Sells eNews

Good Evening,

We had another fantastic week here at Sells, including our first Student of the Month Breakfast — thank you, PTO! Congratulations to all the students who received this award by showing their ROCK Pride.

PRIDE stands for Perseverance, Respect, Ownership, Compassion, and Kindness. Way to go, students!

Next week will be a shortened week as students enjoy a four-day weekend for Fall Break. When we return, all five middle schools will follow a slightly adjusted bell schedule, which will be posted early next week on our website.

Please don’t forget! 🍁
Our first Family Fall Festival is coming up on October 23rd from 3:30–5:00 PM!

Join us for an afternoon full of games, activities, food trucks, and a walk-a-thon. There will also be plenty of opportunities for students and families to earn points for their ROCK Houses!

We can’t wait to see you there for some fall fun and community spirit! 🎃🍂

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

With ROCK Pride,

Katy O'Neal

Principal

Kevin Masterson

Assistant Principal

Dale Jennings

Administrative Intern

October 15th - Picture Make up Day

October 17th - NO SCHOOL

October 20th - NO SCHOOL

October 23rd - Family Fall Fest

If you would like to receive Blessings in a Backpack, please fill out the following form.

Blessings in a Backpack send kids home on Fridays with a backpack full of satisfying and nutritional food.

Dublin Ski and Board Club Virtual Parent Meeting will be on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7:30pm. The Google Meet Link will be on the website on 10/13/25.

Please share with friends & neighbors. Sign-ups begin 11/1/25. All information will be on the website: tinyurl.com/DublinSki

All questions will be answered on 11/1/25.

If your child will be absent from school:

PREFERRED ABSENCE REPORTING METHOD: Please use the Absence Request tool in Infinite campus
Other reporting methods: email sms_attendance@dublinschools.net or call 614-718-8572 and leave a voicemail

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

Please utilize the Absence Request Tool in Infinite Campus or attendance email or 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 - Please use the Absence Request Tool or send a note from the parent/guardian. The note should to 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 into 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. Please use the Absence Request Tool to let us know ahead of time.

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!

One Dublin’s Adopt a Family

One Dublin’s Adopt-A-Family program is for students in our district who are experiencing a temporary hardship. If your family is experiencing a temporary hardship and is interested in support from this program, please contact your child’s school counselor for more information. The registration deadline is October 24. For families who wish to support those in need, information on how you can help can be found here.

Travel Info Night for DCS Global Travel Program 2027 | South Africa | Ecuador & Galápagos | London & Paris

Join us for a virtual info meeting! We will be sharing all the details of our three trips, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a seat.

Wednesday, November 5 @ 6:30 pm. RSVP to get the meeting Zoom link: RSVP Here

We’ll also open up enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and we would love to help you secure this experience for your child. In the meantime, you can visit EF Tours' website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner for all three of these adventures. They have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

Cast Your Vote For Dublin's Best!

The 2025 Visit Dublin Voters’ Choice Awards are here, shining a spotlight on the restaurants, shops, attractions and events that make our Exceptional Community stand out. Vote once every 24 hours now through Oct. 31 to help crown Dublin’s favorites!

Help Crown the Best https://vote.visitdublinohio.com/2025

OU Speaker Series

The City of Dublin is partnering with Ohio University for a speaker series to bring health-centered conversations to the community. The Nov. 12 session featuring cutting-edge therapies for infections and healthy aging. Learn More: bit.ly/DublinSpeakerSeries

Explore Dublin’s Past with Free Guided Tours

Take a journey through time in two of Dublin’s unique parks. Guided tours at Thaddeus Kosciuszko Park (Oct. 11) and Ferris-Wright Park & Earthworks (Oct. 12) offer a chance to explore natural wonders, ancient cultures and the city’s early history — all for free.

Ferris-Wright Park – City of Dublin, Ohio, USA

Dedicated to Service: SRO Scott Brown

Congratulations, Officer Scott Brown! At the 2025 Ohio Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Training Symposium, Officer Brown received the Community Service Award — a statewide honor recognizing officers who go above and beyond to strengthen the bond between law enforcement and the community. His compassion, leadership and creativity reflect the very best of our police department and our city. Join us in congratulating Officer Brown on this prestigious and well-deserved honor!