Cat Chat: The Official Podcast of the Springfield City School District

Cat Chat: The Official Podcast of the Springfield City School District | May 2026

In this episode of Cat Chat: The students have taken over for the last podcast of the school year! In this very special episode, the Cat Chat crew honors the Class of 2026.  Springfield High School student guest hosts, Izzy, Zy'Mir & Chris interview 6 graduating seniors about their experiences in high school, what they will remember most and where life is taking them next.  Congratulations to each of you for what you have accomplished and what is yet to come!  Executive Producer: Ron Gordon Co-Host/Content Producer: Jenna Leinasars Co-Host/Content Producer: Chris Wallace Technical Producer: John Wallace Technical Producer: John Trego

Cat Chat: The Official Podcast of the Springfield City School District | April 2026

In this episode of Cat Chat: * Tuning into The 'Park Show': Snyder Park's 'The Park Show' morning announcements have been a huge success with students and staff. Now, we're sitting down with the stars of the show! * Featured Alumni: Cameron Elliott (SHS Class of 2021) is tearing up the track at Wittenberg University, earning his spot on the national stage! Izzy talks more with him about where he's headed next. * United Way's New Leadership: Chad Wilson is no stranger to the Springfield area, but in his new role at the head of the United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties, he oversees critical community resources. Hear more about his vision for the organization. Don't miss the HI-5 giveaway! Send the HI-5 topics to podcast@scsdoh.org for your chance to win a swag pack. Executive Producer: Ron Gordon Co-Host/Content Producer: Jenna Leinasars Co-Host/Content Producer: Chris Wallace Technical Producer: John Wallace Technical Producer: John Trego

Cat Chat: The Official Podcast of the Springfield City School District | March 2026

In this episode of Cat Chat: Leadership Blooms at Hayward: Students from Hayward's Student Leadership Team and Builder's Club talk about the role of their groups in improving the school's culture. Art is Alive in the SCSD: Amy Korpieski from the Springfield Museum of Art joins the show to speak with Izzy about how the museum brings art to Springfield students of all ages! Featured Alumni: After graduating from North High School, Thomas Jenkins' world connects him back to Springfield as he works to promote career-ready education in his role at the Montgomery County Educational Service Center. Don't miss the HI-5 giveaway! Send the HI-5 topics to podcast@scsdoh.org [podcast@scsdoh.org] for your chance to win a swag pack. Executive Producer: Ron Gordon Co-Host/Content Producer: Jenna Leinasars Co-Host/Content Producer: Chris Wallace Technical Producer: John Wallace Technical Producer: John Trego

Cat Chat: The Official Podcast of the Springfield City School District | February 2026

In this episode of Cat Chat: CNA Certified [Cat Den Happenings]: Izzy gets an insider's perspective about the CNA program when she talks to a newly-certified student and CNA Instructor, Ms. Cogdill. Trivia Night [Community Connection]: Do you have your Trivia team together yet? Time is running out to reserve your table! The Wildcat Athletic Club's Nickey Brown talks all things trivia. Featured Alumni: Michael Carter (South High Class of 1978) is this month's Featured Alumni guest. From the walls of South to the Office of the Sinclair Community College President, there is plenty to learn from his story. Don't miss the HI-5 giveaway! Send the HI-5 topics to podcast@scsdoh.org for your chance to win a swag pack. Executive Producer: Ron Gordon Co-Host/Content Producer: Jenna Leinasars Co-Host/Content Producer: Chris Wallace Technical Producer: John Wallace Technical Producer: John Trego

Cat Chat: The Official Podcast of the Springfield City School District | January 2026

In this episode of Cat Chat: Your order is up at The Cat Café!: Izzy interviews the project coordinator and two student employees of the new Cat Café at Springfield High, a coffee shop that teaches employability skills to students with disabilities. Magnify Student Internships: Applications are open now for summer PAID internships through the Greater Springfield Partnership! Know a student who could benefit? Check out this segment! Featured Alumni: In Cat Chat's first virtual interview, we catch up with Todd Walker, Class of 1987. Todd now lives in Virginia Beach and oversees a massive nonprofit that seeks to end homelessness and hunger. Don't miss the HI-5 giveaway! Send the HI-5 topics to podcast@scsdoh.org [podcast@scsdoh.org] for your chance to win a swag pack. This month's Podcast Poll: Did you make a New Year's Resolution? Vote at scsdoh.org/podcastpoll! Executive Producer: Ron Gordon Co-Host/Content Producer: Jenna Leinasars Co-Host/Content Producer: Chris Wallace Technical Producer: John Wallace Technical Producer: John Trego