WEEKLY REMINDERS

Spring is here, and we’re gearing up for our annual Teacher Appreciation Lunch and year-end student awards! The Springfield Secondary HSP is asking for your support to make these special traditions possible.

How You Can Help:

• Donate $10-$25 (or any amount!) to help fund these events
• Volunteer to assist with the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon in May!

Every contribution helps us recognize the dedication of our amazing teachers, staff, and students!

Click here to donate or scan the QRC Code:

Questions or want to help day of? Email SpringfieldSecondaryHSP@gmail.com.

Please see all of the wonderful scholarships available to the Class of 2025. Get those applications in early!

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Students at the high school have been scheduling for next year’s classes. All students were sent the timeline for this process; an electronic version of the updated Program of Studies; and an electronic version of a scheduling worksheet (English), Hoja de trabajo de programación (español), 日程安排工作表 (中文) (that they will need to complete before meeting with their counselor. Please encourage your student to look through the Program of Studies for new courses and changes to existing programs.

3/21/25 - 4/4/25: Counselors will be meeting with students, by grade level (9th, 10th, & 11th), to schedule them in PowerSchool. Students will need to remember to bring along the Scheduling Worksheet with their choices of electives. Juniors with Late Arrival or Early Dismissal Privilege are encouraged to come in early or stay later to meet with their counselors. Students with Study Halls are encouraged to use that time to meet with their counselors. All other students will be called by homeroom from 7:30am to 8:00am to meet with their counselor:

March 18th HR:

11A, 11D, and 11F

March 19th HR:

11B, 11E, and 11G

March 20 HR:

11C, 11H, and Student Council

3/24/25 - 3/28/25: Counselors will be meeting with 8th grade students to schedule them in PowerSchool. You will need to remember to bring along your Scheduling Worksheet with your choices of electives.

4/4/25: Deadline for having all students registered for courses for the 2025-26 school year.

April-July: Master Schedule will be created and refined.

August: Schedules will be sent to students

Contact Dr. Zgraggen at scott_zgraggen@sdst.org if you have any questions.

Please see the updated Kindergarten Orientation 25/26 Flyer regarding Kindergarten orientation at Enfield Elementary.

PRE-APPROVAL FOR EDUCATIONAL TRIP/TOUR ABSENCE

Given the educational value of trips and tours, the Principal(s) may excuse absences from school for educational travel. Please complete one form per family and submit to your building principal at least 14 days before your planned educational trip/tour. Students are responsible for requesting and making up any assignments for the period of absence. In addition, trips and/or tours lasting longer than 3 school days also require the completion of an Educational Learning Product. An example would be a college visit, an athletic club competition, educational family vacation etc. Please see the link below for the Educational Trip Form and the Learning Product requirements. Reach out to Mrs, Rae, margaret_rae@sdst.org with any questions.

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SDST has elected to use the SNAP Health Portal to better connect you with your child’s school health and wellness information. This system provides an easy and secure way for you to update and review important school health information and medical documents throughout the year. With 24-hour access over the web, you will be able to:

• Review health screening results throughout the school year

• Electronically sign and submit health forms safely over the internet

• Upload physical and dental exams, immunizations, and other health documents.

• Easily message the school district nurses to expedite communication

Instructions for accessing the SNAP Health Portal will be sent via email during the month of March. The subject of the email will be School District of Springfield Township, PA welcomes you to the SNAPHealth Portal and it will come to you from noreply@studentehr.com. Be sure that you have data access marked off in your PowerSchool account and add noreply@studentehr.com to your email address book now to ensure proper delivery.

School Health Screening results are now available on the SNAP Health Portal! Please see this School Health Screenings Information Sheet for additional details. Please contact your child’s building school nurse if you prefer to receive this information via US mail.

Each year in the United States, approximately 6­-12 million students between the ages of three to 12 years of age contract head lice, and like many school districts, we have occasional students who are affected each year. Please discuss with your child the importance of not sharing personal items. Additionally, we recommend that you check your child’s head weekly as a part of their regular hygiene routine. Additional information, including helpful links, may be found on the SDST Health Services webpage. Please contact your child’s school nurse if you have any questions. Thank you.

PA Governor, Josh Shapiro, signed Act 55 into law back in September of 2024. This important act provides funding for schools to offer FREE menstrual products to all students in need. Springfield Township received $4,467.75 in grant funds to purchase menstrual related products for students. As part of the grant requirements, we have purchased a variety of products and varieties for student use. All four buildings have products available for home and school in the nurse's office. Come in and grab what you need!

Please note that there has been a change made to the 2024-2025 school calendar. District Schools will now be OPEN for students on April 22, 2025 for a full school day and schools will now be CLOSED for students on May 20, 2025. May 20, 2024 will be a staff development day.

Please see the attached revised calendar..

STHS has just received information about a wonderful program that is offered through Shippensburg University. If your student is interested in pursuing Early Childhood Education or Education, this program is for them!

This is a fully funded program, through a Pennsylvania grant, that allows students to complete a Child Develop Associate (CDA) credential AND nine (9) credits towards their future college endeavors. This online program is popular with high schools and career technical schools across the Commonwealth and the courses are absolutely FREE!

