Sells eNews

This week marked the kick-off for scheduling for the 2025-26 school year. A separate email was sent on Tuesday outlining dates and information regarding the student's responsibility in meeting the deadline of submitting course requests. If at any time you have any questions regarding scheduling, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or the school counselors. We will work to get the information you are seeking in order to help your child navigate the course choices they will be asked to make.

I hope you all enjoy the extended weekend! Stay warm as it looks like it is going to get even colder at the start of next week!

Matt

Principal: Matt Sachtleben (sachtleben_matt@dublinschools.net)

Assistant Principal: Katy O'Neal (oneal_katy@dublinschools.net)

Here are the assignments for our school counselors this school year.

Last names A-F: Mrs. Erin Bissell (bissell_erin@dublinschools.net)

Last names G-M: Mrs. Jessica Lanka (lanka_jessica@dublinschools.net)

Last names N-Z: Mrs. Dawn Wolf (wolf_dawn@dublinschools.net)

Check a back-to-school box off your list by going ahead and filling out the Free and Reduced Meal Application for your students. Apply online through PaySchools Central or use one of our printable forms (translated in multiple languages) to submit your information.

If your child will be absent from school, please email our attendance line at sms_attendance@dublinschools.net

Or leave a voicemail at 614.718.8572

Please do not call the main line for attendance before 9:00am.

Please utilize the attendance EMAIL or attendance VOICEMAIL.

• Students MUST be in Rock period by 8:28am - Anytime after 8:28am is considered LATE and MUST sign in at the Main Office.
• LEAVING EARLY - A note from the parent/guardian should be given to Mrs. Stevenson (Attendance Secretary) first thing in the morning. She will give them a pass to leave class at the given time and your student will meet you in the Main Office at that time. You as the Parent/Guardian will need to come in to the office to sign them out.
• ARRIVING LATE - If your student is arriving late to school due to an appointment, they will need to sign in at the Main Office with Mrs. Stevenson. Medical appointments will be excused with a note from the medical provider.

The complete attendance policy is located in the Middle School Student Handbook on

pages 11-13.

The CandyGrams fundraiser is an annual Sells tradition allowing ALL students and parents to

purchase candy and have it delivered to their recipient's classroom. The proceeds fund the 8th

Grade Celebration at the end of the school year. Parents of all Sells students are encouraged to

participate in order to make this fundraiser a success! Please view opportunities below and

support CandyGrams by volunteering or donating.

Contact Abby Derryberry, CandyGrams Chair, with any questions at

abbyderryberry@yahoo.com or 614.638.8599.

Thank you in advance for making this another fun and successful event for our students! Stay tuned for Candy Grams order forms!!

Online sale: 1/31-2/7

Student lunch period sales: 2/4-2/6

Candy Grams delivery on 2/14

Date: February 7th

Time: 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Theme: Red Carpet Movie Night

Cost: FREE - Students will need their student ID or a ticket from Mrs. Stevenson in the Main Office. Tickets will be available Monday, February 3rd - Friday, February 7th. Each student is allowed one ticket.

You can donate to the Sells PTO all year and it is easy to do! Donations support several

fun, FREE things planned for the students and teachers and they wouldn't be possible

without your support!

Just click link below or your child can drop off a check in the office in an envelope

marked PTO Donation.

https://john-sells-middle-school-pto.square.site/

Don’t forget to join the Sells Middle School PTO Facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1741183269442405

Did you know Students Can Sign up for Building Notifications?

Yes, this is a thing! If interested, students (or anyone!) can sign up to receive building e-newsletters, district announcements such as school closure notifications, and more! Learn more here.

It’s time for Spring Youth Sports registration

Dublin Soccer League is accepting online registrations for spring soccer now through February and Jerome Softball is holding a camp on February 9. Check out the Info Hub Page for details about DSL soccer, softball, and other athletic opportunities as well as special events and non-athletic activities.

Scioto Theater Presents Titanic: The Musical

Don’t miss Scioto Theatre’s Advanced Acting Emsemble’s presentation! Showtimes are Friday and Saturday January 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are available at: https://dshstd.booktix.com/

Summer Program Fair for Students with Disabilities

Dublin City Schools is hosting a summer program fair for students with disabilities. The fair is scheduled for January 18 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Emerald Campus. The event is open to families from all of Central Ohio. Learn more about the event here. Questions about the event may be directed to DCS Parent Mentor, Dee Marks at marks_dee@dublinschools.net.

MLK Day Service Impacts

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. City offices will be closed for the holiday; Rumpke pickups will proceed on a regular schedule while the Dublin Community Recreation Center is open 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Extended Ice Rink Hours for MLK Day

Skate on Monday! The Riverside Crossing Park Ice Rink is open Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Take the kids for a spin on their day off from noon to 8 p.m. Visit the City of Dublin website for admission pricing and skate sizes.