School News
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Deb Jolda
Read our January newsletter for info about upcoming events, including family swim day and artist residencies; character trait of the month; OBOB updates; and survey results.
Deb Jolda
Hello, families! Check out our latest newsletter with December happenings!
Deb Jolda
Families, get info on Bingo Night, our upcoming conferences, picture day retakes, the Book Fair, and Jog-a-Thon results!
Deb Jolda
Get information about the Jog-A-Thon, Picture Day, links to curriculum information and student achievement data, and more!
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Allison McGowan
Welcome Back Students!
Deb Jolda
All you need to know to start back at Centennial this fall! Find out what's new, learn about back-to-school events (Meet the Teacher, Centennial Celebration, Open House), find out how to register for the bus, get school supply lists, learn about the expanded device ban, and more!
District News
![Board Approves Reduction in Force to Maintain Balanced Budget]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768351152/springfieldk12orus/yttwucoha0l3gqhlbnzn/SPS_Boardroom_16-9ratio.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768351152/springfieldk12orus/yttwucoha0l3gqhlbnzn/SPS_Boardroom_16-9ratio.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768351152/springfieldk12orus/yttwucoha0l3gqhlbnzn/SPS_Boardroom_16-9ratio.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768351152/springfieldk12orus/yttwucoha0l3gqhlbnzn/SPS_Boardroom_16-9ratio.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768351152/springfieldk12orus/yttwucoha0l3gqhlbnzn/SPS_Boardroom_16-9ratio.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768351152/springfieldk12orus/yttwucoha0l3gqhlbnzn/SPS_Boardroom_16-9ratio.jpg","width":1920}])
As the District prepares for the second semester and plans for the long term, staffing adjustments will be made to align resources with the adopted budget.
![Bargaining Update - December 18]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766015496/springfieldk12orus/haokdxtogz9vrsedh0a5/Paperwork_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766015496/springfieldk12orus/haokdxtogz9vrsedh0a5/Paperwork_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766015496/springfieldk12orus/haokdxtogz9vrsedh0a5/Paperwork_1.jpg","width":640}])
Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) met on December 18 and continued negotiations. During this session, the two sides engaged in some challenging conversations as part of the ongoing bargaining process.
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Springfield Public Schools (SPS) has launched a comprehensive review of social science instructional materials, bringing teachers, administrators, and community members together to ensure classrooms are supported by accurate, inclusive, and high-quality resources aligned with Oregon’s updated state standards.
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The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has invited Two Rivers-Dos Ríos Elementary (TRDR) and Thurston High School (THS) to participate in a key study analyzing attendance and the tactics both schools used to support their students and families.
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Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) met again on December 11 and made continued progress toward a potential agreement.
![ODE Releases At-A-Glance Profiles; SPS Sees Gains]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763657485/springfieldk12orus/odrde7jnwyhdqmawqd9b/2425-Profile-2083.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763657485/springfieldk12orus/odrde7jnwyhdqmawqd9b/2425-Profile-2083.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763657485/springfieldk12orus/odrde7jnwyhdqmawqd9b/2425-Profile-2083.pdf","width":792}])
The Oregon Department of Education released the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2024-25 school year.