Welcome to Springboro Schools' E-News District Newsletter
Springboro Schools' E-News is Distributed Every Other Week
**This Will be the Final District E-News for the 2021-2022 School Year.
The District E-News Will Continue Again in August of 2022**
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District Calendar
May 25 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00pm (@SHS)
May 26 - End of 4th Quarter, Last Day of School
May 26 - Pandemic Waivers End for Free-Reduced Lunch (See Details Below)
May 30 - Memorial Day
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How Can I Get the Vaccine? |
Find out if you are eligible to receive the vaccine and visit ODH's website to book your appointment today.
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COVID-19 Call Team & Appointments |
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Reagan Scacchetti, Beloved Student
It is with great sadness that Springboro Schools learned about the passing of Reagan Scacchetti, 4th Grade student at Five Points Elementary. Reagan, who was diagnosed eight (8) years ago with Hypothalamic/Optic Chiasmatic Glioma, an extremely rare form of brain cancer, passed away on Monday, May 16 at 7:40pm with family by her side.
Reagan’s passing is a huge loss for Five Points Elementary, Springboro Schools and the entire Springboro community. We understand that this can be a difficult time for the families whose lives have been touched by Reagan. A team of counselors was made available to provide emotional support for those Five Points Elementary students and staff in need.
In November of 2021, Reagan's family and friends joined the entire staff and all students at Five Points Elementary to help celebrate a balloon launch in support of Reagan, which consisted of over 200 purple balloons. Community members were encouraged to join everyone in supporting Reagan, an amazing young girl, who was the kindest soul and one who was always willing to help others. In a show of support for Reagan and the Scacchetti family, students and staff have been encouraged to wear purple (“Purple Out”) throughout this school year, Reagan’s favorite color.
Reagan Scacchetti has been fighting like a champion over the last eight years. The district’s deepest sympathies go to the Scacchetti family during this difficult time.
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Optimist Club of Springboro Recognizes Youth Achievement
During the May 12 Optimist Club of Springboro meeting, several youth we recognized with student appreciation awards for their hard work and dedication throughout the 2021-2022 school year.
Springboro Schools' staff members were on hand to read letters that highlighted their appreciation for the students’ efforts.
Congratulations to our award winners!
Dennis Elementary - Dia Ballard
Kara Keller (IS) & Kellie Herbst (IS)
Five Points Elementary - Jacob Steffee
Allison Smith (IS) & Emily Pope (Gen Ed Teacher)
Springboro Intermediate - Benjamin (Ben) Rezk
Madison Teeters (IS)
Springboro Junior High - Nathaniel (Nan) Bouchard
Wendy Stapleton (IS)
Springboro High School - Breckin (Breck) Arneson
Brandon Yost (IS)
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Congrats SHS Class of 2022! |
The SHS Graduating Class of 2022 held its 129th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 21 at 6:00pm at the University of Dayton Arena. Congratulations to the Senior Class!
Watch Video of Graduation Below:
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Thank you to our students, parents, and staff for attending our Senior Parade. Cars, boats, and trailers...Oh my!
This was such a great way to show our Class of 2022 our support for all the effort put forth this school year.
Congratulations Seniors! Go Panthers!
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First Annual Patricia McCandless Memorial Scholarship Presented at SHS Senior Awards Night
Springboro High School (SHS) Seniors Kaylee Pham and McKenzie Paul were awarded the first annual Patricia McCandless Memorial Scholarship at the SHS Senior Awards Night held Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the Vince Ross Memorial Auditorium.
The Patricia McCandless Memorial Scholarship provides a one-year, $7,000 scholarship to two (2) graduating seniors of SHS. This scholarship honors the spirit and character of Patricia McCandless, who left her entire estate to Springboro High School after her passing in 2018.
“Ms. McCandless, an English Teacher at Clearcreek High School (what is now known as Springboro High School) from 1961-1968, made an unprecedented donation that will have a lasting impact on the students of Springboro for many years,” said Scott Marshall, District Communications Coordinator.
The estate for Ms. McCandless, which totals $471,644.01 and was received by the district in June of 2021, will be used over the course of many years towards scholarships for graduating seniors at Springboro High School, as per Ms. McCandless’ wish. A committee was assembled during the 2021-2022 school year, comprised of administration, staff, community members, and friends of Ms. McCandless, in order to best determine how these funds would be distributed over the course of the next several decades. This committee looked to best capture the interests and wishes of Ms. McCandless, while also honoring the extreme generosity from the former English Teacher. From there, a selection committee made up of local community members determined the scholarship award recipients, based on applications submitted by students.
