School News
Springfield Public Elementary students raised $19,035.88 in the annual Tiger Trek. Students obtained pledges from family and friends to support their Tiger Trek project.
“That’s a generous amount of money the people of your community have poured into our school and we thank them,” said Elementary...
Once again, Springfield Public School filled the north parking lot with many different vehicles the afternoon of September 5, and hosted the Annual Vehicle Fair as they kicked off fall Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes and activities for families of the Springfield area and...
For many new kindergartners and their parents — school anxiety may be setting in. Parents might wonder if their kid will make new friends, like their teacher or learn to read.
Annie Hansen-Burke, Ph.D., a senior lecturer in the College of Education and Human Development, addresses questions many...
Kindergarten Camp is a tradition in the Springfield School district every August. Children participated in Kindergarten Camp last week and met half days for four consecutive days. The schedule included classroom activities directed by the kindergarten teachers, interaction with their peers,...
“Yoga is a blend of physical and mental practices that enhance your body and spirit” according to local Yoga entusiast and instructor Traci Zuhlsdorf. “The benefits are many…muscle strength and tone, increased flexibility, improved energy and vitality. It helps to balance metabolism, provides...
Springfield High School Principal Patrick Moriarty, in his welcome remarks complimented the guests who attended 2019 commencement exercises Friday evening, May 17. “Your presence demonstrates your love to the class and your commitment to education,” he said, and he offered some advice to the...
Nine Springfield High School seniors were recognized as Students of the Month by the Springfield Lions Club during the 2018-‘19 academic year. The students were nominated by teachers based on their character in and outside the classroom. All these students demonstrate great character and are...
Fourth-graders in Springfield Public Schools, in classes taught by Bob Fink and Jill Moriarity, visited local Public Utilities facilities — the water tower, fresh water treatment plant, power plant and the wastewater treatment plant — Friday. The students seemed to have the greatest interest in...
Springfield High School’s theatre department is getting farcical with this year’s spring play, Noises Off, by Michael Fryan. This knee-slapping play-within-a-play will go on stage Friday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, at 5:30 p.m.
Michael Frayn’s Noises Off takes a fond look at the...
The sixth time competing in state speech tournaments was the charm for River Valley Speaker Sarah Dunn (pictured center). Sarah earned championship honors in Humorous Interpretation at the Minnesota State High School League Class A State Speech Tournament in Wayzata Friday. Libby Tonn (pictured...
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