Information for Families - FAQs

Information for Families - FAQs

2023-2024 School Year

  • The Springfield Prep school day runs from 7:55 AM through 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. School is dismissed at 12:30 PM on Fridays so that teachers have time to meet, plan, and receive professional development training.

  • The 2023-24 school year calendar is here. Kindergarten begins on Thursday, August 24th. All other grades (1-8) start on Monday, August 28th.

    Open house will be held on Thursday, August 22nd — we will share more information with families directly.  

    Please note the schedule for the first days of school

    Thursday, August 24th - Kindergarten ONLY (12:30 dismissal)

    Friday, August 25th - Kindergarten ONLY (12:30 dismissal)

    Monday, August 28th - All Grades (3:30 dismissal)

    Tuesday, August 29th - All Grades (3:30 dismissal)

  • Yes, uniforms are required (except when students earn a dress-down day). 

    Please see our Uniform Guide (in English/en español) for details. Gym uniforms with the Springfield Prep logo are required as well. School and Gym Uniforms can be ordered from Blakes School using this form: Uniform Order Form, online at www.blakesschooluniform.com, or in-store at 1205 Parker Street, Springfield, MA 01129.

  • Most information can be found in our Student and Family Handbook (English and Spanish Versions are below). If you have questions, please call our main office.

    Student and Family Handbook 2023-24 (ENGLISH)

    Student and Family Handbook 2023-24 (SPANISH)

  • Transportation information, including bus stops and arrival/dismissal maps, will be shared the week before school starts. Please see below for transportation-related forms. The school does not yet have bus stop information from the transportation provider.

  • No! Springfield Prep is a CEP school, which means all of our students will receive breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day, free of charge. For more information about CEP please see this notice.

  • Springfield Prep is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2024-35 school year! If you’re interested in learning more about our school and would like a tour of our building, please consider joining us at an upcoming info session:

    • Tuesday, November 28th - 5:30 pm (Virtual)

    • Thursday, December 7th - 12:30 pm (Virtual)

    • Wednesday, January 3rd - 5:00 pm (In-person)

    • Tuesday, January 9th - 1:30 pm (In-person)

    • Wednesday, February 7th - 6:00 pm (Virtual)

    • Tuesday, February 13th - 5:00 pm (In person)

    • Thursday, February 22nd - 9:30 am (in person)

    To join the virtual sessions, click here.

    Please note that tours will only be available at our in-person sessions. Spanish interpretation will be provided.

  • (Please use ClassDojo or email when possible)

    Elementary School (K-5) Academics: Shawna Mitchell, Elementary School Principal - smitchell@springfieldprep.org

    Middle School (6-8) Academics: Christine Torres, Middle School Principal, ctorres@springfieldprep.org

    Special Education (K-8) - Pam Haywood, Director of Student Support, - phaywood@springfieldprep.org

    General Operations or ClassDojo: Ms. Ashley Marshall, Director of Academic Operations - amarshall@springfieldprep.org

    Transportation, Meals, and Facilities: Will Palmer, Director of School Support Operations - wpalmer@springfieldprep.org

    Chromebook/Technology support: Please email chromebook@springfieldprep.org

    Medications: Mrs. Dawn Bowler, Lead School Nurse - dbowler@springfieldprep.org

    Academics: Mrs. Jessica Yiannos, Principal - jyiannos@springfieldprep.org

    Title IX Coordinator: Marelin Velazquez, Finance & HR Manager - mvelazquez@springfieldprep.org 

    General questions, or concerns about policies: Mr. Bill Spirer, Executive Director - bspirer@springfieldprep.org or Mrs. Meghan Wagner, Chief Operating Officer - mwagner@springfieldprep.org.