Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026
Senators show Responsibility by holding themselves accountable for their actions. Don’t blame others or make excuses for your behavior. People will respect you so much more if you admit when you are wrong and try to make things right. Everyone makes mistakes, but Senators take responsibility for their actions and learn from it. Have a great week from Be A Senator.
The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd at SHS from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Students will not be admitted after 8:00 p.m. Students will enter through security at the main doors off Lewis Street. Tickets are $15 per person. All students will pass through metal detectors and a bag search for entry. If a SHS student is bringing an outside guest, the proper guest form must be filled out in its entirety and returned to the Guidance Office by Thursday, October 1st at 3:30 p.m. Late forms are not accepted. Guest forms are available in the Guidance Office. All guests must have valid picture identification. No exceptions will be made on the form or guest IDs in the name of safety and security. Guests must arrive/leave and stay with their SHS student at all times.
*PSAT/NMSQT sign-up is now available in the Guidance Office. The PSAT/NMSQT is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for Juniors; however, freshmen and Sophomores can also take the exam. The due date to sign up is October 1st. The cost is $18 and can be paid with cash or check. The test date is Tuesday, October 20th. Any questions? Email Mr. Robinson rrobinson@sps186.org
Any junior or senior who is interested in working at an election site on November 3rd from 6am to 7pm, please see Mr. Lightfoot for an application and details. To apply, you must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and parent permission.
"Atención Spanish Club! Please join us for a meeting after school tomorrow in Mr. Reichert's room in room 2346. Stick around for some games afterwards! We hope to see you there! Gracias!"
If you love reading and talking about books and want to get involved in some extra SHS fun, then Book Club is the perfect club for you! We are having our first meeting of the year on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 3:30-4:30 in Ms. Negele's room (3312). This is a stress-free group for nice people who want to hang out, chat about books, and get recommendations. Everyone is invited, and we hope to see you on the 24th!
French Club will be having our first meeting on Today after school in Room 2342 until 4pm. Anyone can join French Club--see Madame Boltz in Room 2342 to join.
Scholastic Bowl will have is first practice and informational meeting for new players on Wed 3:30-5 in Dr. Eaton's room 3302. There will be brief new parent meeting after in the Commons. See Dr Eaton with questions or if you can't make it Wednesday.
Seniors and Juniors - college rep visit season is upon us. Check canvas announcements and the college visits tab for info about who is coming and when they are. This week 3 visits are scheduled and more will make their way to SHS in the coming weeks. See canvas for more info or ask Kramer.
WEDNESDAY WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF THE WEEK! Leardi is thrilled to announce Wednesday we will be grilling fresh, delicious, and quite affordable HOT DOGS during both lunch shifts. Student Council will be selling these dogs for just $1! What a steal!
Homecoming week is coming! Sunday afternoon we kick off the week with Juniors and Seniors competing in the PowderPuff game while all four classes work to decorate their hallway. Spirit Week will begin Monday, themes will be announced tomorrow. Tuesday evening we will host our yearly Solon Olympics where classes compete in a series of games to see who is the best at SHS, Friday evening we have our tailgate before the game and followed by the football game against Quincy Notre Dame, we culminate with the dance Saturday evening! Be sure to participate and be as involved as possible the whole week to make it the best experience we can. You know who has school spirit? Matt Murphy! We are all lucky to be in this building with him. Such poise and grace. Be like Matt!
Congratulations to the Springfield High boys golf team on a huge win over Glenwood last night. The Senators knocked off Glenwood 155-158 in a great team performance. Jude O’Brien and Trevor Hoffman led the way with 38s, followed by Connor Borah with a 39 and Charlie Merritt with a 40. The Senators are playing some of their best golf at the right time as they head into the final stretch of the season.
City Volleyball tournament starts tonight at SHG at 7 pm
Lastly, we received reports that students are jumping the new fence on Monroe Street - please, in the name of safety, use the official fence entrances and don’t jump over the rails. If you damage the fence, you may face consequences and may be responsible for the cost of repairs. Thank you!
*Pledge of Allegiance 🇺🇸 and Moment of Silence 🤫.