We are looking forward to another great school year! To help prepare you for the first day, please review the important information below. If you have additional questions after reading through this webpage, contact your child's building after Aug. 1.

First Day of School

• August 18 (Students in Grades 1-9)

• August 19 (Students in Grades 10-12)

• August 20 (Kindergarten Students)

• Clark Preschool students should be on the look out for communication from their building regarding appointment and start dates.

School Year Calendar

Click here to access the 2025-2026 school year calendar. Please take note of holidays and professional development days when students should not report to school. Holiday breaks are great for scheduling travel and routine appointments so that students do not miss school!

School Supplies

The District will again be providing school supplies for students in grades K-8 this year. Students in these grades do not need to purchase additional supplies prior to the first day. Students in grades 9-12 should arrive on the first day with writing supplies (pencils or pens) and a notebooks. Teachers will discuss any other needed supplies during the first week of class.

FinalForms

Please ensure that your student's FinalForms are updated each year. You can log into your FinalForms account at this link. These forms are necessary for both school and athletic information.

Open House Dates

Please look for communication from your building as we approach the school year regarding specific times for Open Houses.

School Arrival & Dismissal Times

Breakfast & Lunch

All Springfield City School District students receive free breakfast and lunch. Daily menus are available at this link or on the SCSD mobile app.

Transportation

The Transportation Department's routing software will send routing information (schedules, daily delays, etc.) to the primary contact listed in FinalForms. Please ensure that all FinalForms information is up to date, including email addresses.

Transportation is planning to release schedules the week of August 4. Families will also receive an email for Safe Routz to register for the parent portal. Each student will be under the same Safe Routz contact if all parent contact information is the same, regardless of the school(s) their students are attending.

Cell Phone Pouches: No Mobile Phones Policy (Grades 7-12)

The District has adopted the use of YONDR Pouches, to be used by all students grades 7-12 during the school day to maintain cell phone-free school buildings. The primary aim of this policy is to ensure that personal electronic devices on district and school property do not disrupt the learning environment, compromise safety or impact the well-being of students and staff during the school day. A personal electronic device includes, but is not limited to:

• cellular phones,

• smartphones,

• earphones,

• headphones,

• smart watches,

• or any device that allows access to the internet, or any similar device or any accessories to such devices such as earphones and Bluetooth devices.

At the start of each school day, expectations are as follows: 

1. Turn OFF your device(s) prior to entering the building.

2. Upon entering the building, place all personal electronic devices in your Yondr Pouch. School staff will be present and ask for verification that your device(s) are in the pouch.

3. Securely close the pouch.

4. You are responsible for getting to class on-time with a secured pouch.

During School Day:

1. Keep your personal electronic device(s) inside your Yondr Pouch for the duration of the school day.

2. If you leave campus for an appointment, unlock your pouch in the main office and proceed to leave the building. Upon re-entry, you must relock your pouch in the main office/attendance window.

3. You may NOT access your personal electronic device(s) during the school day anywhere on campus.

End of School Day:

1. When your school day ends, unlock your pouch using an unlocking base.

2. Remove your personal electronic device(s) from your pouch.

3. Securely close your empty pouch. It is your responsibility to maintain a properly working pouch.

4. Students are free to use their personal electronic device(s) upon leaving campus.

There are plans in place for emergencies and medical use of devices. Additional information will be shared to answer your questions prior to the beginning of school.

District Mobile App

Download our SCSD mobile app before the first day of school to get the most up-to-date news, information, daily breakfast & lunch menus and events happening around the District at the convenience of your fingertips! Once you've downloaded the app, enable push notifications for 'Springfield City School District' and your child's building.

Other District Communication Channels

Stay connected throughout the year by following the Springfield City School District on the social media channels below:

All Calls/Texts/Emails: Be sure that your contact information is correct in FinalForms. If you find that you are not receiving text messages from the District or your child's building, text "START" to 98900.

Facebook: Springfield City School District

Instagram: @scsdoh

X (formerly Twitter): @scsdoh

Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart Radio Podcasts: Cat Chat: The Official Podcast of the Springfield City School District

Before and After School Care: Right at School

The Springfield City School District has partnered with Right At School for before and after school care for our elementary students. Before school care opens at 6:30 a.m. After school care closes at 6:00 p.m. Please visit this webpage for pricing, enrollment and more information.

Building Contact Information