Tuesday, Oct 27, 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 tonight 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, download the yearbook snap app by walsworth, search for Springfield High School, use access code shsyearbook, and upload your photos. If you need help, feel free to stop by Dr. Eaton's room 3302 or ask Jonah Hosea, Selena Lindsay, or Joud Abdelghani for help.
GSA club will meet in Dr. Eaton's room 3302 Friday after school.
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Girls in STEM would like to highlight a famous woman scientists that has paved the way for the identification and prevention of breast cancer. Dr. Nora Disis was part of the team that discovered HER2 as a specific marker in breast cancer, and is actively working on the first trials for a breast cancer vaccine. To learn more about Dr. Disis, or Girls in Stem, check out our socials on Instagram and TikTok, and see Ms. Reinders for how to join!
In preparation for tech week, there will be a crew meeting after school today in Dr. Eaton's room 3302.
There will be a pen in the box meeting before school Friday 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 today in Ms. Reinders room, 1516 from 3:30-4:30. Everyone is welcome! See Ms. Reinders if you have any questions.
Debate Club will meet in Room 3330 until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Model UN will meet until 4:00 p.m. on Friday in Room 3330.
Hey book readers! We are having our next Book Club meeting this Thursday, October 29th, in Ms. Negele's room 3312 from 3:30-4:30. We will chat about last month's read (ooh, scary vampires) and pick November's book. Everyone is invited to join the fun. See you Thursday!
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.
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.
*Pledge of Allegiance 🇺🇸 and Moment of Silence 🤫.