Good morning, Springfield High! Today is Wednesday Jan 15th
Students, if you need help with your classwork or homework, After School Tutoring is held in Room 266 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Students, don’t forget: The Peace Room is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:30-2pm to any student needing support and a safe space to assist with mental health concerns. Check your Canvas to sign up or ask Mrs. Coley!
Attention all students in kindergarten through 8th grade: SHS is hosting a cheer and dance youth camp on Tuesday, February 4 from 5:00 - 6:30 in the Commons. Form and $30 payment must be returned by January 24 in order to receive a t-shirt. If you register after the 24th, please wear a pink or green t-shirt. Return this form to SHS! Forms are available in the main office.
Solon Olympics Round 2 is here! To kick off City Tournament festivities our second Solon Olympics of the year is here! This Friday night from 7-9 the classes will compete against each other in volleyball, dodge ball, pyramid building, tug of war and other small contests. Doors will NOT open until 6:45. Can the seniors actually beat the juniors this time? Will the sophomores or freshmen sneak past? Come find out!
There will be no 21st Century available after school on January 23 and no 21st Century during the week of January 27th - 31st. Students, please plan accordingly.
Friday, January 17th is the Solon Olympics in the gym from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. All SHS students are welcome to come and watch, and entry is free. If students want to participate in the games, please fill out the permission form and return the slip that evening. Permission forms are available for pick up in the main office.
There will be a parent meeting in the SHS commons Today at 6:30PM for any girl interested in playing Softball for the new district 186 coop. See Coach Koger with questions.
Congratulations to SHS junior Damaris Telliz, who won first place in the Martin Luther King, Jr Essay Contest! The Ministerial Alliance of Springfield honored Darmaris with special recognition and a prize for her beautiful essay. Great job, Damaris!
Attention track and field athletes not involved in a winter sport. The boys and girls track and field season officially begins on Monday January 27th after school in the commons. You must have a valid physical and athletic permit card in order to participate. Please see Coach Cotner if you have any questions.
Get ready for UNITY DAY 2025 happening Saturday, January 25th, 11 AM-1 PM at the Bank of Springfield Center - in the lower level! Join your friends from Lanphier, Southeast, Springfield, and SHG for:
Fun Games & Activities, FREE Lunch, Prizes - YES we said PRIZES, plus a chance at winning tickets to the Saturday night games of City Tournament!Make sure you register this week at lunch or scan the QR code on posters that are posted around the school to be there for the fun!!Register and attend for your chance to win one of 30 prizes! Don't miss the hype – Unity Day is the move!
Come out and support SHS yearbook on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 4-8 pm at Chipotle on Wabash. A portion of all sales will go towards making the yearbook the best it can be! Mention SHS yearbook when ordering or use code 8DG7GXL for online orders.
Model UN will meet after school on Friday in Room 354 until 4:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys win 47-32 Elijah Wade 14 points, Noah Wade 11 points, and Logan Peach 9 points.
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)
Guidelines for Appropriate Behavior
Boys and Girls City Basketball Tournament
January 22-25, 2025
Students, please remember that the Girls & Boy’s Basketball City Tournament
this Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the BOS Center is a school
function and all behavior guidelines will be enforced at all times during the City
Tournament. Any inappropriate behavior displayed at the City Tournament will
result in consequences that will be enforced by the administration of the student’s
school. This includes behavior inside the BOS Center, as well as adjacent to the
facility.
No unaccompanied minors will be allowed entry into the City Tournament. All
K-8th grade students should be with an adult who is responsible for their actions
and monitors their movement during the games. They should be sitting watching
the games and limit walking around unless using the restroom or visiting the
concession stand. Do not drop off students to attend without an adult - they will
not be allowed entry.
All spectators will enter through weapons detection systems at the BOS Center.
For safety and speed of entry, we strongly encourage spectators not to bring
bags of any kind. Bags that are no larger than 4” x 6” x 1.5” are permitted after
visual inspection. Clear bags are preferred
Athletes participating in the contest are allowed to bring their sports equipment
bags (i.e. cheerleading bag, poms bag etc.)
In addition, we want to remind everyone that students are expected to wear
clothing that does not include lewd, obscene, or vulgar language or
representation of anything illegal. Large chains or wallet chains are not allowed.
Caps may be worn, but the bill must remain facing forward.
No seating will be allowed on the balcony. Therefore, no spectators are allowed
in the balcony area.
Students are prohibited from standing on the seats at any and all times.
Middle school students are not allowed in the high school cheering sections.
Anyone leaving the main court floor with approximately five or fewer minutes
remaining in the last game will be required to exit the building. Also, at this time,
all individuals in the lobby area will be asked to leave the building. No one will be
allowed to return to the main court or inside the building at this time.
64 All spectators are expected to remain seated during all games. Anyone standing
or roaming about will be asked to sit in the stands.
All side doors must remain closed. Anyone allowed entry through a side door will
be instructed to leave.
Admittance will be allowed before half-time of the final game of the evening.
Doors will close after half of the final game with no entry occurring after the
game.
Failing to abide by the City Tournament expectations may result in you being
escorted from the BOS Center. If you are escorted from the BOS Center, you will
not be allowed to return to any future games of the tournament.
This is a school event. We want to support this fun family activity in our
community. Any incidence of inappropriate behavior, poor sportsmanship, or
physical / verbal altercations will not be tolerated. Removal from the main floor of
the BOS Center will occur and possible consequences for behavior through the
appropriate school will be considered. Adults and students run the risk of being
banned from future sporting events as well. This may include notification of local
law enforcement who will be monitoring the games nightly.
The second game, on Wednesday and Thursday, will conclude at approximately
9:15 p.m. The 4th game on Friday will conclude at approximately 10:15 pm. The
4th game on Saturday will conclude at approximately 9:45 pm. Please make
sure your ride, if needed, is available to pick you up at that time.
Most importantly, we hope you and your friends have fun and enjoy the City
Tournament this week. The tournament should prove to be very exciting, safe,
and enjoyable for fans of all ages!