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Springboro Junior High Newsletter
May 4, 2025
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Student Safety Reporting
If you believe your child is being bullied, harassed, or you suspect any type of suspicious behavior, contact your child’s principal, or report the incident through our Student Safety Reporting System.
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End of the Year Medication Pick Up
In accordance with Policy 5330 Medication Administration, ALL medications will have to be picked up by parents/guardians from their student’s school. All medications must be picked up in the building clinics by Thursday, May 29th. All medications not picked up by Friday, May 30th will be discarded according to policy.
** Emergency Medications ONLY (Epi-pens, Asthma Inhalers etc.) will be sent home with students on Wednesday, May 28th unless the clinic has been contacted to make other arrangements. All medications not picked up will be disposed of accordingly.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to our school Nurse, Mrs. Striebel , 937-748- 3953 or at jstriebel@springboro.org if you have any questions.
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8th Grade 'Then and Now'
Video Production is making a tribute video for our current 8th grade students. If you would like your child to be featured, please complete the following link by May 16th!
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High School Cross Country Meeting
Summer runs make fall fun, which means cross country is just around the corner. Whether you are a seasoned runner or looking for your first varsity sport, cross country has what you are looking for. Make summer friends, learn to train, be competitive, and compete all fall at any level. Springboro Cross Country is looking for active, hard-working, and motivated young athletes to see what they can really do!
Learn more at our athlete and parent night on Monday May 5th at 7:00PM in the Junior High Commons. This is for those moving to the High School for the 2025-2026 School Year. We will review summer conditioning, the calendar, and what it takes to be a cross country runner.
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Transportation Announcement
The Springboro Transportation Department is happy to announce the roll-out of a new parent app called Stopfinder. Over the next several months, we will be sending invites to parents, including Springboro High School and Junior High.
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Exams for High School Courses
Students taking classes for High School credit will begin taking exams the week of May 18th. See the schedule below.
Science: Tues 5/20 and Wed 5/21
Math: Wed 5/21 and Thur 5/22
Spanish/French: Thur 5/22 and Fri 5/23
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8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip – NEW UPDATE!!!!!!!!!
We currently have 30 open Spots on the Last Bus. Once those are filled, the trip registration will close!
Here are some key reminders:
Total Cost: $1050 for students, $695 for parents
Chaperones: A combination of parents and staff will attend; every student must have a group with a parent chaperone. (Typically 1 Adult and 3 Kids)
Room Assignments: Students and parents are responsible for coordinating rooms. Alternative room options are available, but prices may vary.
Please see the school website for more information.
Background Checks: All parent chaperones must complete a background check at least one month before departure.
Action Items:
Pay directly to Classic Student Tours—SJHS does not accept payments.
Final payments are due by September 5, 2025—contact Classic Student Tours to complete payment.
For full details, visit the school website or contact Caroline Kane at ckane@springboro.org.
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Reporting Student Results for Ohio’s State Tests to Families
Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code 3313.6029) requires districts, community schools, STEM schools and chartered nonpublic schools to report the results of Ohio’s State Tests to students’ parents or guardians no later than June 30 of each year. Results may either be sent via mail, electronic mail or by posting the scores to a secure portal on the district or school’s website that families can access. Springboro Schools will be posting scores to a secure parent portal.
Click Here to Learn More & View Your Assessment Scores
The required test reporting date of June 30 each year applies to Ohio’s State Tests in grades 3 through 8 and high school end-of-course tests. The June 30 reporting date does not include the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessments (OELPS, OELPA and Alt-OELPA), the Alternate Assessment for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD), ACT or SAT.
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Reporting Student Progress - Report Card - REMINDER
In January, we launched reporting student progress digitally versus sending home a paper report card for the second quarter. Families now access the end of the quarter report card information through ProgressBook ParentAccess. Third quarter report card information will be available in ProgressBook ParentAccess on March 21, 2025.
If you are new to Springboro or still need to set up an account to ProgressBook ParentAccess, please contact your school office (elementary) or guidance office (secondary) to request a registration key.
ParentAccess Resources:
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Test Security Procedures
The district's test security procedures ensure all individuals adhere to the purposeful and specific procedures in place to validate the security and accurate reporting of student achievement test scores.
Springboro Schools is required to develop test security procedures and make them available to the public.
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Submit Pictures for the 2024-25 Junior High Yearbook
Yearbook Snap is a great way to submit your photos for a chance to be included in the yearbook. The yearbook staff would like to include pictures of Springboro Sporting events, after-school clubs, and field trips. Photos taken in class will not be considered. You can click the website https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html#/upload/1-23J-23867 or just download the free app to a cell phone. Password: Panthers2425
Buy Junior High Yearbooks
The pre-sale window is open for Springboro Junior High yearbooks for 2024-25. Reserve your book now for $40, to ensure that you get a copy. Pre-sales close on May 5th.
Link: yearbookforever.com
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The 2024-2025 Junior High PTP board:
President: Angie Gudz
Vice President: Tricia Davis
Treasurer: Hileigh Murphy
Secretary: Missy Phillips
Email: SJHPTP@gmail.com
Future Meetings:
May 23rd
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! The JH PTP has BIG goals to make this year the best one yet! Can you help us raise funds for the students and teachers by making a donation? Please use the QR code/link below to donate. Thank you for your support!
