Community Partners Help SPS “Keep On Growing”
By Dr. Grenita Lathan, SPS Superintendent The team of educators and support staff at Springfield Public Schools is committed to “Keep on Growing” throughout the […]
Community News
SPS names new principal of Central High School
Springfield, MO—Mr. Jeremy Brown has been named the new principal of Central High School in Springfield, effective July 1. Mr. Brown is currently the principal […]
Springfield Public Schools Selects Next Superintendent After Nationwide Search
Springfield, MO— After conducting a nationwide search for its next superintendent, the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education has announced the unanimous selection of Dr. […]
Resolving Financial Issues Can Help Ease Health Issues
by Christella Payne, Unite Guest Writer Springfield, MO—Born in Kenya and now a proud resident of Springfield, Celestine Copeland has high hopes of being the […]
MLK Celebration: One Voice, One Sound
by Robert T. Gibson Unite Guest Writer Springfield, MO—Since returning to the Springfield community in 2018, I have been thankful to connect with others through […]
Benefit Concert for Black History Month 2021
Springfield, MO—Ujima Language and Literacy presents a Black history month benefit concert featuring Missouri State University Gospel Choir and The Milly Project. The concert is […]
Timmons Hall to offer Black History Month programming for adults and children
By Melissa Haase, Springfield Parks Parks Timmons Hall will host University of Missouri-Columbia associate professor Dr. LaGarrett King 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 as […]
Meet the new Springfield NAACP President Elect The Rev. Adrienne Denson-Ewell
Springfield, MO—The Rev. Adrienne Denson-Ewell was elected as the new Springfield branch NAACP president. Along with Rev. Ewell were voted in a new slate of […]
Tune-In to the Virtual SGF Multicultural Festival at www.smfinfo.com
Springfield, MO—Though 2020 was been filled with much uncertainty, our festival staff is still committed to our mission of promoting community and a broader understanding […]
CFO expands grantmaking for diversity, equity and inclusion
Springfield, MO—The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is expanding its grantmaking to address issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion, both in the Springfield metro […]