Indian Orchard Elementary PTO

06/02/2023

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A group of elementary schoolers had the chance to think about their professional future Thursday in Springfield.

06/02/2023

On Thursday, Indian Orchard Elementary hosted a Career Day that featured Professionals of Color and it was an amazing day! We welcomed over forty presenters and students were able to see themselves in a variety of professional roles. Our students were excited, engaged, and were full of questions for our guests. A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this day and we can’t wait to do it again next school year!

12/16/2021

09/15/2021

Honrando la herencia y las contribuciones de la comunidad hispana en nuestra ciudad de Springfield y en la nación, con orgullo las Escuelas Públicas de Springfield celebran el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana. ¡Que viva la cultura!

Honoring the contributions of the Hispanic community in Springfield and in the US, Springfield Public Schools proudly celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Every year the United States of America observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively.

Did you 67.8% of our Springfield Public Schools student population is Hispanic?

09/13/2021

𝐹𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒹𝓁𝓎 𝓇𝑒𝓂𝒾𝓃𝒹𝑒𝓇:
There's no school tomorrow, Tuesday, September 14th as it is a PD Day in our district. Students, enjoy your day off!

08/26/2021

Good morning IOE families

08/19/2021

Back to school information

06/24/2021

Springfield School Volunteers is hosting a Virtual Book Club this summer! Families who are interested in having their children participate can register at: https://bit.ly/SSVsummer21

06/24/2021

Did you know Springfield Museums offers FREE admission to Springfield residents (with valid ID) – youth included?

Head over to https://springfieldmuseums.org to learn more about current exhibits including "Wild Kratts: Creature Power" and family-friendly events.

06/23/2021

Important meal distribution information. Please read below.

UPDATE: Meal distribution at housing communities will begin on July 6th and Warner becomes a meal site on June 28th. See below for updated information.

𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗴𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

Starting this week, Home Grown Springfield will have grab-and-go meal service Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from noon to 3 p.m. for anyone 18 or under at the following schools: Boland Elementary School; Bowles Elementary School; Brookings Elementary School; Chestnut Middle School; Forest Park Middle School; Milton Bradley Elementary School; Rebecca Johnson Elementary School and Talmadge Elementary School. Starting June 28, Warner Elementary School will also serve grab-n-go on Mondays and Wednesdays only from noon to 3 p.m. Meals are also distributed every Friday at the Eastfield Mall from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. in conjunction with the Oasis Food Pantry.

Starting July 6th, Home Grown Springfield will have mobile grab-n-go meal distributions Monday-Friday at housing communities:
• 12 p.m. at Bay Neighborhood (437 Bay St), Duggan Housing (445 Goodwin St), and Spring Meadows (176 Cannon Circle)
• 12:45 p.m. at Sullivan Housing (31 Morgan St), Robinson Gardens (Bay St & Berkshire Ave), and Allen Park Apartments (251 Allen Park Apts)
• 1 p.m. at Bay Meadows (100 Bay Meadow Rd) and Colonial Estates (1 Beacon Circle)
• 1:30 p.m. at Liberty Hill Townhouse (4 Nursery St), Reed Village (5 Lionel Benoit Rd), and Eastbrook Apartments (559 Fernbank Rd)

Any child or teen 18 or under is eligible for the meal program. No ID necessary to receive meals, they do not need to be from Springfield, live in Springfield, or attend Springfield Public Schools. Adults may pick meals up on behalf of the child or teen.

Home Grown Springfield, the culinary and nutrition program of Springfield Public Schools, is serving grab-and-go meals all summer long to ensure all kids have access to healthy meals. Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks are provided for any child 18 or under.

To find free grab-and-go meals for students- text “Springfield” to 82257 *message and data rates may apply. To find menus for the free meal service, please visit www.homegrownspringfield.com/menus.

06/23/2021

2021-2022 School Calendar

In case you missed it: Here's the School Calendar for the next school year so you can keep it handy as you make plans with your family this summer. It is also available in pdf form through our website.