What started as a dream for the McBride Elementary community is now a reality! “Nick has a gift,” said Lael Streight, McBride principal. “He saw the possibilities in all of us and then challenged us with questions to Do Better. … Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Sept. 24, 2020) — The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools (FSPS) awards $152,330 to Springfield Public Schools in Back to School Grants. Grants are submitted by educators district wide to receive additional support for their classrooms. “We … Read More
#GIVEBACK to School Day, the Foundation’s 24-hour fundraising event, that will benefit our Back to School grant program is Thursday, Sept. 25! Last year we raised nearly $10,000 in one day, we are hoping to top that number this … Read More
Each year, individuals, businesses and organizations that give financial and volunteer support to the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools (FSPS) are recognized with two distinguished awards, the Corporate Partner of the Year and the Advocate for Education. This year the … Read More
Join the Foundation for SPS on Monday, August 31-Friday, September 4 for a week of celebrations! Our week of celebrations will kickoff at 6:30 PM with a Facebook & YouTube premiere of our Celebrate SPS Video, hosted by Jeff … Read More
Country Financial partnered with the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools to donate $3,625 to Springfield School Police to support building relationships with students. “We support our officers building relationships with our students because it is one step in making our … Read More
TLC Properties recently interview Executive Director Natalie Murdock and Development Director Tina Pham for their Local Lifestyle Podcast, Episode 11 “Don’t Be a Fool, Support Our Schools”. They shared information about the Foundation for SPS and how they work to … Read More
On Saturday, May 30 the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools (FSPS) joined the McBride Elementary family, Springfield Public Schools, and the Hostler family for the groundbreaking of Mr.Nick’s Inclusive Playground. The playground will be built in memory of Nick Hostler. A … Read More
Our 2020 Back to School Grant program is now accepting applications! Our Back to School program works to provide teachers and administration with crucial funding through a request process starting each summer. These requests include programs like maker spaces and … Read More
FSPS is proud to announce our 2020 Linda Luke Librarian of the Year recipients Nicole Bueno and Samantha Donnalley from Glendale High School! Ms. Bueno and Ms. Donnalley have demonstrated an attitude that emanates caring and concern for their community. … Read More