Construction season is about to begin as Phase 1 of the Bond Construction project will be getting underway during the week of April 27, 2026. Phase 1 will include upgrades that you may not readily see on a daily basis such as security upgrades at each building by adding a door monitoring system at each location which will allow the office staff to communicate with guests as they arrive at each building. You most likely will not see the replacement of two boilers in the district, one at SMS and one at SHS. The project that you will definitely see is the renovation that will take place at the athletic stadium. The fencing has gone up and work is scheduled to begin next week!
For your reference I have included an image that shows the traffic pattern shift while construction is taking place. Please accept my sincere thanks for your patience and understanding as we begin the much needed district upgrades.
If you have questions regarding Phase 1 of the construction project or about the construction project as a whole, please feel to call or stop in to Central Office as I would be happy to share any information with you!
Have a GREAT day and GO SPARTANS!!!
-Terry
Hello Spartan Families~
The awesome folks at the Jackson District Library want to hear from YOU!!! If you would please consider taking this brief survey, it will better help the JDL staff in future plans for offerings to anyone that lives, works or attends school in Jackson county!! Thank you for your consideration!
Have a great afternoon and GO SPARTANS!
The team at the Jackson District Library wants to learn more about what's important to you as a member of the Springport community.
Your answers to these four quick survey questions will help inform which new services, resources, and materials are delivered to you in the future by the library. Don't be afraid to think BIG and get CREATIVE. Remember, this is all about how YOU would like to see the future of Springport!
Click the link to take the survey: Tell Jackson District Library What Community Needs You See – Fill out form
Hello and Good Afternoon Springport Elementary Families!
The purpose of the communication today is for an Important Reminder Regarding the SES Student Drop-off and Pick-up Policy.
After recent consultation with law enforcement and to ensure the highest level of safety for our students, we would like to provide a firm reminder regarding our arrival and dismissal procedures. , As of yesterday we are strictly enforcing our handbook policies regarding drop-off, pick-up, late arrivals and early pick-up of students. Please be reminded of the current language in our elementary handbook:
Designated Drop-off/Pick-up: All parent drop-offs and pick-ups must occur behind the school in the car lane during regular arrival and dismissal times. We use a zipper merge and form two lines across the back of the parking lot to reduce the congestion in the drive between the Middle School and the Elementary. Please request a pick up number from the office if you do not have one.
Late Arrivals: If your student arrives after 7:50 AM, you must park in the front parking lot and accompany your child into the office to sign them in.
Early Pick up: If you are needing to pick up your child early for an appointment, you will need to pick up prior to 2:20 PM so that we can have your child dismissed prior to our end of day procedures. If you have a doctor note, this will be an excused absence.
Thank you very much for your understanding and we appreciate your cooperation and commitment to keeping our school environment safe for every student.
Have a wonderful Wednesday and GO SPARTANS!
Respectfully,
Mr. Sedlar, Ms. Kuntz and the Elementary Office Staff
I will begin with a 'THANK YOU' to my administrative team, my teachers and staff, our School Resource Officer, our Chief of Police and the surrounding agencies that came to SPS and were able to secure our campus within a matter of minutes. This was a total team effort today and everyone involved deserves every bit of thanks for keeping our students and staff safe and secure and while the day ended with a half-day type dismissal, every child and adult walked away unharmed, that to me is 'mission accomplished'.
I am including the Press Release for you as a point of reference to the incident that took place today. While the matter is still being investigated I am happy to report that at no time was there an 'active situation' on our campus. Situations like this are scary and difficult for everyone involved, students and staff alike. This is a good reminder as to why we practice the drills that we do in any given school year. Should you choose to process this incident with your child and/or your family this weekend, please be sure to reiterate to your child(ren) that the school staff has only their best interest in mind and do everything humanly possible to keep them as safe and secure as possible while they are in our buildings each day.
I will end with thanking our families for your patience and understanding as my staff and I diligently worked to keep our students safe and secure today which allowed them to get back home for a wonderful weekend.
I wish you all a nice evening and a wonderful weekend...and GO SPARTANS!
Respectfully,
Terry A. Sedlar
Superintendent
Hello Spartan Families! Spring has Sprung and what a fantastic opportunity to come and enjoy another Baby Spartans playtime for all infants, toddlers and pre-school aged children! We will meet on Wednesday, April 8 from 9:00-10:00 in the SES Library. Please share this opportunity with friends, families, co-workers or anyone who wants to enjoy social time for both children and adults! Have a GREAT day and GO SPARTANS!
