Welcome to Springfield Local Schools, one of only 81 districts in the state to have obtained an Ohio Department of Education "Excellent With Distinction" rating!  September 8th is PRIME TIME - a two-hour delay in the start of school. Join us for a tailgate party in the Administration Parking Lot on September 10th from 5:30-6:30 to celebrate our Excellent With Distinction rating

Springfield Local Schools
6900 Hall Street
Holland, OH  43528
419.867.5600
419.867.5700 (fax)

An Ohio Department of Education
EXCELLENT WITH DISTINCTION
rated school district!

exceptional- -without exception!


Click here to read Superintendent Kathryn Hott's weekly messages.

RESULTS MATTER!  During the most recent evaluation period (2009-2010), the Springfield Local School District earned the highest possible rating of EXCELLENT WITH DISTINCTION from the Ohio Department of Education. 

In 2006, Springfield Local Schools was one of only three organizations in northwest Ohio to achieve an Ohio Award of Excellence Tier II (Malcolm Baldrige Award criteria) distinction. While impressive, it was the process - still in place today, which defined the culture of the district. This culture, to truly involve the community in all aspects of its mission, is what makes Springfield exceptional- -without exception!

There is much to learn about Springfield Schools and even more to be proud of in this 110+ year old public school district! That is why we listened to our web guests when redesigning this site to better meet YOUR needs!

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DISTRICT OPERATIONS:
Prior to the start of the 2009-2010 school year, $600,000 was cut from the operating budget.  This included:
· Salary freezes for all administrators, supervisors, and other central office staff
· One guidance counselor 
· Two custodial positions   
· The In-school Reassignment Program
· The consolidation of transportation services (bus routes)
· Further reductions in educational supply accounts (by another 10%)

Prior to the start of the 2010-2011 school year, the following permanent cuts of over $1.6 million were made:
· Five and one-half administrative positions were eliminated
· Twenty teachers have been cut or reassigned
· Twelve support staff have been cut or reassigned
· Chinese and 7th grade German exploratory classes have been cut
· Hours, contract lengths, and work assignments have been cut
· The reorganization of the 6th grade Outdoor Education Program to eliminate the overnight stay

The defeat of the May 4th levy necessitated an additional $1.5 million dollars in budget reductions that will impact:
· Class sizes
· Five additional high school teaching positions
· One technology teaching position
· One additional music teacher
· "School Improvement" leaders at all buildings
· The elimination of the Springfield Middle School Drama program
· Further consolidation of transportation services
· Reductions in school clubs, programs, and coaching staff

 

Latest Events

Thu, Sep 9th, @6:30pm - 08:30PM
Dorr Parent Club Mtg
Fri, Sep 10th, @7:30am - 09:00AM
SMS D.A.R.E. Graduation
Fri, Sep 10th, @2:30pm - 04:30PM
SMS Dance
Mon, Sep 13th, @6:30pm - 08:00PM
Holland Parent Council Mtg
Mon, Sep 13th, @7:00pm - 09:00PM
SHS Academic Boosters
Tue, Sep 14th, @2:30pm - 04:00PM
SMS Staff Mtg
Tue, Sep 14th, @7:00pm - 09:00PM
Band Boosters