SPRE4 JUNIOR HIGH SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming Dance Thurs. Oct. 15th for 6th-8th Grade Students

about 3 hours ago, Jenetta Baxter
SUPPORT Invites you to the Longhorn Spirit Theme Free entry Concessions $1-$3 Snacks, drinks, fun accessories available for purchase Prizes (be present to win) SJHS Prince and Princess SHS Courtyard Academically Eligible SJHS Students Only

ATTENTION! Elementary Students & Parents-The Elementary HOCO Dress Up Days are a little different than JH/HS:
Monday - Sports Day
Tuesday - Chef/Cook or Favorite Food
Wednesday - Favorite Singer
Thursday - Y2K
Friday - Longhorn Spirit

about 3 hours ago, Jenetta Baxter
SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOMECOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MONDAY Dress up: Sports Day Activities: Iron Man Volleyball @ 3:30 week Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16 TUESDAY Dress up: Chef/Cook or Favorite Food Activities: Iron Man Volleyball @ 3:30 WEDNESDAY Dress up: Favorite Singer Activities: Powderpuff Football@ 7 THURSDAY Dress up: Y2K Activities: Burning of 'S'@ 7pm FRIDAY Dress up: Longhorn Spirit Activities: Parade @ 10:30am HS Volleyball @ 4 HS Football@ 7

Don't forget to shop our Book Fair! We are open until 5pm on Thursday and located in the elementary library on the second floor! Shop Online until Oct. 15th: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=6209453

about 4 hours ago, Jenetta Baxter
MSCHOLASTIC EPIC SERIES WE'RE HAVING A BOOK FAIR! KOTTy-CORN ASTIC CHOLA MSC 10/5-10/8 SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 475 W 5TH AVE SPRINGFIELD, CO 81073

📸 School picture retake day will be October 14TH at 9am!! 📸

about 4 hours ago, Amelia Mort
Alt Text: Springfield Longhorns School Picture Retakes flyer in red, white, and blue. Picture retakes are October 14th on the stage of the Red, White and Blue Gym. Retakes are available for students who didn’t love their first picture, missed picture day, or enrolled after picture day. The flyer features the Springfield Longhorn logo, cameras, photo prints, and school-themed graphics.

OCT. 12th-17th - HOMECOMING 2026 - ✨Longhorns Take Hollywood!✨
JH/HS DRESS UP DAYS:
Mon. - Adam Sandler
Tues.- Guy Fieri
Wed. - Pitbull
Thurs. - Y2K
Fri. - Red, White & Blue

EVENTS:
Mon. & Tues. - Iron Man Volleyball @ 3:30pm
Wed. - Powderpuff Football @ 7pm
Thurs.-Burning of the "S" @ 7 pm, JH Dance to follow
Fri.-Parade @10:30am, Block Party & Pep Rally to follow, HS VB & JH FB@ 4pm, Chili Supper, HS FB@7pm
Sat. -HS Dance @ 7pm


about 4 hours ago, Jenetta Baxter
OCT. 12th-17th - HOMECOMING 2026 - ✨Longhorns Take Hollywood!✨ JH/HS DRESS UP DAYS: Mon. - Adam Sandler Tues.- Guy Fieri Wed. - Pitbull Thurs. - Y2K Fri. - Red, White & Blue EVENTS: Mon. & Tues. - Iron Man Volleyball @ 3:30pm Wed. - Powderpuff Football @ 7pm Thurs.-Burning of the "S" @ 7 pm, JH Dance to follow Fri.-Parade @10:30am, Block Party & Pep Rally to follow, HS VB & JH FB@ 4pm, Chili Supper, HS FB@7pm Sat. -HS Dance @ 7pm
🌳 Arbor Day — Celebrating 35 Years!

The Town of Springfield proudly marks 35 years as a Tree City USA community.

Join us for the Arbor Day Celebration at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, at the corner of Tipton and Fifth Avenue on the Springfield School campus.

Kallysa Schroder, District Manager for the Baca County Conservation District, along with District Conservation Technicians Joe Mort and Mikayla Sharpe, will present on the benefits of trees for soil health and animal habitats. Conservationist Kyle Wait will also join in sharing this outstanding program with students.

A Colorado blue spruce will be planted on site to commemorate the occasion.