• Students interested in teaching very young children can "jump-start" their career and/or higher education goals.

• Students can earn-while-they-learn as they interact with young children at a DHS-licensed child care facility.

• College courses are taken concurrently with high school courses using 24/7 online, asynchronous learning.

• College courses are tuition-free and credits are transferable to Shippensburg University and numerous ECEPDO-partner colleges/universities.

• The CDA credential gives students a competitive edge in the job market.

Please reach out to the Office of Academics, Dr. Scott Zgraggen (scott_zgraggen@sdst.org) if you have any questions.

Clay Shatt advances to the PA Alpine Race Team

Clay Shatt (9th grade) is a member of the U16 Blue Mountain Race Team. This winter, Clay dedicated countless hours to rigorous training, competing in four regional U16 races, two U18 races, and two alpine ski camps at Sunday River Resort.

Finishing second in the Eastern region, Clay qualified to compete in the U16 State Championship, where the top racers from around the state compete for a spot on the state team. After five races over three days, Clay finished 9th overall, earning his place on PA’s 2025 U16 Alpine Racing team!

Clay and his teammates will represent Pennsylvania in the upcoming U16 Eastern Finals at Attitash in New Hampshire.

As we continue to foster a positive and supportive environment here at STHS, I’m reaching out with an exciting new initiative aimed at celebrating the incredible accomplishments happening within our school community.

From academic achievements to extracurricular successes and everything in between, we know that many of our students, staff, and families are making remarkable strides both in school and beyond. However, we don’t always get the chance to highlight these moments and share them with the broader community.

That’s why we are launching a new effort to gather and share these accomplishments. Whether it’s a student earning an award, a teacher leading a new project, or a club making a difference in the community, we want to celebrate and showcase these stories!

How to Participate:

• If you, your student, or your organization has an accomplishment you'd like to share, please submit a brief description of the achievement, along with any photos or videos on the Google Form.

• Accomplishments can include academic milestones, athletic achievements, artistic endeavors, community service projects, or any other noteworthy successes.

• We will compile these submissions and periodically share them through our school website and newsletters to ensure that everyone in our school family can join in the celebration.

By highlighting these moments, we hope to inspire others, build pride in our school community, and create a culture where success is shared and recognized.

Thank you for being a part of this special initiative. We can’t wait to see and celebrate all the amazing things happening in our Springfield Township High School Family!

The Office of Support Services is pleased to present our quarterly newsletter filled with resources for families and information about school programs.

The School District of Springfield Township provides a quarterly newsletter to update families and the community on our Equity Action Plan. The newsletter contains information about district actions, updates on goal progress, educational information, books to read with your child.

Attention Class of 2025 Seniors and Parents! If you would like to order the Class of 2025 Senior Panoramic Group Photo, go to mylifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID: LW724007T0 for your purchase. Each studio print is $19/ea for a 10x30 inch image. This is a great way to remember this wonderful class!

Directions to Purchase Senior Activity Fee Package

1. Go to www.balfour.com
2. Go to "Yearbooks" tab.
3. Go to "Buy Your Yearbook".
4. Type in "Springfield Township High School".
5. Type in your student's information.
6. Go to "2025 Senior Package".
7. Note: The activity fee is $170.00. When you are in the checkout, it
will say $250.00, however, $80.00 will be deducted at checkout and
only $171.00 (with a $1.00 handling fee) will be charged to you. A yearbook is included in this fee

8. Senior packages are available for purchase through April 30, 2025.

9. Senior ads are no longer available for purchase.

Underclassmen/Community Sales:

1. Go to www.balfour.com
2. Go to "Yearbooks" tab.
3. Go to "Buy Your Yearbook".
4. Type in "Springfield Township High School".
5. Type in your student's information.

6. There is a selection of yearbook packages for purchase. Choose the one you would like and go to checkout.

7. This will be available for purchase until May 31, 2025.

Thank you!

We are delighted to announce one again our Spartan Job Board. If you have a business that is seeking student employment or simply need some help around or outside the house (leaf raking, babysitting, etc. ) we have created an internal job board to post applications. All you need to do is contact del_levin@sdst.org. Mr. Levin will then send you a form for you to fill out which will be posted on our job board. Any students who are interested will reach out to you directly from the form.

Max Stossel is an award-winning artist, the founder of Social Awakening, and Youth and Education Advisor for the Center for Humane Technology. Max provides a unique and much-needed perspective on the role of technology in our homes, schools, and in our society. This presentation will provide an overview of how students are using social media and gives recommendations on how to improve focus and diminish distraction in learning environments.

Registration Link

The School District of Springfield Township is hosting a virtual workshop on Special Needs Planning for your loved one with a disability on April 7th, 2024 at 6:30pm. Please email Nicolle Schrage (Nicolle_Schrage@sdst.org) if you have questions.

Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqce-rrj4qH9EXuDG056BtzNGrOCW_FBLV

Counselors have visited the first-semester English classes to review the career and college search process. For students with English in the spring, this presentation will take place in February. We are now scheduling individual meetings with all juniors to discuss post-secondary goals and the college application process (if applicable). Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate. If you would like to attend, please email your child’s counselor to arrange a convenient time. Meetings are held during the school day.

