WEEKLY REMINDERS

Please mark your calendars, the Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4 at 5pm. Additional details will be communicated over the next few weeks.

Springfield Township High School will administer the Keystone Exams from May 13th through the 22nd. According to regulations set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), all students must take all three Keystone Exams, by the end of their 11th grade year, as one of the requirements for high school graduation in Pennsylvania. The Keystone exams are Pennsylvania’s end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in the core subject areas of Algebra, Biology and Literature. These exams are based upon the Keystone Anchor Standards, which are embedded within the specified course. The Keystone exam can only be administered in-person. There are two modules to each test, and each module of the Keystone exam should take 1.00 to 1.50 hours to complete. Students will be supervised by an adult at all times. Guardians should have received information through the USPS notifying them if their student needed to take one or more exams. Please contact Dr. Zgraggen with any questions (scott_zgraggen@sdst.org)

The schedule for all STHS students will be as follows:

May 13th (Literature): A Block, B Block, L & L, C Block, D Block (Testing for select students A and B Blocks)

May 14th (Literature): B Block, A Block, L & L, C Block, D Block (Testing for select students B and A Blocks)

May 15th (Algebra): A Block, B Block, L & L, C Block, D Block (Testing for select students A and B Blocks)

May 16th (Algebra): B Block, A Block, L & L, C Block, D Block (Testing for select students B and A Blocks)

May 19th (Make-Ups): A Block, B Block, L & L, C Block, D Block (Testing for select students A and B Blocks)

May 21st (Biology): A Block, B Block, L & L, C Block, D Block (Testing for select students A and B Blocks)

May 22nd (Biology): B Block, A Block, L & L, C Block, D Block (Testing for select students B and A Blocks)

May 23rd (Make-Ups): A Block, B Block, L & L, C Block, D Block (Testing for select students A and B Blocks)

You can help your student prepare for this required and important exam. Ensure your student recognizes its importance as a graduation requirement and by speaking with your student about his or her performance in Algebra, Biology, and/or Literature course(s). In addition, please make sure your child arrives on time on the test day with a FULLY CHARGED CHROMEBOOK; having had a healthy breakfast and a good night’s sleep. In addition, CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED in the testing location so please encourage your child to lock up their phones in a safe spot (otherwise they will have to surrender their phone to the test proctors).

Our Class Ring Program is open to current sophomores and juniors, with rings delivered to your home in time for the first day of school, so your student can proudly wear their ring from the very start of the fall semester. Act now—orders must be placed by Wednesday, May 14th. Visit sscrings.com to browse designs, view all ordering materials, and submit your form online.

Graduation Yard signs have arrived! Please see below for pick-up/delivery information. If you did not pre-order a sign, but would like one, we will have a limited quantity available for sale at the after school pick-up on May 13th from 3pm-4pm.

Pick-Up/Delivery Information:

Delivery: Between Monday, May 12th and Wednesday, May 14th

Student Pick-Up: During school on Tuesday, May 13th in front of the Main Office

After School Pick-Up: Tuesday, May 13th, 3pm-4pm at the Main Entrance

We’re thrilled to offer students an unforgettable adventure through Japan—exploring Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima over 10 incredible days! From sushi-making and kimono experiences to visiting Mount Fuji and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse in Japanese culture and history.

Don’t miss out—save $150 with early enrollment by May 15!
Trip departs June 17, 2026.

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During the coming months, Dr. Zgraggen will be building the master schedule for the staff and students. This master schedule will be refined throughout the coming months. All students should receive their schedules by mid-August.

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

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 Absence Request and the Educational Learning Product requirements. Reach out to Mrs, Rae, margaret_rae@sdst.org with any questions.

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..

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 Class Group Panoramic Photo, please call Lifetouch Studios customer care line at 1-800-736-4753 to order the image. Each studio print is $19/ea for a 10"x30" color print. This is a great way to remember this wonderful class.

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.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, MPA invites adults to join them for a FREE mindfulness event on Saturday, May 17th at 11am at the Springfield Middle School Tennis Courts. See the attached flyer for more details. Please register for the event here.

Join the Montgomery County community as they walk for Mental Health Awareness on May 17th at 9am. This is a kid and pet friendly event!

Montgomery County's Annual Children’s MH Awareness Day at Elmwood Zoo

Sunday, June 1st

10am-12:00pm

Resources tables, Crafts, and Family Fun!

Register HERE

Please update your college decisions in Naviance.

All students who took the PreACT in March will receive a score report in homeroom the week of April 28th. They should reach out to their counselor with any questions.

Main Line Regional College Fair Wednesday, May 21st; 6:00-8:30 PM, Villanova University; Radnor, PA

All are welcome to attend! Please register for a barcode at www.StriveFair.com.
Show your barcode to colleges who will scan it to send you more information about their schools. The day after the fair, you will receive a report with information about each college with whom you scanned. All PACAC College Fairs are free of charge to students, families and counselors.

Admissions informational briefing on the cadet experience and application process for West Point, 7-9pm on Thursday, May 21st, 2025, Archbishop Ryan High School, 11201 Academy Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19154 RSVP here

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

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. College Board fee waivers for the SAT can be requested in your College Board account. See your counselor for assistance.

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

The District 1 Playoffs are coming quickly! Many of our teams are in the hunt to continue on in the postseason! If you would like information about the playoffs, you can find information here: PIAA District 1