This will be a grand celebration — the public is invited!
about 6 hours ago, Brooke Hartley
Arbor Day Celebrations - October 7th at 3 p.m.
🏆 Happy National Coaches Day! Thank you for your time, dedication, encouragement, and the countless ways you help our students grow—not only as athletes, but as leaders, teammates, and people. We are grateful for the heart and commitment you bring to our school and our students every day. Thank you, coaches, for making a difference! ❤️🏆
about 7 hours ago, Jenetta Baxter
thank you coaches for your dedication leadership and the positive impact you make! Happy Coaches Appreciation Day!

We are excited to host the junior high volleyball league tournament October 10th. The first match will begin at 9:00 a.m. with subsequent matches immediately following the completion of the preceding match. All matches will use rally scoring. A full concession stand will be available throughout the tournament.

Admission Prices: Adults - $4.00, Students - $2.00, Sr. Citizens - $2.00. Cash and Credit/Debit are accepted.

For a printable bracket, visit this link. https://aptg.co/FpQ4k9

Good Luck Horns!

1 day ago, Brooke Hartley
JH League Tournament Bracket
We would like to give a big THANK YOU to Flatlands Community Church for providing snacks and drinks for the staff here at Springfield Schools. Thank you for taking care of us! 💙❤️
1 day ago, Amelia Mort
A table filled with donated snacks and drinks from Flatlands Community Church, including Gatorade, flavored water, fruit snacks, granola bars, popcorn, energy snacks, and other individually packaged treats for Springfield School District students.
Reminder: Parent-teacher conferences are October 22nd!!
1 day ago, Amelia Mort
Red, white, and blue Parent-Teacher Conferences flyer for October 22. Elementary students in grades K–5 will have no school. Families should check the Students Wednesday Express for their scheduled conference times. Students in grades 6–12 will have early dismissal at 1:00 p.m., with Parent-Teacher Conferences from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Preschool Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held October 29.
📣 Here’s what’s happening this week at Springfield School District RE-4! ❤️🤍💙

Check out our Weekly Bulletin for October 5–10 for this week’s breakfast and lunch menu, Longhorn athletics and activities!

📚 Don’t forget—the Scholastic Book Fair is happening Monday through Thursday!

🏐🏈🏃 Good luck to all of our Longhorn athletes and students competing this week!

One District. One Herd. One Incredible Story.

🤘 You Make It Matter… Bring the H.E.A.T.! ❤️💙

#SpringfieldLonghorns #LonghornPride #BringTheHEAT #YouMakeItMatter
2 days ago, Shealynn Robins
Springfield Longhorns Weekly Bulletin for October 5–10, 2026, featuring the week’s breakfast and lunch menu, school activities, and athletics. Events include the Scholastic Book Fair Monday through Thursday, JH/HS eligibility, football and volleyball games, Arbor Day, FFA Creed Speaking, HS Knowledge Bowl, the JH Volleyball League Tournament, and Cross Country at Air Academy. The bulletin uses Springfield’s red, white, and blue Longhorn branding over a prairie sunset and includes the messages “Challenge Yourself Daily, Win the Battles Within,” “Longhorn Pride,” “Bring the H.E.A.T.,” and “One District. One Herd. One Incredible Story.”
ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 HOMECOMING COURT! The King & Queen will be crowned at halftime of the football game on Friday, October 16, 2026.
2 days ago, Jenetta Baxter
Homecoming Candidate Rakeem Meltabarger
Homecoming Candidate Jaylee Mort
Homecoming Candidate Theo Sandoval
Homecoming Candidate Rylan Smith
Homecoming Candidate Parker Arbuthnot
Homecoming Candidate Dakota Reid
REMINDER: The HS football game originally scheduled for Thursday Oct. 1st will be played tomorrow SATURDAY OCT. 3rd @ 1 PM! Come enjoy your Saturday afternoon supporting Longhorn football!
5 days ago, Jenetta Baxter
game day Saturday Oct. 3 1pm Springfield vs. Rocky Ford

📣 CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES & COMMUNITY MEMBERS! 📣
Help SHS Student Council make Homecoming 2026 a true community celebration! 🤘🎉
Join us on Friday, October 16, 2026, and show your Longhorn spirit!
🎉 JOIN THE PARADE
Create a float, decorate a vehicle, or bring your business crew and show off your Longhorn pride!
🛍️ SET UP A BOOTH AT THE BLOCK PARTY -School Courtyard immediately following the Parade
Promote your business, sell items, hand out goodies, host an activity, or simply connect with our community!

