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The Latest News
Stories and updates from Central High School.
![John Ely named new head football coach at Central]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768597764/springfieldpublicschoolsmoorg/hfxihi1jcdhvq5e3mbqd/JohnElywebgraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768597764/springfieldpublicschoolsmoorg/hfxihi1jcdhvq5e3mbqd/JohnElywebgraphic.png","width":360}])
SPS names new head football coach for Central Bulldogs
Currently a coach in Kansas, Ely will start at Central in 2026-2027.
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SPS wins award for attendance initiative
Springfield Public Schools wins a District of Distinction award for the Attend Today, Succeed Forever initiative.
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More than 20 groups represent SPS in Springfield Christmas Parade
More than 20 groups represented SPS in the Springfield Christmas Parade on Dec. 13 in downtown Springfield, MO.
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I Choose SPS: Meet Kelly Heugel, Springfield Scholars Teacher
"I haven’t just chosen SPS once but multiple times in my career. I have been grateful for the ways that SPS has allowed me to grow along with the gifted opportunities provided in our district."
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Give 5 program partners with Central IB students to grow community engagement
Central High School IB students visited local nonprofits to learn about their work, in partnership with the Give 5 Program.
Upcoming Events
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Wrestling Dual vs. Strafford
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Blood Drive
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G Swim @ Natatorium
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B Basketball @ Hillcrest
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B Basketball @ Webb City
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G Basketball @ Webb City
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Tri Wrestling Dual vs Waynesville & Carthage
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B Basketball @ Bolivar Tournament
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G Basketball vs. Republic
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Central By the Numbers
Central is Springfield Public Schools' oldest high school.
1,267
Students
164
Staff
155
Years in operation
28
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