SPS: Dressed for success

By the time I became superintendent of Springfield Public Schools, the school uniform policy was already underway thanks to the commitment and great work of the School Committee. As I walk the halls and visit the classrooms of our schools, I am always impressed by how smartly dressed our students are. Sure, there have been some learning curves along the way. Principals have had the difficult task of striking just the right balance between monitoring students for proper attire while remaining focused on what matters most – classroom teaching and learning.

Recently, the School Committee amended the uniform policy to include very specific sweatshirt and cardigan options for high school students. This change was based largely on feedback from school administrators. The School Committee’s ongoing commitment to the SPS school uniform policy is part of the reason school districts throughout the region turn to us for advise, counsel and suggestions on this issue.