Greenwood Laboratory School

Our RoboJays had their very first year participating, and our students competed against 28 other teams, many of whom have several years of experience and began their work much earlier in the season. Despite this, our RoboJays earned 2nd place in the Robot Game missions and 2nd place overall at the qualifying tournament. These achievements reflect remarkable dedication and teamwork, especially for a first-year team that started later than most others. Good job everyone!!!

Thank you to the Raphaels! Millie brought her mom and dad, Shawna and Dr. Steven, and her older sister, Scarlet, to share about Hanukkah with the First Grade Class! The Raphaels brought in dreidels, gelts (chocolate coins), and Hanukkah themed donuts for the kids, and sang with the class.
Thank you for a wonderful presentation!

Greenwood Debate participated, along with 24 other schools from Missouri and Arkansas, in the “Nancy Rowe Almost Winter Classic” Speech and Debate tournament at Parkview High School last weekend.
Shout outs to Ethan Duff, Kai Gabriel, Avneet Kuar, and Josie Matkowski who provided key assists with multiple team victories!
Next up –we will be traveling to Bolivar.
Go Jays! 💙

Thank you to Bears Basketball for wrapping presents with us!

Dr. Mandy Benedict-Chambers Elementary Science Methods Accelerated Masters students and Dr. Melinda Hammerschmidt’s Greenwood First Grade Students collaborated for an end of the semester Science project. For their final semester project university students designed and taught lessons that aligned with the Missouri Learning Standards. Student groups focused on weather, weather patterns, and why the sun and moon rise and set. Students described weather patterns that can be predicted. They also looked at Springfield’s 2025 summer weather patterns and learned how to disseminate the data. Activities included watching videos, using a globe, art, and writing.

Our HS Choir sings to our elementary students this morning!

Lena Hunt is the Hedgehog of the Week! Her parents, Rob and Abbey, taught the students the elements of dance~

First Grade Students and the Men’s MSU Bears Basketball Team wrapped gifts this week for the Greene Valley State School. This was the thirteenth year for the first-grade service project! Thank you to the MSU Men’s Basketball team, first graders, and their parents for making this project a success!

The 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students presented their holiday concert "Season of Love".
The concert included 11 songs to kick off the season as well as Recorders, Disco Dancers, Bells, Hula Dancers and a Touch of Ballet.
The students will be sharing at retirement communities and nursing homes this week too.

Last night, kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders were Elves (and Elvis) and presented the musical North Pole Celebration!

Congratulations to Harper Pinkston!

Good luck to our boys basketball team in the Gem City Classic this week!

If you cannot join us tonight, here is the link to our Elementary Choir Concert: K, 1, and 2 - North Pole Celebration and 3, 4, and 5 - Season of Love! https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/springfield/organization/105173/greenwoodschoo-high-school

Thank you to our custodial staff: Love, Mike, and their secret Santa’s for turning our hallways into a winter wonderland for our students on their day off! We appreciate them!

Greenwood Girls are in the Fordland Tournament this week! They won the first round and will play in the semi-finals on Thursday at 7:00 PM. Go Lady Jays!

Our very own ELIF BENZER and TYLER HARRELL have been nominated for top players in the area!
Vote here:
Elif: https://www.news-leader.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/02/vote-springfield-area-early-season-girls-basketball-player-of-the-year/87556469007/
Tyler: https://www.news-leader.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/01/vote-springfield-area-early-season-boys-basketball-player-of-the-year/87556235007/

Please check out the first-ever newsmagazine from Greenwood broadcasting! Here's the YouTube Channel and there are more projects coming up, but "The Lab Report" is ready for viewing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvW3YzP8qrM

First graders celebrated Thanksgiving last week by learning about why Thanksgiving is celebrated. Students made a Thankful Turkey with feathers that listed things they were thankful for.
The celebration culminated with special treats and listening to classmates share about a special person. Happy (late) Thanksgiving!

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 5TH FOR ORDERS! Don't delay! Great Christmas present!