Springfield Promise Neighborhood

"To go fast, go alone. To go far, go together."

On October 22, Springfield Promise Neighborhood joined together to KICK-OFF the start to a new school year!  The sun was shining, the children were smiling, and the beautiful people of SPN were supporting yet another academic year at Lincoln.

Some highlights of the event included a button-making station (hosted by a Wittenberg Seminar class), a bouncy house, and a great Dj.  There were also several stations that incorporated art for the children, such as face painting, and others that involved sports.  The children loved going from station to station crafting and talking with the wonderful people.  One of the biggest attractions was the Springfield Promise Neighborhood Mobile.  Everyone at the event had the opportunity to put their handprint on a car (donated by Bob Welker).  This car can be seen driving around the Springfield community—so look out for it!

Springfield Promise Neighborhood Mobile

One of the volunteer booths that gave away books and had a "Guess it to Win it" game.

The event overall was a great success— and we owe this to our VOLUNTEERS!  Several volunteers from Wittenberg University, Cedarville University, Springfield High School, and several community organizations sent volunteers to make the event possible.  Thank you all!  SPN appreciates all your hard work and dedication. You are making an incredible difference.

Until next year Springfield Promise Fest!

Our Purpose

Springfield Promise Neighborhood (SPN) exists to build Springfield/Clark County as a community that does everything possible to ensure that ALL of its children are school ready by kindergarten and college or career ready by graduation.

Our Model

During the initial phase of the initiative, SPN will pilot a new model for student achievement in the Lincoln neighborhood, with a particular focus on Lincoln Elementary.  The model is composed of the two interconnected components of Thriving School and Thriving Neighborhood.

Thriving School

The question that will be explored WITH teachers, staff, administrators, parents, and children during the initial phase of SPN is: What educational supports and out of school enrichment opportunities are essential to meeting the needs of every student?

Thriving Neighborhood

The question that will be explored WITH the neighborhood residents, who are closest to the issues in the community, is: What will make Lincoln a safe, responsive, vibrant, and nurturing environment for all OUR children and youth?

We Believe

SPN believes that the answers to these questions exist in the minds and hearts of the residents, parents, children, and youth of the Lincoln neighborhood, as well as the teachers and staff of Lincoln Elementary.  By coming together, WE can create the future that we want for our children, our youth, and our community!

Be The Promise

Children lie at the center of all that we do. We understand that our truest vocation as parents and caretakers, as educators and neighbors is to nurture the growth and development of our children– to help them discover and share their greatness with the world. And so we make this solemn promise: We will all come together as partners and citizens in the unwavering commitment to ensure that ALL OUR children succeed and attain their highest potential.