Mrs. Summers' class loves learning at Truman Elementary! She/Her
Missouri, USA
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Hillcrest got it done at Bass Pro Marathon Weekend! We had Hornets representing The Hill in all 4 running events including several from our wrestling team. Special Shout Out to Mr. Wood for completing his first full marathon! #RunBassPro
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A group of 10th & 11th graders visited OTC’s annual Explore event, accompanied by Mrs. Toynton & Mr. Mayer. The students engaged in hands-on activities, gaining insights into various career programs in education, autobody repair, healthcare, computer science, agriculture, & more.
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Photography class learned about fast shutter speed by taking pictures of popping water balloons.
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It's fun to celebrate @SpsTruman Ms. Laughlin & Ms. Bailey as the teacher & staff member of the month! @officialSPS
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Learning. It’s my favorite thing to do. And I get to do it alongside MY previous parent educator. Today- how can we get books into every home? #patcon26 @NatlPAT @officialSPS
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We were honored to present a $25,000 check to Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lathan to help launch #417Reads, Springfield Public Schools' new community-wide literacy initiative.
Learn more about #417Reads and how you can get involved at supportsps.org/pick-a-projec…
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Thanks to the @MoStateCheer for coming by @SpsTruman this morning to greet students. Makes a great welcome on the first day of class. @officialSPS
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The best day for #417Reads at @SpsTruman. Thanks to an amazing community supporting literacy! @officialSPS
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Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame honors outstanding graduates who are inspirational examples for current SPS students.🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 inductees:
🔬 Pete Lollar, M.D., world-renowned hematologist and @EmoryUniversity professor of Pediatrics.
🥤 Sally Hargis, vice president and board chairman of @OzarksCokeDP Bottling Company.
⚓️ Sarah Self-Kyler, retired @USNavy captain who is a trailblazer for female officers.
Learn more at bit.ly/4ypdIAB.
#SPSProud #IChooseSPS
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We kicked off #417Reads yesterday with 160 mentors visiting all of our third and fourth grade classrooms to read a book, talk with students and promote a love of reading.📖💙🧑🏫 Thank you to all our REAL mentors, our friends at Scholastic and #TeamSPS for making this happen.
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It's a great honor to be celebrate these impressive Hall of Fame inductees and hear their inspirational stories!
Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame honors outstanding graduates who are inspirational examples for current SPS students.🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 inductees:
🔬 Pete Lollar, M.D., world-renowned hematologist and @EmoryUniversity professor of Pediatrics.
🥤 Sally Hargis, vice president and board chairman of @OzarksCokeDP Bottling Company.
⚓️ Sarah Self-Kyler, retired @USNavy captain who is a trailblazer for female officers.
Learn more at bit.ly/4ypdIAB.
#SPSProud #IChooseSPS
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Our #TeamSPS custodial team works hard to take care of our schools and our students.🧹💙🧼 Join me in celebrating #NationalCustodianAppreciationDay and thank your custodian today!
#SPSProud
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#417Reads literacy initiative kicked off today with 160 mentors visiting more than 30 Springfield Public Schools to read aloud to third and fourth grade classrooms.📖🎉💙
In partnership with @Scholastic, this district and community-wide initiative is dedicated to expanding access to books, strengthening instructional practices and making literacy a priority across SPS. The mentors will return each month throughout the 2026-2027 school year to read new books and foster a passion for reading amongst the students.
Learn more at bit.ly/3VIT5Rg.
#IChooseSPS
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Congrats to Mr. Berry, Speech & Debate Teacher, for being recognized with the Wayne Brown Award for Outstanding Teaching!
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Your voice matters! Dr. Lathan is hosting multiple Superintendent Solutions events that invite open conversations focused on our community. Students, teachers and families from every school and area of Springfield are welcome to come talk about what’s working well, highlight areas for growth and help shape the district's priorities.
Hosted at our five traditional high schools, you are encouraged to attend the event at the building your school feeds into:
🔵 Hillcrest area — Oct. 15, 5:30 p.m.
🔵 Kickapoo area — Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m.
🔵 Parkview area — Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m.
🔵 Glendale area — Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m.
🔵 Central area — Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m.
Not sure what area your school is in? Check our feeder patterns online at bit.ly/4rs5aGp.
RSVP at bit.ly/4AraI8h to let us know you're coming and give us an idea of what you want to talk about.
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Via @officialsps: “Foundation for SPS awards $319,067 in 80 grants to classrooms across Springfield Public Schools” – bit.ly/4ho4s9H. @Foundation4SPS #SupportSPS #TeamSPS #SPSProud 🎉
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The Foundation for SPS provided $319,067 worth of grants that will support the education of more than 3,500 students!📚🎉🐓 From books to chicken coops, yesterday's Grant Delivery Day awarded #TeamSPS the funds they need to support innovative classroom projects and more.
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Missouri is moving toward A-F school grades. Here's the problem: one letter cannot show poverty, student growth, recovery or local context. Before judging a school, ask what the grade leaves out. MissouriSchools.org/achievem… @MASALeaders @MoEducation
ALT MissouriSchools.org graphic titled A Letter Is Not Context, pairing real district maps of achievement and child poverty to show why one grade cannot tell the full story.