Scott Marshall said, “A lot of research has been done over the last eleven months, to learn more about Ms. McCandless. In speaking with several close friends of Patty’s, and her colleagues from the University of Illinois and Ohio State, one word has been brought up by every single person to describe Ms. McCandless, ‘Kind.’ Throughout Patty’s life, she impacted many individuals with her hard work, intelligence, and her patience. It’s beyond impressive that Ms. McCandless will continue to impact the students of Springboro for decades to come, by giving back to a district that helped pave the way for a wonderful human being. In a word, Ms. McCandless is inspiring.”
Springboro Schools would like to acknowledge and thank Skye Arseneau (University of Illinois), Daniel Burgard (University of North Texas Health Science Center), Raimund Goerler (Ohio State University), Jim Mears (FHS Class of ’57, Former Mayor of Franklin, OH), Ann Pitsinger (SHS Class of ’64) and Sharon Smith (FHS Class of ’57) for sharing their memories of Patty McCandless.
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SHS Students Earn 1st Place in Computer Animation at BPA National Competition
Springboro High School (SHS) students Jude Hoy and Alex Atallah recently competed at the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Competition in Dallas, Texas. The Senior duo was awarded 1st Place in the Computer Animation Team Category at the 2022 National Leadership Conference.
The team of Jude and Alex bested fifteen (15) other teams from across the United States who had reached the National Competition level for Computer Animation. Jude and Alex had to first place at the regional level, then State level, before reaching Nationals. The award-winning video is entitled, “Coffee Run.” Their prompt was to create an animated parody of a movie. The team chose to parody “The Lego Movie.”
The pinnacle event of the BPA membership year, Business Professionals of America is the nation’s leading CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, accounting, office administration, and other business-related career fields. With 45,000 members in over 1,800 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico, as well as an international presence in China, Haiti and Peru, BPA is an organization that supports business and information technology educators by offering co-curricular exercises based on national standards.
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Congratulations to SHS Seniors Jude Hoy and Alex Atallah on their award-winning achievement!
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Five Points' Jr. Optimist Club Featured on WCPO 9 News Cincy Lifestyle
Thank you to WCPO 9 News & Ashley Evans who featured our Five Points Elementary Jr. Optimist Club today on Cincy Lifestyle TV!
In just four (4) days, this group of dedicated students helped raise $4,600 for "Alex’s Lemonade Stand," a National organization that raises money for pediatric cancer research.
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Springboro Schools Raises Over $7,000 to Benefit School in Africa
Clean water means hope. Springboro Schools has raised $7,100 (and counting) to help build a well for Chitipi Primary School in Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa. With the help of teacher Randy Youst, 7th and 8th grade students at Springboro Junior High School have partnered with DOXA Wells, a Springboro based company, to build a new well for the nearly 1,500 students at Chitipi.
Mr. Youst saw an opportunity to make an impact in the community by enlisting the help of his Junior High students to work with DOXA Wells, who would be supplying the equipment and providing the install. With such high demand for clean water near Chitipi Primary School, an additional well is needed. The importance of having a long-lasting, dependable well is crucial for clean and safe drinking water. Mr. Youst will be visiting Malawi this summer and plans to setup a video chat between both sets of students at Chitipi and Springboro Junior High.
The students set out to hold a series of fundraisers over several weeks, with the goal being to raise $6,500, which is the estimated cost to provide a new well. These fundraisers included a Candy Sale, a Dodgeball event, and the Student Council donating proceeds from their Junior High Dance to the cause. The fundraising also included a “Walk for Water” where students walked 2.5 miles (or 10 laps) around the track at Watkins Stadium, carrying a full bucket of water, to simulate what it is like for the people in Malawi who walk 1-5 hours each day to retrieve dirty water for their village/school when there is no alternative. This inspired the name for the fundraising campaign, “Springboro Walk for Water.” The students not only achieved their fundraising goal, but eclipsed the mark, with more on the way. Additional funds raised will go toward repairs on existing wells.
“This is an important life lesson,” said Maureen Reuther, Principal at Springboro Junior High. “School is not just about academics, it’s also about life and how we treat one another. Sometimes we are going to have to help support those that are less fortunate, and I’m proud of our students and staff for stepping up and making a positive impact on those around the world.”
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Staff Retirement Dinner
Pictured (L to R): Jane Boyer, Terri Campbell, Judy Jones, Cindy Manoni, Bill Fox, Doug Termuhlen
Congratulations to the following Springboro Schools’ staff on their retirement this school year! A Retirement Dinner was held at Heather's Cafe to honor each of these fantastic individuals who have worked hard throughout the years for our students, parents, and community members. Thank you all for your dedication!