📞 Interested in participating?
Call the Springfield High School office at 719-523-6654 or contact:
Andrea Baxter — STUCO Sponsor
Dakota Reid — STUCO President

❤️💙 Let's come together and make SHS Homecoming a celebration for the entire community!
October 16, 2026 • 10:30 AM • Springfield High School
#SpringfieldHomecoming #LonghornPride #SpringfieldCO #SupportLocal #CommunityCelebration

5 days ago, Jenetta Baxter
GET INVOLVED RETURN TO SENDER SHS STUCO CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES Help us make Springfield High School Homecoming a community celebration! TWO WAYS TO JOIN THE FUN JOIN THE PARADE Create a float, decorate a vehicle, or bring your business crew and show off your Longhorn spirit! SET UP A VENDOR BOOTH Join us after the parade to sell items, promote your business, hand out goodies, host an activity, or connect with the community! OCTOBER 16, 2026 10:30 AM SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

The junior high and high school football games scheduled for today, October 1st have been postponed. Once a date for junior high has been confirmed it will be posted.

High School will play on Saturday, October 3rd @ 1:00 p.m. in Springfield

Junior high volleyball will still play as scheduled; C,B,A starting at 4:00 p.m.

6 days ago, Brooke Hartley
Football Rescheduled
Game Day! Pink Out!🏈💖🏈
6 days ago, Jenetta Baxter
Longhorn Football Oct. 1st Springfield vs Rocky Ford Theme: Pink Out wear your pink to school and to the game to support!! pictured Rogan Smith #88
📣 Longhorns, here’s what’s happening this week! ❤️🤍💙
Check out our Weekly Bulletin for September 28–October 3 for this week’s breakfast and lunch menus, Longhorn sports, FFA events, school activities, and more!
There’s a lot happening this week—come out and support our Longhorns! 🐂
❤️ Longhorn Pride
💙 One District. One Herd. One Incredible Story.
🔥 Bring the H.E.A.T.!
9 days ago, Shealynn Robins
Springfield Longhorns Weekly Bulletin for September 28–October 3, 2026. The bulletin features a red, white, and blue Longhorn theme with a plains sunset background. What’s on the Menu: Monday—Pancakes & Sausage for breakfast; Chicken Nuggets for lunch. Tuesday—Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant; Frito Pie. Wednesday—Yogurt & Granola; Chicken Alfredo. Thursday—Cinnamon Rolls; Chicken Sandwich. Sports & Events: Monday, Sept. 28—JH Eligibility; HS Boys Basketball meeting at 3:30 p.m. in RWB Gym. Tuesday, Sept. 29—FFA Big Conference in Lamar at 8:30 a.m.; JH Volleyball at Walsh at 4 p.m.; HS Volleyball at Walsh at 5 p.m.; JH Football at Walsh at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30—JH Fall Sports Pictures; Elementary Literacy Magic Shows at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1—FFA Regional Range at Kim; JH Volleyball vs. Lamar at 4 p.m.; JH Football vs. Lamar at 4 p.m.; HS Football vs. Rocky Ford at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2—Staff Professional Development (BOCES). Saturday, Oct. 3—JH Volleyball Tournament at Walsh; HS Volleyball at C.W. at 4 p.m.; HS Cross Country at Syracuse; FFA Fall Leadership at CSU. The graphic includes the messages “Challenge Yourself Daily, Win the Battles Within,” “You Make It Matter… Bring the H.E.A.T!,” “Longhorn Pride,” and “One District. One Herd. One Incredible Story.”
🎄 Save the Date! 🎶
Mark your calendars for our K–5 Christmas Concert on December 15 at 6:00 PM in the Red, White & Blue Gym!
The evening will also feature a student art display and gingerbread display. 🎨🏠
More details to come—we hope to see you there! ❤️🤍💙
13 days ago, Shealynn Robins
Festive Springfield Longhorns “Save the Date” graphic for the K–5 Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Red, White & Blue Gym. The event will also feature a student art display showcasing creative holiday artwork and a gingerbread display featuring festive creations made by students. The graphic uses Springfield’s red, white, and blue colors and features the Longhorn logo wearing a Santa hat, surrounded by Christmas trees, snowflakes, lights, musical notes, an art palette, and a gingerbread house.
Due to issues happening in Elkhart and all of southeast Kansas, the junior high football game scheduled for today has been postponed. A tentative reschedule date is October 20th.
13 days ago, Brooke Hartley
Rescheduled
Athletic Schedule/Location Changes

Location Change
September 24th - JH FB vs Elkhart will be played in Rolla (200 3rd Ave)

Additions
October 8th - HS VB with Hoehne, 4:30 p.m. (JV, V)
October 9th - JH FB at Las Animas, 4:00 p.m. (bus at 2:00 p.m.)


14 days ago, Brooke Hartley
Athletic Schedule Changes