Zach Marsh wins a new car for good attendance
May 28, 2009
Glendale High School junior Zach Marsh won a 2009 white four-door, five-speed Kia Rio from Youngblood-Nissan-Chrysler-Kia Thursday for having good attendance.
This is the third consecutive year that a Glendale student has won a car. For the past nine years, Youngblood has generously donated a new car to be given to a student in grades 9-12 who has 95 percent or better attendance.
Johnson named principal at Sequiota Elementary School
May 28, 2009
Springfield Public Schools has named Kristi Johnson as the new principal at Sequiota Elementary School. She is currently assistant to the principal at Jeffries and McBride elementary schools, where she has served for two years.
Johnson began her teaching career with SPS in 1981 at McGregor Elementary School, where she has taught fourth, fifth and sixth grades.
From 1990 to 2007, Johnson taught at Jeffries and McBride elementary schools. In 2008, she was summer school principal at McBride. She possesses a Master of Science degree in Education (Educational Administration) from Missouri State University.
Boyd and Field to celebrate PYP authorization Saturday
May 28, 2009
Boyd and Field elementary schools will have a celebration in honor of their authorization as Primary Years Programme (PYP) schools Saturday, May 30, at Silver Springs Park, located at 1119 N. National Ave., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Food and drinks will be provided and parent volunteers have arranged for music, games and sports activities at the event. Students from both schools will perform a song in Spanish at 5 p.m. in honor of the international focus of PYP. Louie, Springfield Cardinals' mascot, will also be in attendance from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Boyd and Field elementary schools are the only schools in the state to have completed the International Baccalaureate process. Field was notified by mail that they are now official and Boyd is expecting their authorization notification letter in the coming weeks.
The event is open to all Boyd and Field staff and students and their families.
Kindergarten screenings may be scheduled now
May 28, 2009
Kindergarten screenings may be scheduled now for children who will attend Springfield Public Schools this fall. Parents should call the Parents as Teachers office, 523-1160, to schedule the developmental screening.
Screenings are required and should take place before the first day of school on Aug. 25. Children must be 5 years old before August 1 to enter kindergarten. To enroll, parents should present the child's birth certificate, immunization records, Social Security number and proof of residence (a utility bill or lease agreement).
Five high school students win bikes for attendance
May 28, 2009
More than 5,000 Springfield high school students achieved 90 percent or better attendance during fourth quarter. Five of them were rewarded with new bicycles in May.
The attendance incentive was made possible by Horace Mann Companies and Julie Kudrna, who have collaborated with Springfield Public Schools and the BN SCHL attendance campaign to create a fourth-quarter attendance incentive for high school students.
Students with 90 percent attendance or better were entered into a drawing at each high school to win a bicycle. The winners are: Kody Cook, Hillcrest High School; Joshua Erdos, Parkview High School; Conor Hoogeveen, Kickapoo High School; Jordan Roof, Central High School; and Rex Vong, Glendale High School.
Together with K-Mart, First National Bank and Great Southern Bank, Julie Kudrna and Horace Mann Companies purchased five bicycles. Aaron Sachs and Associates donated bicycle helmets for the five students.
Pirates Without Borders complete community service projects
May 28, 2009
Pipkin Middle School sixth-graders focused on community and service this school year through their Pirates Without Borders class.
As an extension of the school’s International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, sixth-graders meet once a month for Pirates Without Borders, a class which studies global issues of concern to all citizens. Two concerns identified and studied by the students this year were water availability and safety and world hunger.
To make an impact in these two areas, Pirates Without Borders raised funds to reduce poverty and organized a clean-up day at Springfield-Greene County Watershed.
The class raised $133 through a cell phone drive and donated it to World Vision International and the Safe Water Fund.
In April, the class took a field trip to the Springfield-Greene County Watershed, where students picked up trash, constructed new walking trails, and built bird watching huts, among other activities.
Bingham second graders collect ‘Pennies for People’
May 26, 2009
Since November, Cherie Griepp’s second-grade class at Bingham Elementary School has been collecting pennies for a project called Pennies for People. The students raised $84.43 and voted to donate the money to Isabel’s Place Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks.
At 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, Gretchen Gambon, executive director of Isabel’s House, will visit the school to accept the donation.
“I try to do this project every year to encourage my students to look past themselves and help others,” Griepp explained. “This project helps them to see that even if you don't have much, if you work together, you can do big things.”
