Board Discusses Long-Range Needs, Calendar Options

At the Feb. 8th Board of Education meeting, members discussed the long-term needs of the district, including maintenance and technology needs as well as facilities expansion.

In response to the reduced state funding for schools, the board also discussed a calendar option that features extended days and a shortened school year as a cost-savings measure. More information about the calendar proposal can be found on the board's web page, listed under the Feb. 8th meeting's discussion items. Board members will continue to evaluate the calendar proposal as well as other cost-cutting options.

Anyone with questions or comments about the calendar option or other possible cost-saving measures should email those to board office. Questions will be compiled and considered by board members. To date, the Spring Hill School District has sustained more than $500,000 in funding reductions by the state. The district also may face an additional $1 million cut for the 2010-2011 school year.

If you would like to contact state legislators with your concerns about reductions to public education funding, visit the Find Your Legislator site.

Old Glory Comes Home to the Intermediate School

Fifth graders at Spring Hill Intermediate School were recently honored to raise a "new" U.S. flag in front of the school. The flag had flown over Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan earlier this year. It was sent from student Jake Van Daele's cousin, who is serving there in the U.S. Navy. Bryan Fields, Van Daele's cousin, shared the flag as a thank you to the students in Marissa Cowan's class who had sent holiday cards to Fields and others in his battalion.

Happy "100" Days of School!

On Feb. 2nd, students at Spring Hill Elementary (SHES) and Prairie Creek Elementary Schools celebrated their 100th day of school. The celebrations were full of fun and activities. Students colored pictures, played games, exercised and more, all centered around the 100 theme. Pictured above, SHES first graders show off their "100 days" spirit.

School Closing Guidelines

When the weather outside is frightful, district officials are busy following an established protocol to determine whether or not school will be closed. In addition, specific guidelines exist regarding recess and facility usage by the community. Visit the School Closings page for more information.

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