Monday, Oct 26, 2026
Senators show kindness with a simple smile. Smiling is the universal language of kindness that crosses cultural, social, and language barriers to connect people in a positive way. It’s such an easy thing to do and can pave the way for making new friends and brightening everyone’s day. This week, spread kindness by smiling at someone you don’t know every day. Have a great week from Be A Senator.
We have started AP exam sign-ups. There are two steps to sign up for the AP Exams. First, students need to join each AP course on myap.collegeboard.org and register for the exam. Second, students will need to sign-up/pay online at www.TotalRegistration.com. AP students and their parents/guardians should have received an email about this, and information can be found on each AP teacher’s Canvas page about the ordering process. The due date to order an exam is Friday, November 6th. After this date, there will be a $40 late sign-up fee. Exams will begin in May of 2027.
Questions? Ask your AP teacher or email Mrs. Lauer (NPLauer@sps186.org).
Seniors and families, FAFSA is a high school graduation requirement that is now open for students and families to complete. If you need assistance SHS is hosting a FAFSA night for all District 186 seniors Tuesday night from 5:30-7:00 in the SHS Commons. See Kramer with any questions.
First quarter has ended and now is your chance to capture all the fun. The 26-27 yearbook, Soundtrack of the Senators, is on sale at yearbookforever.com If you have photos to share, upload these to yearbookforever.com use access code shsyearbook or stop by Dr. Eaton's room 3302 or ask Jonah Hosea, Selena Lindsay, or Joud Abdelghani for help.
In preparation for tech week, there will be a crew meeting after school Tuesday in Dr. Eaton's room 3302.
Hey Everyone - after-school tutoring at SHS is here! Come to room 1302 for tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30. You can get help in any subject!
Plant Club will meet on Tuesday, October 27, in Ms. Reinders room, 1516 from 3:30-4:30. Everyone is welcome! See Ms. Reinders if you have any questions.
Are you a fast runner who enjoys team sports, or do you have a strong throwing arm? Coach Davis, the track coach, will be in the Commons during both lunch periods on Wednesday, October 28th, and would be happy to help you sign up for track.
Attention Travelers, SHS will be traveling to Japan during the summer of 2028. There will be an informational meeting in Dr. Eaton's room 3302 on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 pm. Check your school email for the meeting invite, or email Dr. Eaton at dleaton@sps186.org for an invite or additional information if you are unable to attend the meeting. Families who RSVP and attend will be entered into a drawing for additional early enrollment discounts. Stop by room 3302 with questions.
Girls Wrestling Practice is daily in the SHS wrestling room at 5:30 pm.
There will be open mats for Boys Wrestling this Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30- 5 p.m. in the Wrestling Room. Please see Coach Kenny for questions.
Attention girl basketball players not involved in a fall sport: there will be an informational meeting regarding tryouts on Thursday after school in room 3340. Meeting should take no longer than 15 minutes. Any questions, see Coach Scheffler.
The cross country team competed at the regional championships on Saturday in Jacksonville. The girls team was led by Melody Guardia and finished 5th overall to advance to the sectional meet Saturday in Carbondale. The boys team captured the regional title for the first time since 2021 and also advanced to the Carbondale Sectional. The boys were led by DJ Peeler who earned all region with his 5th place finish and the Senators put 5 more runners in the top 18 to capture the regional title.
There will be a Fellowship of Christian athletes meeting on Wednesday, October 28th at 6:30pm in the 2nd floor Commons. We will be talking about activities that we will be doing during the year. Please enter through the Monroe Street main doors. Any questions, please contact Coach Sturm.
Congratulations to the Springfield High School Girls Tennis Team, who finished ahead of all area teams, placing 23rd out of 78 schools at State this past weekend. In singles action, Ida Seeger finished with two victories while the doubles team of Madisyn Williams/London Thongsithavong captured one win. Congratulations again to State qualifiers Madisyn Williams, Ida Seeger, and London Thongsithavong!
The girls swimming and diving team are conference champions for the first time in ten years!! The meet was started off by Tess O'Brien with a second place finish in diving. Emma Herrin followed up with a meet record and a first place finish in the 200 freestyle and then took first in the 100 butterfly by setting a meet record and breaking her own team record. Chloe Scheffler took first place in the 50 freestyle and the 100 backstroke and Elle Milliman took first in the 100 freestyle and 3rd in the 200 freestyle. Lilly Allen took fourth in the 200 IM and 5th in the 100 butterfly. Lila Martin took 5th in the 200 IM and 4th in the 500 freestyle. Hannah Reinbold took 4th in the 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle. Natasha O'Brien took 3rd in the 100 freestyle and the 100 breaststroke. Illana Bekker took 5th in the 500 freestyle and fourth in the 100 breaststroke. Naomi Bekker took fifth in the 100 backstroke. Naomi and Illian Bekker, Natasha O'Brien and Lilly Allen took 3rd in the 200 medley relay. Lila Martin, Chloe Scheffler, Emma Herrin and Elle Milliman took first in the 200 freestyle relay and the 400 freestyle relay. Great job to all of the swimmers and divers!! The team will compete in sectionals in Edwardsville in two weeks.
*Pledge of Allegiance 🇺🇸 and Moment of Silence 🤫.