SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Many school districts are waiting on the legislature to make a decision before they finalize their own budgets. The Springfield School District announced Wednesday it will take two days off this month as it works to balance its budget. I will not hold classes on May 23 and 24. The district previously … Continue reading »
Springfield Picks New Superintendent
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Springfield School District named its new superintendent at a special meeting Monday morning. Dr. Hertica Martin will take over for the retiring Dr. Nancy Golden. Dr. Martin has worked in almost every facet of education from being a classroom teacher, working her way through the ranks to administration. She comes to … Continue reading »
Superintendent Golden’s Send-off Party
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Springfield community had its chance to say farewell to its beloved school superintendent Friday afternoon. Students, teachers, former colleagues and community leaders–showed up at Agnes Stewart Middle School to send off Dr. Nancy Golden in a big way. There were several performances, food, and special projects made out to Golden by … Continue reading »
Interview: Superintendent Nancy Golden
EUGENE, Ore. — She’s headed Springfield Public Schools since 2003. And during that time, Dr. Nancy Golden has made tremendous strides for education. This year she’s stepping down. Friday, the district is throwing a party to give the community a chance to say goodbye. Dr. Golden will be at the party, but first, she joined … Continue reading »
School District Makes Supt. Offer
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield Public Schools is closer to filling the shoes of retiring Superintendent Nancy Golden. Board members made an official offer to Dr. Hertica Martin, which they’re about to formally announce at a special meeting Monday night. It was called specifically to announce the offer to Dr. Martin a candidate board members feel … Continue reading »
SPS Hosts Superintendent Candidate
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Springfield School District is getting closer to finding a new superintendent. The district’s board spent the day meeting with Dr. Hertica Martin, one of the top candidates to fill the position. Administrators say they’re anxious to find out who the new superintendent will be, but it could take some time to … Continue reading »
Springfield Buses Emit Fewer Toxins
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — School buses in Springfield will be putting fewer toxins in the air. The five-year project to get the buses up to EPA standards is coming to an end. The district says all 66 of its buses no longer emit that heavy soot most buses put into the air. Mechanics installed filters on … Continue reading »
Students Head Back to School
EUGENE, Ore. — September is here, and kids across western Oregon are getting ready to head back to school. School starts Wednesday for K through eighth graders in Eugene’s 4J School District. Ninth graders start on Thursday; other students start on Friday. For Springfield schools, classes start on Thursday for K through sixth grade and … Continue reading »
4J Aims to Increase Graduation Rates
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon’s new Chief Education Officer wants local school districts to step up their goals. A review of the state’s largest districts shows most only aim to improve student achievement by a percentage point a year. While some schools set their sights low, here in Eugene 4J and Springfield administrators say they’re working … Continue reading »
