Springfield FFA members traveled to Pipestone on Dec. 18 when they participated in the regional Milk Quality and Parliamentary Procedure competitions. Both teams qualified for state competition that will take place in April.
In the Milk Quality competition, team members have to identify cheeses,...
Springfield Public School Vocal Music Department will present their annual Winter Choir Concert Thursday, Dec. 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the performing arts auditorium.
All choir students in grades 7-12 — the Junior High Choir, Senior High Concert Choir, and Chamber Singers — will participate...
Springfield Public School’s First Lego League theme this year is “Into Orbit.”
Their challenge is to identify how long duration spaceflight affects the physical, social, or mental health of astronauts. They have identified mental health of the astronauts as the problem to address. Their solution...
Second-graders in Allison Nachreiner’s classroom at St. Raphael School enjoyed learning about the First Thanksgiving as they performed a play for parents and family members on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Afterwards they all enjoyed cookies and juice.
Annually, during American Education Week, the Past Presidents of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 257 entertain administrators, faculty and staff of Springfield Public and St. Raphael Schools at a social hour when they serve cake and coffee to show appreciation for their role in building strong...
“It was September and there was a town.”
The year is 1916 in Erwin, Tennessee. Erwin is known for two things; its railroad and its people. Not every town has a railroad, and the fact that Erwin does sets it apart from the other small towns in Tennessee. Having a railroad means that people can come...
The Tiger Cubs Preschool classes at Springfield Public School (children 4 and 5-year olds) recently visited the Springfield Fire Station while learning about fire safety during Fire Prevention Month.
See more pictures on page 9 of this week's issue of the Springfield Advance-Press.
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Early Childhood Screening (ECS) provides an opportunity for parents to learn more about their child. Parents and children participate in screening components that include a vision and hearing check, growth screening, immunization review, developmental progress using a standardized tool, family...
Springfield High School Drama Department will present the play, Elephant’s Graveyard, November 16 and 17. “The actors have been working very hard and are excited to share their play with the community,” says Director Elizabeth Wellmann. The members of the cast are pictured — kneeling and seated...
Springfield Public Elementary students raised $19,135.28 in the 2018 Tiger Trek, an activity sponsored by PAWS (Parents Aligned With Schools). Students obtained pledges from family and friends to support their Tiger Trek bike ride or walk. The money will be used to further improve the quality of...