Three schools win limousine ride, pizza party
May 26, 2009
Top attendance earned three Springfield Public Schools elementary schools a year-end celebration including a pizza party and limousine ride courtesy of Papa John’s Pizza and Majestic Limousines.
Among all schools, Bissett Elementary School achieved the top percentage of perfect attendance, followed by Truman Elementary School with the second highest, and Sherwood Elementary School with the third highest.
Students who have achieved this distinction from each of these three schools will be taken by Majestic Limousines to Papa John’s and then returned to school after lunch. At 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, Sherwood students will be picked up at their school. At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, Bissett students will leave for their party. A date for Truman’s party has yet to be determined.
For more than 10 years, Papa John’s Pizza has offered a quarterly attendance incentive for students districtwide who have perfect attendance, distributing almost 13,000 certificates for free medium pizzas during the 2009-2010 school year. At the end of each school year, students with the highest percent of perfect attendance at the three schools receive a celebratory pizza party complete with limousine ride.
Papa John’s also partnered with Evangel University this year, providing gift cards to Springfield Public Schools principals to serve teachers pizza during Teacher Appreciation Week in May.
Papa John’s and Evangel donated enough gift cards to purchase 730 pizzas which fed about 2,200 teachers. The total value of their gift amounted to about $10,000.
Two KHS teachers honored by legislators
May 26, 2009
Kickapoo High School teachers Lanie Wilken and Kristi Constantine were presented certificates of recognition by the Missouri House of Representatives this month during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Rep. Charlie Denison initiated the recognition to honor the teachers for their efforts to enrich the educational experience of special education students. Wilken and Constantine organized The Great Race, an assembly which recognized the talents and abilities of special education students in various races and sporting events.
“It is a wonderful program that educates, celebrates differences, and fosters positive relationships throughout the school,” explained Constantine.
The certificate from the House of Representatives states: “These educators have dedicated themselves to expanding the minds and enriching the lives of our young people through their educational efforts.”
Senior wins new car by attending Project Graduation
May 20, 2009
Parkview High School graduate Sarah Busbey won a new car generously donated by Reliable Chevrolet on Wednesday, May 20. She qualified for the drawing by attending Project Graduation, a drug-free and alcohol-free celebration for seniors.
Student to be honored by Rotary club Wednesday
May 19, 2009
Pleasant View Middle School sixth-grader Cierra Knight will be recognized at a 7 a.m. breakfast Wednesday, May 20, by the Sunrise Rotary Club of Springfield. Knight has been selected by the club as someone who exemplifies its slogan, “Service Above Self.” The event will be held at Twin Oaks Country Club, 1020 E. Republic Road.
Knight was selected from 126 sixth-grade students at Pleasant View by a team of teachers and the principal. Candidates for this honor must demonstrate a willingness to serve on a daily basis whether it by helping teachers or other students, classroom participation, turning work in on time and serving as a role model to peers.
“Cierra exemplifies a person with character,” said teacher Darlene Henne. “She is courteous, caring, dependable, honest, responsible, self-disciplined and has respect for all.”
One graduate will win new car May 20
May 19, 2009
One member of the Class of 2009 will be the lucky owner of a new car thanks to a generous donation by Reliable Chevrolet. On Wednesday, May 20, a drawing will determine which one of about 1,600 graduates will be the winner.
For the past 20 years, Springfield Public Schools has hosted Project Graduation as a safe, drug-free and alcohol-free celebration for graduates. As an incentive to participate, each attendee may register for a chance to win the car at the end of the event.
From those who attend Project Graduation, five semi-finalists from each high school are selected to be entered into the final drawing which will be held May 20 at 4 p.m. at Reliable Chevrolet, 3655 S. Campbell Ave.
Camp Disney students demonstrate the Civil War experience May 22
May 19, 2009
Fifth-grade students from Disney Elementary School will create a Civil War environment Friday, May 22, with the school’s third annual Camp Disney.
Camp Disney begins at 10 a.m. on the east side of the school and includes day-long activities as students, portraying Civil War soldiers, re-enact the Civil War experience. The objective of this learning exercise is to encourage students to identify the political, economic and social causes and consequences of the Civil War.
More than 40 volunteers will staff 10 stations at the camp, each offering a different focus on events that shaped the Civil War.
Central ‘CI’ students win NTA student television awards
May 19, 2009
Central High School’s “Central Intelligence” student broadcasters received numerous awards during the National Television Academy’s High School Student Television Awards (Mid-America Chapter) on May 15.
