Foundation for Springfield Public Schools

When our community steps up, our students thrive. 🌟

That’s exactly what happened at Field Elementary, where a recent grant awarded to School Counselor Jody Tetlow funded the "Be Alert Student Assembly." 🏫 This initiative equipped 150 upper elementary students with vital tools for emotional regulation, situational awareness, and peer support.

The impact is immediate: students are already using these strategies to navigate anxiety, resolve conflicts constructively, and lift each other up. As one 4th-grader shared, “It made me feel a lot safer at school because now we all have a plan to help each other when things get tough.” 🤝

Help us fund more life-changing classroom ideas! 💡 Our goal is to raise $300,000 by Aug. 31st to award our next round of educator grants this fall.

🎯Make a difference and support the Grant SPS campaign today: www.supportsps.org/GrantSPS 🍎🎒

🎒 Want to get an exclusive look inside Missouri’s largest school district?

Applications for the 2026-2027 SPS Ambassador Program are officially open! Hosted by Springfield Public Schools and the Foundation for SPS, this unique program gives community members a front-row seat to public education in our city.

As an SPS Ambassador, you will:
🗣️ Engage in thoughtful conversations with district leaders.
🏫 Take behind-the-scenes tours of our schools and programs.
📣 Become a highly informed advocate for our students and staff.

The cohort meets for just five evening sessions (5:00 - 8:00 p.m.) throughout the school year: Sept. 14, Nov. 9, Jan. 25, Mar. 29, and May 10, plus a couple of fun social gatherings!

Ready to make an impact in your community?
🗓️ Deadline: Friday, August 7
🔗 Learn more & apply here: https://bit.ly/4gjBeZA

Applications for the 2026-2027 SPS Ambassador Program are now open! 💙🏫 Engage with leaders, get behind-the-scenes tours of schools and programs and participate in thoughtful conversations about public education to become a more informed advocate for SPS. Visit https://bit.ly/4gjBeZA to learn more about the program and submit your application by August 7.