Good morning, Springfield High!  Today is May 14, 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!



The last day for After School Tutoring is this Thursday, May 16.  Thank you to all the teachers who helped make this program a success this school year."



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!



Final exam exemption forms are available for pick up in the guidance office. You may pick them up during passing periods, lunch, before or after school. Exemption guidelines are outlined on the form. Please remember, the forms are due by this Friday, May 17th by 3:30 pm to guidance. No exceptions.

 



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 an open gym for perspective student athletes on May 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.



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.



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:  

tdavis@sps186.org

Any girl interested in joining the Girls’ Swimming and Diving team for the 24-25 school year, there will be a meeting after school today 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.



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

 

hroan@sps186.org

.

 



The SHS Plant Club is having their annual Spring Plant sale TODAY 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!



This year BAS club hopes you learned what it takes to Be A Senator- respect, kindness, gratitude, cooperation, responsibility, self-respect, courage and perseverance. Whether you are graduating in a few weeks or returning to SHS next year, we hope you can continue to carry out these values so you can show everyone how amazing the students from SHS truly are. To celebrate you, BAS would like to invite you to the front lawn this Friday for a treat. Grab your lunch and head outside during your lunch shift, all are welcome!

 



Would you like to join a creative writing club? Come to Mr. Chamberlain's classroom, room 364, after school today from 3:30-4:30 pm. All are welcome!



Interested in joining the girls tennis team next year for the 2024-25 season?  Please plan to attend an introductory team meeting on Monday, May 20 at 3:30pm in the Auditorium. If you are unable to attend, please contact Coach Ingebrigtsen.



The Senator softball team was able to celebrate Senior Night and get a game in before the rain, beating Peoria Richwoods 2 to 0. Mia Volpert had a double and scored a run off of a Kendall Knauer hit and RBI. Volpert struck out 10 in 4 innings. The girls move to 16 and 5 on the season. A special shout-out to our 3 seniors, Megan Bullock, Kendall Knauer and Emma Scheffler for helping the SHS softball program have a ton of success over the past 4 season.

 



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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