Good morning, Springfield High! Today is Monday, October 6th
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.
After School Tutoring is offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in Room 214
Be A Senator Club is focused on kindness during the month of October. Senators show kindness through their words. Giving compliments is a great way to show kindness. This week, challenge yourself to give a compliment to someone you know and give one to someone you don’t know. Have a great week from Be A Senator!
Attention artists and graphic designers: The SHS PTO is looking for a new logo, and any SHS student can submit a drawing or graphic that represents parents, teachers and our school. Use your imagination and submit your design by October 27th. Think of this logo as one that could go on letterhead or on a tablecloth or poster. Submit your design to Mrs. Dorr or Dr. Leardi, and see either of them if you have questions. If your design is chosen, you will receive $75 in gift cards and a framed copy of your design.
Permission slips for the 2025 College Fair Field Trip are now available in the Guidance Office. The date of the field trip is October 8th. Students are responsible for their own transportation and must sign in to the Orr Building by 1:00 to be marked as Activity. The permission slip is due by Wednesday, October 8th at 8:30 A.M. to the Guidance Office. No late forms will be accepted and students must be passing all afternoon classes to attend.
There will be crew meeting for the fall play Monday after school in the commons. If you can't attend we Mrs Eaton or Gabby Gauvin or Chelsea Dekock.
There will be a quick Lego Club informational meeting on Wednesday Oct 8th after school in room WW5. If you can not attend please see Mr. Sutera in WW5 for information.
Attention girl basketball players not involved in a fall sport: Open gyms will start Thursday from 3:30-5 in the gym. Any questions, see Coach Scheffler.
The cross country teams competed at 2 different meets in Peoria and Jacksonville on Saturday. In Jacksonville the top finisher for SHS was Felix Vanmetre. In Peoria the girls raced to a 16th place finish out of 37 teams and were led by Sophia Llosa. In the boys race, the Senators finished in 6th place overall out of 37 teams and were led by Alex Ratz. The teams next compete on Saturday at the Metamora Invite for the final regular season meet before the CS8 Meet.
The SHS varsity football team became playoff eligible with a 28-17 victory over Jacksonville on Friday night. Offensively, the Solons were paced by QB Brody Scheffler, who ran for three touchdowns and also completed a touchdown pass to Jacob Scheffler. Additionally, Armanze Lewis, Bryce Bryant, and Ed Horton all did a great job carrying the football, as the offensive line opened running lanes all night. Defensively, Trey Sutton, Damarion Davis, Bryce Bryant all had excellent games. The team is now 5-1 on the season and will be at SHG this Friday night.
The Springfield High School Girls Tennis Team traveled to the Bloomington Invitational this weekend. Madisyn Williams, Hayden Thongsithavong, Sophia Bommarito and Zoey Thongsithavong won in singles. While in doubles, the teams of Valentina Osgood/Madisyn Williams, Asmi Agarwal/Anvi Agarwal and Annah Sharp/Caroline Scherschel each captured victories.
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)