Springfield High School

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!

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!

Prom is May 18th at the Artisan’s Building from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. with doors closing at 8:00 p.m. After Prom is at SHS from 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. with doors closing at 10:45 p.m. If juniors and seniors are bringing a guest to Prom or After Prom, permission forms are available in the guidance office, and due by Thursday, May 16th at 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. Guests must arrive with and remain with their date at all times for both prom and after prom.

Boys basketball will be hosting open gyms for perspective student athletes on May 11th, 18th and 25th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Main Gym. This is open to all interested parties 9-12th grades. All players are to arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.  Any questions feel free to contact Coach Warfield.

Volleyball - There will be a meeting in the cafeteria after school Wednesday, May 15th for anyone who is interested in playing volleyball next year.  Summer information and schedules will be provided at the meeting.  Meeting will start promptly at 2:30 so that spring sport athletes can get to their practices on time.  Please don't be late.  Any questions please contact Coach Sturm.

Last day for 21st Century will be May 16th.

Do you enjoy sharing your opinions with others? Do you like to investigate people and uncover their truths? Do you love to write with the freedom to express your thinking? Then joining the Newspaper class is for you! You must apply and be selected to join the class because spots are limited. Pick up an application from Negele in room 362, and return by Friday, May 10th.

7 & Senators auditions will be on Thursday, May 16th at 4:00 pm in the Auditorium. You will need to sing the National Anthem a cappella. We will also teach you part of a song to listen for blend and part singing.

Any Junior, Senior, or transfer student that needs behind the wheel please contact Mr. Deatherage in room 128 before school, during lunch or by email.

Franklin Middle School is looking for high school volunteers who can work their Fine Arts Festival at FMS. The festival is Wednesday, May 15th at FMS from 6-8pm. If you are interested, please email Principal Davis at:  

Any girl interested in joining the Girls’ Swimming and Diving team for the 24-25 school year, there will be a meeting after school on Tuesday at 3:30 in room 212. Please see Mrs. Myers if you have any questions.

Attention all boys and girls interested in running cross country this fall.  There will be an informational meeting in the drivers ed. room, 128 on Thursday, May 16th after school.  At this meeting you will receive information regarding summer camp and the upcoming season.  If you cannot attend, please see Coach Cotner.

Springfield High would like to congratulate our own Girl's Basketball Coach Brad Scheffler on his induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame this past weekend. Coach is a '92 SHS grad who excelled in both basketball and baseball as a Senator. He is the winningest high school basketball coach in the history of Springfield for both girls and boys. Coach has a career record of 493 wins and only 151 losses, far exceeding the next one in line. He has guided his teams to 4 state tournament appearances in his 21 years at the helm that include 9 regional championships and 14 City Titles. Many Congrats to Coach for this outstanding career achievement and state-wide recognition.

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.