SPS District News
Week of Oct. 17, 2022
Last Week in the District
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Southfield A&T
Over the weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Southfield A&T to speak to students about the importance of civic engagement and voting! It was an exciting day for everyone!
Special thanks to the White House team and SPS administration as they planned all week for this event.
Thank you to our students that participated: the marching band, dancers, students that stood on the high riser, and our student speakers Joshua and Cassidy!
Also, thank you to our volunteers and staff that worked the event!
What an amazing experience for all!
BIG10 Head Football Coach Lands Helicopter on Southfield A&T Campus to Scout Players
At last Friday's matchup, Southfield A&T vs. West Bloomfield, Penn State University's Head Football Coach, James Franklin arrived on campus via helicopter to scout several of the Southfield A&T and West Bloomfield players.
According to district historians, this was the first-ever grand entrance of that magnitude.
Homecoming 2022 Recap
SPS Pink Out
Enjoy a few photos below of our students and staff showing their support for those impacted by breast cancer!
The Southfield Fire Department Visits Stevenson Elementary
Thank you, Southfield Fire Department for visiting Stevenson last week.
Our K-2 scholars learned four valuable lessons: how/when to call 911, where smoke detectors should be installed, and how every family should have an evacuation plan. Most importantly, never hide from a firefighter in the event of a fire.
University High School Students Place First at the Regional Debates
More SPS News
2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES BOND PROPOSAL
On November 8, 2022, Southfield Public Schools will ask voters to approve a $345 million Capital Facilities Bond Proposal to improve the educational environment for all students.
1. Righting-sizing the school district to match current student enrollment;
2. Transitioning from neighborhood schools to Educational Pathways;
3. Expanding Southfield High School A & T by reconfiguring the instructional area to support the educational program and expanding Fine Arts and Performing Arts learning opportunities. In addition reconfiguring/reconstructing University K-12 Academy to support the educational program;
4. Expanding gifted and talented program opportunities throughout the school district; and,
5. Expanding community use of school facilities.
Please join Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Green at the Virtual Town Hall Tuesday as she shares updates and discusses the approved Capital Facilities Bond proposal focused on building and facility upgrades & improvements across the district on October 25th at 5:30 pm.
Join link:
https://oneoakland.webex.com/oneoakland/j.php?MTID=m20667c53b331166366e524fdb19f3000
Webinar number:
2308 862 3264
Webinar password:
THTOct25 (84862825 from phones)
Join by phone
+1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 230 886 23264
For more information on the 2022 Capital Facilities Bond please visit: www.southfieldk12.org.
Community Canvas
If you are interested in volunteering we ask that you complete the google form below.
Upcoming Dates and Events to Remember
- October 20th - Bussey Curriculum Night
- October 25th - Virtual Town Hall Tuesday
- November 8th - No School
- November 23rd - 25th - No School Thanksgiving Recess