Bill Fox (34 years) - Springboro High School, Science Teacher
Doug Termuhlen (27 Years) - Dennis Elementary, PE Teacher
Cindy Manoni (18 Years) - Five Points Elementary, Clinic Nurse
Jane Boyer (34 Years) - Springboro Intermediate, Food Service
Judy Jones (34 Years) - Transportation, Bus Driver
Terri Campbell (37 Years) - Transportation, Bus Driver
Lori Langdon (20 Years) - Springboro Intermediate, Computer Teacher
Portia Bartlett (21 Years) - Dennis Elementary, Library Aide
Not Pictured: Lori Langdon, Portia Bartlett
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Boys Basketball Fundamental Camp
Wednesday, June 1st - Friday, June 3rd
Domino's Gymnasium (Springboro High School)
1675 S. Main Street, Springboro, Ohio 45066
During the Boys Basketball Fundamental Camp, there will be a major emphasis put on "FUNdamentals" in a fun and safe environment. This camp is designed to provide campers with the opportunity to work on their basketball fundamentals. The camp day will consist of drills, station work, team games, and competitions each day. Coaches will talk about particular aspects of the game of basketball each day, life lessons, and reinforce the "FUNdamentals" that are being taught. The camp will be run by Head Coach Brian Bales and staff.
Campers will receive a camp t-shirt
Bring a water bottle/drink.
When: June 1st, 2022 - June 3rd, 2022 - 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Dominos Gymnasium, Springboro High School
Cost: $70 (Pre-Registration), $80 (Walk-Up or day of camp), **If you sign up siblings then contact Athletic Department for code for discount ($50 per camper)
For: Boys entering 4th-8th grade in Fall of 2022
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End of the School Year
Medication Pick Up Information
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 26th. All medications not picked up by Friday, May 27 will be discarded according to policy.
**Only Emergency Medications (Epi-pens, Asthma Inhalers etc.) will be sent
home with students on Thursday, May 26th unless the clinic has been contacted to make other arrangements.
All medications not picked up will be disposed of accordingly. Please contact the Clinic Nurse in your student’s school building with questions or concerns.
Student Health Services Staff:
District Nurse
(937) 748-6054
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SHS Clinic Nurse
(937) 748-6025
Junior High Clinic Nurse
(937) 748-3953 Ext. 2401
SI Clinic Nurse
(937) 748-6052
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Five Points Clinic Nurse
(937) 748-6093
Dennis Clinic Nurse
(937) 748-6073
Clearcreek Clinic Nurse
(937) 748-3958
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Springboro 45066: SJHS Principal |
Junior High Principal Maureen Reuther was interviewed by "Springboro 45066" Co-Host Carrie Robbins about her new post, as well as a fundraising project
entitled, "Springboro Walk for Water."
Thank you to Ms. Robbins and Mrs. Reuther!
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Now Hiring Bus Drivers - Apply Now
$1,500 Sign On Bonus - $20.03/Hr. w Benefits - Paid CDL Training
As a district, we are committed to providing high-quality, safe transportation services that accommodate the various academic and extracurricular needs of our students. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a bus driver, please visit our Transportation Dept. webpage.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the district's
Transportation Dept. at 937-550-8777 or by email.
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Springboro Schools is hiring a Mechanic in its Transportation Dept. $23.74/Hour with experience in truck/bus mechanics and a Valid Class B Commercial Driver's license with Bus Driver endorsement, or ability to obtain one.
Be a part of Springboro Schools and apply today!
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District's COVID-19 Data Dashboard
State of Ohio Updated Health Policies
Based on the State of Ohio’s updated health policies, K-12 Schools in Ohio are no longer required to report COVID-19 cases to their local health departments. According to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), school districts will only need to report cases if the school tested a student for COVID-19 and the result was positive.
Moving forward, Springboro Schools will follow this latest ODH guidance. As a result, the COVID-19 Dashboard will no longer be updated/posted to the district website. Our archives from the 2021-2022 school year will remain available for view. If guidance from the State of Ohio, ODH, or the Warren County Health District were to change, our district will adjust accordingly and communicate any updates to our district families.
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Dell Promotion for Springboro Graduates
Dell is running a graduation promotion for Springboro students.
On the home page, the grad offer details are listed on the rotating banner. If you scroll down, Dell has 8 recommended laptops with the offer listed.
You also click “view the deals” to see all of the products and the discounts offered on those (they won’t have the warranty/gift card offer, but there are some great deals there).
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Student Health Services
As a reminder, Springboro Schools has a dedicated Student Health Services Web Page. Each of our schools has a Registered Nurse (RN) in the school clinic. Their goal is to promote health services and education for all students. Educational outcomes for students are impacted by physical, social, and emotional health, and our school nurses serve as liaisons between education and health care, linking the school, home, and community.
Healthy children make better students and better students make healthy communities. You can find all school health forms under the Student Health Forms page, as well as parent guides and resources on our COVID-19 page.
