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
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 can be purchased through this Hoops for Hope 2026 Team Store Link and will cost $20.00. The deadline for orders is Sunday, February 1st at 11:59pm. 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.
Early Dismissals
Requests for early dismissal must be made in writing and delivered to the main office by 8:15 a.m. The note should include the date, reason for dismissal, time of pickup, name of the person picking up the student, and a parent/guardian signature. Parents/guardians are required to pick up students and sign them out in the main office.
For emergency early dismissals, please call the main office with your child’s name and the time you plan to pick them up. If someone other than a parent/guardian will be picking up your child, the office must be notified with that person’s name and permission. Anyone not listed as a guardian or emergency contact will be required to present a valid photo ID.
We kindly ask families to follow these procedures to help minimize classroom interruptions and ensure a safe and efficient dismissal process for all students.
Late Arrivals
If your student is going to be late to school, please call the absentee hotline at 610-627-6500. When they arrive at school, your student can bring a doctor's note (if available) and security will sign them into the building.
Pre-Planned Absences
If you would like to request approval for a pre-planned absence, please access the required form on the RTMSD website: https://www.rtmsd.org/departments/registration/pre-planned-absences or obtain a paper copy from the main office. Submit the completed form to your child’s grade-level administrator, or email it to slms-attendance@rtmsd.org or drop it off in person. Forms must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the planned absence to allow sufficient time for administrative review. Guidelines regarding the number of allowable days and expectations are outlined on the Pre-Planned Absence Form.
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.
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
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.
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!
Wednesday 1/28Spartan Scoop Wednesday
Thursday 1/29 Spartan Scoop Thursday
Friday 1/30 Spartan Scoop Friday
