RTM Reporter

Dear RTMSD Community,

Our school year got off to a great start this week! The beautiful weather on our first two days of school felt like a gift to students and staff alike, as the energy, enthusiasm and laughter returned to our classrooms after the summer break. The transition to school, especially for our youngest learners, can foster some big emotions. Extra staff members were on hand at our schools to help reassure and guide those who needed a bit of support. The most common description I heard from staff, students and parents about the start of the school year was "smooth" and "happy"– music to my ears!

And in case you missed it, we've included a video below of the Kindergarten Dash at Friday evening's Penncrest High School football game. This has become a joyous annual event for RTMSD. Congratulations to all from the Class of 2038 who participated!

This year, you'll receive this e-newsletter once a month. We'll bring you a brief synopsis of what's happening in the school district, upcoming events, and links to information about ongoing projects, including our K-1 Early Learning Center, scheduled to open in the fall of 2028.

Please stay in touch with the district. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Check our newly redesigned district and school websites. And join me in being a full participant in a great school year!

Regards,

Joe Meloche

Joseph N. Meloche, Ed.D.

Superintendent, Rose Tree Media School District

Members of the Class of 2038 made their debut prior to the Penncrest High School football game on Friday evening, September, 5, 2025, as shown in the video above. All participants received a "Future Penncrest Lion" shirt and ran the length of the field to the cheers of the crowd!

Children's book author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen will visit Indian Lane Elementary School on October 1, 2025, and will be offering personalized or signed copies of his book, If I Built a Town, to RTMSD families who order in advance. Chris Van Dusen is a 2006 winner of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award presented by The Association of Booksellers for Children. Orders for If I Built a Town must be received by September 24, 2025, for guaranteed personalization. All orders will be delivered to Indian Lane Elementary. Please be sure to fill out the student name, grade, and teacher fields on the online order form. If your child does not attend Indian Lane, please indicate this in the "notes" section in the online checkout, and contact the school directly to arrange pickup from the school. Books may be picked up after October 1.

September 11 - School Board Work Session - Springton Lake Middle School, 6:30 pm

September 22 - Policy Committee Meeting - Ed Center, 4 pm

September 23 - Holiday - All buildings closed

September 25 - School Board Legislative Meeting - Penncrest High School, 6:30 pm

October 2 - Holiday - All buildings closed

October 3 - In-Service Day - No school for students

October 9 - School Board Work Session - Springton Lake Middle School, 6:30 pm

October 11 - Penncrest Festival of Bands

October 17 - Early Dismissal Day - PHS 10:45; SLMS 11:30; AM-K 11:25; Grades 1-5 12:20; No PM-K

October 20 - Policy Committee Meeting - Ed Center, 4 pm

October 23 - School Board Legislative Meeting - Penncrest High School, 6:30 pm

October 25 - Media Halloween Parade

October 27-31 - Red Ribbon Week

We take you behind the scenes of the first day of school. Smiles all around! Be sure to check our Facebook and Instagram pages for more.