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 tomorrow, May 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.

Today the International Union presents Giant Pandas for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. Giant Pandas represent peace and friendship and match flawlessly with Chinese values and worldshow. The Chinese have chosen the panda as a “GouBao” or the national treasure heirloom developing pandas as the nation’s priceless treasure. Traditionally, pandas were recorded as invincible animals in Chinese culture, in addition, panda fur was offered as tribute and gifts of good will.

2023-2024 yearbooks are currently sold out! If you would like to be placed on a waiting list in case a copy becomes available, contact Mrs. Roan in room 370 or

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The baseball team had a rough night last night losing 6 to nothing to the CS8 Champs in Glenwood. Highlights included great performances on the mound in relief by both Enrico Veach and Brody Scheffler. Veach shut down rallies twice in the first and second innings retiring 3 of 4 hitters with runners in scoring position. Scheffler came on later and pitched 2 and a third innings striking out 3 and allowing no runs. Next up for the Senators is a 4:30 contest today against Taylorville at their place.

The girls track & field team competed at the O’Fallon sectional meet yesterday. Top finishers were Shelva Sewavi 9th in discus, the 4x200- Alayah, Sanaii, Angel and Sariean placed 9th and the 4x100- Malorie, Angel, Alayah and Sariean finished 10th.

The SHS Plant Club is having their annual Spring Plant sale Tuesday, May 14th in Ms. Reinders room, 516, right after school.  They will have houseplants, herbs, garden vegetables and flowers for for sale. Please see Ms. Reinders or a plant club member if you have questions!

The boys track and field team finished in a tie for 3rd place last night at the Central State Eight Conference track and field meet. 3rd place finishers for SHS were: Mekhi Newman in the 200, Kam Parson in the 300 hurdles, the 4x200 relay team of Kam Beckman, Jacob Greco, Byron McNeil and Kale Thurman, and the 4x800 relay team of Clayton Borah, Alexander Ratz, Farhan Faizel, and Ben Walden. 2nd place finishers for SHS were: Mekhi Newman in the 400 and Byron McNeil in the triple jump. Both Byron and Mekhi earned all conference honors in their events. Than you to our seniors for a special night!

The soccer team defeated Normal West 5-0 last night. Kamryn Hoffman led the Solons with 2 goals and 3 assists. Simone Dolan and Ainsley Lambert added assists. Addesynne Sawyer recorded the shut-out. Bridget Lyons, Madison Clark, Rylee Clark, Emma Allen and Phoebe Barnes played excellent defense in front of Sawyer.  The JV soccer team defeated Normal West 3-1. Ester Rossi, Naomi Pathinvo, and Zaynab El-Akrich scored for the Senators. Kate Havenar had 2 assists and Madalyn Drees added an assist.

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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