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Redistricting survey open through November 3

Cropper GIS encourages everyone to take a few minutes to complete this survey, which allows you to provide feedback on the proposed boundary changes. Whether your feedback is positive or suggests areas for improvement, all input is valuable and will help guide the final decisions. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and participating in this important process!

Principal: Matt Sachtleben (sachtleben_matt@dublinschools.net)

Assistant Principal: Katy O'Neal (oneal_katy@dublinschools.net)

Here are the assignments for our school counselors this school year.

Last names A-F: Mrs. Erin Bissell (bissell_erin@dublinschools.net)

Last names G-M: Mrs. Jessica Lanka (lanka_jessica@dublinschools.net)

Last names N-Z: Mrs. Dawn Wolf (wolf_dawn@dublinschools.net)

Dublin Ski and Board Sign-Ups start Friday, November 1st-November 30th.

Details and Sign-Up information can be found at tinyurl.com/DublinSki.

Parent Meeting Slides from 9/30

Sign Up-Directions (they do not start until Friday, 11/1/24)

Check a back-to-school box off your list by going ahead and filling out the Free and Reduced Meal Application for your students. Apply online through PaySchools Central or use one of our printable forms (translated in multiple languages) to submit your information.

If your child will be absent from school, please email our attendance line at sms_attendance@dublinschools.net

Or leave a voicemail at 614.718.8572

Please do not call the main line for attendance before 9:00am.

Please utilize the attendance EMAIL or attendance VOICEMAIL.

• Students MUST be in Rock period by 8:28am - Anytime after 8:28am is considered LATE and MUST sign in at the Main Office.
• LEAVING EARLY - A note from the parent/guardian should be given to Mrs. Stevenson (Attendance Secretary) first thing in the morning. She will give them a pass to leave class at the given time and your student will meet you in the Main Office at that time. You as the Parent/Guardian will need to come in to the office to sign them out.
• ARRIVING LATE - If your student is arriving late to school due to an appointment, they will need to sign in at the Main Office with Mrs. Stevenson. Medical appointments will be excused with a note from the medical provider.

The complete attendance policy is located in the Middle School Student Handbook on

pages 11-13.

Let's get ready for some hockey! We have partnered again with the Columbus Blue Jackets to offer 4 different fundraiser games which means they will donate a portion of the ticket cost back to Sells PTO. It is a great opportunity to raise some money and have fun!

You can donate to the Sells PTO all year and it is easy to do! Donations support several

fun, FREE things planned for the students and teachers and they wouldn't be possible

without your support!

Just click link below or your child can drop off a check in the office in an envelope

marked PTO Donation.

https://john-sells-middle-school-pto.square.site/

Don’t forget to join the Sells Middle School PTO Facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1741183269442405

Time's Running Out! Register for our Virtual Travel Information Night

This is your last chance to register and learn about the incredible international travel opportunities available to students in 2026. Don't miss it! Register now for this virtual information session and get all the details on our upcoming trips. These educational journeys will help your student experience cultural immersion, develop a global perspective and achieve personal growth. You'll learn about our travel itineraries, what's included, and how to sign up. RSVP here to receive the Zoom link (emailed to all registrants) and mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 PM.

After School Activities

If you are looking for fun, educational opportunities for your child after school, look no further than our many after school activities programs. DCS partners with local organizations to offer a variety of activities to our students. Some ASA programs have new courses starting in December, while others have ongoing registration throughout the school year. Check out the current offerings here. Information about classes that start after winter break will be coming very soon!

No School November 5

There is no school on Tuesday, November 5 due to a Teacher Work/Professional Development Day.

Getting Started in the College Selection Process - DCS Parent Meeting

Parents and students are invited to join DCS Pathways Counselor Kevin Patton and admissions experts from The Ohio State University and Denison University as they guide families through a presentation that goes over helpful strategies to use throughout the college selection process.

When: Tuesday December 3, 7:00-8:30 (1 hr presentation followed by Q&A)

Where: Coffman High School - Performing Arts Center

Target Audience: Parents of 9th-11th graders, but all DCS Parents welcome!

Questions? Please contact Kevin Patton - patton_kevin@dublinschools.net or 614-718-8622

Election Season is Upon Us

Election Day is Nov. 5. The City's resource page lets you know how and where to post (and recycle) election signs, find your polling location, see a sample ballot and more. Check it out.

New Rumpke Accepted Items

Recycle more this fall with Rumpke Waste and Recycling! Starting Nov. 1, Rumpke will accept clear plastic clamshells with your other recyclables. Help Dublin reach a 50% diversion rate in 2025 by checking the accepted items list.

Leaf Collection Service

Be-leaf it or not, the City of Dublin leaf collections continue through November! Be sure to Rake Them Right and leave your piles at the curb and no further. Use LeafGo to track

the crew's progress in your neighborhood!