Springton Lake Middle School
Every Student. Every Day. No Matter What.
Pennsylvania School to Watch
Email: Rbuterbaugh@rtmsd.org
Website: https://www.rtmsd.org
Location: 1900 North Providence Road, Media, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 627-6500
February 6, 2026
Greetings,
Despite another cold February week, and Phil predicting six more weeks of winter, nothing slowed down our Spartans.
Our annual Spelling Bee was a fierce and lively competition featuring 21 outstanding students. Staff and students also took part in a fun Quizzo promotional challenge in support of Positive Behavior. While the competition was close, somehow the staff did not come out on top!
Several of our students proudly participated in the F.A.R.E. Annual Poetry Slam, sharing their impressive writing talents with the community.
Our music department continues to shine, with students performing at regional events such as County Band at Marple Newtown High School and today’s PMEA Strings Fest competition at Radnor.
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, March 4 and 5. Parent sign-up information and registration will open on February 18.
Stay warm this weekend!
Ryan Buterbaugh
Principal
Spelling Bee Winners!
Hoops 4 Hope
One of our marquee events of the year - our Hoops 4 Hope Student-Faculty Basketball Game, which is a spirited and good-natured rivalry between the 8th grade basketball teams and the teachers, will take place on Wednesday, February 18th after school. Late buses will be available following the event, or parent pickup is at 4:45pm. All proceeds from this exciting event will be donated to the Eagles Autism Foundation on behalf of our school. The student body (non-8th grade-players) will have the opportunity to purchase shirts for this game! Shirts will be delivered to school for distribution prior to game day. Purchasing a shirt includes admission to the game. Students who would like to attend, but not purchase a shirt, may do so during their lunch period, beginning on Wednesday, February 11th, for $10.00 per ticket. *TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED THE DAY OF THE EVENT IN HOMEROOM.* Please contact Mrs. Bucci (kbucci@rtmsd.org) or Mrs. Hartzell (dhartzell@rtmsd.org) with any questions.
Spring Sports
Principal's Advisory Board
The next meeting of the SLMS Principal’s Advisory Board will be held on February 11. In anticipation of this meeting, we would like to give families an opportunity to provide feedback. Please complete this five-question survey to share your thoughts. We are interested in hearing about what is working well, as well as areas where we can improve.
Yearbooks Are Now On Sale
To purchase a yearbook:
Pre-order for $28 through January 31, 2026. The cost increases to $32 as of February 1, 2026. Click here to place your order. The only way to guarantee a copy of the yearbook is to pre-order.
PTG
All members of our SLMS community are members of our PTG. Your participation in attending family events, supporting fundraisers, attending meetings, or volunteering is greatly appreciated and supports all of our students. A $10 donation per family is suggested; however, any amount is appreciated.
How can you donate....
1. ONLINE using PAYPAL.
2. By check or cash - please send your donation in a sealed envelope to the school office. Mark your envelope "PTG Donation."
You can sign up for PTG specific email by creating an account here: Groupvine Email
For more information about the PTG, please contact:
President: Carlie Ali-Hassan
Vice President: Staci McArdle
Treasurer: Amber McArdle
Secretary: Emily Catanese
8th Grade Dance Committee
The Dance Committee is gearing up for planning this year’s dance on June 5th, and we’d love your involvement! Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. During this meeting, we’ll finalize the dance theme, form committees and select committee leads, and review the budget so planning can officially begin. This is a BIG undertaking and will require many volunteers. Thank you for any assistance that you can provide to make this event fun and memorable for our 8th grade students.
Parents interested in helping are encouraged to attend and complete the interest form ahead of time. Please also encourage your 8th grade student to vote for their favorite dance theme in Schoology before February 18.
Zoom link: https://swarthmore.zoom.us/my/emasseyswat
Interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctKJduDbgrZpP8FHznEeSBOHuecZBt7U2LlyEOJjL2dwWKEQ/viewform
F.A.R.E.
Rose Tree Media School District is committed to improving our society today, and for future generations, through outstanding education, awareness, and appreciation of all people. We work to carry out this mission by exhibiting respect for diversity among our student body, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, socioeconomic class, and religion. The mission of F.A.R.E. is to promote and encourage diversity awareness, provide family support, engage in networking, and create deeper unity and understanding within the Rose Tree Media School District and the surrounding community.
Click on the FARE Information document to learn about upcoming opportunities to get involved and meeting information.
Please also refer to the school calendar for meeting dates and any rescheduling.
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
To keep classrooms focused and learning uninterrupted, all wireless devices, including cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, and similar devices, must be OFF and AWAY during the school day unless a teacher gives a specific academic reason to use them. Students will be reminded each morning to power down their devices.
Please let your child know that you will not be texting or calling during school hours. If a student needs to reach a parent, a staff member can provide permission. In an emergency, the main office is the best way to get in touch. More details are available in the Springton Lake Student Handbook.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, distraction-free learning environment!
Upcoming Events
To view the full SLMS Calendar of Events, click on the below document.
Spartan Scoop
Monday 2/2 Spartan Scoop Monday
Tuesday 2/3 Spartan Scoop Tuesday
Wednesday 2/4 Spartan Scoop Wednesday
Thursday 2/5 Spartan Scoop Thursday
Friday 2/6 Spartan Scoop Friday
Penncrest Sports 2026-2027
Interested in playing a sport next year at Penncrest High School, please visit the following web page for information: https://phs.rtmsd.org/athletics/overview
Family ID Registration for all Penncrest Fall sports will open in late-June and all registrations should be completed 1 week before the 1st practice date. Winter registration opens in October and Spring in February. Registrations close the 1st practice date since rosters are turned in to the PIAA. When in doubt, register.
1st tryout/practice dates for Penncrest Sports 2026-2027:
8/10/26 Football
8/17/26 All other Fall sports
11/20/26 Winter Sports
3/8/27 Spring Sports