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Check out our Facebook page, HERE, for more information
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A Message from the Nurse
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This time of year always comes with increased illness throughout the community and in our schools. Please review these guideline for when your student can return to school following illness:
Return to school guidelines:
- Students must be fever free (without fever reducing medications) for 24 hours. If your student is sent out with a fever we are requesting a minimum of 24 hours at home. Ex. A Student sent home Monday at 11:00 am would not return to school until Wednesday. We ask that the full day be taken to make sure your student is healthy and not contagious. If a student returns before this time, you will be called to come and pick your child up.
- Students who are experiencing Vomiting/Diarrhea: It is recommended that the student remain home 24 hours after their last episode of vomiting/diarrhea. Example: If your child is sent home from school ill on Monday, regardless what time they signed out, we would ask that they remain home the next day and return to school if better on Wednesday. If a student returns before this time, you will be called to come and pick your child up.
If you have a doctor’s note, a diagnosis of illness is helpful to track and monitor illness during the school year. Reminder: the excused absence is based on the date(s) provided on the medical note.
please reach out to Mrs. Striebel , 937-748- 3953 or at jstriebel@springboro.org if you have any questions.
An Important Announcement From Our District Nurse Regarding Immunizations
Please use the link below to access Mrs. Patterson's important message regarding 7th-grade immunizations.
7th Grade Immunization Update for 25/26 School Year
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Lunch Information
Grades 7-12 - $2.75, $3.25, $3.75
Reduced lunches all grades, no cost to student
These new multiple price points will be referred to as tiered pricing. This structure will allow the Food/ Nutrition Department to offer more "made to order meals" and healthy options going forward! Check out our interactive 2024/25 menu here, which will be live sometime the week of August 5th. Also, this PDF version shows what options will cost what.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well. As we approach the holy month of Ramadan, we understand that some students may choose to observe fasting during this time. To accommodate their needs, Springboro Schools is offering a Ramadan Meal Waiver for students who will not be participating in the school meal program during fasting hours.
For students who are fasting but would still like to receive a school meal, we are offering a take-home meal option at the end of the school day. These meals will be available at the normal meal charge, based on the student’s meal status (free $0.00, reduced $0.00, or full pay $2.65 k-6 $2.75 9-12).
If your child will be fasting and you wish to request a waiver or the take-home meal option, please complete this Ramadan Meal Waiver Form by February 21st. Families who opt into the waiver will be contacted to finalize meal selections and ensure that we accommodate their needs appropriately.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Kelsey Warren - kwarren@springboro.org or 937-748-3960 ext 4664
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Meal payments may be made on-line through PaySchools Central. Cash or check (payable to Springboro Food Service Department) is also accepted. Free and reduced meal applications are available online, and money can now be transferred between sibling’s meal accounts on PaySchools Central as well.
If you would like to add restrictions to your student’s account, please email kwarren@springboro.org. More information regarding restrictions can be found here.
Free and Reduced Meals Application
Families who believe they qualify for the Free/Reduced Meal program will need to fill out our online application for approval. Our online application is the fastest way to qualify for the Free/Reduced Meal program. Families have to fill out an application every school year for their student(s) to receive benefits.
Click Here to Fill Out Our Online Application for the Free/Reduced Meal Program
If you would prefer to fill out a paper application, please return a completed form to Kelsey Warren at Springboro Central Office - 1685 S Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066. The due date for this Friday, September 27th!
If you are currently approved for the Free/Reduced Meal Program, you would have thirty (30) school days to submit a new application before your benefits expire from last school year.
Food Allergy/Special Dietary Needs Form
Does your student have a Food Allergy/Intolerance or Special Dietary needs?
New for the 2024/25 school year, we need you to fill out a Special Diet and Food Allergy Accommodation Form for any student that has a food allergy, special diet or needs a food substitution or accommodation within their school lunch. This does not need to be filled out annually, only when/if information changes. This is different from the Allergy Emergency Action Plan.
We do need this filled out EVEN if you have provided this information previously to your school nurse in another way, such as through registration gateway.
Please submit this form to either Kelsey Warren or your building clinic nurse.
Check out everything you need to know about this form and some FAQs HERE.
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I Want to Communicate with My Child's Teacher
They want to communicate with you too! Teachers will set up their Google Classrooms, or Progress Book platforms once school starts. Please ask your student to show you where their assignments and due dates are posted. Should you have any questions, please call the front office and leave a message. You will receive a reply within 24 hours. The link to the district email directory is below. You are also welcome to send an email.
Click HERE for a link to the district staff email directory.
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Previous Announcements
To view past Junior High Principal Updates, please visit the Junior High main webpage and scroll down the right hand side of the page.
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District Safety
As a district, we are committed to responding to any threat toward a safe school environment. We have a wonderful partnership with the City of Springboro and Clearcreek Township. Our District Crisis Team assesses safety protocols regularly, and we remain in constant communication, as needed, with our two (2) School Resource Officers (SROs), as well as the officers of the Springboro PD and Clearcreek Twp. Police Officers will continue to periodically walk through our school buildings, along with our full-time SROs, throughout the school year.
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PeachJar is an electronic flyer communication tool that will send you emails regarding important PTP information and other district and community updates. Register for PeachJar.
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