Last Day of School: Friday, June 14

The last day of school is an early release day.* Have a great summer!

*Does not apply to A3 Academy of Arts & Academics, which has its own calendar.

We are thrilled to once again offer free SPARK camp in 2024 for students currently in grades kindergarten through 7th grade, with a focus on enrichment, academics, recreation, and community.

All kindergarten through 7th grade students currently enrolled in a Springfield school are eligible to attend, even if their school is not a SPARK camp location.

SPARK camp runs Monday - Thursday, July 8 - August 1.

Students will be provided with breakfast and lunch. Limited transportation is available for those who qualify.

2024 SPARK registration is now open! When you register, you will be registered for all four weeks of the program. Registrations will be accepted as space allows.

Visit our Summer Programs page for complete details.

Students starting kindergarten in 2024 have their own summer program, Kids in Transition to School (KITS). Enrollment for KITS begins May 1, 2024. Stay tuned for more information!

Children enrolled in kindergarten for the 2024-25 year at any SPS elementary school can attend a FREE summer kindergarten readiness program, KITS! KITS (Kids in Transition to School) equips incoming kindergarteners with the skills needed to successfully begin school. KITS is offered at four elementary school sites throughout the SPS District. Students entering kindergarten at any of our elementary schools are eligible to attend at one of these sites.

Summer EBT is a new grocery benefits program that starts this summer. It helps families buy food for their school-aged children during summer when school is out.

Some children are signed up automatically for Summer EBT if their household participates in SNAP, TANF or the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid). Others can apply online, by email or using a paper application.

​If you believe your child is eligible for Summer EBT but was​ not signed up automatically, you can still apply.

The state will begin accepting applications for the program this summer. For more information and to be notified when the application period opens, visit the Oregon Department of Human Services website.

SPS high school athletics will host sports camps this summer for all school-age kids in the area! SHS and THS high school players and coaches teach kids fundamentals in a friendly, no-pressure environment. The main goal for our camps is to have fun! More information on registration coming soon on our website and social media.

Willamalane fall registration begins Wednesday, August 14 at 8 a.m. This includes Kids Club, After-School All-Stars, Middle School Sports, and preschools. For updates, please check willamalane.org/activities.

On Memorial Day, SHS's Mariachi del Sol had the honor of representing our community by marching in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. You can catch the band's appearance on the American Veterans Center livestream of the parade at this link below. Mariachi del Sol is featured about one hour and thirty minutes into the livestream.

In April, Dr. Kenneth Singer and his wife Kenda toured a Springfield High School (SHS) graphic design classroom - a CTE pathway that the Singers helped start with the initial funds for the project more than a decade ago. Dr. and Mrs. Singer didn't have a background in graphic design, but they had a vision for helping SHS get an educational program that would give students marketable skills off the ground.

CTE students from three of our high schools represented SPS well at the state SkillsUSA competition, with three students earning medals.

A3 junior Lillian Langford was announced as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Oregon's 4th Congressional District!

Lillian's pen and ink artwork, entitled "La Marchesa Casati," will hang in the U.S. Capitol for the next year alongside winners from across the country.

Congratulations to Cailin Cole and Layla Rodriguez, our SPS Safe Routes to School art contest winners!

Both are students at Centennial Elementary and received the grand prize of a new bike, helmet, lock and lights! Best of all, their winning artwork will be seen all over town on the SPS Safe Routes to School bike trailer!

Students from across the District submitted some AMAZING designs to the contest! Each submission received a small prize in return.

Recently, Lane County Public Health has confirmed multiple diagnosis of pertussis (whooping cough) in our community across all age groups, including school age children. Infants and very small children are at the greatest risk for life-threatening complications.

Pertussis has cold-like symptoms followed in one to two weeks by coughing fits that can keep coming for weeks to months. If your child has symptoms of pertussis please keep them home from school and consult with their health care provider.

Springfield Public Schools is committed to limiting the spread of all illnesses at school by encouraging healthy habits and prioritizing appropriate cleaning. Handwashing and good respiratory etiquette are as always helpful in preventing the spread of this infection.

Immunization is the most effective way to prevent the spread of this illness. The Springfield Schools Health Center offers all required vaccines for students, conveniently located on the Springfield High School campus.

For more information on pertussis visit the Oregon Health Authority website.

All K-12 students in public, private, charter, and home schools in Lane County are eligible for a free LTD bus pass. You can either use the Umo Mobility app or a physical tap card to board the bus. Visit your student's school office to get the pass before summer break. Learn more on LTD's website.

Kids who got a 1Pass can begin using them June 17. The 1Pass and the free LTD student bus pass are a great combo! Another great way to get there - pedal power! LTD and Eugene-Springfield Safe Routes to School have created a map showing bus routes and bike paths to get kids to their 1Pass destination. Click this link to get the bus and bike map.

