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Joe Pieschel ExCEL nominee and Callie Wersal ExCel award winner
  Callie Wersal earned the 2016 Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership (ExCEL) Award from the Minnesota State High School League. Callie was one of the thirty-six recipients of the 2016 ExCel Award and will be recognized during the winter tournaments.  This is the 21st year that the...
Winter storms test technology, ‘flexible learning days’ at school
Two blizzards within the past week caused the closing of schools in Springfield and southwestern Minnesota, canceling activities, causing problems for motorists, and giving highway and street maintenance crews a workout.     Springfield Public Schools made best use of electronic technology and...
Pictured, front, from left: Rachel Ahlness, Melonie Heiling, Dana Larson, Mary Hesse, Deb Feser, Dawn Hagert, Cathy Burden and Christa Peterson. Back: Suzanne Silva, Trisha Lewis, Alyssa Sorenson, Krystal Plaster, Holly Jaeger, Elaine Weber (Foster Grandparent Program), Mariah Calverley, Sharon Ferdinandt, Pat Dauer, Samantha Shoen, Melanie Danielson and Barb Jones.  Paraprofessional Randee Krueger was not available for the picture.
Paraprofessionals in Minnesota schools are recognized for their work annually in January.  Paraprofessionals at Springfield Public School were celebrated on Wednesday, January 27, with the celebration centered on the theme “Queen for a Day.” The professionals were treated to a special meal, and...
The fifth-grade at Springfield Public School, in classes taught by Troy Hoyt and Ashley Quien, collected nickles, dimes, quarters and dollars totaling $191 during the holidays that they contributed to Coats for Kids. The money provides new winter coats to children in need in the Springfield area. ...
Heart of the Tiger Award Winners — front, from left: Diedrick Sorenson (3), Taya Beyer (2), Erik Davis (1), and Olivia Sprenger (K).   Back: Cole Hayden (6), Madison Wester (5), and Kiera Lafferty (4). A video of students proclaiming, “Thank You, Springfield,” over and over again, played on the big...
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day on the third Friday in December is a day of light-hearted fun, so students and staff at Springfield High School decided to join in the fun by wearing their holiday sweaters on Friday, December 18. There were sweaters of all colors and holiday designs, but not all...
The agricultural education program at Springfield High School is one of only six agricultural education programs nationwide that received the National Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Middle/Secondary Agricultural Education Program Award, given at the NAAE annual convention in New...
Springfield FFA had a good day at Regional FFA   competition at Sherburn on October 8, going 4 for 4 in qualifying teams for state contests. The four state-qualifying teams are Forestry, Soils, Poultry and Horse judging teams.   Springfield FFA Horse judging team placed third, Forestry was fourth,...
Principal Kuehn spoke to students, teachers, family and friends during a rally in Brown’s Park.   His challenge to the students was met with donations more than $18,000, and he pledged to sleep on the top of the school building Saturday, October 31.
With the music of “Eye of the Tiger,” by American rock band Survivor sounding, students at Springfield Elementary School rallied at Brown’s Park Friday morning before their Tiger Trek  bike ride through the community. A crisp autumn morning with a temperature of 44 degrees with bright sunshine,...
Homecoming Royal Court  Front, from left: Sophomore attendant Anna Plotz, Hannah Johnson, Alexis Streich, King Sam Baier, Queen Micheala Leonard, Kalley Hoffmann, Cheyanne Vogel, junior attendant Taylar Streich, and Freshman attendant Sydney Schauman.  Back: Sophomore attendant Ross VanDerWal, Jaden Mickelson, Michael O’Callaghan, Ben Groebner, Conner Bertram, junior attendant Joe Pieschel, and freshman attendant Tim Rogotzke.
The Homecoming Royal Court and more moments from coronation captured in photos here.

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