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
Greetings Spartan Families,
The week started hot and sunny and gave us the chance to open our new Spartan Café outdoor dining space in the courtyard. Students were excited to use the space, and it quickly became a popular spot...until the surprise snow event on Thursday.
On Friday, we welcomed author Jordan Sonnenblick to our school. Students had the opportunity to participate in a book signing and a writer’s workshop.
We also want to recognize our Science Olympiad team for an excellent performance at the regional competition today. Our students earned medals in 13 of the 23 events and finished in 5th place overall. This strong performance qualified the team for the state competition.
Our STEM AGP teams also competed this week and earned honors that qualified them for the state competition in Harrisburg.
Congratulations to all of our Spartans!
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.
The Spartan Jazz Lab and Spartan Jazz Ensemble had the exciting opportunity to perform pregame at the Philadelphia 76ers vs. San Antonio Spurs game on March 3. The students performed a 45-minute set for thousands of fans entering the building while stationed in the Chevrolet Spotlight section of the concourse at the arena. Their energetic performance helped set the tone for the evening as spectators made their way into the game. After their set, students stayed to enjoy the game together. Despite the Sixers coming up short on the scoreboard, the performance and experience made for a memorable and enjoyable evening for all involved.
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."
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.
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!
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 3/9 Spartan Scoop Monday
Tuesday 3/10 Spartan Scoop Tuesday
Wednesday 3/11 Spartan Scoop Wednesday
Thursday 3/12 Spartan Scoop Thursday
Friday 3/13 Spartan Scoop Friday
