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Springfield Public Schools
1359 E. St. Louis St.
Springfield, MO 65802 |
News Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 4, 2018
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Broadway lyricist to conduct master class with GHS students
Event:
Nathan Tysen, original lyricist and composer of the Broadway musical "Tuck Everlasting," will conduct a theater workshop with Glendale High School theater students. A question-and-answer session will conclude the evening.
Where and When:
Glendale auditorium, 2727 S. Ingram Mill Road, Monday, Oct. 8, 4-6 p.m.
Why:
Glendale High School received special permission to perform the Broadway musical from Tysen and his musical partner, Chris Miller. GHS has the distinction of being the first high school in Missouri to perform the musical.
Interview Opportunities:
Drama teacher Lesa Bettencourt and sophomore Elle Douglas, who is the primary lead playing Winnie Foster, will be available for interviews at the event.
Tysen can be reached prior to the event at [email protected]
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Support for families dealing with developmental disabilities
Event: Live, Learn, Work, Play Resource Fair and Conference, a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools and Abilities First.
Where and When: Hillcrest High Scool, 3319 N. Grant Ave., Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Why: The event will provide families with access to community resources and information on strategies to address challenging behaviors, understanding Medicaid and benefits, vocational rehabilitation services, and transitions out of high school.
Interview Opportunities: Representatives from more than 20 local community businesses, agencies and support programs will be available to answer questions as well as Krista Robbins, SPS transition coordinator.
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Fun evening provides funds for academic success
Event: 12th Annual Phelps Center for Gifted Education trivia night and silent auction. Prizes for best table decorations and best team costumes will be awarded.
Learn more.
Where and When: Phelps Center for Gifted Education, 934 S. Kimbrough Ave., Friday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Why: Money raised will be used to further the work of providing gifted students with a challenging and appropriate education experience.
Interview opportunities: Families of gifted students as well as Dr. Lenae Lazzelle, director of gifted education.
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PHS students spend day giving back to community
Thousands of volunteer hours were completed during one-day event.
Learn more.
Speak Up event brings suicide prevention to KHS juniors
Two mothers of young adults who died by suicide shared their stories and suicide prevention strategies.
Learn more.
CHS represents Missouri at national Future Medical Leaders conference
Senior Sarah Rickman watched live surgery and learned from Nobel Prize winner Dr. Michael S. Brown.
Learn more.
Four SPS seniors earn Commended status from National Merit Scholarship
Students demonstrate outstanding potential for academic success.
Learn more.
Students do their part to end childhood cancer
Boyd and Williams elementary school students raised money for St. Jude.
Learn more.
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About Springfield Public Schools
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Springfield Public Schools (SPS) is Missouri's largest school district, representing 25,000 students and nearly 4,000 employees. SPS has built a reputation of academic excellence rooted in a belief that the learning experience should be engaging, relevant and personal - for every learner, every day. In addition to traditional learning environments across 35 elementary schools, an intermediate school, nine middle schools, five high schools, a center for gifted education and four early childhood centers, SPS collaborates with community partners to offer more than a dozen choice programs that meet the diverse needs of each student and their community. For more information, visit
www.sps.org.
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For more information or to confirm a media interview, contact:
Stephen Hall
Chief Communications Officer
417-350-5419
417-523-0021
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