Sells eNews

Dear Families,

It has been another great week here at Sells! Our students have been busy both in and out of the classroom. We kicked off the week with the start of our new trimester, and students are settling into their new classes and routines.

We also had several exciting events happening around the building. Our Battle of the Books teams have been hard at work preparing and competing, showcasing their love of reading and teamwork. In addition, some of our students began OELPA testing, and we appreciate their focus and effort as they work through this important assessment.

Our orchestra students represented Sells well at their recent competition, and we are proud of the time and dedication they put into preparing for their performance.

Finally, spring sports are officially underway! It has been great to see so many students getting involved, trying something new, and supporting one another as teams begin their seasons.

Thank you for your continued support in helping make Sells such a positive and active learning community!

With ROCK Pride,

Katy O'Neal

Principal

Kevin Masterson

Assistant Principal

Dale Jennings

Administrative Intern

Upload Absence Documentation via Campus Parent Portal

Dublin City Schools families now have a new, convenient option for submitting absence documentation through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Receive a medical note after reporting your child’s absence? Instead of sending a paper copy or a separate email, simply log in and upload it directly to the existing request.

After logging in, select More and then Absence Request. Click View Requests, locate the prior absence in the list, and open it. From there, select Upload Document and choose your file.

Using this feature saves paper, eliminates an extra trip to the office and reduces additional emails to attendance secretaries. It is a small step that helps streamline processes across Dublin City Schools. We appreciate families taking advantage of this new option to support efficient, timely communication.

Please remember that if your child is absent, they are responsible for making up any learning and assignments they missed. We encourage students to check Schoology, connect with their teachers, and reach out to classmates as needed to stay on track.

March 30th - April 3rd - NO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK

SAVE THE DATE: Friday, April 17!

We need some help with the planning! Please email us at: sellsmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com to join the fun!

We will also need volunteers at the dance! Stay tuned to signup!

Even though we still have a few months left in the 2025-26 school year, we're starting to look ahead and will have MANY opportunities for parents to be involved next year.

The PTO exists to serve the incredible staff and students of Sells. To make the impact that we feel they deserve, WE NEED YOU!

Do you have a friend that you would like to serve with? We'd love to make you co-chairs! Start thinking about it and talking to your friends now! Questions? Email us at: sellsmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com

Help us Fund the FUN! Each year the PTO does things like feed teachers, host (free!) events for students, provide teacher grants, and so much more. BUT we can't do it without you! Your financial support (as well as signing up - and following through on your signup - to bring donations) allows us do to these things! Without you, none of the above can happen. If you can't make a donation, who do you know that might be able to? Do you know any businesses that might like to make a donation? We will definitely give them recognition! If you use Venmo, you can make a donation to @SellsMSPTO.

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/sellsmspto for up-to-date information about everything that we have going on and how you can get involved!

Spring Forward - Daylight Savings time begins Sunday

Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8 @ 2:00 a.m. Remember to “spring forward” and set your clocks forward one hour!

New Opportunities on the Info Hub

New Opportunities Just Added! Check out the Info Hub on the district website for the latest camps, programs, sports & community activities — from rowing and volleyball camps to a St. Patrick’s Day pancake breakfast, — updated regularly for DCS families. Visit the page to see what’s new!

Reminder: Brand Road Closes Monday

Please plan ahead for a road closure scheduled for March 9-13. Brand Road, between Earlington and Bristol parkways, will be closed to traffic for infrastructure upgrades. Plan Your Detour

The Greenest, Grandest Parade

March 14 is a day full of fun! Start off with the annual pancake breakfast at Sells Middle School beginning at 7:30, followed by the parade at 11 a.m. Then, join us at 1:30 p.m. at Riverside Crossing Park to help Visit Dublin attempt to create the world’s largest human shamrock! Parade Details

The Dublin Irish Festival Flash Ticket Sale is Live!

Prices are at their lowest of the year through March 31, featuring a dynamic entertainment lineup of musicians, dancers and cultural performers. Buy Tickets

Resident Survey: Cross this Way

Four-lane roads can be tough to cross. Help shape safer, smarter pedestrian crossings across Dublin in this resident survey. Your feedback today guides tomorrow’s improvements. Take the Pedestrian Crossing Survey

Prescriptions from the Past

America 250 brings back the Dublin Historical Society’s Second Sunday Speaker Series. On March 8, we trace the roots of medicine by exploring the outbreaks, remedies and realities that defined daily life in early Dublin. Register to Attend

Riverside Crossing Park Ice Rink Closed for the Season

Due to warmer temperatures in the forecast, the ice rink at Riverside Crossing Park is now closed for the season. Thank you to everyone who enjoyed the rink this year!