Sells eNews
June 27th, 2023
September 19, 2025
Good Evening,
There’s so much to celebrate this week! Our building has officially completed MAP testing, we welcomed a new therapy dog, Twister, and our fall athletes continue to persevere and improve! Leadership and Service students brightened our halls with creative bulletin boards, and Student Council hosted our first ROCK Rally of the 2025–26 school year. Silver, Onyx, and Emerald spirit filled the gym as students and staff came together to celebrate our ROCK Pride — the perfect ending to a busy and successful week!
We are gearing up to have our Fall Tailgate on October 2nd. We need some parent/caregiver volunteers to help with this event! Please see the PTO announcement below!
Finally, we are looking for family owned food trucks for our FAMILY FALL FEST (October 23rd). Please email me (oneal_katy@dublinschools.net) if you are able and interested!
With ROCK Pride,
Katy O'Neal
Principal
Kevin Masterson
Assistant Principal
Dale Jennings
Administrative Intern
Upcoming Dates
September 25th - Panorama Survey
October 9th - Flu Shot Clinic for students 9:00 - 11:00am in the library
October 9th - Fall Conferences
October 13th - Picture Make up Day
October 17th - NO SCHOOL
October 20th - NO SCHOOL
October 23rd - Family Fall Fest
Panorama
Panorama Fall Administration: September 2025
Student wellness is an essential component of educating the whole child. Here at Sells, students will take the Panorama survey on 9/25 during ROCK Period. Please see the parent information letter below. Included in the letter is the parent opt out form if you do not wish your child to take part in this questionnaire.
If you have questions about how this questionnaire helps us meet District goals or the process we use, please contact Dublin City Schools’ Director of Student Wellness, Tyler Wolfe at wolfe_tyler@dublinschools.net
Fellowship of Christian Athletes/Students (FCA)
Join us for breakfast, fun & games, and faith-based speakers starting on Thursday, September 25th! Your student doesn't have to be an athlete to attend. Everyone is welcome!
Where: Mr. Berner’s room- Rm 24 in the 1919 building; drop off in the 1919 building loop
When: Every other Thursday- 7:15am-8:15am (9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21)
Contact Scott Hadley (hadley_scott@dublinschools.net) with questions or if you'd like to be added to the email group for updates/reminders.
Here is the breakfast sign-up if you’d like to provide breakfast for the students:
Attention 8th Grade Parents
PSAT Information:
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, all 8th-grade students will be offered the free PSAT 8/9 assessment. The PSAT 8/9 is the first assessment in the College Board's SAT Suite offered by Dublin City Schools.
For more information about the PSAT 8/9, please click here.
Washington DC Information:
Please visit the following website to register for the Washington DC Trip.
https://sells.dublinschools.net/sells-middle-school/washington-dc-trip-info
HB 123/SAVE Act
Dear Middle School Families,
HB 123/SAVE Act mandates annual instruction in suicide awareness and prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion for students in grades 6-12.
Programs approved by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce are used to satisfy the requirements of HB 123/SAVE Act. Approved programs can be found HERE.
Dublin City Schools will comply with this mandate by using an approved program. Please contact your child's school for information on which program will be used.
Please complete this FORM only if you wish to opt your child OUT of the mandated requirements of HB123/SAVE Act.
Music Theatre Information
Attendance Information
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.
The complete attendance policy is located in the Middle School Student Handbook on
pages 11-13.
PTO Information
ALL SCHOOL TAILGATE IS COMING!!
OCTOBER 2nd
We need YOU on October 2! It is the annual ALL SCHOOL TAILGATE! Immediately following school, the PTO will be providing pizza and snacks (FREE to students!!), along with a super fun DJ for crazy fun ahead of the football game vs. Davis! Kona Ice will also be available for purchase. To make this happen, we need help with both donations and volunteers.
Sign up here:
Want to help??
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!
DCS News
Redistricting Public Input Opportunity: Review & Feedback on High School Boundaries
Dublin City Schools invites families to attend upcoming Public Input Sessions with Draft Maps on Monday, September 29. These sessions are an opportunity to review draft high school boundary maps and share feedback before boundaries are finalized. Cropper GIS will present in the Performing Arts Center, followed by a review of proposed boundaries in the Commons. The first session will take place at Coffman High School at 6:00 p.m., followed by a second session at Jerome High School at 7:30 p.m. Families are welcome to attend the session that is most convenient for them. We hope to see you there as we work to balance student populations and plan for future growth!
Get Text Alerts from Dublin City Schools
On occasion, Dublin City Schools may need to send you a text message. These texts, straight to your mobile phone, could include important event information, school closings, safety alerts and more! To get registered for the service to receive texts, simply text "Y" or "Yes" to Dublin City Schools' short code number 67587. School Messenger and Dublin City Schools take care of their mobile phone users, keep information safe, and will never give or sell your information to anyone.
Dublin City Schools Hall of Fame
Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate and honor seven amazing alums and one current staff member as they are inducted ino the Dublin City Schools Hall of Fame, Friday, September 26, 5:00 p.m. at the Coffman PAC. These eight amazing individuals have left an indelible mark on our school district, the community and the world! Learn more about the inductees and RSVP here.
Distinguished Alumni Award:
Jessica Ashooh, Coffman, 2002
Andrea Bucilla, Jerome, 2006
Carey Kight, Jerome, 2006
Andrew Powers, Dublin HS, 1994
Tyler TerMeer, Scioto, 2001
Young Achievement Alumni Award:
Oliver Lewis, Coffman, 2014
Kyle Vandeveer, Coffman, 2014
Outstanding Service Award:
John Witt, Scioto Teacher
Info Hub
Check Out the Info Hub for Events & Activities for Students and Families
The beginning of the school year is a great time to become familiar with all the sources of information and activities available to our students and families. The Info Hub is your go to resource for opportunities outside of school, including DYA, i9 sports, special events such as Coffman Marching Band’s 5K run and the Thurber House’s Young Writers’ studio. Check out the Info Hub to see all the opportunities offered for DCS families. Bookmark it and check back frequently because we add new opportunities all the time.
From the City of Dublin
Join Dublin Police for the Third Annual Sandlot Skirmish
Batter up! Dublin Police and 911 dispatchers will step up to the plate for the regional "Sandlot Skirmish" charity softball tournament Sept. 20. Join them at 3800 Veterans Memorial Drive in Hilliard to enjoy the game, food trucks, raffles and support to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. See how to get involved.
Level Up at the Respawn Lounge
The respawn lounge just got upgraded! New STEM and esports programs are now available at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Get hands-on with tech, creativity and gameplay in a fun, social space. From games, coding, camps and friends, there's all sorts of fun to be had! Check it out.
DYK: It’s National Preparedness Month
This month, we encourage families to be ready and equipped when disaster strikes. Make sure to take steps to be secure and resilient in unforeseen circumstances. Sign up for GoDublin TXT to be notified of emergencies, and watch this video about how to build an emergency kit.
Take the Dublin Suicide Prevention Pledge
The Dublin Police Department is proud to support Suicide Prevention Month to help fight the stigma around mental health conversations. Get involved in this community discussion by learning the suicide warning signs in others and what to do. Sign the Dublin pledge.
Cast Call: Audition for a Show at The Abbey
Shine bright on the Abbey Theater stage! Auditions for "SIX: Teen Edition" and "A Christmas Carol" will be held Oct. 4-5. Show off your talent and sign up for auditions starting Tuesday, Sept. 23. Don’t miss this opportunity to join The Abbey Theater experience!