“Central Intelligence” won in five of nine categories: best overall editing; best writing by Will Pearson; best photography by Nate Fairbank; best documentary, produced by Taylor Deeds, Kalee Burgess and Natalia Allen; and best cultural affairs piece, produced by Destiny Pettus and Felix Chang.
CI also earned five honorable mention awards for a news story on teen voters, produced by Felix Chang and Destiny Pettus; a news story on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, produced by Will Pearson and Natalia Allen; a girls swimming sports story, produced by Felix Chang and Destiny Pettus; a public affairs story on seatbelts, produced by Andy Wolff and Mitchell Trafford; and photography of the Japanese Fall Festival, produced by Will Pearson and Raleigh Cavero.
Head coach named for CHS girls basketball
May 13, 2009
Springfield Public Schools has hired Callie Newton as head girls basketball coach at Central High School for 2009-2010.
Newton, who replaces Dan Stander, is currently an assistant women’s basketball coach at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar. She has also served as assistant coach at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas, and Drury University in Springfield.
She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Drury University where she also played basketball and served as captain of the Lady Panthers basketball team.
Newton’s employment is pending final approval by the school board.
Gifted middle schoolers serve on Missouri Volunteer Stream Team
May 11, 2009
Middle school students from Phelps Center for Gifted Education are taking their studies outdoors by performing water-quality tests on local streams as members of the Missouri Department of Conservation Stream Team.
Students are applying math, science and environmental ethics in the stream study, which includes activities that encourage them to recognize the importance of a clean water supply; investigate the impact of human activity on water; and apply their environmental ethic to their personal lives.
Stream Team students conducted water tests last week at Fassnight Creek. This week, May 11-14, students will test at the Watershed Center, 2450 E. Valley Water Mill Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Commencement ceremonies for Class of 2009 to be held May 18-19
May 11, 2009
Springfield Public Schools will conduct commencement ceremonies for its five high schools Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19, at Hammons Student Center on the campus of Missouri State University.
On May 18, commencement will be held at 5 p.m. for Glendale High School, at 7 p.m. for Parkview High School, and at 9 p.m. for Hillcrest High School.
On May 19, commencement will be held at 6 p.m. for Kickapoo High School and at 8 p.m. for Central High School.
Recordings of graduation ceremonies may be purchased for $30. To order a DVD of HHS commencement, call 523-8101. DVDs of GHS, PHS, KHS and CHS commencements must be ordered prior to June 1 by mailing a check payable to Central High School to Nichole Lemmon, 423 E. Central St., Springfield, MO 65802. Indicate which high school's DVD you want to purchase and your name, address and phone number.
Youngblood Nissan sponsors 9th annual attendance car drawing
May 11, 2009
Youngblood-Nissan-Chrysler-Kia will reward outstanding attendance May 28 when it gives one Springfield Public Schools high school student a 2009 white four-door, five-speed Kia Rio.
For the ninth year, Youngblood is generously donating a new car to be given to a student in grades 9-12 who has 95 percent or better attendance. Students with 100 percent attendance will be entered twice in the drawing. They must meet all eligibility requirements and be present to win.
Five semi-finalists will be chosen in a preliminary drawing held at each high school to select participants for the final drawing, which will be held at 4 p.m. at Youngblood-Nissan-Chrysler-Kia, 3410 S. Campbell Ave.
June 20 reunion set for district’s food services workers
May 11, 2009
Current and former employees of Springfield Public Schools nutrition services department will gather this summer for a reunion. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Phelps Grove Park, 950 E. Bennett St.
“I have had a lot of people say they’d like to get together with retirees and former employees, so we decided to try to organize something,” explained Patsy Tipton, cafeteria manager at Delaware Elementary School.
Attendees are encouraged to bring finger foods and desserts. Drinks will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, contact Tipton at 866-5903.
Storm impacts at least 16 school buildings
May 8, 2009
Following this morning’s storm, about 16 of Springfield Public Schools’ 52 buildings reported some impact ranging from damaged roofs to disrupted electrical service.
The most extensive damage was at Glendale High School. High winds ripped a section of roof off the southwest corner of the north wing of the building. While there was no interior damage, classes were temporarily relocated. Maintenance crews were expected to have the roof "dried in” by the end of the day Friday.
Other reported damage includes:
- Parkview and Kickapoo high schools sustained minor damage to athletic facilities.
- Bowerman, Gray and Sunshine elementary schools had power outages.
- Trees were down on or near the grounds of Bissett, Delaware, Sunshine and Westport elementary schools and Reed Middle School.
