In September, PE teacher, Tiffany Smith, was awarded a Back-to-School Grant which allowed her to purchase items to make Workout Wednesdays a reality. Two of the purchases needed were for a projector and a 24-foot screen which would allow students … Read More
In September Central High School’s Sarah Keeth received a $2,000 Back to School Grant from the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools, supported by generous donors! The Senior College and Career Readiness Experience grant will give the opportunity for up to … Read More
Since 2011, the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools has managed the Springfield Youth Symphony Fund. This permanent Endowment fund provides financial resources that enable students to participate in the Springfield Youth Symphony. The Springfield Youth Symphony is a long-standing program that provides outstanding young musicians with an opportunity to study and perform for various festivals and concert series. Membership is by audition and is open to Springfield Public Schools students as well as students in the surrounding area. Currently 80 students participate in Youth Symphony.
This program allows students the opportunity for personal and musical growth through rigorous rehearsals, sectionals and performances. Two of those students was Chris Williams, from Hillcrest High School and Jacob Hiser who participated in home-school. Both of these students went on to travel the world performing music. The Springfield Youth Symphony is currently led by director, Carla Wootten.
You can support the Springfield Youth Symphony Endowment Fund at www.supportsps.org/donate.