Good morning, Springfield High! Today is Monday, Sept 22nd
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the Peace Room is open and available to students for support in the Guidance Office-8:30-9am and 11:30-2pm.
Senators show respect for themselves by being their best everyday at school. If you respect yourself, others are more likely to respect you too. This week respect yourself by showing up on time, completing your work and always doing your best. Have a great week from Be A Senator!
Attendance tracking update: Freshmen, we need you here everyday! The 9th graders had two of their worst three days of the year this last week. Did you know those with lower attendance are over three times as likely to not have enough credits to move to sophomore status? Don't let that be you! Sophomores also stumbled this past week and had their second day under 91%. Overall, each grade raised their attendance percentage last week and we remain over 93%. But for the week the sophomores only added three days to their total, while both 11th and 12th added 4. Show up! Be active! Be ready! Be a learner! Every day counts at SHS!
Attention students: District 186 is starting the search for a new superintendent, who will begin in July 2026. The Board of Education wants input from students, staff, parents, and the community on what qualities are most important in the district’s next leader. You can share your thoughts through an anonymous online survey, available on the District’s homepage now through Saturday, September 27, at 11:45 p.m.
The PSAT/NMSQT signup is now available for 9th-11th graders. The PSAT/NMSQT is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for juniors. While 9th and 10th graders may sign up, scores will not be counted for the scholarship. The due date to sign up is October 1st. The cost of this test is $18.00. Cash or checks must be paid in the Guidance Office by October 1st. The date of the test is October 29th. Any questions? Email Mrs. Lauer.
Do you love to travel and explore new places. Well, you're in luck. EF Tours is sponsoring a trip to Italy, France, and Spain in June 2026. Many of you have already registered, but there is room for more travelers until the end of January. There will be an informational meeting for new travelers Tuesday Sept 23 in the Commons at 7:15. If you are unable to attend please contact Mrs. Eaton in 366.
See you at the Pole is a national day of prayer that happens at schools across the country! See You at the Pole will take place at SHS on Wednesday, September 24, at 7:40 a.m., before school on the front lawn. We hope you can join us for a morning of prayer and worship!
"The new SHS Interact Club is having a Coat Drive until October 31.
Bring your new or gently used kids or adult coats and drop them in the box in front of the main office. Together we can ensure no one in our community faces the winter without warmth.
- Also, we invite new members to join the interact club. Please check in room 250 for more details.
The cross country team competed at the prestigious Richard Spring Invitational at Detweiller Park in Peoria on Saturday against over 80 teams. The top finisher for the Varsity girls was Sophia Llosa. The top finisher for the Varsity boys was Collin Nolte. The top finisher for the Fresh/Soph Boys was Felix Vanmetre. The next race for the team is the Springfield High School Invitational on Saturday at Lincoln park. Races begin at 9:45 AM on Saturday.
The girls swim team competed in the Charger Invitational in Champaign on Saturday and their hard work is paying off with pr’s! Lilly Allen had a PR in the 100 free and the 100 backstroke, Mallory Leming in the 100 breaststroke, Natasha O’Brien in the 100 Breaststroke, Pauline O’Connell in the 100 freestyle, Grace Shovlin in the 500 freestyle and Chloe Scheffler had a PR in the 200 freestyle and the 100 backstroke. Chloe also earned a 6th place finish in the 100 backstroke for a medal. Congratulations! The girls take on Glenwood this Saturday at Eisenhower pool.
The Springfield High School Girls Tennis Team traveled to U-High last week and played well. In doubles action, the teams of Taylor Ratts/Jackie Reed and Chelsea DeKock/Jadyn Mangold-Huston claimed victories.
Over the weekend, the team traveled to the Alton Invitational and performed well. Hayden Thongsithavong and Sophia Bommarito won in singles while the doubles teams of Valentina Osgood/Madisyn Williams, Ludo Scanzioli/Anvi Agarwal and Annah Sharp/Caroline Scherschel each captured victories.
The soccer team defeated SHG 3-1 to remain undefeated in the CS8. Parker Hinds and Arielle Robinson scored for the Senators. Parker Hinds and Gavin Oyler picked up assists.
The JV team defeated SHG 1-0 on a goal by Mohammed Rasid.
The freshman team won the Chatham invite defeating Glenwood and Quincy on Saturday.
Congratulations to the girls volleyball team with a 25-12 25-22 road win against non conference opponent Calvary.
A great team effort to send the team to a 14-4 record.
City Tournament starts next Tuesday at SE
We look forward to seeing our students and staff at our home football games! We look forward to seeing our students and staff at our home football games! But, we want to remind you of the code of conduct. The Code of Conduct and the guidelines of the student
handbook apply to all students while on District 186 property, adjacent property or engaged in
school-sponsored activities. Any misconduct before, during or after the game will be handled by
the administration at the student’s school and will result in consequences.
Please note that students who are suspended and/or expelled are not permitted to attend
school events, including games. If a suspended or expelled student purchases a ticket and is
admitted by mistake, they will be required to leave, and no refunds will be issued.
All spectators are expected to remain seated during games. Anyone found standing or roaming
for an extended period of time will be asked to sit in the stands, failure to comply will result in
being removed from the stadium.
Also failing to abide by the football stadium expectations may result in you being escorted from
the stadium. If you are escorted from the stadium you will not be allowed to return to future
games.
No unaccompanied minors will be allowed entry into games. All K-8th grade students should be
with an adult who is responsible for their actions and monitors their movement during the
games. They should be sitting watching the games and limit walking around unless using the
restroom or visiting the concession stand. Students can not attend without an adult - they will
not be allowed entry.
Football games will conclude around 9:15 p.m., announcements will be made for students to
call for their ride at the start of 4th quarter at every game. Please make sure your ride, if
needed, is at the stadium to pick you up at that time.
We want to cheer on our teams, have great District 186 spirit and have a good time. Thank you
for assisting the Administration and the Springfield Police Department in this manner.
And Now the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.(Moment of Silence)