Dear Springtown High School Families,

As we transition into cooler weather and fall is finally here, I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone of a few important details. With the change in seasons, please remind your student about our school dress code. Specifically, pajamas are not permitted, and hoods cannot be worn inside the building. We greatly appreciate your support in helping us maintain these standards for the benefit of all students.

On a different note, our volleyball season has come to an end. While we were defeated by Stephenville Thursday night, it was a fantastic season. Our volleyball team played their best, and they represented Springtown High School with great pride and determination. We are proud of their hard work and sportsmanship this year.

This week, our football team has a bye, but we are all eagerly looking forward to the upcoming playoff game! The excitement for the postseason is building, and we can’t wait to cheer on our team.

Finally, on Monday, we will be honoring Veterans Day with a formal flag ceremony at 7:00 AM at the flagpole, sponsored by a local Boy Scout troop and the Young Marines. Our choir will be in attendance to sing the national anthem to honor the men and women who have served our country.

Thank you for your continued support of Springtown High School. I look forward to all the great things still ahead this semester!

Sincerely,

Mr. H

Principal

Springtown High School

Monday (11/11)

• Veterans' Day- Gathering at the flagpole @ 7:00 AM
• TSTC Visit- Library (All Day)

Tuesday (11/12)

• Girls BB @ Arlington Seguin
• Boys BB @ Azle

Wednesday (11/13)

• ASVAB Testing- Library

Thursday (11/14)

• Girls Varsity BB Tournament @ Paschal HS

Friday (11/15)

• Boys BB- Home vs Perrin (V: 4:00 PM)

Saturday (11/16)

• Girls Varsity BB Tournament @ Paschal HS

Looking Ahead

• 11/20- TSI Testing
• 11/22- Student Holiday
• 11/25-11/29- Thanksgiving Break

For all information please click the link below.

Please send all attendance notes to aharkcom@springtownisd.net.

For further questions, please call 817-220-3888.

Please note that school will start at 7:55 AM this year.

Pep Rally Dates:

9/19- Color Wars

9/27- HOCO

10/25- "Whata-Senior"

SHS Student Council officers and members recently attended the District 3 Conference held at Coppell High School. These students gave up their Saturday to attend and learn from other student leaders. They hope to bring what they learned at the conference into new and exciting events for the students of SHS.

Project Celebration is a lock-in event conducted by educators, parents and community partners

to help keep students safe and alcohol-free after Senior Prom. Parents of Senior SHS students

have volunteered as board members and we welcome any and all volunteers to help make this a

very special night for our Seniors. Please watch for upcoming fundraising events held

throughout our community!

Join our Facebook group. We also have a GroupMe! Let us know on FB you’d like to be added.

Senior Sunrise was a huge success! We are excited to see what 2024-2025 has instore for these seniors!

Helping Your Teen Develop an Attitude of Gratitude: Part 3
We’re continuing our month-long series of strategies to help your teen adopt an “attitude of gratitude”. Give the following a try and see how it goes!

1. Encourage your teen to keep a journal. Journaling is an excellent way to learn about your feelings and cultivate mindfulness. Journaling can be difficult to start, especially if you don’t know how to describe the feelings you’re having. Pro tip: look for guided journals for teens with prompts to help them get started!

2. Serve others as a family. Serving others is one of the best ways to develop gratitude. Volunteering can help you feel more grateful for what you have and helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It’s also a great way to get involved in your community!

3. Perform random acts of kindness. Acts of kindness can release neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin, which can improve mood, create feelings of satisfaction, and reduce blood pressure. Get your teens involved in doing something nice for a family member, friend, or even a stranger. Try encouraging one small act of kindness each day, like holding the door for someone!

If you have any questions regarding your schedule, we ask you to reach out to your counselor.

• Last Names (A-F) - Ms. Adams -caadams@springtownisd.net
• Last Name (G-M) - Ms. Morrison - rmorrison@springtownisd.net
• Last Name (N-Z) - Ms. Ballard - kballard@springtownisd.net

College, Career & Military Readiness (CCMR) Counselor

• Aimee Burtnett, aburtnett@springtownisd.net

Dear Parent and/or Guardian,

Under Texas Education Code requirements, school districts are required to provide guidance and prevention education in elementary and secondary schools.

