Good morning, Springfield High! Today is Monday, May 12th
Be A Senator’s character focus for May is Responsibility. Senators show Responsibility by holding themselves accountable for their actions. Don’t blame others or make excuses for your behavior. Instead, admit when you are wrong and try to make things right. Everyone makes mistakes, but Senators acknowledge when they are wrong and learn from it!
Students, if you need help with your classwork or homework, After School Tutoring is held in Room 266 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Students, don’t forget: The Peace Room is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:30-2pm to any student needing support and a safe space to assist with mental health concerns. Check your Canvas to sign up or ask Mrs. Coley!
Attention: HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS
Any SHS students (especially former FALCONS) that are interested in helping at the Franklin Middle School annual fine arts festival —please e-mail Principal Davis at FMS: tdavis@sps186.org
The Fine Arts Festival is on Wednesday, May 14th. We would need help setting up before the event — any time after 3:30 P.M. This can be for service hours or just to come and help.
The Sister Cities Association of Springfield (SCAS) will be sponsoring a high school student delegation to Ashikaga, Japan from June 21 to June 30, 2025.
The delegation will include high school students and 2 chaperones. Information and application materials can be found on the SCAS website:
www.scasil.org under 'Ashikaga, Japan'
Any senior athlete who is planning on playing a sport next year in college, please stop by the main office and pick up a Signing Day Information Form. This form must be completed and turned in to Mr. Barnes no later than 3:30 on Friday, May 16th. If you do not turn in a form, you will not be recognized.
Do you love writing, editing, interviewing and using your voice to share your opinions? Then The Senator Newspaper family wants you! Pick up an application from Ms. Negele-- room 362-- and return it by Tuesday, May 13. You must apply and be selected to be enrolled in the newspaper class for next year.
Student Council and Class Officer elections will be held next Thursday, May 15th. Information for those interested in running can be found on the class Canvas page. Forms must be turned in by this Friday by 3:30 PM to run. See or email Mr. Kramer with any questions.
Students: please be aware that you are responsible for the care of your Chromebook. Do not misuse the Chromebook in any way - this includes tampering with the charging port or USB slot. Make sure you are handling all computers with care and safety in mind. Consequences for misuse will be assigned to any student who damages their Chromebook. Thank you!
Attention all athletes interested in competing for the boys and girls cross country team in the fall. There will be a brief informational meeting on Wednesday May 14th in the gym at 2:30. The meeting will last about 10 minutes. Please see Coach Cotner if you have any questions.
The boys track and field team finished in 9th place out of 37 teams at the high powered Collinsville invite. This meet serves as the last major invite before the post season. Micah Bonansinga finished 3rd in the 110 hurdles, Deanthony Brown finished 5th in the 300 hurdles, the 4x800 relay team of Jacob Tolsdorf, Farhan Faizel, Alex Ritz and Ben Walden finished 7th, the 4x100 relay team of Kale Thurman, Jaiyden Wilson, Declan Brown and Mekhi Newman finished 6th, the 4x400 relay team of Jaiyden Wilson, Micah Bonansinga, Jacob Greco, and Mekhi Newman finished 4th and ran the 6th fastest time in the state of Illinois, and the 4x200 relay team of Kale Thurman, Jaiyden Wilson, Declan Brown and Mekhi Newman finished 2nd. The 4x200 relay team broke the school record from 2012 and ran the 5th fastest time overall in the state of Illinois! Congrats boys! The Varsity boys next compete at the CS8 meet on Thursday at Lanphier. Field events start at 3:30 and Running events start at 4:30.
The softball team pushed their record to 15 and 4 with a 10 to 4 win over Pawnee on Friday night. MIa Volpert, Erin Stoops and Emma Marcum led the way, each with a double and an RBI at the plate. Milan Robinson stepped up in the bottom of the first with an RBI single to put the game out of reach. Mia Volpert struck out 21 batters in the game while allowing just 5 hits. The girls play Rochester tomorrow at 4:30 at Lawless Park, in a big conference matchup!
The baseball team made progress over the weekend in splitting a pair of games by outlasting Williamsville 3 to 2 in 13 innings on Friday, and coming up just short in a 6 to 5 loss to SHG on Saturday. Friday’s marathon turned into the Tyler Elliott Game, as he pitched 7 and two thirds innings of shutout relief to give the Solons a shot to win late which they did when Elliott scored on a walk-off wild pitch. He also had two hits and an RBI to pace the offense. Brody Scheffler took on the standout role on Saturday with 3 hits. The supporting cast for the weekend included Jacob Jenkins who threw over 5 innings of scoreless relief in both games, and Wade Snyder who had 4 hits to lead the offense. Next up is a 4:30 contest on Tuesday at the home of the undefeated CS8 leader in Rochester.
The Springfield High School Boys Tennis Team competed in the Pitchford Invitational this past weekend and faced tough competition. In doubles, the team of Matthew Sommer/Rohan Ugrappa went undefeated winning four matches, while the team of Krish Khurana/Jai Khurana also claimed a victory. In singles action, Bennett Nelson also came away with a win.
The soccer team defeated Champaign Central 9-1 on senior night. Kamryn Hoffman recorded her 100th goal of her high school career. Addie Maddox, Kalyn Burton, Lucy Ambrose, Bridget Lyons and Megan Foster also scored for the Senators. Kamryn Hoffman Kalyn Burton, Bridget Lyons, Rylee Clark, Emma Allen collected assists. Ainsley Lambert played excellent in goal. Thank you to seniors Emma Allen, Madison Bradley, Rylee, Clark, Madison Clark, Irene Costa, Olivia Darling and Emeiia Fultz for their contributions to the school and soccer program.
And Now the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.(Moment of Silence)