- Minor roof damage or leaks were experienced at Mann, Robberson and Twain elementary schools.
- A modular classroom at Pleasant View School sustained some roof damage.
- A window was blown out at Hickory Hills School.
Sunshine and Williams students to return to their schools Monday
May 8, 2009
Students at Sunshine and Williams elementary schools are expected to return to their buildings on Monday, May 11, after being relocated for several days this week. Ceiling work was necessary at both schools following a determination that the fasteners used 80 years ago to install the plaster ceilings were likely undersized.
Work at both sites is on schedule to be completed by Sunday, according to Scott Wendt, director of business operations.
Hillcrest hosts national Save A Life Tour May 11
May 8, 2009
The Save A Life Tour is coming to Hillcrest High School Monday, May 11, with a high-impact alcohol awareness program for students.
Using large projection screens, graphics and realistic drunk-driving simulators, the Save A Life Tour provides students with a realistic sense of what happens when a person drives drunk and the devastating impact it can have on people’s lives.
The Hillcrest event will be in the school HPER facility from 9 a.m. until 2:15 p.m.
Time capsule to demonstrate rapid changes since 2000
May 8, 2009
A time capsule sealed in 2000 by a group of present-day Springfield high school seniors will be opened at 4 p.m. Monday, May 11, at Horace Mann Elementary School, where it has been stored.
The time capsule project was designed by then third-grade teacher Linda Harper to explore how rapid changes in technology would impact her students’ lives when they were ready to graduate from high school.
Each third-grade student contributed an item of significance to the time capsule, including writings and their handprints. At least 20 of the 32 participating students are expected to attend the event. They currently attend Kickapoo, Central, Parkview, Willard and Republic high schools.
Pipkin performers present ‘The Hidden Truth’ and ‘The Money Tree’
May 8, 2009
The Wonderful High Hearts Opera Company and the United Opera Company at Pipkin Middle School will present original operas “The Hidden Truth” and “The Money Tree” on Thursday, May 14, in the school auditorium.
Performances are at 2 p.m. during an all-school assembly and at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Sixth-grade music students have worked on the productions this semester. The shows were created by students to align with major instructional goals and the objectives of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. The process also encouraged them to work as a team.
Ceiling work at two schools to be done by Monday
May 7, 2009
Students at Sunshine and Williams elementary schools are expected to return to their buildings on Monday, May 11, after being relocated for several days this week.
Ceiling work was necessary at both schools following a determination that the fasteners used 80 years ago to install the plaster ceilings were likely undersized.
Work began on the ceiling at Sunshine Wednesday, May 6, following an assessment by architectural and engineering design firm Butler, Rosenbury & Partners. The inspection was prompted by the collapse of a section of the ceiling Tuesday night. The repair work, estimated to cost about $8,500, is expected to be completed by Sunday.
The firm conducted a similar inspection Thursday morning at Williams after the district determined it shared some characteristics with Sunshine. The inspection indicated that the plaster ceilings were installed in the same manner and that corrective action should be taken to support ceilings in the 1930s portion of the building.
The district has contracted with Kenmar Construction to perform the work at a cost not to exceed $20,000. Kenmar began work at Williams today and expects to complete the work by Sunday.
District maintenance staff is performing the work at Sunshine, but the district elected to use an outside contractor at Williams to expedite the work, limiting the disruption to Williams students.
Classes for Williams to be relocated for Thursday, May 7
May 7, 2009
Classes for Williams Elementary School are being relocated for Thursday, May 7, as a precaution to allow for an evaluation of the ceiling at the school.
It was determined late Wednesday that some parts of the ceiling at Williams are similar to a section of ceiling at Sunshine Elementary School, which collapsed last night.
While there is no evidence to indicate the ceiling at Williams might collapse, Springfield Public Schools is taking every precaution to ensure the safety of students and staff.
As a result, on Thursday, May 7, classes will be held at National Heights Baptist Church, located at 3050 N. National Ave.
Students should arrive at Williams at their regular time. Transportation will be provided between Williams and National Heights Baptist Church. School will begin at 8:15 a.m. and dismiss at 3 p.m.
More information will be shared with parents as it is available.
Four new principals and assistants named for 2009-2010
May 6, 2009
Springfield Public Schools announces two new principals and two new assistant principals for the 2009-2010 school year.
Bill Powers will be the new principal at Cherokee Middle School. The past two years, he served as assistant principal at Study Middle School and in 2008 was summer school principal at Kickapoo High School. He taught seventh-grade communication arts, social studies and computers at Jarrett Middle School. He received a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism from Tennessee Technological University and a master’s degree from University of South Florida.