For over 500 students in our District, this month marks the end of a 13-year journey through school and the beginning of the rest of their lives (no pressure!). SPS will hold eight graduation ceremonies in June:

Sunday, June 2: Chifin Center Native Graduation Ceremony

• 5:30 p.m., Chifin Native Youth Center, 1084 G Street

Wednesday, June 5: Brattain Campus (Gateways High School, SPS Online, Brattain Online, GED Program)

• 6:30 p.m., Wildish Theater, 630 Main St

Thursday, June 6: A3, The Academy of Arts and Academics

• 6:00 p.m., SHS Auditorium, 875 7th St

Friday, June 7: Community Transition Program (CTP)

• 1:00 p.m., Silke Field, 849 N 10th St

Friday, June 7: Springfield High School

• 7:00 p.m., Silke Field, 849 N 10th St (In the event of rain, the ceremony will move to SHS's main gym.)

Saturday, June 8: Thurston High School

• 3:00 p.m., THS Football Stadium, 333 58th St (Rain or shine)

Wednesday, June 12: English Language Development (ELD) Promotion Ceremony

• 6:30 p.m., SHS Auditorium, 875 7th St.

Thursday, June 13: Willamette Leadership Academy

• 6:30 p.m., Wildish Theater, 630 Main St

The SPS Communications team will be out taking as many photos of graduates as we can and we want to share them with families. Click or scan the QR code and download photos for free (you will have to request permission first, so there will be a small delay).

While we make every effort to capture as many people as we can, there is no way for us to capture everyone. We hope you are among the many images.

On social media, share the spirit of graduation day with us by tagging Springfield Public Schools (SPS) on Facebook and Instagram @springfieldps or DM us your photos for a chance to share your photos with our community.

Tuesday, June 18

• 10:30 a.m.
• Springfield Public Library Fountain Plaza, 225 5th Street, Springfield

Travel to Africa for the day with Seattle-based teaching artists Gansango Music & Dance as they perform music and dance from West Africa. Then, sign up for Summer Reading 2024: Read, Renew, Repeat! Join Food for Lane County at 11:30 a.m., immediately following this event on the Fountain Plaza for a free lunch for kids and teens ages 1 - 18. No strings attached! Available while the supply lasts.

Thursday, June 27

• 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
• Free
• Bob Keefer Center Turf Fields, 400 South 32nd St., Springfield
• Register for RunJumpThrow

RunJumpThrow is a hands-on learning event that excites kids about physical activity by introducing them to running, jumping, and throwing skills through track and field. This FREE event on June 27, during the week of the Olympic Trials, is brought to you by Willamalane, USA Track & Field, and Hershey. Kids can participate with peers in a friendly, competitive setting and learn new techniques from professionals.

Saturday, June 29

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Island Park, 200 West B Street, Springfield

Children’s Celebration is fun for the entire family. Enjoy fun interactive activities, live performances, and more. Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation. Learn more.

Saturday, June 29

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Campbell Community Center
• 155 High Street, Eugene
• Free!
• Registration encouraged. Register at this link.

Has it been a while since you rode your bike? Or maybe you always wanted to learn to ride, but never got around to it? Don't let age get in your way!

Join AARP, the City of Eugene Recreation and Safe Routes to School for an adult Learn2Ride workshop and explore options to get you back on the bike trail. You’ll learn about PeaceHealth Rides bikeshare, and adaptive cycling, and join us for hands-on learning.

Bikes and helmets will be available if you don't have one. But, if you have one, bring your bike and helmet, and don't forget to bring a friend! Shift Community Cycles will be on hand to perform helmet fittings and safety checks on all bikes brought from home.

Thursday, June 6

• 5 p.m. at tent outside south gate at Hayward Field
• All SPS students receive three tickets.
• First 100 kids receive a free food voucher.
• First 500 kids receive a free Oregon Ducks t-shirt

The Hope Project is offering free tickets to all SPS students for the Thursday of NCAA Championships tickets. Let's help pack the stadium and show support for track and field.

All summer long!

• Hamlin Sports Complex
• Free for students!

All SPS students can enjoy a summer of baseball thanks to the Springfield Drifters! All students need to do is show their Student ID or 1PASS to get into each home game free of charge (except July 3)!

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The Springfield Public Schools 2024-25 Proposed Budget is now available for review. The budget document estimates the cost to operate the District and its programs for the year.

The District presented the proposed budget to the Budget Committee on May 2, 2024. The Budget Committee approved the at its May 9, 2024 meeting. Superintendent Todd Hamilton gave his budget message and share any significant changes in the District’s proposal, programs, or financial changes.

The District will hold a Budget Hearing on June 10, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the District Office. The School Board must adopt the budget no later than June 30, 2024, the last day of the current fiscal year.

The SafeOregon Tip Line is available 24/7 for Oregon students, parents, school staff, community members and law enforcement officers to report and respond to student safety threats.

• Report a tip online
• Call or text 844-472-3367
• Report a tip on the app. Download on the App Store or Google Play
• Email tip@safeoregon.com

Springfield Public Schools board meetings are available for anyone to watch live or on-demand on the district's Vimeo channel. View the calendar of upcoming board meetings. A Spanish interpreter is also available during in-person board meetings.

In accordance with public meeting law and Oregon HB 2560, the school board will be providing remote access through live streamed meetings to our community.

The SPS equity statement reflects the District's mission of serving every student, every day.

The statement stands as an affirmation of the District’s commitment to equity, inclusion and belonging and will guide our continued efforts to support the vision of SPS as a place where students want to learn and staff want to work.