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Dear Families,

We had a very busy week filled with academics, athletics, Student of the Month celebrations, and even squeezed in our April fire drill!

Next week, we will begin our OST assessments. These assessments are an opportunity for students to demonstrate all that they have learned this year and to show their academic achievement. We encourage students to take their time, stay focused, and put forth their best effort each day.

Please remind your student to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and come to school ready to do their best. A positive mindset and strong effort will go a long way!

Finally, next week will be our PTO-sponsored Glow Event! Students are already buzzing with excitement. Please see the details below for more information.

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

With ROCK Pride,

Katy O'Neal

Principal

Kevin Masterson

Assistant Principal

Dale Jennings

Administrative Intern

What: Sellsabration

Date: April 30th

Time: 3:30 - 6:30pm

Where: Sells Middle School

We are excited to begin planning our upcoming Sellsabration community event on April 30, and we are looking for parents and community volunteers to help make this event special!

We would love to celebrate the diverse cultures in our community through activities such as henna art, origami, traditional foods, music, dance, and traditional fashion or clothing from your heritage. You’re also welcome to share other meaningful cultural experiences! Your involvement helps create a rich and memorable event for our students.

If you are interested in volunteering, sharing, or participating, please contact Heather DeWees at dewees_heather@dublinschools.net

Additionally, we will hold a raffle at the end of the evening! Our teachers and local businesses are helping gather exciting prizes for our school community.

If you or a business you know would be interested in donating a raffle item, please contact Kristen Bennett at bennett_kristen@dublinschools.com.

Donating businesses will be recognized with event signage visible to hundreds of Sells families — thank you for helping us make this celebration special!

Are you interested in playing basketball in 7th grade?

We will be holding an Open Gym Session at Sells Middle School in the Gym on Sunday, April 12th from 3:00pm - 4:30 PM.

We look forward to seeing you there!

April 17th - Sells GLOW Party!! 6:00 - 7:30pm

April 30th - Sells-a-bration 3:00 - 7:00pm

Theme: Get your glow on!!

Place: Sells Gym

Date: April 17th

Tickets: $5.00

More information to come!!

WE NEED YOU! This is going to be an amazing event, but to make it safe and fun, we need YOU to join us! Please sign up TODAY to volunteer! YOU will help to make this evening the success for our kids that we all want it to be!

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!

Pop Up Food Pantry Next Week

The Dublin Food Pantry is holding a “Pop In” Pantry on Thursday, April 16, from 4-5:30 p.m., at the Dublin Food Pantry, 6608 Dublin Center Dr. Dublin OH 43017. We will be serving a variety of fruits and vegetables free of charge, in addition to other food items and snacks. No formal registration is required.

Waiver Information for Families with Students with Developmental Disabilities

Does your child have a developmental disability requiring specialized support or funding for home-based services? Learn how waivers can provide the essential resources and financial assistance your family needs to thrive.

Chamber Seeks Volunteers and Those In Need of Assistance for Community Service Day

Community Service Day is Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Be a part of this great tradition by helping older adults, residents experiencing personal hardships, and non-profit organizations with outdoor spring clean-up projects like weeding, planting, mulching, raking, and window washing. Invite your family and co-workers, we welcome volunteers of all ages. Register now to volunteer .

Do you know someone in need of spring clean-up assistance? Download the Homeowner Site Packet here or call the Chamber at 614-889-2001 and let us help you with registration!

Share this information with someone you think would benefit from this FREE service.

Kid Friendly Community Event

Looking for something fun for kids? DCS’s Interact Clubs are hosting a fun, family event for students in grades K-5, Saturday, April 11, 9:30 am - 12:30 p.m. at Scioto High School. Featured activities include:

• Sports Skills (run by high school athletes)-football, lacrosse, baseball, field hockey, soccer

• Obstacle course

• Corn hole

• Volleyball

• Pickleball

• Crafts (card making, coloring sheets, origami, and more)

• Dublin Strong Challenge (complete a set number of activities to earn a prize)

Admission for each person will be a donation to One Dublin and/or the Dublin Food Pantry. Learn more and view the most needed items. Monetary donations will also be accepted in cash/QR code. Please RSVP to help our planning.

Info Hub

New Opportunities Just Added! Check out the Info Hub on the district website for the latest camps, programs, sports & community activities — from i9 Summer Sports programs to the Dublin Strong Community Event, to Cardinal Health’s technology camp, the Info Hub is the place to find a variety of fun and interesting activities for your student.

Free “We Grow Scientists” event at Ohio State

The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will host the fourth annual "We Grow Scientists” event on Wednesday, April 29th, from 3 PM - 7 PM, at Waterman. This afternoon of hands-on learning and activities will showcase the many STEAM fields CFAES has to offer and will include a look at the Waterman facilities such as the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex. “We Grow Scientists” is a free event open to learners of all ages looking to learn more about STEAM in their community as part of the COSI Science Festival. Bring the whole family! Learn more: go.osu.edu/cosi26

Driver’s Ed Classes Available in High Schools

Is your student getting ready to get their driver’s license? Did you know that Dublin City Schools hosts driver’s education classes right here in our three high schools? Training is provided by Driving Schools of Ohio and new classes begin in April and May. We will also be sharing details about Summer Classes soon. Learn more here.

Credit Flexibility Applications Due on May 1

Students interested in earning summer and semester 1 credit flexibility should fill out their application online no later than May 1. Please review the information regarding Credit Flexibility on the district website. Students who engage in summer learning and are also a part of the CCP program should be aware that all summer learning credits from Summer 2026 count towards maximum credit calculations for College Credit Plus. Please note that credit flexibility includes all summer online learning by providers outside of DCS. Please see your school counselor with any questions.

Join us Tomorrow for Sustainable Saturday

Swing by the Dublin Service Center on April 11 to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, drop off medications, shred documents, recycle Styrofoam and e-waste, compost food scraps and more! Learn More.

Tax Help for Dublin Residents

Everything you need for City of Dublin taxes - answers, forms and e-filing - is just a click away. Our tax resources make it simple to file your return before April 15. Get Tax Help.

Save the Date: A Conversation That Matters

Join the City of Dublin for a Mental Health Town Hall focused on real conversations, local support and tools to help you and those around you. Let's Talk.

Volunteers Needed for Community Gardens

We’re looking for volunteers (ages 14+) to help care for the Giving Garden at the Coffman Homestead and the Ferris-Wright Interpretive Garden. Every harvest supports the Dublin Food Pantry. Learn more about an upcoming training opportunity on April 24. Register to Volunteer.

Looking for Summer Plans?

There’s still time to jump into the fun! Spots remain in specialty camps at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, from Robot Academy to sports, gaming and more. Check out all of the specialty camp options and register today.

Buy Your Outdoor Pool Pass

Passes are now available for purchase for Dublin residents, either online or in person at the DCRC. Save 10% when purchasing in April! Passes for non-residents are available for purchase starting May 1. Get the details.

Working on a More Walkable Dublin

How can we make Dublin’s Bridge Street District more walkable? Join urban planner and Walkable City author Jeff Speck for a community talk on creating a more connected and accessible city. The event takes place April 14. Learn more and RSVP here.