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The mission of Central is to inspire students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners who are prepared to be active participants in a global society.
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Stories and updates from Central High School.
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I Choose SPS: Meet Dr. Ashley Felton, Central High School principal
"I love this building and am so proud of the work we keep doing for kids."
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Sportsmanship wins at cross country meet
A Central High School cross country runner assisted a competitor across the finish line at recent race.
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Five SPS students named semifinalists for a 2027 National Merit Scholarship
Five academically talented SPS high school seniors are semifinalists for some 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $24 million that will be offered next spring.
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Central High and Holland Elementary recognized for sustainability work in their schools
Two Springfield Public Schools sites have been recognized as 2026 Missouri Green Schools Honorees.
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SPS staff celebrates the start of a new school year at all-staff kickoff
All Springfield Public Schools staff came together in one room at the 2026 Back to School Kickoff for an energetic start to the new year.
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Central By the Numbers
Central is Springfield Public Schools' oldest high school.
1,297
Students
165
Staff
156
Years in operation
28
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