📢 A Message from the Accountability Committee
📊 How do IXL scores work?
IXL shows a number for each skill.
The first number tells the grade level.
Examples:
✔ 2.0 = second grade
✔ 3.5 = third grade, middle of the year
When students practice, their numbers go up.
Teachers can see progress right away and help faster.
Parents can see what skills your child has practiced in the Student Progress Report: https://www.ixl.com/help-center/article/6604451/how_can_i_use_the_student_progress_report
📊 How do IXL scores work?
IXL shows a number for each skill.
The first number tells the grade level.
Examples:
✔ 2.0 = second grade
✔ 3.5 = third grade, middle of the year
When students practice, their numbers go up.
Teachers can see progress right away and help faster.
Parents can see what skills your child has practiced in the Student Progress Report: https://www.ixl.com/help-center/article/6604451/how_can_i_use_the_student_progress_report
📢 A Message from the Accountability Committee
🎯 Why do we use IXL?
IXL shows learning in real time.
This means:
✔ Teachers do not have to wait for tests
✔ Teachers do not only use grades
✔ Teachers can see what students know right away
IXL helps teachers find areas students need help quickly.
Families can use the Analytics tab to see progress: https://www.ixl.com/help-center/article/1259753/how_can_i_find_an_ixl_analytics_report_that_best_suits_my_needs
🎯 Why do we use IXL?
IXL shows learning in real time.
This means:
✔ Teachers do not have to wait for tests
✔ Teachers do not only use grades
✔ Teachers can see what students know right away
IXL helps teachers find areas students need help quickly.
Families can use the Analytics tab to see progress: https://www.ixl.com/help-center/article/1259753/how_can_i_find_an_ixl_analytics_report_that_best_suits_my_needs
Springfield School District is looking for individuals to fill the following coaching positions:
Junior High Baseball (head)
Junior High Baseball (assistant)
Junior High Track (assistant)
High School Baseball (assistant)
High School Volleyball (head)
Positions are open until filled. Please contact athletic director, Brooke Hartley, with questions; athletic.director@spre4.org.
The coaching application can be found here: https://www.spre4.org/forms/coaching-application
Junior High Baseball (head)
Junior High Baseball (assistant)
Junior High Track (assistant)
High School Baseball (assistant)
High School Volleyball (head)
Positions are open until filled. Please contact athletic director, Brooke Hartley, with questions; athletic.director@spre4.org.
The coaching application can be found here: https://www.spre4.org/forms/coaching-application
Springfield FBLA Winners List
Congratulations to the twenty-one Springfield FBLA members that attended the FBLA District Conference on January 28, 2026 at Otero Junior College in La Junta. Students going to State in FBLA must place in the top three slots in a written event and must be in the top four positions to compete in the team or live events.
Schools in the 7th FBLA District with winners are Cheraw, Cheyenne Wells, Crowley County, Eads, Fowler, Holly, Kim/Vilas, La Junta, Lamar, Las Animas, Manzanola, McClave, Pueblo Centennial, Pueblo Central, Pueblo West, Rocky Ford, Rye, Springfield, Swink, and Wiley.
Springfield had one student enter Accounting and place 6th in Accounting. The student was senior Brennan Rothman but he also placed 2nd in Banking and Financial Systems along with his team members Jacob Burdick and Glenn Cogburn. Students have to choose one according to State FBLA rules. They can only participate in one event at State FBLA. Brennen will choose his team event, Banking and Financial Systems.
Junior Dakota Reid placed 1st in Career Portfolio. She will advance to state. Dakota along with all of the Juniors at Springfield take a class called Career Choices when they enter the junior year. Dakota took this class serious and utilized her time and upgraded her project to win the top slot in Career Portfolio at Districts. Career Choices was a class designed by Ron Masterson years ago. He had named it Junior Projects. The name has been changed but the course is the same. The school still teaches this very useful course.
Freshman BryLynn Jackson placed second in Customer Service which was a roll-playing event. She will advance to state. Braylee Dukes placed and will most likely bump up to fourth place. If she does, Braylee will be doing some carwashes to earn her way to State FBLA.
