 4:30 CS8 rematch against Glenwood on Tuesday at 4:30 at Robin Roberts Stadium.
Tonight is 8th grade Sports and Activities Night in the Commons! Join us at 6:00 p.m. to learn about sports, clubs and activities at Springfield High School for next year. Some coaches and clubs meet this summer so you can sign up with your email or phone number. Current students who are in sports and clubs should check with their coach or sponsor to see if they need assistance tonight at the table.
The boys track and field team had one athlete compete at the indoor state meet on Saturday. Sophomore DeAndre Brown ran the 400 at the indoor state meet where he finished 11th overall after winning his heat. Congrats to DeAndre. The boys next compete on Wednesday at Glenwood against Glenwood and Taylorville before hosting the SHS Open on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
The Springfield High School Boys Tennis Team placed second at this past weekend’s SHG Invitational with Noah Williams winning the first singles championship and the doubles team of James Oh/Krish Khurana claiming the first doubles championship. Additionally, the doubles team of Matthew Sommer/Rohan Ugrappa placed second at third doubles while Dawson Strauch/Shashi Bangarulingam finished fifth at second doubles. Congratulations on an overall great performance!
The softball team picked up two good non conference wins this weekend with an 11 to 0 win over PORTA on Friday and a 15 to 5 win over Morton on Saturday. On Friday, Mia Volpert pitched a 1 hit shut out with 11 strikeouts while also going 3 for 3 at the plate with a grand slam and 5 RBI's. Emma Scheffler also had multiple hits, including a double, with 2 RBI's. On Saturday, Volpert, Kendall Knauer, and Emma Marcum all had multiple hits and RBI's. Good job girls!
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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