The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools is proud to feature board member Dr. Laurie Edmondson, Distinguished Professor of Education at Drury University. A Parkview High School graduate herself, her connection to the district is deeply personal; an incredible five generations … Read More
On September 4th, the school year kicked off with a wave of excitement as The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools delivered $205,248 in Back-to-School Grants. Over 60 volunteers spread out across the district, surprising more than 75 educators at 41 … Read More
Thanks to the generosity of our Back-to-School donors, the library at Wanda Gray Elementary has been transformed into a bustling hub of scientific discovery. Librarian Lara Garrett’s innovative project, “Nature’s Classroom: Life Science in the Library,” received a grant from … Read More
A recent FSPS Back-to-School Grant funded by the Darr Family Foundation has sown the seeds of scientific inquiry and entrepreneurship at SPS AgAcademy. Through the “Microgreens and Mushrooms: Mastering the Art of Culinary Curiosities” project, 5th-grade students have experienced a … Read More
Earlier this spring, the hallways of Parkview High School recently buzzed with an unprecedented energy. For the first time, a Back-to-School Grant from the Foundation for SPS transformed the school into a vibrant gallery and performance space for Parkview Arts … Read More
Generous contributions to the FSPS, including key support from partners like OMB Bank, are directly empowering students at Jarrett Middle School. These funds are fostering exciting explorations in both STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and the visual arts. … Read More
Thanks to a Back-to-School grant made possible by our generous donors, Pipkin Middle School recently transformed into a hub of global exploration during its World Family Night. The event provided a heartwarming adventure, fostering understanding among students and families. Middle … Read More
BASE students at Fairbanks have had an amazing time going on community outings this year! Their teacher, Jan Foyewa, was awarded a grant that will provide a total of five community outings for the group before the end of … 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 … Read More
To kick off the 50th Anniversary of Gifted Education in Missouri, the Phelps Center had something big to celebrate: a big check. On Aug. 22, the Phelps Center for Gifted Education received a $50,000 donation to establish a long-term endowment … Read More