Springfield Public Schools News Release

News From Springfield Public Schools

Communications Department

1359 E. St. Louis Street

Springfield, MO  65802

417-523-INFO 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Jan. 5, 2017

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  • Tournament of Champions hosted by SPS to highlight basketball talent
  • School event cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 5
  • SPS now hiring educators for 2017-2018 school year
     
Tournament of Champions hosted by SPS to highlight basketball talent
The 33rd Annual Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions presented by Chevy Dealers of the Ozarks will be hosted by Springfield Public Schools Jan. 12-14 at JQH Arena. The tournament is the highest attended high school basketball tournament in the country.  Click here to purchase tickets.
 
This year, eight teams will compete in the tournament: Montverde Eagles, Chatsworth Sierra Canyon Trailblazers, Decatur Greenforest Eagles, Las Vegas Findlay Prep Pilots, Baton Rouge Madison Prep Academy Chargers, Memphis East Mustangs, Republic Tigers and Kickapoo Chiefs.  Learn more about the Tournament here.


School event cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 5
  • Athletic events scheduled for the evening of Jan. 5 will proceed as planned at this time.  Practices for junior varsity and varsity level teams may still be held but are not mandatory for the students. 
  • The deadline for accepting applications for the Missouri Scholars Academy will be extended.  Applications will be due at the Phelps Center for Gifted Education by 3:30 p.m. on the day students return to the classroom.
 
Several school events have been  canceled due to weather for Thursday, Jan. 5.   This list will be updated throughout the day.  The rescheduling of events will be announced by the individual schools.

SPS now hiring educators for 2017-2018 school year
Springfield Public Schools is now taking applications for select educator positions for the 2017-2018 school year, including: kindergarten and elementary grade-level positions, secondary core subjects of English/Language Arts, math, science and social studies. In addition, SPS is taking applications for K-12 educators certified in art, physical education and cross-categorical special education teachers.
 
Positions requiring more specialized certifications will be posted externally at a later date.
 




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