Hello and Happy Friday Eve Spartan Families! One more wake up and Spring Break begins!!!!! Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow (3/27) is a half-day of school with dismissal at 10:40 for SES and SHS and 10:45 for SMS. Spring Break continues through Friday, April 3 . School resumes bright and early on Monday, April 6, 2026. Have a safe, fun and relaxing Spring Break and GO SPARTANS!!!
Have a GREAT afternoon and GO SPARTANS!
CHOO-CHOO...the 'Success Train' just keeps on rolling at Springport High School!
This past Saturday, 17 members of the high school band performed for State Solo and Ensemble at Okemos High School. There were 14 events that qualified to perform this year. All 14 events received a medal at the festival. Of those 14 events, 3 events earned a division 2 rating, and 11 earned a division 1 rating.
The following students deserve a Spartan Congratulations on their successful performances:
Audrey Zblewski (flute solo- proficiency I- division II)
Alexis Beilfuss (flute solo- division II; flute duet- division I)
Lillian Messner (flute solo- division I)
Elanor Isham (percussion trio- division I and perfect score)
Hayzel Miller (percussion trio- division I and perfect score)
Darrell Wiginton (percussion trio- division I and perfect score)
Abigail Cook (flute duet- division I)
Raymond Cooper (trumpet solo- proficiency I- division I; trumpet duet- division I; Brass quintet- division I)
Savannah Holloway (woodwind trio- division I)
Scarlet Gifford (woodwind trio- division I)
Lincoln Lovely (woodwind trio- division I; clarinet solo- division I; bass clarinet solo- division I)
Camryn Berry (trumpet duet- division I; brass quintet- division I)
Owen Sanford (brass quintet- division I)
Cassie Merritt (brass quintet- division I)
Owen Chase (alto saxophone solo- proficiency I- division II)
Helena Leightner (brass quintet- division I; horn duet- division I; horn solo- division I and perfect score)
Mollyann Wade (horn duet- division I)
Way to go Spartan Band Members and Mrs. Szekely for the time, energy and effort that goes into the preparation for performance such as State Solo and Ensemble!
Spartan Families...Keep Reading Over Spring Break!!! The Jackson District Library has an awesome, easy to participate program ready for Spartan Readers of all ages!
Jump into a warp pipe and visit the worlds of Mario, Pac-Man, Animal Crossing, and more during Spring Break (March 27 - April 5).
You can complete your adventure either in person or online by visiting JDL branches or exploring online activities in our "Beanstack" app. Earn small prizes when you complete 3, 7, and 10 activities, along with tickets for a chance to win some much bigger prizes. See the attached flyer for all of the details.
You can also contact the Springport Branch of the Jackson District Library with questions about this program or with other library related questions!
Good Afternoon and Happy St. Patrick's Day Spartan Families!
This message is to make you aware that our district will be participating in the statewide tornado drill which will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1:00PM. This is a date change from a message that I sent last week as I had an incorrect date. My apologies for any confusion this may have caused. Thank you for your understanding as we work to complete the required number of safety drills for each new school-year. Have a nice afternoon and evening! GO SPARTANS!!!
Hip Hip Hooray....it's Kindergarten Registration Information Day!!!
If you or someone you know has a child turning 5 by 9/1/2026 for traditional Kindergarten or turning 5 by 12/1/2026 for Young Fives, the SES/SHS Cafeteria is the place to be today at 5:30pm. This informational event is for both the parent and incoming Kindergartner to learn about the AMAZING place we call Springport Elementary School. This is not the actual registration as that will take place at a later time, after the informational session. Please plan for a 30 minute informational meeting in the Cafeteria and then time will be spent in the Kindergarten classrooms where fun and engaging activities are planned! We are excited and look forward to meeting the members of the Springport Class of 2039 tonight!!!! Have a GREAT day and GO SPARTANS!
Spartan Families, your creative side is needed!!!
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, 2026. The Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Educator Excellence wishes to celebrate teachers across Michigan for the entire month of May.
MDE invites parents/guardians to submit 15-30 second videos of their students recognizing and thanking a specific teacher for their impact. Cell phones easily capture the videos. Please follow the directions on the flyer. Videos and parental consent must be submitted via the Teacher Appreciation Video Project Google Form. Videos are currently being accepted until April 15, 2026.
Submitted videos may be posted on the Teacher Appreciation Month webpage and MDE’s YouTube channel. Additionally, the Office of Educator Excellence’s Facebook (@MIeducator) and X (formerly Twitter) will promote the videos throughout the month of May.
If your child has great things to say about a teacher, use the instructions found on MDE’s website to submit a video today!
Thank you for your consideration in recognizing the efforts of our Spartan Teachers who day in and day out, come to school armed with an 'A-Game' mentality!
I hope you have a GREAT day and GO SPARTANS!