We are approaching the end of the second trimester and a very busy time of the year.
Students are working hard but some, especially seniors, may start to lose focus. As we anxiously await spring break, sunshine and spring sports, we hope parents will help us in our efforts to keep students focused on academics. Following are several important updates:
Upcoming Dates with Exams, No Students or Early Release Monday, February 20: No school–Presidents Day. Wednesday, March 1: Exams, first, second and fifth periods.
Thursday, March 2: Exams, third and fourth periods. Early release, with dismissal at 11:25 a.m. for Springfield High School.
Friday, March 3: Teacher records day–no students.
Monday, March 6: Teacher inservice–no students.
Scheduling Course Guide Students should begin scheduling with counselors this month. Students will be bringing home a selection sheet to choose courses that best fit their interest.
View the 2023-24 course guide at heyzine.com/flipbook/ 35d2fcf74e.html.
Smore Link
Take a few minutes and check out some of the cool things going on at SHS, at smore.com/pny4t.
Spring Testing Windows Wednesday and Thursday, March 1 and 2: second trimester exams for ninth through 12th grades.
Tuesday through Thursday, March 14 to 16: State-funded ACT (online) for juniors.
April 10 through 28: English II end of course assessments for freshmen through seniors.
April 24 through May 12: math, science and social studies end of course assessments for freshmen through seniors. AP exams will be held for sophomores through seniors on the following dates–Monday, May 1: U.S. government and politics; Tuesday, May 2: psychology; Friday, May 5: U.S. history; Monday, May 8: calculus AB/BC; Wednesday, May 10: biology; Thursday, May 11: physics 1.
Class Ring Order Day
Friday, February 17, class ring order day for freshmen. This will be held during lunches in the cafeteria hallway.
Ordering packets were distributed at school. A $100 down payment gets your class ring started and ready for the class delivery. Payment plans are available.
Orders can be made inschool on class ring order day or online at jostens.com on or before order day.
BGSU Summer Camp Opportunities
Visit the BGSU website, as the links were not active at the time this information was posted.
This year, we are offering a combination of virtual and inperson camps. Whether at home or on campus, we promise camps that are engaging, fun and affordable.
Summer academic camps provide opportunities for students to connect to Bowling Green State University, all while expanding their knowledge, building life skills and exploring their interests.
Be sure to visit the Falcon Youth website as new programs are continuously added.
Virtual Camps and Programs
Academic Enrichment Camp (grades 3-8) Forensic Science (grades 9-12) Future Med: Exploring Health Careers (grades 9-12) In-person Camps and Programs
Content Creator (grades 9 to 12) Explore Nursing (grades 10 to 12) Farm 2 Fork Camp (grades 4 to 6) Ignite STEM (grades 3 to
8)
Impact Academy (grade 11 to rising juniors) Marine Biology Camp (grades 10 to 12) Multi-Platform Journalism and Storytelling (grades 9 to 12) Nutrition and Fitness Camp (grades 9 to 12) Ohio Business Week (grades 9 to 12) Pre-Law Camp (grades 9 to 12) Summer Music Institute (grades 7 to 12) Veterinary Science (grades 9 to 12) Substitute Pay Rates
Bus aide–$11.
Bus driver–$18.50.
Bus driver for field trips–$16.
Custodial–$13.
Food service–$11.
Library clerk–$10.
Lunchroom/recess monitor–$ 11.
Maintenance/grounds– $18.
Secretarial–$13.
Van driver–$15.
Go to springfieldschools. org and click on the “employment” tab for other vacancies.