Before the meeting, your student should have already had the lesson in their English class prior to meeting. Remind your student to log in to their Naviance account and enter colleges they are considering into the “Colleges I’m Thinking About” section. If they need assistance with resetting their Naviance password, they should reach out to their counselor before the conference. We will cover the follow topics:

- Registering for SAT or ACT

- Going over the components of the College Application

- Creating a college list

- Potential Majors

- The Common Application

- Information for Athletes (if applicable)

- Information for students with disabilities (if applicable)

- The application process at Springfield

Please email your child’s counselor with questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment.

Ms. Barbone x2009 elizabeth_barbone@sdst.org (Last Names: A-Dr, R-Sol)

Mrs. Cannon x2011 elizabeth_cannon@sdst.org (Last Names: (Dav-K, Sot-Tol)

Mrs. McDonnell x2007 Beth_mcdonnell@sdst.org (Last Names: L-Q, Too-Z)

Use the Junior College Planning Guide as a resource.

All students who want to be considered for Financial Aid for college and post secondary education programs should complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA application. FAFSA

Seniors and parents/guardians can find the slides from the Financial Aid Night below.Financial Aid Night 9/24 Slides

Commonwealth University is hosting Virtual Financial Aid 101 Information Sessions designed to help students and their families understand the financial aid process and prepare for a successful college journey.

• Event Date: April 23

• Time: All Financial Aid 101 Virtual Information Sessions begin at 7 p.m.

• Registration: Available online

Agenda: During these sessions, we will cover the FAFSA; changes to the financial aid process; understanding scholarships, grants, and loans; and provide tips for maximizing financial aid opportunities.

Counselors are available to help Seniors with their college applications. Please review the Senior application reminders for help with frequently asked questions.Senior Application Reminders 2024-2025

Fee waivers for SATs and ACTs and applications are available for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. See your counselor to obtain a fee waiver.

9th-12th grade students welcome.

Thursday, May 1st, 9am-2pm,1051 Fairchild St, Horsham PA, 19044

This is a great opportunity for students to learn about different career fields and opportunities within multiple Military branches including Air National Guard , Army National Guard, Active Duty Air Force and Air force Reserves. Lunch will be provided so it is imperative that all attendees sign up through the Registration Link. RSVP by March 15th 2025

Scholarships and scholarship search sites can be found on Naviance, under the College tab under Scholarship Search.

The Won Community Service Center (WCSC) and Won Buddhism of Philadelphia, Inc. are offering three scholarships for graduating high school seniors in Montgomery County who are college-bound. These scholarships are awarded annually, and we would like to ensure that eligible students are aware of this opportunity.

For 2025, the scholarship committee of WCSC and Won Buddhism of Philadelphia, Inc. invites students from the top 10% of the 2025 graduating class to apply for a $1,000.00 scholarship award. Eligible students must meet the following criteria:

• Maintain an overall academic average of B or above.

• Demonstrate community involvement, highlighting the impact of their service.

• Be actively involved in school activities.

• Submit an essay clearly explaining their community contributions and why they deserve the scholarship.

• Provide a written recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher (a simple letter outlining the student’s qualifications is sufficient).

Application Deadline: Saturday, March 22, 2025, by 5:00 PM
Interview Date: If the application is approved, students must be available for an online interview on Saturday, April 5, 2025, between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM

Scholarship Winner Announcement: Saturday, April 12, 2025

Students can find additional information and download the application form, including interview details, on our website: https://wonbuddhismpa.org/scholarship.

Shreiner Tree Care provides a supportive and structured environment for new hires, offering hands-on training and mentorship to help them develop the skills necessary to succeed as professional arborists. Shreiner Tree Care for more details.

Friday, March 21st - Softball vs. Nazareth Academy - 3:45pm

Friday, March 21st - Boys Lacrosse vs. North Penn - 4:00pm

Friday, March 21st - Girls Lacrosse @ Lower Merion - 4:00pm

Monday, March 24th - Softball @ Bensalem - 3:30pm

Monday, March 24th - Boys Tennis @ Lower Moreland - 3:30pm

Monday, March 24th - Boys Lacrosse @ Father Judge - 4:00pm

Tuesday, March 25th - Softball @ New Hope Solebury - 3:30pm

Tuesday, March 25th - Track & Field @ New Hope Solebury - 3:30pm

Wednesday, March 26th - Boys Lacrosse vs. Upper Moreland - 4:00pm

Wednesday, March 26th - Girls Lacrosse @ Upper Moreland - 3:30pm

Wednesday, March 26th - Boys Tennis @ William Tennent - 3:30pm

Wednesday, March 26th - Baseball @ Penn Charter - 4:00pm

Thursday, March 27th - Varsity Softball @ William Tennent - 3:30pm

Thursday, March 27th - JV Softball @ Upper Moreland - 3:45pm

Friday, March 28th - Baseball vs. Cheltenham - 3:45pm

Friday, March 28th - Girls Lacrosse vs. Gwynedd Mercy Academy - 4:00pm