For the 2024-2025 school year, the Springtown Independent School District will provide programs in the following areas:

• Bullying/Cyberbullying Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 37.0832)
• Responsible Decision-Making, Positive Relationships, and Problem-Solving Skills - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 38.351)
• Mental Health Promotion and Intervention - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 38.351)
• Safe, Supportive, and Positive School Climate - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 38.351)
• Grief-Informed and Trauma-Informed Practices - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 38.351)
• Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 38.351) and Fentanyl Prevention & Drug Poisoning Awareness - Grades 6-12 (TEC §38.040)
• Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 38.351)
• Child Abuse and Anti-Victimization Education - Grades PK-12 (Sexual and Physical Child Abuse) (TEC 38.004) - Parental Opt-in Required - see information below
• Healthy Relationships & Dating Violence Prevention Intervention & Postvention - Grades PK-12 (TEC 37.0831) - Parental Opt-in Required - see information below
• Vaping Prevention (TEC 38.351) - Grades PK-12 [Including HB 114 update of TEC 37 of automatic DAEP disciplinary placement for possession of e-cigarettes/vape products (TEC 38.006(b)(1)]
• Personal Safety Grades PK-4 (TEC 28.004)
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports - PBIS - Grades PK-12 (TEC 38.351)
• Character Education - Grades PK-12 (TEC 29.906)
• School Engagement - Academic, Career, Personal, and Social Abilities - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 33.006)
• High School and Post-Secondary Planning / College, Career, & Military Readiness - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 33.005-006)

Under Texas Education Code Sections 37 and 38, the Springtown Independent School District encourages parental consent for the following topics of Child Abuse & Anti-victimization and Healthy Relationships & Dating Violence Prevention Intervention & Postvention. You may also inform your campus of any concerns or questions you may have regarding our Prevention Education as required by law.

• Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, & Anti-Victimization Education - Grades PK-12 (Sexual and Physical Child Abuse) (TEC §38.004)
• Healthy Relationships & Dating Violence Prevention Intervention & Postvention - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 37.0831)

All programs listed above will be implemented through classroom and group presentations by the Springtown ISD Counseling Department and other district approved community resources.

The Go Center is a cutting-edge resource hub, offering comprehensive guidance on post-secondary education and career paths. Mrs. Burtnett over sees the G Center as a CCMR counselor and is be able to focus on supporting students in college and career readiness. This valuable resource will empower our students to make informed decisions about their future and achieve their academic and professional goals. We're excited about the positive impact they'll have on our school community

We're pumped to announce that starting tomorrow, August 20th, Springtown High School be offering Smart Mouth Pizza! This isn't your typical school pizza—this is a 7-inch personal pizza made with a delicious Honey-Wheat Crust. And the best part? It counts as a reimbursable meal, so ALL students can enjoy it! The pizza will be available at an Ala Carte price of just $4.25 each.

**If this is a hit, we’ll start looking to offer these delicious pizzas at our other campuses too!** Check out these pictures of our Child Nutrition team getting trained to make these amazing pizzas!

MySchoolBucks to SchoolCafe. To be able to add money to a student’s account or check a student’s balance or purchase history, guardians will need to create an account on SchoolCafe, even if one was created with MySchoolBucks.

1. Go to www.schoolcafe.com
2. Complete the box labeled “Need to create an account or contact us?” located at the bottom of the page, type in “Springtown ISD” as the school district, and choose “Go to My District”.
3. Choose the option labeled “Create a new account”
4. Choose “I’m a Parent” and follow the prompts to fill out necessary information to create an account. The student ID number will be needed to add the student to your account. This can be found on Skyward.
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Any positive balances will automatically be carried forward to the 2024-2025 school year. Please allow until August 1, 2024 for all positive balances to be updated in SchoolCafe.

For more information, please check out the district's child nutrition page. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Child Nutrition Office at 817-220-2460 or email Laura Champagne, Child Nutrition Director, lchampagne@springtownisd.net or Jennifer Law, Assistant Director of Child Nutrition, jlaw@springtownisd.net.

You can apply online at Schoolcafe.com or scan the QR code. Please know that you can also create your students account, add funds, and monitor what your child is purchasing on this site also.

Please do not hesitate to reach out. Stop by the office, send us an email or call or text us. We're here and ready to assist.