Springfield High School Morning Announcements


Good morning, Springfield High!  Today is _____Sept 3rd___________________




  • Save the date for the This I Believe Essay Contest. This I Believe is NPR Illinois' annual essay program for high school seniors; for more information, go to:

https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/21/9d/6b8298884ac98b07f15adc249c93/2024-writing-guidelines.pdf

  • Welcome to the SHS Peace Room! The Peace Room is a safe and calm space for any student to utilize for many kinds of support that may be needed. Mrs. Coley is a mental health clinician here at SHS to support you. The Peace Room is a student resource during the hours of 11AM-12:30, and again 1pm-2pm If you are needing emotional support, feeling overwhelmed and needing a break, or for any mental health resources you may need connected with, Please stop into room 157 during Peace Room Hours for an introduction to the Peace Room and to meet Mrs. Coley for any questions you may have!

A link and QR Code on CANVAS will allow you to check in to utilize the Peace Room if you are in class or at lunch. You will be asked a few questions upon checking in, in order to best assist you. Peace Room is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11a-12:30 and 1p-2p

  • The academic center is available during both lunch shifts.  Students can go to room 128 any day of the week for tutoring during lunch.



  • Everything is awesome in room 324. The SHS movie club will be showing the Lego movie from September 3rd to 4th. If you would like to eat your lunch while watching a good movie, go to room 324 to get a pass from Mr. Faires today. 


  • There will be an informational meeting for Robotics in Mr. Sutera's room, room WW5, Thursday Sept. 5th after school.


  • Our first field trips of the year are here. Two trips will take place the third week of September. 

First, if you are interested in Nursing specifically, but also other Healthcare professions a group will be going to UIS to tour their Nursing and Healthcare career center on Sept. 17th.

Second, LLCC will host their workplace expo and lineman rodeo. This event is interested for those looking to go into the trades or possibly just work immediately after high school. Groups will be there with hiring information and opportunities. 


Permission slips are Guidance office for both trips. More info on Canvas or email Mr. Kramer (bkramer@sps186.org) with questions. 


  • The SHS varsity football team defeated Champaign Central in their season opener Saturday night by a score of 44-12. The Solons were led offensively by Armanze Lewis with four rushing touchdowns. Bryce Bryant also had a rushing touchdown, while Brody Scheffler and Jaiyden Wilson hooked up for a score through the air. Jeffrey Sturm was a perfect 5/5 on extra points, and also added a 36 yard field goal. Defensively, Tez Williams and Jaiyden Wilson both had interceptions, while D.J. Anderson blocked a punt. The Solons are back in action when they travel to Decatur to take on MacArthur this Friday night.


  • PSAT/NMSQT signup is now available for 9th-11th graders.  The PSAT/NMSQT is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for juniors.  While 9th and 10th graders may sign up, scores will not be counted for the scholarship.   The due date to sign up is September 13th.  The cost of this test is $18 and cash or checks must be paid in the Guidance Office by Sept 13th.  The test will be administered in the morning of October 25th at SHS.  Any questions? Email Mrs. Adeniji.


  • Be A Senator Club will be having its first meeting on Wednesday after school in the cafeteria. BAS strives to promote a positive atmosphere at SHS with things like Senator Cash, Shout Outs and a monthly character focus. Which by the way, for September, our monthly focus is Respect. Senators show respect by obeying the rules at school. Do this by putting away those cell phones, being to class on time and following classroom expectations. 

If you would like to be a part of BAS, see you Wednesday, all are welcome to attend!


  • Ed Horton scored from 20 yards out to put the Senators up 6-0 on their first possession and they never looked back. Jack Wright was all over the field with a fumble recovery during the game and a touchdown catch that put SHS up 13-0. Kam Parson, Jacob Greco, and Carter Kim pulled in interceptions to slow Champaign’s offense. The Senator defense forced 5 total turnovers with Seth Smysor securing the other fumble. Noah Puckett helped put the game out of reach in the 4th quarter with a 15 yard TD catch that gave the Senators the final lead of 20-0.










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.


(Moment of Silence)