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Bulldog Bulletin

The Week of August 30th

Bulldog Bulletin The Week of August 30th
Welcome to the Bulldog Bulletin! Each week, the Bulldog Bulletin will keep you connected to all things Springer. You’ll find important upcoming information, helpful reminders, and highlights of the amazing learning, activities, and accomplishments happening throughout our school. We look forward to celebrating our students, staff, and Springer community with you each week!

Note from Mr. Overly Note from Mr. Overly

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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

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 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.

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Springer Family Association Springer Family Association

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Join the Springer Family Association (SFA) and help make Springer an even stronger, more connected community! The SFA brings families together to support our students, staff, and school through special events, enrichment opportunities, and community-building activities. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for you to get involved. Join the SFA and be part of what makes the Springer community so special!

Student Schedules Student Schedules

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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 Cell Phone Policy

As we begin our second week of school, we want to thank our students and families for supporting Springer’s cellphone-free environment. By keeping phones secured throughout the school day, students can remain focused on learning, engage more fully with their classmates, and build stronger face-to-face connections.

Dress Code Dress Code

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Middle School Dress Code


  1. Clothing with inappropriate, suggestive, or derogatory pictures or phrases may not be worn.

  2. Clothing designed to be worn as undergarments may not be visible.

  3. 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.*

  4. All shirts must cover shoulders, chest, and midriff.

  5. Heavy, bulky jackets, or overcoats should be placed in lockers.

  6. The length of skirts, skorts, shorts, and dresses must be at least mid-thigh in length.

  7. Pants and shorts are to be worn at the waist and a belt is strongly recommended. (Pajamas are prohibited)

  8. Clothing with frayed edges or visible holes is not permitted (unless there is a layer of clothing under the frayed item).

  9. Footwear must be worn at all times.

  10. Students wearing jewelry or accessories that may be considered unsafe or inappropriate to the learning environment may be subject to review by the administration.

  11. Any other garments or accessories that would be a distraction to the orderly educational process are prohibited.

Carline Procedures Carline Procedures

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Doors Open at 7:55 AM

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.

Springer Carline Procedures

Want to play sports at Springer? Want to play sports at Springer?

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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)

https://education.delaware.gov/diaa/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/2026_27_DIAAATHLETICPHYSICALANDCONSENTFORMS_UPDATEDMarch2026.pdf

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Volunteers Volunteers

Volunteering - Brandywine School District

Volunteering - Brandywine School District

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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!

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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.

Audition Form & Schedule

Audition Materials

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Bulldog Highlights! Bulldog Highlights!

Springer Staff are super excited for the school year!

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