Springport Public Schools

One final bus route is happening today for Mr. Dean Dermyer! Mr. Dermyer is retiring from the SPS Transportation Department after driving for 16 1/2 years!!! Mr. Dermyer has done his personal best to safely transport our most precious cargo to and from school everyday! Mr. Dermyer will be fondly remembered for his love for his bus riders and for the smile seen on his face EVERYDAY!! We'll miss you Mr. Dermyer!

It's Farewell, not Goodbye! Today marks the end of a 25 year journey in Springport Public Schools for Mrs. Tanya Newland! Mrs. Newland is retiring! Mrs. Newland has left a lasting impact on hundreds of students lives as well as SPS staff during her time in Springport! Mrs. Newland will officially retire as of June 30, 2026. Thank you Mrs. Newland for your passion and dedication for the staff and students of Springport Middle School! You will be missed and fondly remembered. Congratulations on your retirement! We wish you only the best!!!

The winning and athletic success just keeps on going in Spartan Country!!!! Congratulations to the Lady Spartan Softball team on their 10-0 victory over Leslie in pre-districts and to the Boys Spartan Baseball team on their 2-0 victory over Olivet! Good luck to both teams as they play again on Saturday! Congratulations are also in order for the SHS Boys Golf Team who placed 2nd at Regionals today which punched their ticket for State Level competition! A special shoutout to Junior Brody Baum on his individual win today which made home the lone Regional Champion!! Congratulations to the athletes and coaches who are doing a bang up job of representing our phenomenal school district and themselves! Have a nice evening and GO SPARTANS!! 💙🤍💙

Hello Spartan Families and greater Springport community~

You may or may not be aware of the Senior Prank that took place late Thursday evening at Springport High School. There appears to be misinformation circulating around the community regarding malicious destruction of school property. I was not able to comment on the situation on Friday due to a very lengthy and thorough investigation which began on Friday morning and was completed today.

I can attest that there was not any malicious destruction to the building as Mr. Kregel, Mrs. Riehle and I were with the students involved all day on Friday, supervising the clean up and restorative process. There was however a VERY large mess of paper in the hallways and classrooms of SHS. There were also classroom desks and chairs removed and placed outside but none were damaged or broken.

When the SHS Administration team and I first witnessed the outcome of the prank, there was a question as to whether or not school chromebooks and calculators, as well as staff personal items may have been broken or taken. During the clean up process, in which all students involved in the prank were present to pick up the mess, it was discovered that none of the electronic devices were damaged. There are two calculators unaccounted for and we continue to investigate as to whether or not they were taken during the prank. Prior to the start of the clean up and as part of the investigation, School Resource Officer Marco Hernandez met with each SHS staff member present that day in their classroom which allowed each of them to determine if there was any damage to personal belongings.

I recognize the frustration this situation has caused within the school community and in the greater Springport community, particularly at a time of significant district investment. I appreciate your support in helping reinforce to all community members that this matter is being taken seriously and that appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

As it stands, Commencement exercises remain scheduled to take place this Friday at 6:30pm at Springport Stadium. The fraction of senior students involved in the prank will be taking part in a community service project after graduation rehearsal on Wednesday morning and afternoon.

I appreciate your patience and trust as we navigated this situation with accountability and restoration in mind. Let’s join together this Friday to celebrate our seniors and their well-deserved milestone. Thank you for your ongoing support of our students and the Springport community.

Respectfully,

Terry A. Sedlar
Superintendent

Boys Varsity Baseball Coach Eric Allen and his players are Back to Back 14-0 Undefeated Conference Champions with yesterday's wins over Stockbridge! Congratulations and good luck on Thursday in the game against Michigan Center.

Springport Softball Head Coach JoDee Johnson and the lady Spartans picked up two conference wins yesterday which gives them a share of the Big 8 Championship with an 11-1 record🏆! The last Big 8 Championship was in 2014. Congratulations! Go SPARTANS🥎! Good Luck Ladies against the Bees of Bath High School today!

FORE.............Back to Back Big 8 Champions!! Congratulations to the Springport Golf Team and Coach Matt Overweg on another amazing season and championship!!! Good Luck at Regionals!

Music filled the air as the Springport Bands performed at the annual Spring Concert which featured the Beginning Band, Middle School Festival Band and the High School Concert Band! The concert also showcased the sole Senior class member and percussionist, Eleanor Isham. Congratulations to all three bands for a stellar performance and to Eleanor for your commitment and dedication to the band program! GO SPARTANS! 💙🤍💙

Callie Brock is eagerly waiting at the east entrance of SHS selling hanging baskets for FFA! Baskets are 2 for $30! She will be here until 3:15 today! Have a great day and GO SPARTANS!

Congratulations to the 2026 Senior Class Career Center students as they were recognized today for the completion of their respective programs and for their higher education pursuit! Pictured: Myla Schell - Law Enforcement and attending Northern Michigan University, Iymonnie Pace - Healthcare Technician II and attending Grand Valley State University, Ellee Castle - Healthcare Technician II and attending Grand Valley State University, Cheyanne Bojanowski - Construction Trades (Site House) and attending Jackson College. Well done and Best of Luck with the next phase of your educational journey! GO SPARTANS! 💙🤍💙

Ms. Parks and Ms. Hampton reintroduced the annual Springport Schools Spring Art Show! Spartan Artists from SES, SMS and SHS were featured this evening! Thank you Ms.Parks and Ms. Hampton for allowing our students another opportunity to express their creative side!

Good Morning Spartan Families! This message is to let you know that all busses are out on their routes but may be running late due to downed trees and lines. If a bus is unable to reach your home, you will receive a call letting you know. Please have your child(ren) out at the normal time but just know the bus may be a few minutes late. Have a GREAT day and GO SPARTANS!

On this Senior Sunday it's only fitting to recognize the National Honor Society Seniors who received the white stole which will be part of their cap and gown during the graduation ceremony. Congratulations Senior members of the Springport High School National Honor Society! GO SPARTANS! 💙🤍💙

Second verse, same as the first! The trend continues with the straight 1's for a Superior rating!! The SMS Band and Mrs. Szekely did just that today as they competed at the state level MSBOA Band Festival at Manchester High School!! Congratulations and job well done!! The future is definitely bright for Springport Bands!

Springport Public Schools continues to hit the Secretary Jackpot each and everyday, especially today on this Secretaries Day!!! Every position in a school is important but the role of the Secretary is CRITICAL! These seven ladies are the heart of our buildings and truly enhance the culture and climate for all students and staff alike! Thank you Katrina and Kristina for your work at SHS! Thank you Missy and Caitlin for your work at SMS! Thank you Lindsay and Michelle for your work at SES! A HUGE shout out to Jenny Dysert for her work at Central Office and for her work with our Board of Education! Outstanding work ladies and you are appreciated more than words could ever express!

Hello and Happy Sunny Monday Spartan Families!
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