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Teachers will be submitting grades early next week. Individual student report cards should be available to view in the parent Infinite Campus portal by next weekend. Please do not hesitate to contact any individual teacher with any specific questions or concerns pertaining to your child's accademic progress.

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 City Schools invites you to a public input session on Monday, October 21, from 7-8:30 PM at Jerome High School. Our school may be impacted by upcoming boundary changes, and your input is important. Cropper GIS will present in the Center for Performing Arts (CPA), followed by a review of proposed boundaries in the Commons. We hope to see you there as we work to balance student populations and plan for future growth!

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.

October 16th from 4pm-8pm stop by the Sawmill Chipotle and mention Sells Middle School to have 25% of your order donated back to Sells! You can also order online with code 4TNYFVY.

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

Senate Bill 29 - Notification Regarding Device Monitoring

In compliance with Senate Bill 29 (SB29) and federal regulations, Dublin City Schools is providing this notice to inform families about the monitoring of school-issued devices. As a participant in the federal E-Rate program, Dublin City Schools adheres to the requirements of the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA). This means that the district has an internet safety policy in place, which includes measures to block or filter access to inappropriate online content. Beyond compliance with CIPA, Dublin City Schools utilizes monitoring tools through our technology provider(s) for other permissible reasons as outlined under SB29 (ex: location tracking, web-browsing activity, and other student interactions with school-issued devices). These monitoring practices not only help in filtering content and alerting designated school personnel to potential threats, instances of violence, or indications of suicidal or self-harm ideation, but they also assist teachers in ensuring that students remain on task during class. These measures support the safety, learning, and productivity of our students both online and in the classroom. If you have questions about this notice, please email us at info@dublinschools.net.

Beyond the Classroom

If you’re looking for something for your student, check out the Beyond the Classroom section on the Families Quick Links page on our website. This is where you can find lots of information and opportunities that happen outside school such as Athletics, After School Activities, the Info Hub, and Global Travel. These pages were just updated with new opportunities this week.

Dublin Parents of Black Students Association

Dublin Parents of Black Students Association (DPBSA) is an organization that supports Black students as they progress through the school district. We organize social gatherings, mentorship opportunities and community service activities. We also host academic recognition programs which include annual scholarships for our graduating seniors. For more information email us at dublinaaparents@gmail.com or fill out our DPBSA Interest Form.

Explore the Extraordinary! International Travel Opportunities with Teachers

The DCS Global Travel Program is hosting a virtual Travel Information Night on October 29. Parents and students are invited to participate! This is your chance to hear about international educational opportunities being offered in 2026. Learn how District teachers will lead your student beyond the classroom on an enriching journey (you can come too)! Sign up for the Zoom session on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. We'll discuss travel plans, itineraries, what’s included, and how to enroll! RSVP to receive the Zoom link! Can’t make the meeting but want more information? RSVP and mark “Request information.” Want more detail? Check out the Global Travel page on our website!

Dublin Library’s Grave Tales Wednesday, October 23, 7-8 p.m.

Gather on the hill in front of the historic Dublin Cemetery for an evening of spooky family fun!

Grave Tales is an hour-long program of spooky storytelling. The stories start out gently for the younger crowd, but be warned: the stories get scarier, so older kids might want to stick around. All ages. Arrive early and bring a blanket. In case of rain, Grave Tales will be held indoors with limited seating.

Public Transit Options with LinkUS
LinkUS is COTA’s plan to connect Central Ohio with transit, sidewalks, bikeways and trails. What’s in that for Dublin? Learn more about Issue #47 and COTA plans to enhance public transit accessibility for people, families and communities.

Save the Date: Document Destruction Day

Ready to toss out your old documents? Bring your docs to shred and recycle them onsite at the City Fleet Building, 6351 Shier Rings Road, from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 2. Find the list of accepted items and how many boxes for shredding you can bring.