Student Health Services Staff:
District Nurse
(937) 748-6054
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SHS Clinic Nurse
(937) 748-6025
Junior High Clinic Nurse
(937) 748-3953 Ext. 2401
SI Clinic Nurse
(937) 748-6052
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Five Points Clinic Nurse
(937) 748-6093
Dennis Clinic Nurse
(937) 748-6073
Clearcreek Clinic Nurse
(937) 748-3958
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New Free-Reduced Lunch Program Details
Pandemic Waivers Ending May 26
Under the National School Lunch Program, lunches served to all students were at no cost for the 2021-2022 school year. The federal government determined the USDA pandemic school lunch waivers, which allowed free meals to all students, to expire June 30, 2022.
Families who believe they qualify for the Free-Reduced Lunch Program will need to submit a new application for approval. If you are currently approved for the Free-Reduced Lunch Program, you would have thirty (30) school days to submit a new application.
Applications can be found under the “Parents” tab on www.springboro.org. NOTE: Lunch prices for the 2022-23 school year may be subject to change.
Paid lunch prices have not been determined yet, and are subject to change, as the federal reimbursements rates for fiscal year 2023 (2022-2023 school year) have not yet been announced. The free reimbursement rate information is needed to assist in setting paid student lunch prices.
Details are listed below, as to the specifics on what constitutes a school lunch under the Free-Reduced Lunch Program:
Lunch at No Cost Includes:
Grades 1 – 8: Entree, grain, choice of 2 different vegetables, 1 fruit & milk
Grades 9 – 12: Entree, grain, choice of 2 different vegetables, choice of 2 different fruits & milk.
Students must select a minimum of 1 fruit or vegetable + 2 other items to be considered a lunch meal. Students are encouraged to take all 5 components (entree, grain, fruit, vegetable & milk). All students will be charged for ala carte purchases, just as they always have been.
Families are still encouraged to submit free/reduced meal applications to ensure that they do not lose their free/reduced status at the conclusion of this statewide policy. This is very important, as funding for this statewide policy will expire on June 30, 2022.
937-748-3950 (x4664)
Lost or Misplaced P-EBT Cards: If a family has accidentally thrown away the P-EBT card or has lost the card, the family should call Conduent (the P-EBT card vendor) at 1-866-386-3071 to request a replacement if the card is lost, stolen or damaged.
It is the same process SNAP customers do to replace the Ohio Direction EBT card. When the family calls, their old card will be locked, and a new card will be mailed to them. If the family finds their lost card, they will not be able to use it once they have reported it lost or stolen.
The family will have to wait to receive the replacement card in the mail, which can take 7-10 days. Additional information to share with families on how to replace a lost or misplaced card is available on the P-EBT website.
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SCAC Continuing to Help Community Families In Need
Springboro Schools will continue providing meals to families on a routine basis, during the school year. Students who are on Free/Reduced Lunch or apart of the “Boro Backpack Program” will still be able to receive food thanks to the Springboro Community Assistance Center (SCAC). Springboro Schools has been in contact directly with these families, regarding details on food pickup and distribution.
Free/Reduced Lunch with Springboro Schools:
Mondays (3:00 - 4:00pm)*
Springboro Community Assistance Center (SCAC)
1629 S. Main St. Springboro, OH 45066
Perishable, Meats, Dairy, Cleaning Supplies, & Boxed Food Only
Please know the SCAC is here to help all families that are in need. We understand there are a lot of families that have not used a food pantry before, and this can be uncomfortable, at first.
Also, the Springboro Community Assistance Center (SCAC) will provide further details on their Facebook page.
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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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Student Safety Reporting App |
This is tied to the same safety reporting system used by Springboro Schools.
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Treasurer's Department
Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer, Terrah Stacy
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The Treasurer’s Department oversees the financial operations of the entire district, including payroll of more than 600 employees. The Treasurer operates as the Chief Financial Officer and reports to the Board of Education.
Did you know? Springboro Schools implemented a Cost Containment plan during Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20), that is projected to save nearly 5 million over 4 years.
The District currently spends 27% less per child than the state average, and 40% less than similar Districts. Even with continued cost containment efforts, the district anticipates deficit spending annually.
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Interested in Learning More?
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PeachJar is an electronic flyer communication tool that will send you emails regarding important PTO information. In addition, you can learn about other district and community updates from around our area, as well as important educational resources. |
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Share Your Story
District Communications Coordinator, Scott Marshall
Board of Directors, Ohio School Public Relations Association
Have a story idea? Share it with Springboro Schools!
Cell phone photos are acceptable, however we prefer them to be horizontal and at least 1024 x 768 pixels. Low quality, or out-of-focus photos, run the risk of not being usable. Please note, if you send the district photos, any students visible in the photos must have a signed media release on file for the current school year. The main office in any school building will have this information.
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