Cat Chat: The Official Podcast of the Springfield City School District | December 2025

In this episode of Cat Chat:SHS BATS Take the Statehouse [Cat Den Happenings]: 3 Members of the SHS mental health group, BATS (Bringing Awareness to Students) share their experience testifying at the Ohio Statehouse with Izzy!Mayor Rob Rue [Featured Alumni]: Our Featured Alumni for this month leads our city! Mayor Rob Rue graduated from North High School in 1988 and speaks more about his memories as a student.Holiday in the City [Community Connection]: Holiday cheer has taken over downtown Springfield! The Greater Springfield Partnership details all of the fun and festive events (many of them free!) happening all season long!Don't miss the HI-5 giveaway! Send the HI-5 topics to [email protected] for your chance to win a swag pack. Congrats to Tricia Hannahs who was last month's winner!This month's podcast poll is a doozy... When is the *appropriate* time to put up the Christmas tree? Make sure to vote at scsdoh.org/podcastpoll.Executive Producer: Ron GordonCo-Host/Content Producer: Jenna LeinasarsCo-Host/Content Producer: Chris WallaceTechnical Producer: John WallaceTechnical Producer: John Trego