School News

Jodi Dalsgaard along with Bailey Cords and the new Yamaha C7X Grand 
Piano which was named after Dalsgaard last Friday evening.
  Community members gathered into the Springfield Public School Performing Arts Center for a dedication concert Friday evening in honor of the new Yamaha C7X Grand Piano and to thank the donors who made it possible.  The piano is a renowned instrument in the world of classical and concert pianos...
Concert at Springfield Public School this Friday evening
  Springfield Public School recently purchased a brand new grand piano to be used for concerts and recitals in the Performing Arts Auditorium at the school.  A special dedication program is scheduled for this Friday evening, October 20 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Auditorium.   The grand piano...
Miss Keesha’s 5-6 year-old Preschool class at Springfield Public School
The preschool classes at Springfield Public School, taught by Amber Vogel and Keesha Barnes, studied fire prevention during Fire Prevention Week.  The 3-4 year-olds had a visit from local firefighter, Gabe Salonek, last Thursday morning.  The 4-5 year-olds had a visit from firefighter, Brandon...
Fourth grade students work together to create a worm bin for their classrooms during elementary fall field days.
  Springfield 4th graders and St. Raphael’s 3rd and 4th graders spent a day learning about farm and electrical safety, composting and plant growth, pollinators, and the food supply at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center near Lamberton recently.  See complete story in...
Queen Jalivia Richert and King Mitchell Streich.
See photos in this week's issue of the Springfield Advance-Press.
A youngster checks out her Lion’s Kidsight screening with Lion member, Jen Schultz.
  It was a successful night for Springfield’s Early Learning Carnival held the evening of Tuesday, September 12.  Children were able to draw, paint, play and dance to the music of the Jolly Pops.  Many local businesses and agencies participated in the carnival, sharing information about their...
2023 Springfield High School Homecoming Court.
  Homecoming week 2023 at Springfield High School is next week—September 18-23.  The student council has come up with some fun activities for the students and staff to participate in to vitalize school spirit and Tiger Pride during the week. See complete story in this week's issue of the...
Meet the staff at St. Raphael’s and Springfield Public Schools in this week's issue of the Springfield Advance-Press.
  The beginning of a new school year creates many emotions for parents and kids.  This might include preschool, elementary or middle school, or college.  These experiences all blend together and are part of life.  Raising a child who is comfortable enough to separate, or leave you is an important...
Chad Hovland
  Chad Hovland has been named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Springfield Public School by the Springfield Education Association.  A member of the faculty for thirteen years, he feels honored to be selected for the distinction by his peers. Chad grew up in Upsala, a small town in central Minnesota...

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