Back to School Guide Available Online

SPRINGIELD, Mo. -- The first day of school for Springfield students is Wednesday, Aug. 15.  The Springfield R-12 school system has created a one-stop resource to answer most questions parents have.

Orientation for sixth grade and high school freshmen is underway this week.  The schedule:

Sixth-grade orientation:

Carver- August 7, 9 a.m.
Cherokee- August 6, 5 p.m.
Hickory Hills- August 9, 6 p.m.
Jarrett- August 7, 5 p.m.
Pershing- August 9, 6 p.m.
Pipkin- August 7, 5:30 p.m.
Pleasant View- August 7, 6:30 p.m.
Reed- August 9, 6 p.m.
Study- August 7, 9 a.m.
Wilson's Creek-August 9, 5:30 p.m.

Freshman orientation:

Parkview- August 3, 8 a.m.
Glendale- August 7, 6 p.m.
Kickapoo- August 7, 7 p.m.
Central- August 8, 9 a.m.
Hillcrest- August 9, 6 p.m.


Some of the most common questions from parents involve class start and dismissal times, immunizations, and school supplies.  The R-12 Online Back to School Guide answers these and many more.

Class Start and Dismissal Times, by School  

Required immunizations 

General school supply list

Meet the Teacher events