Springfield's Global Stem Academy put on hold by state
A state agency charged with overseeing the development and construction of public schools, is trying to halt the opening of Springfield's Global Stem Impact Academy, which is to be located in the old...
View ArticleGov. Kasich's school reform budget reviewed by Estrop
Springfield's Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David Estrop ,says he is pleased with Governor John Kasich's education budget and reform proposal. Estrop feels the plan will benefit the school...
View ArticleClark County Commissioners Approve Extra Security For Schools
Clark County Commissioners have agreed to hire two Clark County deputies to provide extra security for county schools. The plan is part of an ongoing effort to make schools safer without having to arm...
View ArticleSpringfield City School will benefit from Ohio GOP House budget
Springfield City School administrators have had time to digest the school funding plan released by Ohio House Republicans. Under the House plan, schools will receive nearly $121 million less next year...
View ArticleSpringfield City Schools Suspends Pay to Play Fees for Athletics
The Springfield School Board voted Thursday night to suspend pay-to-play fees for student athletes. The suspension of fees will be for three years and families who have already paid fees for this year...
View ArticleRibbon Cutting Held for Springfield's Global Impact Stem Academy
Several dignitaries including State Senator Chris Widener and Mayor Warren Copeland gathered on the campus of Clark State University Monday afternoon for a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event formally...
View ArticleU.S. Marshals Capture Springfield Shooting Suspect
U.S. Marshals have arrested a teenage fugitive wanted in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-old Springfield high school student Jeffrey Wellington early Easter morning. Tyrin Hawkins, 17, is...
View ArticleEstrop set to retire as superintendent of Springfield City Schools
Springfield City Schools Superintendent Dr. David Estrop has announced his retirement. Estrop's departure is a result of legislative changes to the state’s retirement program.Estrop has been...
View ArticleSpringfield City Schools Pleased With Revised Common Core Rules
Ohio lawmakers recently passed a new provision in House Bill 487 that will ease the restrictions of the Common Core education standards in Ohio Schools. The change in the law was good news to...
View ArticleSpringfield South High School Renovation Underway
The doors of historic Springfield South High School, which closed in 2008, were once again open to the public this week. An open house allowed residents and alumni to see what will soon become an...
View ArticleSpringfield City Schools Might Benefit From Governor's Proposed Budget
Gov. John Kasich's proposed $72.3 billion budget includes cuts to more than half of Ohio's public school districts, but the superintendent of Springfield City Schools believes the budget will help his...
View ArticleBoard of Education Selects Three Finalists For Superintendent
Three finalists have been selected to replace Dr. David Estrop as superintendent of the Springfield City Schools. Estrop is retiring at the end of the school year, and the school board is hoping to...
View ArticleSpringfield City Schools, STEM Academy and YS School District Apply for...
Both Springfield and Yellow Springs school districts are applying for a five-year waiver to opt out of significant state and federal testing requirements. There was a little staged magic involved in...
View ArticleSpringfield City Schools Have New Superintendent
The Springfield City School District's Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday night to hire Dr. Robert Hill from Lorain County's Firelands School District to replace retiring Superintendent Dr....
View ArticleSix Springfield High School Athletes Accused Of Theft
Springfield City School District Superintendent David Estrop held a press conference to announce that six players on the Springfield High School boys varsity basketball team allegedly stole athletic...
View ArticleSpringfield, Yellow Springs School Districts And Stem Academy Granted Testing...
Springfield and Yellow Springs school districts, along with the Global Impact STEM Academy, were notified yesterday that they have received conditional approval to opt out of significant state and...
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