'Abundance of illness': Springfield charter school closed Friday
Marcus Thompson
Marcus Thompson
Reporter · Dayton, OH
An Ohio State University alumnus, Marcus has spent over seven years covering local government and politics for both the Columbus Dispatch and the Dayton Daily News. His insightful analysis helps readers navigate the complexities of local governance.
More from Marcus →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:46 AM · 1 min read
Classes at Springfield Sports Academy, a local charter school, are not in session Friday morning. The school announced that the building would be closed today, confirming an abundance of illness as the cause behind its decision. "This allows the school time to disinfect and give students time to rest and get back to 100% health [...]