Springfield Public Schools: BACK TO SCHOOL PHYSICAL AND IMMUNIZATIONS

All students entering a pre-k program, kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade and those new to Springfield Public Schools must provide proof ...

Springfield Public Schools: SBCS/LMS Cross Country Workouts

Pre-Season Cross Country Workouts will be held at Lincoln Park on Tuesday and Thursday each week from 3 - 4pm beginning August 3.

FAFSA Completions Up In IL: How Springfield Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Springfield area high schools.

No COVID-19 Shot Required For Illinois State University Students

The university said students who do not provide proof of their vaccination status will be required to get tested regularly on campus.

IL Schools 'Must Resume Fully In-Person Learning' This Fall: ISBE

The Illinois State Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution in support of in-person instruction for the 2021-22 school year.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Springfield Patch.

Springfield Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Springfield area high schools have done so far.

In Springfield Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in Sangamon County.

Springfield Schools Ban PJs, Coats At Home During Remote Classes

Should a school district be allowed to tell your kid what to wear when they're at home? Some parents don't think so.

University Of Illinois Springfield To Waive Application Fees

“Application fees will be waived for all incoming freshman," officials said.

This Springfield School District Gets Prestigious Honor

Hundreds of school districts were recognized for increasing access to Advanced Placement programs for "underrepresented students."

District 212 hosts Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day

District 212 is hosting the annual Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day event at both campuses on Thursday, April 26.

District 212 students honored as SCOTY award winners

Three Leyden high school students are School Citizen of the Year award winners.

West Leyden's FBLA club members visit Westdale Elementary School

Future Business Leaders of America club members introduced financial literacy to younger students.

West Leyden National Honor Society induction ceremony

The West Leyden chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 30 new members into the organization on Monday, March 12, at the school.

District 212 honors students at CTE breakfast

District 212 seniors representing both campuses have been selected as the 2018 Outstanding Career and Technical Education Award winners

District 212 Teatro Leyden honored with Magna Award

District 212’s Teatro Leyden, a bilingual approach to a high school theater program, was honored as a Magna Award 2018 Grand Prize winner,

District 212 Spanish Honor Society induction ceremony

​District 212 held its annual Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (Spanish Honor Society) induction ceremony on Thursday evening, March 1.

'Our Teachers Did Not Sign Up To Carry Guns': Illinois Union Head

Educators around the state speak out against the idea of arming teachers.

Simon Youth Foundation scholarship deadline approaching

The deadline for Springfield-area high school seniors interested in applying for a Simon Youth Foundation scholarship is Feb. 15, 2018.

Simon Youth Foundation announces scholarship program as part of Simon Supports Education initiative.

The application period has begun for the Simon Youth Community Scholarships.

Leggings, Yoga Pants Rule 'Perpetuates Shame Cycle,' Illinois Teen Says

A student started a petition to protest a dress code change.