Springton Lake Middle School
Every Student. Every Day. No Matter What.
Pennsylvania School to Watch
Email: Rbuterbaugh@rtmsd.org
Website: https://www.rtmsd.org
Location: 1900 North Providence Road, Media, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 627-6500
December 19, 2025
Our final full week of 2025 was filled with positive and memorable student experiences. Winter sports began with the boys’ basketball home opener against Black Rock Middle School.
We are proud to share that our school received the PIAA District I Sportsmanship Award for the 2024–2025 school year.
Student Council hosted a Winter Social where students enjoyed cookie decorating, pizza, and trivia, and we celebrated our Students of the Month with a breakfast. Their photos will be displayed in the lobby throughout the coming month.
Seasonal spirit days added extra fun, including our annual Ugly Sweater Contest.
Next week is short but busy:
Monday, December 22 (Cycle Days 7–4): Advisory Door Decorating Contest
Tuesday, December 23 (Cycle Day 6): 11:30 a.m. dismissal, Student Council Hot Chocolate Social, and the Spartan PBIS Mega Prize Table. Students may redeem Spartan Bucks for demonstrating our Core Values: Respectful, Responsible, Ready, and Resilient.
As Winter Break approaches, please encourage your child to check grades in HAC and complete any missing work. No assignments will be given over the holidays.
This is the final newsletter of 2025. The next edition will be published on January 9, 2026.
Wishing you and your family a happy holiday season.
Ryan Buterbaugh
Principal
Spartan Students of the Month – December
Rithulan Siva Subramanian, Quinn Gibble, Samuel Connell, Anastasia Styer, Remiel Graham, Campbell Keir, Matthew Briones, Reese Edwards, Jacob Danley, Cora McAnany, Clementine Fikse, Tyler Gramlick, Lucas Hanson, Ariana Heo, Santiago Lucente, Reina Guo, Dylan van der Kieft, Camille Steinberg
Springton Lake PIAA Sportsmanship Award
MLK Day of Service
ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE SUPPLIES AND DONATIONS NEEDED
In celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., all students will have an opportunity to participate in a range of service activities during the normal school day on Friday, January 16th. We have created grade-level specific service projects for each core class. These projects will benefit members of our community and the surrounding areas.
In the past, our Spartan families have been very generous in donating supplies to help us with our projects. If you would like to make a donation, there are two ways that you can do so:
Purchase an item from the list below and send it to school with your child or drop it off on the tables in the lobby by 01/14/26.
Use this MLK DAY OF SERVICE AMAZON WISHLIST to purchase an item and have it delivered directly to Springton Lake Middle School (1900 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063).
Items Needed:
Ziploc sandwich bags
Gallon sized Freezer bags
Clear cellophane treat bags
Peanut butter
Squeezable Jelly
Individual oatmeal packets
Individual hot chocolate packets
Individually Wrapped Tea bags
Granola bars
Cereal bars/breakfast bars
Individual fruit snacks
Individual cookie packs
Individual Rice Krispies Treats
Individual snack bags of chips/pretzels/Goldfish, etc.
Juice boxes
Stickers
Travel size deodorant
Travel size toothpaste
Travel size shampoo
Travel size conditioner
Travel size bar soap
Travel size lotion
If you have any questions, please contact Devon Hartzell and/or Kylee Bucci. Thank you in advance for your support of our efforts. These projects would not be possible without your generosity!
Spanish Pen Pals
Spanish students are participating in a pen pal exchange with students in Spain, giving them the opportunity to practice Spanish while building cultural awareness and global connections.
Yearbooks Are Now On Sale
To purchase a yearbook:
Pre-order for $28 through January 31, 2026. The cost increases to $32 as of February 1, 2026. Click here to place your order. The only way to guarantee a copy of the yearbook is to pre-order.
PTG
All members of our SLMS community are members of our PTG. Your participation in attending family events, supporting fundraisers, attending meetings, or volunteering is greatly appreciated and supports all of our students. A $10 donation per family is suggested; however, any amount is appreciated.
How can you donate....
1. ONLINE using PAYPAL.
2. By check or cash - please send your donation in a sealed envelope to the school office. Mark your envelope "PTG Donation."
You can sign up for PTG specific email by creating an account here: Groupvine Email
For more information about the PTG, please contact:
President: Carlie Ali-Hassan
Vice President: Staci McArdle
Treasurer: Amber McArdle
Secretary: Emily Catanese
F.A.R.E.
Rose Tree Media School District is committed to improving our society today, and for future generations, through outstanding education, awareness, and appreciation of all people. We work to carry out this mission by exhibiting respect for diversity among our student body, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, socioeconomic class, and religion. The mission of F.A.R.E. is to promote and encourage diversity awareness, provide family support, engage in networking, and create deeper unity and understanding within the Rose Tree Media School District and the surrounding community.
Click on the FARE Information document to learn about upcoming opportunities to get involved and meeting information.
Please also refer to the school calendar for meeting dates and any rescheduling.
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
To keep classrooms focused and learning uninterrupted, all wireless devices, including cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, and similar devices, must be OFF and AWAY during the school day unless a teacher gives a specific academic reason to use them. Students will be reminded each morning to power down their devices.
Please let your child know that you will not be texting or calling during school hours. If a student needs to reach a parent, a staff member can provide permission. In an emergency, the main office is the best way to get in touch. More details are available in the Springton Lake Student Handbook.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, distraction-free learning environment!
Upcoming Events
Spartan Scoop
Monday 12/15 Spartan Scoop Monday
Tuesday 12/16 Spartan Scoop Tuesday
Wednesday 12/17Spartan Scoop Wednesday
Thursday 12/18 Spartan Scoop Thursday
Friday 12/19 Spartan Scoop Friday
Penncrest Sports 2026-2027
Interested in playing a sport next year at Penncrest High School, please visit the following web page for information: https://phs.rtmsd.org/athletics/overview
Family ID Registration for all Penncrest Fall sports will open in late-June and all registrations should be completed 1 week before the 1st practice date. Winter registration opens in October and Spring in February. Registrations close the 1st practice date since rosters are turned in to the PIAA. When in doubt, register.
1st tryout/practice dates for Penncrest Sports 2026-2027:
8/10/26 Football
8/17/26 All other Fall sports
11/20/26 Winter Sports
3/8/27 Spring Sports