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,

We have reached an exciting milestone as Semester 1 and Marking Period 2 concluded today. To celebrate, students and staff came together for a spirited pep rally! It was wonderful to see this engaging tradition continue at Springton Lake. The energy was high, the laughter was contagious, and the musical chairs competition proved to be far more competitive than expected—as I was quickly eliminated. In a surprising turn of events, students emerged victorious over staff and administration in this fun-filled challenge.

Please note that Monday, January 26, marks the beginning of Marking Period 3 and the start of Semester 2. Most students will begin new classes, so families are encouraged to check HAC for their teacher assignments. In the event of inclement weather, a Flexible Instruction Day (FID) will require students will login to Schoology for attendance and classes. Report cards will be available for viewing in HAC on Friday, January 30.

Included in this mailing is additional information and a video highlighting our MLK Day of Service, along with details about the donations being delivered throughout the region. We are proud of our students’ commitment to service and community.

We are also excited to host our annual Winter Semi-Formal this evening. This event provides a wonderful social opportunity for our 7th and 8th graders to enjoy time together in a safe and celebratory environment.

Wishing you a safe weekend as we weather the storm.

Sincerely,

Ryan Buterbaugh

MLK Day of Service Video Link click here

Caring for Friends Donation Link click here

One of our marquee events of the year - our Hoops 4 Hope Student-Faculty Basketball Game, which is a spirited and good-natured rivalry between the 8th grade basketball teams and the teachers, will take place on Wednesday, February 18th after school. Late buses will be available following the event, or parent pickup is at 4:45pm. All proceeds from this exciting event will be donated to the Eagles Autism Foundation on behalf of our school. The student body (non-8th grade-players) will have the opportunity to purchase shirts for this game! Shirts can be purchased through this Hoops for Hope 2026 Team Store Link and will cost $20.00. The deadline for orders is Sunday, February 1st at 11:59pm. Shirts will be delivered to school for distribution prior to game day. Purchasing a shirt includes admission to the game. Students who would like to attend, but not purchase a shirt, may do so during their lunch period, beginning on Wednesday, February 11th, for $10.00 per ticket. *TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED THE DAY OF THE EVENT IN HOMEROOM.* Please contact Mrs. Bucci (kbucci@rtmsd.org) or Mrs. Hartzell (dhartzell@rtmsd.org) with any questions.

As the first semester comes to a close, the high school transition process for our 8th grade students will soon begin. On Friday, January 23, Penncrest High School presented an overview of its academic programming to our 8th graders during the school day. Additional information will be shared in the coming weeks; however, please save the date for an important parent meeting at Penncrest High School on Thursday, January 29, at 6:30 PM. This meeting will provide parents and guardians with an opportunity to learn more about course offerings and the course selection process for students entering 9th grade.

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.

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

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.

FARE is sponsoring the 4th annual Poetry Slam. The event will be held in the Library at Penncrest High School on February 4th at 7:00 PM. This is an opportunity for students to share their own original poem, spoken word, expression, or even read a poem they love that was written by someone else. Students interested in reading a poem should register at: https://forms.gle/sw5bQFWWcuU2d8a5A

or QR code to sign up

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.

Tuesday 1/20 Spartan Scoop Tuesday

Wednesday 1/21 Spartan Scoop Wednesday

Thursday 1/22 Spartan Scoop Thursday

Friday 1/23 Spartan Scoop Friday

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