Vt. School Nurse of the Year changes with the times

Being a school nurse is about much more than giving out bandages. Such has been the experience of Jenny Anderson, a longtime nurse working at Springfield High School who recently was named Vermont’s school nurse of the year.

PTA Breakfast with Santa a success

Close to 300 people attended this year’s Springfield Schools PTA Breakfast with Santa event raising over $1500. The event featured a pancake, bacon and eggs breakfast where children could visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as the Elf Workshop.

Springfield schools to use Fountas and Pinnell readers in K-5 classes

The town school district has selected a commercial instruction product to teach reading in kindergarten through fifth grade, and school officials hope it will meet the needs of children, teachers and administrators.

Springfield schools in financial squeeze, district officials say

The school community here learned Monday night that the current district budget is in trouble, and prospects for next year include a reduction in teachers and staff.

Threat is defused in Springfield

Springfield schools were closed on Thursday, Nov. 15 because on Nov. 14 at 3;38 p.m. the Springfield Police Department received a phone call from the Springfield School District to inform the police about a student making an active threat.

Schools closed today while officials investigate ‘threat’

The Springfield School District has canceled school today as police continue to investigate a threat made against the high school.

'Hamilton' brings history to life for Springfield students

The popular Broadway musical "Hamilton" is coming to life at Springfield High School. Well, sort of. Students are using it as inspiration for their own learning, and it's earned them a ticket to the show.

Springfield Elks annual dictionary giveaway

For the past 12 years, Springfield Elks Lodge 1560 has awarded all third graders at Union Street School with their very own Elks dictionary to keep and use at home or in school.

How do you treat others?

All of us at Union Street School pledge to Be Kind and “Stick Together.” The All School project sent to us by “Project Love, a kind word, a changed world” included writing our names on duct tape and "sticking" them to the banner.

Springfield High to change system of academic recognition

Starting with the Class of 2020, Springfield High School will change the way it recognizes academic achievement.

SHS students are 'not throwing away their shot' at Hamilton

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about professional theater behind the scenes and see a live performance of “Hamilton: An American Musical” in Boston.

Springfield schools bring health care to their campuses

Springfield Medical Care Systems has joined forces with the town’s schools to place more medical care providers on their campuses. “We’ve kicked this idea around for several years,” said Adam Ameele, the director of behavioral health. “Children are not getting the care they need.”

Vermont officials urge schools statewide to replace fixtures after testing finds lead

During the “first draw,” a test that is taken before the water is allowed to run, 27 of 46 of the faucets and drinking fountains at Elm Hill showed at least 1 part per billion of lead, with the highest concentration 8 ppb in a sink.

Comedy that raises money for local schools

Video: Comedian Tom Hayes jokes about New Hampshire

Springfield Vermont’s Elementary School PTA Comedy Night Fundraiser is on Saturday Sept. 29. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a silent auction, refreshments and Trout River Brewing Company. The show starts at 8 p.m.

State funds will help pay for safety upgrade in all district schools

Plans are in the works to add more security cameras, door locks, portable radios and other security measures to all four schools in Springfield, as a result of state school security grants the district has been awarded.

Park Street School reimagined

This computer rendering shows the redesigned entrance at the rear of the Park Street School in Springfield. The area was a playground and here is regraded to open the lower floor and make the building entrance ADA compliant.

Progress at Union Street, Riverside school projects

As the school year is about to begin, work is proceeding to upgrade the grounds at Union Street School and repair the supports for the glass bridge at Riverside Middle School.

Video: Springfield students get excited (and confident) about learning

Union Street Elementary teachers are using Smarter Balanced interim assessment tools for a powerful (and quick) look at student learning so they can adjust instruction in real time. Not only are students excited to see their own growth, but are so confident in their skills that they want to share their knowledge with fellow students at school-wide assemblies. Inspiring!

Spencer Hollow Schoolhouse celebrates new life on 4th of July

According to Don Whitney, local historian and lifelong resident of Springfield, the Spencer Hollow Schoolhouse opened its doors not long after the country’s first Independence Day. “We don’t have a deed recording the exact date,” he said during an open house at the school, July 4, “but we believe the school was completed in 1781.”

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.