Dr. Natalie Cauldwell will be the new principal at Pershing Elementary and Middle School. Since 2004, Cauldwell has served as principal of Sequiota Elementary School. Prior to that she served SPS in a variety of posts including principal of York Elementary School; assistant principal at Weaver and Doling elementary schools; assessment coordinator; curriculum specialist; and teacher at Storefront Alternative School. Cauldwell received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University of Texas-San Antonio; a specialist’s degree from Missouri State University; and her doctorate from University of Missouri.
Jarad Rinne will be the new assistant principal at Study Middle School. Rinne has served as a math teacher at Central High School since 2005 where he is also the head girls golf coach. Prior to coming to SPS, he taught math in the Chadwick school district. He received his bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia and his master’s in educational leadership from Evangel University.
Stacye Manlove will be the new assistant to the principal at Disney Elementary School and Wanda Gray Elementary School. She began her SPS teaching career at Doling Elementary School in 1998 and is currently a third-grade teacher at McBride Elementary School. Manlove has served as a lead teacher, site coordinator for Extended Learning Opportunities and summer school site administrative intern. She will earn her master’s degree in administration from Missouri State University in May.
Ceiling repairs at Sunshine to begin today
May 6, 2009
An architectural and engineering design firm inspected Sunshine Elementary School this morning and identified the suspected cause of last night's ceiling collapse and recommended a safe and economical solution.
According to Tim Rosenbury, executive vice president of Butler, Rosenbury & Partners, the failure appears to be linked to the size and type of nails used when the building was constructed about 80 years ago. Over time, as the wood beams contracted and expanded, the short, smooth nails holding the metal lath to the beams loosened.
The section of ceiling that fell is comprised of metal lath covered with plaster and is located in an area of the building constructed in 1930. This specific type of plaster ceiling is only used in the east-west hallway on the south side of the school and three classrooms, a boys bathroom and offices. Ceilings in the remainder of the building are of more modern construction.
Repairs to the section of ceiling could begin as early as this afternoon. At the advice of the engineering firm, SPS maintenance crews will install a drywall ceiling in the area where the ceiling failed. In other areas of the building which have plaster ceiling, supports will be placed over the plaster and firmly fastened to the wood beams to prevent any future failure.
Rosenbury cautioned that this incident should not cast suspicion on all plaster ceilings. Only those buildings constructed during the same time period and by the same contractor who used the same construction method and the same type of nail might require further evaluation. In an abundance of caution, school district staff is working to identify any buildings within those parameters and are developing a strategy to promptly and carefully inspect ceilings in these buildings.
“Our first priority is to make sure Sunshine is safe for our students and staff,” said Scott Wendt, director of business operations. “We believe the structural engineers have given us sound guidance on how best to secure the building and we are confident that we will be able to complete the recommended measures so students can return to the building as soon as possible.”
Preliminary estimates are that the repair work at Sunshine will be completed by the end of this week and students will be able to return to the school beginning Monday, May 11. Meantime, students will attend classes at Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church, 316 E. Sunshine. The school will be sending a letter home with students today providing a status report to parents.
Principal Rene Saner said students have adapted to their temporary classrooms. “Learning is going on as usual,” she said. “We have had great support from Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church, from parents and from district staff.”
News briefing scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday
May 5, 2009
Springfield Public Schools will conduct a news briefing at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Sunshine Elementary School to provide a status report regarding the building’s ceiling.
Around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, a section of hallway ceiling inside Sunshine Elementary School fell. No one was injured. The ceiling was comprised of plaster lath and drop-ceiling tiles. The roof structure and wooden support beams remained in place. The cause has yet to be determined.
SPS custodial and maintenance crews removed the fallen debris from the hallway Tuesday night.
On Wednesday morning engineering firm Butler, Rosenbury & Partners will conduct an inspection of the school in an effort to determine what caused the ceiling to fall and to identify next steps.
Meantime, Sunshine students will have classes Wednesday, May 6, at Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church, 316 E. Sunshine. Parents should note the following:
- Students may be dropped off beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning.
- Classes will begin at 8:15 a.m. and be dismissed at 3 p.m.
- Arrangements have been made to serve breakfast and lunch to students at the temporary site.
- PrimeTime afterschool care will be provided at Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church.
- Additional information will be sent home with students Wednesday regarding arrangements for the remainder of the week.
