Bulldog Bulletin
The Week of August 30th
Note from Mr. Overly
Springer Families,
We had a great opening to the school year, and we are excited to begin our second week together! Thank you to our students and families for supporting Springer’s cellphone policy, dress code, and schoolwide procedures. Your cooperation has helped us create a safe, focused, and positive learning environment.
A few important reminders for the week ahead:
- Please follow all carline procedures, remain patient, alert, and follow staff directions.
- Fall sports begin this week. Students must have a completed physical form on file with the school nurse before participating in tryouts. Middle school athletics will not use Rank One this year, so all paperwork must be submitted directly to the nurse.
- Please help students arrive on time, prepared, and ready to learn each day.
Thank you for a strong start and for continuing to partner with us. Let’s make it another great week of learning, growth, and Connections!
Mark Overly, Principal
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Monday, August 31st (Day 7)
Tuesday, September 1st (Day 6)
- Fall Sports Tryouts
Wednesday, September 2nd (Day 5)
Thursday, September 3rd (Day 4)
Friday, September 4th
- No School
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Springer Middle School will hold its 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Together, we will climb to remember and honor the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the courage and sacrifice shown that day. We climb because we remember.
Springer Family Association
Student Schedules
Questions or concerns regarding schedules should be directed to your student's grade-level counselor.
Grade Level Counselors:
6th Grade: Trish Szaroleta: Patricia.Szaroleta@bsd.k12.de.us
7th Grade: Lisa Ochwat: Lisa.Ochwat1@bsd.k12.de.us
8th Grade: Brandon Brown: Brandon.Brown@bsd.k12.de.us
To access Infinite Campus, click here.
Cell Phone Policy
Dress Code
Middle School Dress Code
Clothing with inappropriate, suggestive, or derogatory pictures or phrases may not be worn.
Clothing designed to be worn as undergarments may not be visible.
No headwear is to be worn in the building during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to: hats, bandanas, scarves, earmuffs, sunglasses, or any other head coverings, including hoods.*
All shirts must cover shoulders, chest, and midriff.
Heavy, bulky jackets, or overcoats should be placed in lockers.
The length of skirts, skorts, shorts, and dresses must be at least mid-thigh in length.
Pants and shorts are to be worn at the waist and a belt is strongly recommended. (Pajamas are prohibited)
Clothing with frayed edges or visible holes is not permitted (unless there is a layer of clothing under the frayed item).
Footwear must be worn at all times.
Students wearing jewelry or accessories that may be considered unsafe or inappropriate to the learning environment may be subject to review by the administration.
Any other garments or accessories that would be a distraction to the orderly educational process are prohibited.
Carline Procedures
Dismissal at 2:55 PM
Please watch the carline procedure video. It is important that we all work together to keep our students safe and to ensure that the car line runs smoothly and efficiently. Thank you for your patience as the new principal learns all the ins and outs to make it run as smoothly as possible.
Want to play sports at Springer?
If your child is interested in playing a sport at Springer, they will need to get a physical and have your doctor fill out the physical form. Visit Springer's Sports website for additional information: https://www.springermiddlesports.com/
We will be starting tryouts on Tuesday, 9/1. The signup link has been posted to our sports website. (2026 Fall Sports Signups)
Volunteers
We would love to have our Springer families involved this year!
Any parent or guardian interested in volunteering at school or chaperoning field trips must complete the required Brandywine School District volunteer paperwork. The paperwork is available on the Brandywine School District website.
The sooner you complete the volunteer process, the sooner you can come in and help!
Springer Performing Arts Presents: The Lion King, Jr.
The Springer Performance Arts program is proud to announce they will be doing The Lion King, Jr. this year. See the attached links for audition forms, schedules, and materials.
Bulldog Highlights!
Springer Staff are super excited for the school year!