As indicated on the district calendar, the final three days of school - June 16, June 17, & June 20 - are all early dismissal days (1:20) for students.

• Apparel shall not be tight fitting, sheer, brief, low-cut, or revealing above or below the waist (i.e. low hanging pants) as to be embarrassing or indecent.
• Half shirts, tube tops, open arm holes, "spaghetti straps" or bare-shouldered tops are not permitted, nor are articles of clothing intended to be worn as undergarments (such as pajamas, etc.). Tank tops are permissible; however, arm hole openings must not be excessively loose (in excess of one inch from the underarm).
• Short shorts and short skirts are not permitted. Appropriate length can be determined by placing arms dangling by sides of the body; if the skirt/shorts are shorter than the longest finger, they are too short.
• Clothing with holes or rips in the back is not allowed; however, clothing with holes or rips is permissible under the following circumstances:
• Holes or rips in the hip and/or thigh area are permissible only when skin is not visible above where the students longest finger is situated when arms are at his/her sides (students must wear an additional layer, such as “biker” shorts or yoga-style pants, under the ripped clothing for any area above the placement of the longest finger as referenced above)
• Holes at or below the knee are permissible so long as the clothing does not create a safety hazard for the student (i.e. ripped cuffs that may present a tripping hazard).
• Beach/shower (flip-flops) type of footwear and non-strapped sandals (sandals lacking a strap across the back of the heel)are prohibited due to safety concerns on the playground equipment and stairs.
• In all cases where a pupil's appearance is questionable, the Superintendent/or designee will evaluate and make the final decision.

School safety and security has and will continue to be a priority at Springfield Elementary. We have made tremendous strides in enhancing the security of our building over the years; this includes working with a security vendor to complete comprehensive threat assessment, the installation of our security vestibule in the main entrance, use of proximity cards for school access by staff only, installation of impact resistant film protecting all glass doors, transoms, and inserts, the use of lockdown shades on all interior doors, gates that close off our bus loop from unwanted vehicle traffic during the school day, and a 16-camera interior / exterior surveillance system. We've also done tremendous work towards increasing our awareness and understanding of the importance of mental health through professional development and school-based programs, with the goal that we are better equipped to recognize warning signs and provide students with the help they need to prevent tragic events from occurring. Please know that your child's safety is of utmost importance, and the work we've done and continue to do is part of our proactive and vigilant approach to school safety and security.