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Good Evening,

Thank you to all the parents who joined us for the tailgate and football game! Our students had such a great time dancing, eating, answering trivia questions, and simply enjoying themselves. It was a wonderful way to wrap up the week.

Next week, we’ll be sharing detailed information about our First Annual Family Fall Festival—stay tuned for more!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

With ROCK Pride,

Katy O'Neal

Principal

Kevin Masterson

Assistant Principal

Dale Jennings

Administrative Intern

October 9th - Flu Shot Clinic for students 9:00 - 11:00am in the library (Please contact the nurse for more information)

October 9th - Fall Conferences

October 13th - Picture Make up Day

October 17th - NO SCHOOL

October 20th - NO SCHOOL

October 23rd - Family Fall Fest

If you would like to receive Blessings in a Backpack, please fill out the following form.

Blessings in a Backpack send kids home on Fridays with a backpack full of satisfying and nutritional food.

Dublin Ski and Board Club Virtual Parent Meeting will be on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7:30pm. The Google Meet Link will be on the website on 10/13/25.

Please share with friends & neighbors. Sign-ups begin 11/1/25. All information will be on the website: tinyurl.com/DublinSki

All questions will be answered on 11/1/25.

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

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.

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!

High School Redistricting Draft Maps and Feedback

Cropper GIS encourages everyone to take a few minutes to preview the Draft Maps and complete this survey, which allows you to provide feedback on the proposed boundary changes. Whether your feedback is positive or suggests areas for improvement, all input is valuable and will help guide the final decisions. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and participating in this important process!

Global Travel Opportunities

The DCS Global Travel Program is offering trips for middle school and high school students in 2026 to several different international destinations including: The Alps and Mediterranean Coast, Germany and Austria, New York City, Robotics, Engineering and the Future Cities in Japan, rome, Athens & the Greek Isles. Trip leaders are planning trip information meetings and there is still time to sign up. Check out the full list of trips and learn more here.

It's Fall Flushing Season!

The Washington Township Fire Department has begun the process of flushing hydrants around the City. Flushing will happen daily, but there is no exact timing of when it will occur in each neighborhood. Residents may notice rusty or discolored water — just run your faucets until it clears. Also, be careful with laundry during flushing days. The purpose is to remove sediment from our main water lines, which helps maintain water quality and extend the life of hydrants and water lines. It also identifies potential system issues. For questions or concerns, please contact Washington Township Administration at 614-652-3920. Washington Township

It's Time To Rake Them Right

Dublin’s Fall Leaf Collection kicks off Oct. 6. Check your zone and collection dates so you know when crews will be in your neighborhood. Learn how to "Rake Them Right" and keep storm drains and waterways clear. If your zone is not scheduled for collection that week, you can place leaves in biodegradable bags for yard waste pick-up. Track street-by-street updates anytime using the LeafGo app. Just search your address for real-time information on leaf pick-up. Rake up more info at bit.ly/DublinLeafCollection

Meet The Candidate Night

Meet the Candidates Night, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 16 —free to attend, but registration is required. Hear from local candidates running on the Nov. 4 ballot for Dublin City Schools Board of Education, Dublin City Council and Washington Township Trustees. Register here: bit.ly/MeetTheCandidates2025