The Springfield City School District will provide all necessary school supplies for students in grades K-8 for the 2024-2025 school year, the fourth consecutive year that the District has done so.
The District plan includes supplies such as pencils, crayons, scissors and pocket folders, as well as several other items necessary for academic success in the classroom. The District will also supply backpacks to each student.
The SCSD has approximately 5,400 students enrolled in grades K-8.
"Ensuring our students have the tools they need to succeed is critical as we quickly head toward the beginning of a new year,” said SCSD Superintendent Dr. Bob Hill. “By providing school supplies, the District is not only removing a significant financial burden from our families, but also ensuring that every child starts the school year on equal footing. This initiative saves families hundreds of dollars, allowing them to focus their attention on their children having a positive first day of school.”
The first day of school for SCSD students in grades 1-9 is August 14. Grades 10-12 will begin on August 15, and the first day for Kindergarten students is August 16.