Proposed Springfield school budget at $28.3 M, includes staff cuts

Kevin Coen

The Springfield School District has proposed a total budget of $28,326,559, but it includes staff cuts of 19.5 positions, most of them teachers. “We’re opposed to the cuts,” said Kevin Coen, English teacher and head of the Springfield Teachers’ Association. “Making these cuts so quickly will hurt the students.”

Arts students learn work skills at Vermont Adult Learning

Students participating in a new vocational arts program at the Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) center here are learning skills such as digital photography, and may be able to visit actual artists studios in January.

Mark Breen presents “This Winter’s Forecast” at OLLI program

Mark Breen will present the OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program Tuesday, Dec. 4. “This Winter’s Forecast” will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant Street in Springfield, Vt.

‘Classics of Hollywood’s Golden Age’ at OLLI Program

Rick Winston, will present the OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program on Tuesday, Nov. 27. ‘Classics of Hollywood’s Golden Age’ will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant Street in Springfield.

‘The Meaning of Maps’ is Next OLLI Program

William Morris, a cartographer, will present the next OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program on Tuesday, Oct. 16. ‘The Meaning of Maps’ will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center/

Financial Aid Forms Workshop: Springfield High School

Area students interested in higher education are invited to join representatives of the non-profit Vermont Student Assistance Corp. on October 10th from 6 to 8 pm at the Springfield High School library for a free Financial Aid Forms workshop.

'Calvin Coolidge: Vermont is a State I Love'

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Tracy Messer will present the next OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program on Tuesday Oct. 2. ‘Calvin Coolidge: Vermont is a state I love’ will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant Street in Springfield.

New Incubator Aims to Grow Tech, Business Startups in Springfield

Springfield once was renowned as a center of the machine tool industry. Now an alliance of nonprofits and town officials say they have taken a big step in making it known as a hub for the digital economy.

Springfield gets $1 million for new gigabit economic initiative

From the governor on down, state and local leaders gathered in at a Main Street restaurant in Springfield Tuesday to celebrate a new beginning-- the Black River Innovation campus.

Next Start Your Own Business Workshop on 7/26 in Springfield

The Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) would like to announce an upcoming workshop for those thinking about starting their own business. This workshop, titled ‘Starting Your Own Business,’ is aimed at helping future entrepreneurs turn their passions into a full-fledged business venture.

New assistant principal in Springfield: ‘This is where I can develop’

The Springfield School District Board withdrew a job offer to an assistant principal hired in May. The board resumed their search and recently hired a new candidate. Donna Bazyk of Manchester, Vermont started her new position this week. She will split her time as assistant principal at both Union Street and Elm Hill elementary schools.

Riverside Middle School releases Quarter 4 honor roll

Riverside Middle School has released the names of students who have achieved honor roll for the fourth quarter.

Standardized test shows Springfield students improving, still behind

Test scores improved slightly in the Springfield School District this year after falling below state averages. It’s unclear how students’ scores this year compare to state averages. State scores were not yet available on Monday.

New assistant principal will split time between schools

After being offered an interim principal position in Cavendish and then declining, Madeline Carlock has settled with the Springfield School District.

Tech Camp offers summer activities for students

Students entering grades 7-9 who love to make, create, cook, design, and explore may want to attend Tech Camp at the River Valley Technical Center, which will offer excellent summer activities.

Last OLLI program is “Political Polarization in the United States”

Eric Davis will present the OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program Tuesday, May 8. “Political Polarization in the United States: Causes and Consequences” at 2 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant St. in Springfield.

OLLI presents 'Life of a Revolutionary War foot soldier'

Damien Cregeau will present the OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program on Tuesday, May 1. “Life of a Foot Soldier During the Revolutionary War” will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant St. in Springfield, Vt.

Nursing scholarship in memory of Springfield Hospital Nurse

Applications are being accepted for the 11th annual Eileen Austin Neal Nursing Scholarship of $1,000. This scholarship is open to any student who has been accepted into a nursing program of study.

Steampunk Society of VT offers scholarship to Springfield student

The Steampunk Society of Vermont, a Springfield, Vermont based nonprofit organization, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Springfield, Vermont graduate who will be studying one of the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) subjects post high-school graduation.

Communities divided over proficiency based learning

While much of the state appears gripped with concern over the new standards, Springfield has had an entirely different experience, according to Michael Ruppel, a high school teacher there.