Senior Thomas Schmidt placed 5th in Economics while Ryland Smith a junior placed 8th. The two are also in Business Management, a team event placing 4th so they will advance to state in the team event.
Sophomores Cobi Mackey, Rogan Smith and Jersey Speck placed 4th in their Entrepreneurship team event and Braelyn Rosengrants, Ginri Shaw and Jaidyn Weaver placed 9th in Entrpreneurship.
Sophomores Shamaya Ferch, Evonnie Hilty and Tatiana Sandoval placed 10th in Event Planning, a live roll-playing event.
Drew George placed third in Introduction to Business Concepts, Braelyn Rosengrants placed fourth and Rogan Smith placed sixth.
Jersey Speck placed second in Introduction to Business Procedures and Coby Mackey placed fourth.
Nolan Hinds placed sixth in Introduction to Marketing Concepts, Dane Rosengrants placed seventh and Braylee Dukes placed eighth.
Junior Parker Arbuthnot placed first in Public Speaking and second in Public Administration and Management which was his written event. Parker has chosen to compete in Public Speaking at State FBLA.
FBLA State is a very expensive but rewarding experience. Any student at Springfield High School that does not place in the top three in a written event or the top four in a team/live event will be doing carwashes to earn their way. In the business world, there is no such thing as a ‘free lunch’ or ‘free trip’. Kids need to learn this concept early in life. The Springfield School District pays for the top qualifiers. According to Mrs. Self the advisor, students that move up will earn their way by doing car washes. No donations will be accepted. Students have until February 14th to notify Mrs. Self of their chosen event. To qualify in the top ten at FBLA Districts is a high achievement. All of the 21 SHS students attending the District Conference were in the top ten.
The FBLA State Leadership Conference is at the Gaylord of the Rockies Convention Center April 2-4, 2026.
Congratulations to the twenty-one Springfield FBLA members that attended the FBLA District Conference on January 28, 2026 at Otero Junior College in La Junta. Students going to State in FBLA must place in the top three slots in a written event and must be in the top four positions to compete in the team or live events.
Schools in the 7th FBLA District with winners are Cheraw, Cheyenne Wells, Crowley County, Eads, Fowler, Holly, Kim/Vilas, La Junta, Lamar, Las Animas, Manzanola, McClave, Pueblo Centennial, Pueblo Central, Pueblo West, Rocky Ford, Rye, Springfield, Swink, and Wiley.
Springfield had one student enter Accounting and place 6th in Accounting. The student was senior Brennan Rothman but he also placed 2nd in Banking and Financial Systems along with his team members Jacob Burdick and Glenn Cogburn. Students have to choose one according to State FBLA rules. They can only participate in one event at State FBLA. Brennen will choose his team event, Banking and Financial Systems.
Junior Dakota Reid placed 1st in Career Portfolio. She will advance to state. Dakota along with all of the Juniors at Springfield take a class called Career Choices when they enter the junior year. Dakota took this class serious and utilized her time and upgraded her project to win the top slot in Career Portfolio at Districts. Career Choices was a class designed by Ron Masterson years ago. He had named it Junior Projects. The name has been changed but the course is the same. The school still teaches this very useful course.
Freshman BryLynn Jackson placed second in Customer Service which was a roll-playing event. She will advance to state. Braylee Dukes placed and will most likely bump up to fourth place. If she does, Braylee will be doing some carwashes to earn her way to State FBLA.
Senior Thomas Schmidt placed 5th in Economics while Ryland Smith a junior placed 8th. The two are also in Business Management, a team event placing 4th so they will advance to state in the team event.
Sophomores Cobi Mackey, Rogan Smith and Jersey Speck placed 4th in their Entrepreneurship team event and Braelyn Rosengrants, Ginri Shaw and Jaidyn Weaver placed 9th in Entrpreneurship.
Sophomores Shamaya Ferch, Evonnie Hilty and Tatiana Sandoval placed 10th in Event Planning, a live roll-playing event.
Drew George placed third in Introduction to Business Concepts, Braelyn Rosengrants placed fourth and Rogan Smith placed sixth.
Jersey Speck placed second in Introduction to Business Procedures and Coby Mackey placed fourth.
