Good morning, Springfield High! Today is Tuesday, Sept 9th
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.
The Mayor’s Youth Council is seeking additional membership and involvement from our community’s high school students. The council meets every 2-3 weeks and is responsible for several projects throughout the year that range from volunteer clean up days to hosting and organizing events downtown. Any student interested in joining please click the link on the morning announcements.
Please click on this link to sign up: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.springfield.il.us/Departments/Mayor/MayorHome.aspx?FormsMayorYouthCouncil&source=gmail-imap&ust=1753733797000000&usg=AOvVaw2gDl6D8bHx3XG9w_dutydr
We had a strong week of attendance as the sophomores, juniors, and seniors all got 4 days over 91% attendance. Our overall average for the year also rose to over 92%. Great job to those who continue to show up each day. Oh no. Freshmen. We had our worst week yet. Freshmen, did you know that it is the year we have the least amount of students move to their next grade status? Showing up plays a big part in moving on. Wait, breaking news, this just in, we have a Springfield High School first, we have a retroactive ping pong ball earned! Freshmen, with new adjustments you have achieved 1 day of over 91% from the first week of school! Our standings are now 14, to 13, to 13, to 1! Let's stay strong this week with lots of fun activities to look forward to. Over 500 students still have perfect attendance and can earn a discounted Homecoming ticket!
For all of those going on the UIS Nurse for a Day field trip, we will meet outside the Main Office immediately after 1st hour. See email sent to you for more info.
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.
Picture Day is Tomorrow Sept 10. Forms are available in the main office or from your English teacher.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have its first meeting on Wednesday, September 10, at 6:00 in the Cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to find a like-minded community and grow in your faith alongside other high schoolers!
If you have any questions, talk to Coach Sturm or Lydia Auble!
There will be an informational meeting for Robotics, Thursday Sept. 11th, after school in room WW5. If you are unable to attend please see Mr. Sutera.
There Will be a Boys basketball open gym this Saturday Sept. 13th in the Gym from 9am to 11AM
The JV football team found themselves trailing for the second week in a row before exploding for a season high 54 points. After trailing 8-0 the Senators got TD passes from Andrew Benning to Jacob Scheffler, Kam Parson, and DeAnthony Brown to go into halftime up 22-14. The second half was total domination by SHS with passes from Benning to Jamel Battie and Tyree Sullivan. This was followed by TD runs from Tyree Sullivan and Jacob Scheffler to put the game nearly away. The door was slammed shut when the Generals fumbled and flowing locks and the speed of a cheetah propelled THE Matt Murphy to his second fumble recovery and touchdown in back to back weeks. The JV team now sits at 2-0 and have scored nearly 100 points in the two games this year.
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)