Springfield High School

Good morning, Springfield High! Today is August 31, 2022

Please check out our new web site at:

https://www.sps186.org/o/springfield

Picture day is coming on Wednesday, September 7th. Order picture packets before pictureday at mylifetouch.com with your student’s school id or this picture day ID — EVTXT2ZQ2. The Picture Day ID is only valid until the end of the day on picture day. After that, parents will have to wait until the proofs arrive back at the school. Proofs will contain unique access codes that can be used to place orders online. 

If you are interested in volunteering for your community, consider joining the Habitat for Humanity club. There will be an informational meeting held after school tomorrow in Mr. Lightfoot's room, room 330. You must be 16 or older to volunteer.

If you are interested in having lunch with your friends and playing games like Risk, Cataan, Ticket to Ride, or Axis and Allies you should join Historical Game Club. We meet during both A and B lunches Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Room 328. Everyone is welcome.

The SHS Cheerleaders and the Scarlet Line Poms will be holding a joint youth clinic on September 10th from 9am-11:30am. Any students ages kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to attend the clinic and then perform at the afternoon football game that same day! Registration forms can be found in the main office or on the SHS cheerleading website. You must be registered and paid by September 1st to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Contact Mrs. Dorr or Coach Moscardelli with questions. 

Do you want to help SHS become a more positive and peaceful school?  If so, come join the Be A Senator club. The first meeting will be tomorrow after school in room 160. Hope to see you there!

If you are interested in joining the Capitols Esports program, check out the page posted outside the main office to scan the QR code posted and get started. Tryouts will happen starting next week, so do not delay. If you have any questions, contact coach Dalton McGhiey or speak to an esports team member.

The first GSA meeting of the year will be this Friday after school in Mrs. Eaton’s room 366. All are welcome, join us in planning activities for the year.

If you are interested in writing and are looking for a place to showcase your work, Solon Signature is for you. Join us today after school in Mrs. Eaton’s room. If you are unable to attend stop by room 366 to get added to the Canvas page.

Do you like to write, debate, and discuss world issues? If so, Model UN might be for you! Model UN will hold a short informational meeting on Friday, September 2 after school in Room 354. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Emery.

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 9th.  The cost of this test is $18 and cash or checks must be paid in the Guidance Office by Sept 9th.  Any questions? Email Mrs. Adeniji.  The date of the test is October 12th.

Meet the teacher night is at CACC is tomorrow night.

Hey SHS students! The Chess club will be meeting after school from 3:17 to 4:15 in Mr. Hull’s Room (Room 216) on the first and third Fridays of every month to play and teach Chess! Everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level! There will be an informational meeting this Friday, September 2nd. We hope to see you there! If you have questions, please contact Mr. Hull or Emily Sharp!

In Session show choir rehearsals are cancelled for this week.

The ultimate frisbee club will meet Friday after school until 5:00. We will meet in room 521 (Mr. Lowy's room) and then move out into the field to play some games, so dress for the weather and bring water.

The boys golf team kicked off their first 9 hole match with a win over SHG and Glenwood at Bunn Golf Course.  SHS shot a 146.  Jake Baldin earned co medalist honors with 1 under 35. Peyton Woods followed with a 36.  James Oh added a 37 and Julian Valenti finished with a 38.  The boys are now 2-0 for the season.  

There will be a cheer rally today after school on the front lawn at 2:30. Student council will be going over cheers to help prepare us for games in the future! Come out and bring your solon fever! 

The soccer team suffered a tough loss to SHG 1-0 last night. The team would like to thank the student section for their tremendous support. The team looks to bounce back tonight against Lincoln at home. The JV soccer team won 2-0 over SHG in their season opener.

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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