Nolan Hinds placed sixth in Introduction to Marketing Concepts, Dane Rosengrants placed seventh and Braylee Dukes placed eighth.
Junior Parker Arbuthnot placed first in Public Speaking and second in Public Administration and Management which was his written event. Parker has chosen to compete in Public Speaking at State FBLA.
FBLA State is a very expensive but rewarding experience. Any student at Springfield High School that does not place in the top three in a written event or the top four in a team/live event will be doing carwashes to earn their way. In the business world, there is no such thing as a ‘free lunch’ or ‘free trip’. Kids need to learn this concept early in life. The Springfield School District pays for the top qualifiers. According to Mrs. Self the advisor, students that move up will earn their way by doing car washes. No donations will be accepted. Students have until February 14th to notify Mrs. Self of their chosen event. To qualify in the top ten at FBLA Districts is a high achievement. All of the 21 SHS students attending the District Conference were in the top ten.
The FBLA State Leadership Conference is at the Gaylord of the Rockies Convention Center April 2-4, 2026.
The SPRE4 Board of Directors will host a Special Meeting Thursday, Feb. 5th 2026. Click this link for the agenda: https://aptg.co/P7_1-f
📢 A Message from the Accountability Committee
📘 What is IXL?
IXL is a learning program we use at school.
Students use it to practice reading and math.
We use IXL in every grade level.
It gives each student work that fits their learning level.
IXL helps teachers see how students are learning every day.
Learn how IXL connects to Colorado standards: https://www.ixl.com/standards/colorado/math
📘 What is IXL?
IXL is a learning program we use at school.
Students use it to practice reading and math.
We use IXL in every grade level.
It gives each student work that fits their learning level.
IXL helps teachers see how students are learning every day.
Learn how IXL connects to Colorado standards: https://www.ixl.com/standards/colorado/math
Yesterday, the high school Knowledge Bowl team travelled to Eads to compete in the Regional Meet. They had a great showing where they took 2nd place in 1A after a tie breaker round. They will soon learn if they earned enough points to complete at the State level after the other regions complete their meets.
High School Knowledge Bowl Team - Wyatt Cohoon, Jett Konkel, Kaydon Evans, Parker Arbuthnot, Thomas Schmidt
Congratulations!
High School Knowledge Bowl Team - Wyatt Cohoon, Jett Konkel, Kaydon Evans, Parker Arbuthnot, Thomas Schmidt
Congratulations!
CHAMPIONS 🏆
Congratulations to the junior high basketball teams for winning the Arkansas Valley League Tournament!
Great Job Horns!
At today's basketball game vs Manzanola, the officials will be "passing the bucket for change".
You will notice that the officials will be wearing either pink or white whistles. This is part of a two week-long, nationwide effort-"Officials versus Cancer" Campaign designed to raise the awareness of cancer. If you haven't been touched by cancer, chances are you will be someday, either personally or through a loved one, friend, or a colleague who may catch this deadly disease.
On behalf of those affected by this, the American Cancer Society, Officials vs. Cancer, the Colorado high school basketball official's association and all officials from around the country we would like to thank everyone for joining in this fight against cancer!
You will notice that the officials will be wearing either pink or white whistles. This is part of a two week-long, nationwide effort-"Officials versus Cancer" Campaign designed to raise the awareness of cancer. If you haven't been touched by cancer, chances are you will be someday, either personally or through a loved one, friend, or a colleague who may catch this deadly disease.
On behalf of those affected by this, the American Cancer Society, Officials vs. Cancer, the Colorado high school basketball official's association and all officials from around the country we would like to thank everyone for joining in this fight against cancer!
Grab your morning coffee and Listen Live to the high school girls' basketball team interview on KVAY 105.7.
Saturday, January 31st at 9:00 a.m.
📢 A Message from the Accountability Committee
� How do we know the plan is working?
We look at how much students grow and how they feel at school.
Our school, the district, and the state all review our progress.
Families can help—your voice matters!
For more information check out:
How Is the UIP Judged? https://www.cde.state.co.us/schoolview/frameworks/welcome
� How do we know the plan is working?
We look at how much students grow and how they feel at school.
Our school, the district, and the state all review our progress.
Families can help—your voice matters!
