Every year, Springfield Public Schools recognizes its top academic performers in high school. This week, 59 students in the Class of 2026 were honored for their achievements.
SPS held its 41st annual Recognition of Scholastic Excellence, or ROSE, banquet on Thursday, March 26, at Drury University.
While typically 10 students with the highest grade point average from each of the district’s five high schools are honored, this year, there were several ties in GPA. That means the district celebrated an even broader pool of its best and brightest. Due to the ties, 12 students from Central High School, 11 students from Glendale High School and 16 students from Kickapoo High School were recognized…