
Happy Monday Schaefer families!! Just a reminder of the black history month extravaganza tomorrow night! Should be a great time!
Also, in addition to our vision statement in our front entrance we also have our mission statement posted! Be sure to see both of them when you come to the building tomorrow.
Lastly, I have posted our spirit week themes. Today is Bling day. Don't forget to wear your pink tomorrow! Have a great week!




February breakfast and lunch menus (including Clark ELC & SOI) are now available online and in the SCSD app! To view in the app: Choose your child's building from the 'Schools' button in the bottom right corner. Then select 'Menu' in the bottom left corner and choose 'Dining' where you can view the menu for each day of the month. To view at scsdoh.org: Choose the 'Services' tab at the top of the webpage > Food & Nutrition > Menus.

Parents! Don't forget to register for this super fun event at Schafer with food and prizes!! Today is the last day to register! Hope to see you all Tuesday February 6th!


Here is some info on the fun things happening at the Dome! Great place to have fun! Schaefer's day is Wednesday!




Schaefer's front entrance recently got a facelift with our vision statement! Check it out when you walk in the front doors! #RISETOLEAD


Hello families! I have some important information for you all. First, this Thursday is an open house for 8th graders at the high school that will talk about graduation requirements as well as college credit plus for those interested. I've attached the flyer. Let Mrs. Connolly know if you have questions.
Next, our yearbooks are on sale. They are $14 and you can order online or at the school with a check or money order.
Lastly, our GEMS group is hosting a Black History Month extravaganza on February 6th. Please see the attached flyer. Registration is required there will be music, activities, food , prizes and more!



January's episode of Cat Chat: The Official Podcast of the Springfield City School District is available now! Watch here on YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/catchatjanuary or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart Radio Podcasts.


Any SCSD student in grades 6-11 who is interested in taking College Credit Plus courses during the 2024-25 school year is invited to attend an information session during Springfield High School's Open House night on Jan. 25. The session will begin at 5:30 P.M. in the SHS library. This is a great opportunity to earn college credit while still in school!

Due to current road conditions and incoming snowfall, the SCSD will be CLOSED on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Due to potentially dangerous wind chill values and the high number of student walkers, the SCSD will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. All activities, practices, games and events will be held as scheduled, unless otherwise stated by 12:00 PM. Stay safe, Wildcats!

Due to inclement weather conditions, the SCSD will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The Clark Center Administrative offices will operate on a normal work schedule. All activities, practices, games and events will be held as scheduled, unless otherwise stated by 12:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience that this closure may cause. Stay safe, Wildcats!

Today students and staff had a great time today during our PBIS second quarterly reward. Madhouse Serpents brought over several species of snakes, bearded dragons, and an eyelash crested gecko. Ask your student about it! So much fun!











Happy new year Schaefer students, staff and families! We had a great start to the new year yesterday. We have a new bulletin board up with some advice from our staff members to their middle school selves. Stop by the main hallway and take a look! Also a quick reminder that grade cards will be sent home tomorrow, January 5th. Everyone stay healthy! Looking forward to a fantastic 2024!


Reminder: Classes resume Wednesday, Jan. 3. We can't wait to see you back at school, Wildcats!

January breakfast and lunch menus (including Clark ELC & SOI) are now available online and in the SCSD app! To view in the app: Choose your child's building from the 'Schools' button in the bottom right corner. Then select 'Menu' in the bottom left corner and choose 'Dining' where you can view the menu for each day of the month. To view at scsdoh.org: Choose the 'Services' tab at the top of the webpage > Food & Nutrition > Menus.

Did you know the SCSD has created a monthly podcast that highlights the best of our District? Search for Cat Chat: The Official Podcast of the Springfield City School District on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart Radio Podcasts. December's episode is out now -- give it a listen!


Today we had staff and students visit us from SOI to do a presentation for our 8th graders as an option for their high school years. If your student is interested please contact Mrs. Connolly for an application.


Tonight is our winter band, choir and orchestra concert starting at 6! Please come out and support our students and their teachers as they have worked so hard preparing for this. Our staff and students got a sneak peak this morning. They did awesome!









Today we had our quarterly school store where the students got to spend their PBIS points that they earned in second quarter. So much fun!








Been a busy week this week! Some of our math teachers were matching today with our plaid theme! Next Friday is holiday headwear!