For more information check out:
How Is the UIP Judged? https://www.cde.state.co.us/schoolview/frameworks/welcome
Student Council is offering a few treats to help make this Valentine's Day a bit sweeter for your loved one.
Candy Grams (ring pop) - $0.50
Crush Pop - $2.00
Carnations - $3.00 or 2 for $5.00
Orders and money are due February 12th.
Candy Grams (ring pop) - $0.50
Crush Pop - $2.00
Carnations - $3.00 or 2 for $5.00
Orders and money are due February 12th.
📢 A Message from the Accountability Committee
🗓 When do we look at the UIP?
We review it EVERY year.
We check how students are doing and make changes when needed.
We work all year to help our school get better.
For more information check out:
When Is the UIP Checked? https://www.cde.state.co.us/uip/uip-guidance-for-new-schools
🗓 When do we look at the UIP?
We review it EVERY year.
We check how students are doing and make changes when needed.
We work all year to help our school get better.
For more information check out:
When Is the UIP Checked? https://www.cde.state.co.us/uip/uip-guidance-for-new-schools
Schedule Change: The high school basketball game in La Veta scheduled for tomorrow, January 30th, has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 12th at 4 p.m.
It is cookie time!
Cookies are $5.00 each and need to be ordered and paid for by February 5th.
Quantities are limited so make sure to place your order TODAY!
Cookies are $5.00 each and need to be ordered and paid for by February 5th.
Quantities are limited so make sure to place your order TODAY!
📢 A Message from the Accountability Committee
🎯 Why do we use a UIP?
The UIP helps teachers know where students need more help.
It helps make learning better for every child.
This plan is about GROWTH.
For more information check out:
Why Do We Have a UIP? https://www.cde.state.co.us/uip/stakeholder-engagement-in-the-uip-video
🎯 Why do we use a UIP?
The UIP helps teachers know where students need more help.
It helps make learning better for every child.
This plan is about GROWTH.
For more information check out:
Why Do We Have a UIP? https://www.cde.state.co.us/uip/stakeholder-engagement-in-the-uip-video
📢 A Message from the Accountability Committee
We want our school to be open and honest with families.
We are making positive changes this year to help our students.
Our Accountability Committee wants to help parents understand:
✔ How our school is doing
✔ How we can help every child grow
Over the next month, we will share simple information for families.
📘 Today’s Topic: What is a UIP?
A UIP is our school’s plan to help students learn better.
It shows what we do well and what we want to improve.
Our goal is simple: help every child succeed.
For more information check out:
What Is a Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)? https://ed.cde.state.co.us/uip
View Springfield RE-4 UIP Here: https://www.cde.state.co.us/schoolview/explore/profile/0250
We want our school to be open and honest with families.
We are making positive changes this year to help our students.
Our Accountability Committee wants to help parents understand:
✔ How our school is doing
✔ How we can help every child grow
Over the next month, we will share simple information for families.
📘 Today’s Topic: What is a UIP?
A UIP is our school’s plan to help students learn better.
It shows what we do well and what we want to improve.
Our goal is simple: help every child succeed.
For more information check out:
What Is a Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)? https://ed.cde.state.co.us/uip
View Springfield RE-4 UIP Here: https://www.cde.state.co.us/schoolview/explore/profile/0250
Due to frigid temperatures Springfield Schools will have a 2-hour delay. School begins Monday, January 26th @ 10:00AM, no morning PK, busses will run, breakfast options available to K-12 students beginning at 9:30AM. Stay warm & safe!
Postponed: The high school basketball games scheduled for TODAY have been postponed to Tuesday, January 27th at 4 p.m.
We are excited to host the Arkansas Valley League Junior High Basketball Tournament on January 26th and February 2nd. All games will be livestreamed on Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/co/springfield/organization/103913/springfieldsch-high-school
ADMISSION PRICES:
Adults $4.00
Students (K-12) $2.00
Sr. Citizens $2.00
(Only League, CHSAA, and CHSCA passes will be accepted.)
ADMISSION PRICES:
Adults $4.00
Students (K-12) $2.00
Sr. Citizens $2.00
(Only League, CHSAA, and CHSCA passes will be accepted.)
