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Read about all the great things happening in the Spring Grove Area School District.
![Two men stand on a grey surface in front of a red brick wall, with a football helmet resting on a wooden game table between them.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791572954/sgasdcom/wjan6lywn2twkymqb6ix/HS-DukeChessboardNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791572954/sgasdcom/wjan6lywn2twkymqb6ix/HS-DukeChessboardNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791572954/sgasdcom/wjan6lywn2twkymqb6ix/HS-DukeChessboardNews.jpg","width":800}])
SGAHS Students Create Chessboard Table for Duke Football
They designed and built a custom chessboard table for Duke football’s player lounge.
![A smiling young woman waves her hand in the foreground of a classroom, while a young man sits behind her and a projection about government spending displays on the background wall.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791811191/sgasdcom/b2ajxm36jor92ushsiif/HS-KoblitzNews2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791811191/sgasdcom/b2ajxm36jor92ushsiif/HS-KoblitzNews2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791811191/sgasdcom/b2ajxm36jor92ushsiif/HS-KoblitzNews2.jpg","width":800}])
SGAHS Students Explore Federal Tax Spending
Students tested their knowledge and discovered some surprising facts about where tax dollars go.
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SGAHS Students Explore Manufacturing
SGAHS students toured Ecore International as part of YCAL Manufacturing Week.
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Spring Grove Elementary Wins Boomer’s Book Club Trophy
Students earned a super fun assembly celebration with Downtown!
![Spring Grove Area High School 2025 Homecoming Court group picture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791317626/sgasdcom/vtfw1vwtiddpi8no5sa0/HS-HomecomingCourtNews2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791317626/sgasdcom/vtfw1vwtiddpi8no5sa0/HS-HomecomingCourtNews2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791317626/sgasdcom/vtfw1vwtiddpi8no5sa0/HS-HomecomingCourtNews2026.jpg","width":800}])
2026 Homecoming Court
Meet the students on the Spring Grove Area High School Homecoming Court.
![Dr. Kirkpatrick and a student working on a project in the school's woodshop.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791306378/sgasdcom/zq1pkbjyq8kwyalarlvu/HS-HomecomingParadeVehicleConstructionNews2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791306378/sgasdcom/zq1pkbjyq8kwyalarlvu/HS-HomecomingParadeVehicleConstructionNews2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791306378/sgasdcom/zq1pkbjyq8kwyalarlvu/HS-HomecomingParadeVehicleConstructionNews2026.png","width":800}])
Students Help Bring Rocket Pride to Life
Dr. Kirkpatrick recently teamed up with students on a special project for the Homecoming Parade.
District Announcements
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All are welcome to join us for some kid-friendly Halloween fun and are encouraged to dress in costume! This event features a special trick-or-treat around the Papermakers Stadium track, food trucks, fun, and a Halloween movie on the turf!
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Did You Know?
Quick Facts About the Spring Grove Area School District.
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Winner of the 2024 "Most Innovative Workplace Wellness Program" Award
The Workplace Wellness Awards program from the Central Penn Business Group on Health recognizes businesses and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to improving the health and well-being of their employees.
We are absolutely thrilled to win this prestigious award and deeply grateful to our outstanding Rocket Wellness Committee members, composed of dedicated staff who organize and spearhead a multitude of wellness programs, activities, and initiatives for our colleagues. This accolade highlights our commitment to fostering a thriving workplace culture.
![Best Communities for Music Education Graphic. BCME proud.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712577986/sgasdcom/rbjkhhs4rccdmpxmfcgi/BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712577986/sgasdcom/rbjkhhs4rccdmpxmfcgi/BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712577986/sgasdcom/rbjkhhs4rccdmpxmfcgi/BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712577986/sgasdcom/rbjkhhs4rccdmpxmfcgi/BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712577986/sgasdcom/rbjkhhs4rccdmpxmfcgi/BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation.jpg","width":1400}])
Best Communities for Music Education - 14 Years in a Row!
The NAMM Foundation has named Spring Grove Area School District one of the Best Communities for Music Education for the thirteenth consecutive year. The designation is a testament to the District's outstanding commitment to music education, which is made possible by our dedicated music teachers, students, supportive staff, Music Boosters, and our Rocket community.
![U.S. News Best High School Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784218248/sgasdcom/rhxrqkwz3szmxe8ziv49/USNewsGraphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784218248/sgasdcom/rhxrqkwz3szmxe8ziv49/USNewsGraphic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784218248/sgasdcom/rhxrqkwz3szmxe8ziv49/USNewsGraphic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784218248/sgasdcom/rhxrqkwz3szmxe8ziv49/USNewsGraphic.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1784218248/sgasdcom/rhxrqkwz3szmxe8ziv49/USNewsGraphic.jpg","width":1600}])
U.S. News Best High School
Spring Grove Area High School received the 2025-2026 U.S. News Best High School Award. SGAHS ranks in the top 31% in the state and the top 23% in the nation.
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2026 Niche Best School
Spring Grove Area School District was awarded the 2026 Niche Best Schools designation. SGASD ranked among the top 5 school districts in York County and in the top 25% of school districts in Pennsylvania, according to Niche.
Niche offers K-12 school rankings by state based on stats, test scores, and school ratings.