Springfield High School

Good morning, Springfield High! Today is September 14, 2022

Students and parents - please check the SHS web site for information regarding our home football games this year at Spartan Field. You can find the rules and policies under the NEWS section.

The Superintendent’s Student Roundtable is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. The group provides a forum for youth to strengthen unity between all local high schools, and the community. Applications can be found at: https://forms.gle/iFToPEetKcRdkQfk9.  Returning members are asked to complete the form, also. 

This is the last week you can buy a 2022-2023 yearbook at our early bird price of $65! Visit yearbookforever.com to order today! 

Juniors and seniors, colleges will begin visiting SHS starting this week. You are allowed to come to the presentation and hear from an admissions representative from those schools if your teacher allows and you are passing the class. Check the class Canvas page for announcements, more info about visits, and to sign up to attend. Any questions, see Mr. Kramer.

If your time is limited,  but you want to volunteer for a great cause that gives directly back to District 186 students, Pen in a Box is for you Pen in a Box will have its first meeting of the year tomorrow before school at 7:45 in Mrs Eaton’s room.

Open mats for wrestling will start next Monday September 19th from 3:30-5pm.  Boys and girls are both welcome.  Ask Coach Kenny in room 220 if you have questions.  

All juniors and seniors are invited to the College Fair Field Trip at the State Fairgrounds on October 5th. Students provide their own transportation and are dismissed after third hour. Parent permission slips must be turned in by September 30th, and students must be passing their afternoon classes to attend. Juniors - use the green permission slip, Seniors - use the pink permission slip. Permission forms are available in the Guidance Office, room 104.

The 2022 SHS Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 15th. Doors open at 6:15 and all students must pass through a search and metal detectors to gain entry. If an SHS student is bringing an outside guest, the proper form must be filled out in its entirety and brought to the dance that evening. No exceptions on the form. All guests must have valid picture identification. Forms are yellow and available in the Guidance Office, room 104.

The ultimate frisbee club will meet again on Friday after school until 5:00. We will meet in room 521 and then move out into the field. Dress for the weather and bring water.

There will be an informational meeting for the Central Europe Trip Summer of 2024 next Wednesday night, September 21st in the SHS Library at 6:30 pm for parents and students.  Any questions email Mrs. Eaton at dleaton@sps186.org.

The Robotics Club will hold an informational meeting Monday after school in room 110.  If you can’t make the meeting please stop by and see Mr. Sutera.

French Club will be having its Back-to-School Party on Thursday, Sept. 22nd in Room 268 until 4pm.  Anyone can join French Club—see Madame Boltz with any questions.

The girls volleyball team lost to Normal UHigh in 3 games. It was an outstanding  effort that fell just short. The Senators were lead by Ruth Becker with 11 kills,15 digs & 7 blocks. Megan Becker had 15 assists,10 blocks & 8 digs. Olivia Gumz had 6 kills & Sydney Devlin had 11 assists. City tournament starts Monday. Hope you all come out & support this amazing team.

The Springfield High School Girls Tennis Team slayed Decatur MacArthur in convincing fashion with a 7-2 margin.  In singles, TeTee Jallah, Nora Jasim, Shelva Sewavi, Caroline Scherschel, Valentina Osgood and Makenna Higgins emerged victorious.  In doubles action, Kara Frazier/Maria Anselment and Olivia Revelle/Annah Sharp claimed victories.  Raina Jackson, Eva Nagel and Audrey Delcomyn slayed their way to honorable mention finishes.  Congratulations on a strong performance!

The soccer team defeated Normal U-High 1-0 last night. Drew Dejaynes scored for the Senators and Joe Brudnak recorded the shutout. The JV team remained undefeated with a 4-0 victory over U-High.

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.