SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS HIRING!

Springfield Public Schools: EDUCATING TO EMPOWER!

Springfield Public Schools is Massachusetts's second-largest public school district, serving over 27,000 students! Join the team! Apply: https://springfieldpsma.schoolspring.com/

SPS Job Fair at MGM 2025

Whether you're experienced or looking for a fresh start, Springfield Public Schools has opportunities for you, including bus monitors, crossing guards, security guards, custodians, teachers, and paraprofessionals. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, room to advance, and a supportive work environment!  Join us at the Springfield Public Schools Job Fair on Saturday, March 15th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MGM Springfield. You will meet hiring managers and can even apply on the spot.

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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sonia E. Dinnall

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Dr. Dinnall is a nationally recognized educational leader committed to implementing strategies that address inequities and bridge learning gaps in student achievement. With over thirty years of experience in education, she has excelled as a classroom teacher, school leader, and administrator. Notably, she holds the distinction of being the first woman and first Black woman to serve as superintendent in the history of Springfield Public Schools. Learn More about Dr. Dinnall  

Contact Us

Business and Administrative Central Offices

Address: 1550 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Phone: 413-787-7100
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Student Assignment Services
Address: 91 School Street
Springfield, MA 01105
Phone: 413-787-6959
Hours: Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BAYPATH WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: APRIL 3, 2025

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For three decades, the Women’s Leadership Conference has brought entrepreneurs, professionals, educators, clinicians, and leaders from businesses, community organizations, and government-- women and their supporters--together for a day of professional development and personal exploration. Each year, a new theme is brought to life through focus sessions and keynote speakers, challenging attendees to think, share, and support each other as they confront obstacles and define goals.
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WLC: Amplify will give conference attendees the power to step into their most confident selves as they bolster and boost their voices, their strengths, and their potential. 
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By embracing your unique power and sharing it with the world, you will walk away emboldened to inspire change and growth–within yourself, your organizations, and your communities.

GREATER HARTFORD FESTIVAL OF JAZZ 2025! SAVE THE DATE: JULY 18, 19, 20

SAVE THE DATE: JULY 18,19 & 20

The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz is the largest jazz event in New England.

HELP US STAY ON BEAT! DONATE: https://www.hartfordjazz.org/donate/

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FESTIVAL ARTISTS

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Ilya Servo
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Ace Livingston
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Stix Bones and The BONE Squad
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Andréa Lisa
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Lin Rountree
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Nicholas Cole
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Michelle Coltrane
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Lakecia Benjamin
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Carl Allen
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Alexa Tarantino
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Tatum Greenblatt

FESTIVAL LINE-UP:

FRIDAY, JULY 18TH

6:00pm – Sounds of A&R
8:00pm – Ilya Servo
10:00pm – Ace Livingston & Friends Tribute to Frankie Beverly

SATURDAY, JULY 19TH

2:30pm – Sean U
4:30pm – Stix Bones and The BONE Squad
6:30pm – Andrea Lisa
8:30pm – 3-Alarm Fire with Art Sherrod Jr, Lin Rountree, Althea Rene, and Nicholas Cole
10:30pm – Pieces of a Dream
Various Times – Art Frm da Hart

SUNDAY, JULY 20TH

2:30pm – The GHFJ Generations Big Band & Guest Artists Alexa Tarantino & Tatum Greenblatt
4:30pm – Michelle Coltrane
6:30pm – Lakecia Benjamin
8:30pm – Carl Allen

NOW OPEN: 2025 VIP & TENT CITY: REGISTER

SSO 2024 - 2025 SEASON

Springfield Symphony Orchestra: enriching the cultural landscape of Western Massachusetts through classical music concerts, popular music performances, and innovative youth education programs.

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Eternal Echoes: Saturday, March 15 @ 3:00 pm

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Cailin Marcel Manson, Conductor
Jamie-Rose Guarrine, Soprano
Springfield Symphony Chorus, Nikki Stoia, Director

Ennio Morricone  Gabriel’s Oboe
John Rutter  Requiem
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky  Symphony #4

This symphony is a compelling narrative of human struggle and triumph, featuring Tchaikovsky’s signature sweeping melodies and powerful orchestration. With its explosive brass fanfares, haunting motifs, and eventually, an exuberant finale, this symphony captures the relentless spirit of destiny and personal resilience. Buy Tickets

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra performed its first concert in 1944, at its current home – Springfield Symphony Hall, which was originally built as the Municipal Auditorium. That performance received great reviews and was even recorded by the Office of War Information for rebroadcast to our troops overseas. Click here for more information about the history of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra.

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Today, the SSO is the largest Massachusetts symphony outside of Boston. It consists of over 80 musicians from the NE region of the United States and Canada, and holds many performances in a given season – as either the full orchestra or in ensemble formats.

SPRINGFIELD'S OSCAR WINNER

Springfield MA native and two-time Oscar Award-winning costume designer, Ruth Carter,

returned home for the unveiling of a mural in her honor at Rebecca Johnson Elementary

School in Springfield, MA.  

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Carter made history as the first Black woman to win two Oscars.  She was

the costume designer behind the “Black Panther” films as well as nominations for her work in

Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” and Steven Spielberg’s “Amistad”, plus projects such as "Coming 2

America", Lee Daniels’ “The Butler,” Ava DuVernay’s “Selma” and the reboot of “ROOTS.”

She also earned her star as only the 2nd costume designer to have a star on the Hollywood

Walk of Fame!  Congratulations Ruth Carter, a woman of firsts from the city of firsts!

25 YEARS of "COOL JAZZ, SMOOTH SOUNDS, and a TOUCH OF SOUL!"

It's our 25th anniversary and we're ready to celebrate "The Cutting Edge Blend"... STAY TUNED!!!