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Residency
Springfield Local Schools is not an Open Enrollment district. This means that students who reside outside of the Springfield Schools boundary are not able to enroll in the school district. Residency is defined as a place where you eat, sleep and keep your daily living items at least 5 days a week.
Knowingly falsifying residency is a violation of the Ohio Revised Code: Section 2921.13 (A)(6) which is a First Degree Misdemeanor punishable by a prison term of six (6) months and/or a fine up to $1,000.00. Further the affiant will be billed (and prosecuted in court, if necessary) to collect all back tuition which may be due. Inaccurate and/or false information will result in immediate withdrawal of your child(ren) from the Springfield Local School District. The Board of Education reserves the right to verify for each student residency and other conditions of eligibility for tuition-free education as well as the validity of the claim of any student to an education in the District. (Board Policy #5111).
The following documents are accepted as proof of residency:
If a family rents or leases:
- Please provide a copy of a valid and current lease agreement containing renter's name, lease term, address, landlord's name and contact information.
If a family owns a home or recently purchased:
- Please provide a copy of the signed purchase agreement, settlement statement, closing disclosure or printed copy of Lucas County Areis information.
If a family is living with someone that is the owner of the home:
- Complete a Residency Verification form AND provide two bills within the last 30 days. (Note: For new enrollments, using the school notary is required.)
Mr. Ryan Grooms
Mr. Ryan Grooms is a proud alumni of Springfield High School (Class of 1995) and returned to the district over 20 years ago as a teacher! After many years at SMS, he was instrumental in accelerating our online learning programs. Under his guidance, the former Springfield Opportunity School transitioned into the Springfield Digital Academy and became one of the most effective online learning options in our region; many school districts have since modeled their programs after it! In June, 2022, Mr. Grooms was hired as the district's Curriculum Coordinator for grades 6-12. After two years, In August of 2024, Mr. Grooms was hired as the Executive Director of HR and Operations.
Background Checks
Springfield Local Schools requires all volunteers, coaches, staff renewing licenses, and potential new hires to complete a background check.
Title IX Coordinators and Compliance Officers
Ryan Grooms, Executive Director of HR and Operations 6924 Spring Valley Dr, Holland, OH 43528 ryangrooms@springfield-schools.org 419-867-5602
Taryn Miley, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Affairs 6924 Spring Valley Dr, Holland, OH 43528 tarynmiley@springfield-schools.org 419-867-5742