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
Learning looked a little different today at The Lake as students participated in our annual Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students engaged in a variety of projects, including packaging meals, assembling snack bags, and creating care packages for members of our local community.
We extend our sincere thanks to the families who generously donated supplies and to the teacher leaders of our Community Service Club, Mrs. Bucci and Mrs. Hartzell, as well as their students, for making this day such a success. Our students did an incredible job, and we encourage families to ask their child about their experience. We will be sending follow-up information from one of our sponsors, Caring for Friends, who will be delivering the donated goods.
As a reminder, we have a long holiday weekend with no school on Monday, followed by a short week with an early dismissal on Friday to conclude Marking Period 2 and Semester 1. Please be sure to check HAC and Schoology for your child’s academic progress and ensure all assignments have been completed.
Wishing you a restful holiday weekend.
Ryan Buterbaugh
Principal
To celebrate the end of a successful first semester of the school year, Student Council will be sponsoring a SPIRIT WEEK! Students are encouraged to dress according to the daily themes in order to earn spirit points for their grade level. Spirit Week culminates in our first all-school pep rally of the year on Friday morning. It should be a fun and exciting week!
Tuesday 1/20 Pajama Day
Wednesday 1/21 Dress Like a Teacher Day
Thursday 1/22 College Hoodie Day
Friday 1/23 Grade Level Color Day - 6th is yellow, 7th is red, & 8th is black
On the final day of the first semester, Friday, January 24, students will be dismissed early at 11:50 a.m. Please note that lunch will not be served on this day; however, free breakfast will still be available for all students during morning arrival.
Students will follow a modified schedule that includes high school transition activities for our 8th-grade students and an all-school pep rally to close out the semester.
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.
Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 20 at 7:00 PM in the SLMS Library. You can also join via Zoom: https://rtmsd-org.zoom.us/j/84390308895?pwd=25h50l0ym7L7sKqv7cAqqaiEMzcF1n.1
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!
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