Bicycle giveaway promotes attendance
May 5, 2009
This week students at five Springfield high schools will find out who wins a new bicycle for achieving 90 percent or better attendance during fourth quarter. Glendale High School will be the first to make the announcement during an assembly Tuesday, May 5, at 2 p.m.
The attendance promotion was made possible by Julie Kudrna, an agent of Horace Mann Companies, who has collaborated with Springfield Public Schools and the BN SCHL attendance campaign to create a fourth-quarter attendance incentive for high school students.
Students with 90 percent attendance or better are entered into a drawing at each site to win a bicycle. Together with K-Mart, First National Bank and Great Southern Bank, Julie Kudrna and Horace Mann Companies purchased five bicycles. The bicycles will be awarded to the students during assemblies at each high school as follows:
Glendale High School, Tuesday, May 5, 2 p.m.
Central High School, Friday, May 8, 8:30 a.m.
Parkview High School, Friday, May 8, 10 a.m.
Kickapoo High School, Friday, May 8, noon
Hillcrest High School, Friday, May 8, 2 p.m.
For more information, contact Julie Kudrna, 864-5420, or Becky Morgan, 523-0081.
School nurses to be recognized nationwide May 6
May 5, 2009
The National Association of School Nurses Inc. (NASN) has designated May 6 as National School Nurse Day.
This year Springfield Public Schools is celebrating 80 years of school nursing. The first school nurse was hired by the district in September 1929, according to Jean Grabeel, coordinator of student health services.
National School Nurse Day was established in 1972 to “foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting.”
Parkview students place second in international DECA competition
May 5, 2009
Parkview High School students Alex Ndikum and Matt Price took second place in international DECA competition for “Internet Marketing Management Team Decision Making.”
The two were among 14,000 competitors representing 250 teams from around the world. This is the first international DECA trophy (top three finish) for Parkview.
Business law and ethics students Charlie Bentley and Darren Shaw won a certificate, as did leadership academy student Sarah Everest.
Bowerman girls host fashion show for Girls on the Run program
May 5, 2009
Girls on the Run at Bowerman Elementary School will host a spring fashion show and tea party from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, May 7, for volunteers who helped with this year’s YMCA-sponsored program.
About 30 girls in grades third through fifth participated in the 12-week Girls on the Run program which encourages positive initiatives designed to reduce at-risk behaviors among this age group.
The program ends May 9 when the girls participate in the annual Kitchen 5-K run. Girls on the Run is also offered at Jeffries and Field elementary schools.
Weller Pride Panthers celebrated May 8
May 5, 2009
More than 100 Weller Elementary School students will be recognized and celebrated as Pride Panthers on Friday, May 8, at the school, 1630 N. Weller Ave..
These students have shown outstanding character education skills and behavior throughout the school year.
The party is sponsored by the school PTA and the Springfield-Greene County Parks Department Community Learning In Centers for Kids (CLICK) program.
The Pride Panther Party is from 3:30-6 p.m.
CHS students shine in state math competition
May 5, 2009
Central High School students gave their strongest performance ever in competitive algebra, geometry, probability and trigonometry at the April 25 Missouri Great Plains Math League contest in Columbia.
CHS students took fifth place in the overall sweepstakes competition. Individual winners are:
- Gerhardt Hinkle, first place, 9th grade Target and Sprint rounds. Hinkle qualified for the regional competition May 8 in Kansas City.
- Christian Shade, seventh place in 11th grade Target, fifth in 11th grade Sprint.
- Erez Bosch, fourth place in 12th grade Target and sixth overall in Target; sixth in 12th grade Sprint Round (11th place overall).
- Linda Hou, fifth in 12th grade Target (9th overall).
- Zeke Mills, sixth in 11th grade Sprint round.
- Luke Allen, seventh in 11th grade Sprint round.
- The team of Erez Bosch, Gerhardt Hinkle, Linda Hou, Jessica Lin, Zeke Mills and Christian Shade took 3rd place for large schools in the Power Question round.
Rountree students doll up old bike to promote bike to work week
May 1, 2009
Students in John Walstrand’s third-grade class at Rountree Elementary School have dolled up an old junker bike to raise awareness of Ozark Greenways annual “Bike, Bus, Walk Week” scheduled for May 11-15.
The bike – adorned with paper mache artwork - will be displayed at the Moxie Cinema during tonight’s First Friday Art Walk.
During last year’s week-long bike, bus, walk event, Rountree students had the strongest participation among all district schools in using alternative means to get to school.
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