School News

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...
Served Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
at Springfield Public School Cafeteria
  Springfield Public School is hosting a free summer noon meal program for all children ages 18 and under.  It is served Monday-Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria (use Door W5 on the west side of the school).  No reservations are needed.  Adults may also enjoy the meal...
Last day of school.
  Springfield students received a summer sendoff with a fun parade escort as they finished the 2022-23 school year on Wednesday, May 17. The parade was led by the Springfield Police, followed by Springfield Fire. Buses filled with students waved to passerbys and community members who watched from...
Scene from the Jungle Book musical.
  Kindergarten through sixth-grade students at  St. Raphael Catholic School put on four wonderful performances of Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids last Wednesday and Thursday in the school’s auditorium.  The production featured a huge cast and was directed by Beth Steffl, St. Raphael School Principal...
Thanks to the Early Learning Program, a young family watches as the North Memorial Air Ambulance lands in the parking lot at Springfield Schools.
  This past Thursday, the Springfield Early Learning Programs held their annual vehicle fair. The Learning Program estimates that they had 330 kids and adults who attended.  “It was a phenomenal evening and we were blessed with the best weather,” stated Jan Simonsen. “We have just amazing community...
River Valley Speakers at the MSHSL Class A State Speech tournament.
A total of five students from the River Valley speech team participated in the MSHSL Class A State Speech tournament held at Eastview High School in Apple Valley on Saturday, April 29.  This year’s participants included senior, Sarah Kottke in drama, junior, Kiera Lafferty in prose, sophomore, Lily...
“ECFE Construction Zone”
  On Tuesday, April 18 children and grandparents gathered for the Springfield Public School’s spring Grandparents Event.   This was sponsored and organized by the Springfield Public School’s Early Learning department.   The theme was “ECFE Construction Zone”.  The students and grandparents enjoyed...

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