WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
August 13, 2008
Students in Springfield and all of South Sarpy School District #46 are heading back to class today. No more sleeping in, hanging out all day with friends, and doing what you want to each and every summer day. It’s time to adjust to that new school day schedule for teachers and students. So, pack up those school supplies, prepare your lunch, and march on back to school. Have fun, make new friends, and meet new teachers. Celebrate your back to school adventure!
*** New Monday schedule for South Sarpy Schools- School begins one hour later than the regular scheduled time.
The S.O. E. (Save Our Earth) club is a group of young Springfield area students dedicated to caring for our planet, Earth. The club began last spring and continued to meet throughout the summer months at the Springfield Memorial Library. During meeting sessions, the students discussed ways to help the environment, held bake sales to raise funds, and will aid the Library in its effort to recycle. Also planned is a “Go Green” fun event at Buffalo Park. All 4-10 year olds are invited to attend on Saturday, September 6 from 2:00-3:30pm. Crafts, hands-on activities, games and snacks are planned. Parents will help supervise.
August 16, 7:00 – 9:30 – Soaring Wings Vineyard Pig Roast - reservations required. Music, food and the first glass of wine provided. Seating is limited.
August 28, 4pm - Platteview High Girls Golf vs. Brownell-Talbot.
Friday Night Music Series, 7pm: Soul Perserves ($5 admission)
Acoustic Sunday, 2-5pm: Matt Whipkey (free admission)
For more information: www.soaringwingswine.com
A typing course was introduced into Springfield High School in 1923-24 year with 4 students taking advantage of the new course.
-Reference: Springfield, Nebraska At Its Source, 1882-1982.
-Will Rogers.