
Time Change: The high school volleyball game scheduled on August 22nd will be at Campo, starting at 4:00 p.m. There will be a JV and Varsity game. Good Luck Horns in your season opener!


Interested in becoming a School Board Member? Check out this opportunity as the November election approaches: https://5il.co/22haw

SPRE4 staff shared a meaningful day with ESSDACK presenter Rebecca learning about Resilience and how to build hope in kids, staff, and families. What a fantastic day with dedicated people. It's a great do to be a Longhorn educator indeed ☺️






The Springfield Board of Education will host its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 21, 2023, @ Springfield Elementary, at 6:00 PM. You may find the agenda here: https://5il.co/22hdk

Springfield Preschool - Come Check us out!


Free Child Find Screening


Attendance policies always strike up a few diverse emotions. Attendance for school matters greatly to all. Did you know... 👇


It’s a Great Day to be a Longhorn, welcoming all of our students back today! It’s Day One! Let’s be AWESOME today and every day! ☺️


Mark your calendars!! We are excited to see you!


If you are new to town this is a great opportunity to come out and meet everyone. If you've been around awhile this is a perfect time to visit and show your continuing support of our student and staff. New and returning staff members will be introduced, the Springfield cheer squads will add spirit to the festivities, while the fall sport athletes and coaches share their enthusiasm for their upcoming sport seasons. You will want to stop by the Booster club booth and check out all the ways they support the Longhorns all year. See you there!


It's a Great Day to be a Longhorn, welcoming our new staff: Thelma Wells, K-5 Music! One more teacher to introduce for our new staff this year! Ms Wells is a lifetime Longhorn who gets REALLY EXCITED about music & performing arts. She is joyfully prepping music & her other passion, the library, for success!


IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT: Springfield Schools is excited to announce that Elite Vision, Dr. Kirkemeir, will be back to do vision testing on August 24 and 25! More details will come your way, but please mark this on your calendars.



CO State Patrol helped staff know more about substances that impact youth & community. CSP Officers Pointon & Bronniman gave us detailed information about types, symptoms, & availability in SECO. Staff were surprised, riveted, & concerned as we learned.





It's a Great Day to be a Longhorn, welcoming our new staff: Kathy Self, Business & FACS. Mrs. Self really needs no further introduction as she returns to the classroom being described in our Baca Co community as "an outstanding & amazing human". She grew up on a ranch in SE CO, built a business, inspired gardening & trees, raised a beautiful family, worships in church & can't wait to teach again @ SHS. We are blessed to have you in the hallways again Ms. Self.


It's a Great Day to be a Longhorn, welcoming our new staff: Bill Pattie, 6-12 Band. Mr. Pattie is no stranger to our Longhorn Band Program! He is coming out of retirement to keep the program going as we continue to search for the perfect fit for our music program. We are excited to have him here and know that his experience will add excellence and history to our Longhorn band.


A reminder that Preschool enrollment is on August 10th and August 14th, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Enrollment packets can be picked up at the preschool on August 8th.


It's a Great Day to be a Longhorn, welcoming our new staff: Julia Mondragon, 6-8 Language Arts. A lifetime Longhorn indeed, Julia joins our team in her first classroom assignment. She is excited to continue (she subbed for JH Science last spring) as a full time staff & coach! Welcome to the greatest show on earth Ms. Mondragon!


The Springfield School District Board of Education will host a special meeting on Monday, 08/08/2023, at 6:00 PM. You may find the agenda linked here: https://5il.co/216tv

It's a Great Day to be a Longhorn, welcoming our new staff: Samantha Manuel - 4 & 5th Grade. Ms. Manuel is a lifetime Longhorn and is excited to begin her 3rd year of teaching in Springfield. Ms. Manuel says, "Some things I enjoy in Baca County are the hunting opportunities and getting to enjoy the sporting events, volleyball and basketball. I am the proud owner of a new house and starting the journey of a homeowner!" We are proud of you too Sam, welcome to the team!
