Springton Lake Middle School

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

Greetings Spartan Families,

I hope you are enjoying the long four-day weekend after a short three-day week. It is a great opportunity to rest and recharge before we return for the final 15 days leading up to Spring Break.

Thank you to the many families who joined us for Parent Teacher Conferences this week. Strong partnerships between home and school make a positive difference in student success. Your presence, questions, and collaboration reflect a shared commitment to student growth.

We also celebrated an outstanding production of SpongeBob the Musical. The cast and crew delivered an impressive performance that showcased months of preparation, teamwork, and resilience. From the performers on stage to the students managing lights, sound, and stage transitions, every detail reflected focus and pride. I would also like to thank our directors, Mr. Pellechio and Mr. Yates, for making us Spartan proud.

Experiences like these strengthen confidence, build communication skills, and create lasting memories for our students. We are proud of their dedication and grateful to the staff and families who supported them throughout the process.

Sincerely,

Ryan Buterbaugh
Principal

Author Jordan Sonnenblick will be visiting Springton Lake on Friday, March 13th. This is a great opportunity for your child to meet a popular author and have a book signed by him.

Current 6th Grade Students

Students currently enrolled in a world language will choose either Spanish or French for next year. This is a two-year commitment that fulfills the first-year world language requirement.

Students must also select a music course for next year: Band, Chorus, Orchestra, or Music Lab.

Current 7th Grade Students

Students will select electives from the special area menu. They may continue in Band, Chorus, or Orchestra, and all students will be enrolled in Health and Physical Education.

A student assembly will be held on February 24 to explain the elective selection process. Information from the assembly will be sent home to 7th grade families.

Additionally, the annual IAAT Algebra readiness assessment is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24.

To purchase a yearbook:
Pre-order your yearbook for $32 through April 10, 2026. Click here to place your order. The only way to guarantee a copy of the yearbook is to pre-order.

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."

Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 10 in the SLMS Library. We offer a video conference option by clicking on the Zoom

For more information about the PTG, please contact:

President: Carlie Ali-Hassan

Vice President: Staci McArdle

Treasurer: Amber McArdle

Secretary: Emily Catanese

Click on the link to learn more and get your tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/SLMS2026

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.

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!

To view the full SLMS Calendar of Events, click on the below document.

This year's PSSA testing dates are as follows:

English Language Arts - April 21, 22, & 23

Mathematics - April 28 & 29

Science (8th Grade Only) - April 30

Please note: pre-planned absence requests on testing days will not be approved. We recognize that Take Your Child to Work Day typically occurs during this week. Unfortunately, absences for this reason on a PSSA testing date will not be excused. We hope that having this information well in advance will assist everyone with their planning. As we get closer, we will have more detailed information about testing..

Monday 3/2 Spartan Scoop Monday

Tuesday 3/3 Spartan Scoop Tuesday

Wednesday 3/4 Spartan Scoop Wednesday

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