WEEKLY REMINDERS

Congratulations to senior Sean Powell and junior Isaac Darga for participating in PMEA District 11 Honor Choir! Both Sean and Isaac advanced to Region Choir, which includes students from Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, and Philadelphia Counties. Only the top 10 students from each voice part are chosen to advance to Regionals! They will represent STHS in March at Garnet Valley High School. Way to go, Sean and Isaac! This is a huge honor, and we are so proud of you!

STHS Work-Based Learning students are working on their Spring Pop-up Shop where they curate and sell a Spring Rejuvenation Box. The box will include self-care items dedicated to rejuvenation and is offered for purchase by members of our school community. Please read this letter written by our class and consider partnering with us for this work based learning project! Email allie_proto@sdst.org with any questions!

The National Library Week theme for 2025 is Drawn to the Library and we need your artistic skills to help us celebrate!

From now until March 6, students are encouraged to submit their very own bookmark design!

• Bookmarks must depict a book.

• Bookmarks can be colorful or black and white.

• Click below to download a template or come by the library to pick one up.

We will hold a schoolwide vote on March 6th for the winning bookmark of Springfield! The winner will receive a $50 Wawa gift card.

All entries will also be submitted to the book vendor JLG for their contest and a possible win!

See the Library Google Classroom for more details!

Absences: Parents are permitted to excuse their child for a total of ten days. After that time, a doctor’s note will be required to excuse any future absences.

Lateness: All students are permitted to have their late arrival excused for a total of ten times. After that time, a doctor’s note will be required in order to excuse any future late arrivals.

The district approved reasons for late arrival are:

● Illness of the student

● Extreme emergency

● Doctor or dentist appointment

Please note that a student’s attendance record is not sent with any transcript.

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.

Students who want to apply for this privilege should submit their application as soon as possible. This privilege is for one semester only. If you had Senior Privilege last semester, you need to complete and submit a form for this semester. Submitting the form does not mean you have permission to leave early or arrive late. Once you hand the form into the office, keep an eye on your schedule. When your request is approved, your Study Support class will be replaced by Privilege. If your schedule still has Study Support listed, you need to report to that class or you will be marked absent. Please click on the link below for more information. You can reach out to Mrs. Rae, in the Attendance Office, with any questions.

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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.

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 $160.00. When you are in the checkout, it
will say $240.00, however, $80.00 will be deducted at checkout and
only $161.00 (with a $1.00 handling fee) cwill be charged to you. A yearbook is included in this fee.

8. Note: The senior activity fee will increase to $170.00 on January 1, 2025 due to the increased price of the yearbook at that time.

9. This will be available for purchase until March 31, 2025.

10. Ads purchase is also available now for $1.00 until March 1, 2025. Deadline to complete a finished ad is March 7th.

11. You can purchase an ad on the same page as the senior fee. Create and design your ad online. Save and complete your ad in multiple sessions with your account login. When complete, your ad will be delivered to the yearbook staff.

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.

Springfield Township is accepting registration for our 2024/25 Student Snow Shovel Registry! This is a great opportunity to make some money while also helping other residents who may be unable to shovel snow themselves.

All transactions are by private agreement between the resident and the student. The registry is limited to middle and high school students only. If you are willing to participate in this service for our residents, please complete the electronic registry form below. Students under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian's permission. Print forms are also available at the Township Administration Building.

Registration Link:

https://forms.gle/moVWRBgd8XZgw23H9

Join us on Wednesday, March 12th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Enfield Elementary School for the 3rd Annual Wellness Fair. This interactive fair provides you with the opportunity to interact with community agencies, learn about organizations in your backyard and experience health and wellness activities.

Any 10th or 11th grade student who wants to attend the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology should complete the enrollment form no later than Friday March 14th, 2025. This information is being emailed to all 10th and 11th grade students.

Students should inform their counselor if they plan to apply to ensure all criteria are met. All applications will be reviewed after the window closes and then students will be ranked using this criteria: Eastern Ranking Information

Enrollment Application- Click Here

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 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-Dau)

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

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

Mr. Shearer x2008 bill_shearer@sdst.org (Last Names: R-Z)

Use the Junior College Planning Guide as a resource.

Montco RISE is a paid internship program through the MCIU for rising seniors through college seniors. The MCIU provides selected applicants with a 6 to 8 week internship experience in their interested field. This opportunity is offered to rising seniors, graduating seniors and alumni networks!! Applications are due on February 14th!

Applications: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIXCVVtRikMIOlFU1O--LhoxXQrYC1qA1vK9Jm-ELgrY5wZg/viewform?usp=dialog

MCIU CC Rise page: https://www.mciucc.org/collaborations

reach out to allie_proto@sdst.org for support!

Eastern will hold their annual Open House on Sunday March 2nd from 1-3pm at 3075 Terwood Road, Willow Grove PA. No registration is required.

Open House Information

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 Dates: February 18, March 20, and 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

Ursinus College Creative Writing Award

The Ursinus College Creative Writing Award is a $40,000 per year major scholarship for creative writers of outstanding originality and potential.

Student Scholarships: https://studentscholarships.org/newsletters

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.

All 10th graders will take the Practice ACT on Friday March 14th in school. There is no cost to students. More information will be provided in the coming weeks about preparing to test, accommodations for students with IEPs or 504 plans, and opting out of testing.

The Athletic Registration Platform for Spring Sports is open! All PIAA Physicals are collected through Family ID/Arbiter Sports. The following Spring Sports begin on March 3rd:

• Baseball

• Boys Lacrosse

• Boys Tennis

• Boys Track & Field

• Girls Lacrosse

• Girls Track & Field

• Softball

• Unified Track & Field