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First Day of Classes at Springboro Schools
The start of the 2024-2025 school year got off to a roaring success for our Panthers, marking the first day back to classes for all grade levels. Superintendent Carrie Hester visited classrooms interacting with students and staff.
Check Out More Photos From the First Day!
Thank you to all our staff, teachers, students, parents, and community members for your efforts throughout the day, and in lead-up to the start of this year.
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Also, a special thank you to the Springboro Police Dept., Clearcreek Township Fire Dept., and the City of Springboro for continuing to help keep our students, teachers, and staff safe. | | |
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The Panther Experience
Our core values: People First. Always Growing. Better Together.
This exemplifies our dedication to the students and staff of Springboro Schools. This is our culture blueprint known as, "The Panther Experience."
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Parent Health Update
The 2024-2025 Parent Health Update update includes student health information and access to district forms that will need to be completed for your student. Please review the additional information regarding Emergency Medical Plans.
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SHS Seniors Paint Their Parking Spaces
"Every canvas is a journey all its own." Springboro High School (SHS) Seniors were given the opportunity again this year to bring a little creativity to their day, by getting to paint their own parking space at SHS!
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While many Seniors (and parents) were painting away this summer, several more were spotted just last week putting the finishing touches on their parking space before their Senior year journey began!
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A cookout was held in appreciation of our Custodial, Grounds, and Maintenance staff, as well as our Transportation Mechanics for all they have done in preparation of our school buildings, grounds, and vehicles for the 2024-2025 school year.
Thank you to everyone for your efforts in making our school buildings a great place to learn and work!
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Bus Beginnings at Springboro Schools
Students from Clearcreek Elementary got to experience "Bus Beginnings" before the start of school last week. A great opportunity for students, and their families, to see what it's like to ride a school bus for the first time. Buses were setup at both Clearcreek Elementary and Springboro Intermediate for students to see and learn about bus safety from our drivers.
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It was wonderful to see everyone, and we're excited for the start of the school year! Thank you to our Bus Drivers, Transportation Dept., and the Clearcreek Elementary staff!
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2024-2025 School Calendar Updates
The 2024-2025 School Academic Calendar was revised and approved by the Board of Education at their March 20 meeting.
View Updated 2024-2025 School Calendar Here
What Changed?
- There will no longer be early release days
- September 20, 2024 will now be a Staff In-Service Day
- February 10, 2025 In-Service Day moved to February 14, 2025
- May 29, 2025 will now be a Staff In-Service Day
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Student Mentors Lead Orientation
Freshman Orientation was held at Springboro High School (SHS) last week, and a big thank you to our student mentors who made the “Welcome Home, Freshman” day such a success!
Our student mentors greeted each Freshman, led breakout sessions, along with guided tours throughout the building.
Always great to see our fellow students welcoming those new to the building for the start of another school year!
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District & City Look to Partner on Land Swap for Community’s Benefit
Updates Added as of August 22, 2024
Springboro Schools and the City of Springboro are exploring a potential partnership on a parcel of land within the city limits. The parcel is to include a portion of the sixty (60) acres of land between the proposed commercial area fronting St. Rt. 741 (North Main St.) and the existing homestead of the Easton Farm. This property, which the City plans to enter into a purchase agreement with Easton Farm Partners, LLC, would include roughly twenty (20) of the sixty (60) acres to be set aside for Springboro Schools. Negotiations are currently ongoing between the City and Easton Farm Partners, LLC.
This collaboration between the City and district could provide significant benefits for the Springboro community for years to come.
“We are thrilled to be working alongside the City of Springboro, who continue to be a great partner for our district and the community,” said Carrie Hester, Superintendent of Springboro Schools. “This could present a unique opportunity to expand our educational offerings, while providing a viable solution to the district’s current aging facilities, ultimately enriching the lives of our students, parents, and community members.”
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Springboro Schools and the City of Springboro involve a land swap, with roughly twenty (20) acres on Easton Farm to be exchanged for the current Springboro Schools’ properties at the former Jonathan Wright Elementary and Clearcreek Elementary. In addition, within the MOU, the potential for a joint venture between the City and district exists for Wade Field, regarding use and maintenance. The Springboro Intermediate school building property would still be maintained by Springboro Schools.
This would not have any immediate impact on the upcoming school year at Springboro Schools, with this potential undertaking being a 3-5-year process, at the minimum.
The specific plans for the land swap between Springboro Schools and the City of Springboro are still under development. Per the MOU, to replace aging facilities, the district could potentially construct a new school building on the roughly twenty (20) acres.
Last month, the district brought an RFQ to the Board at its July 23 meeting, in order for an architectural firm to assess the roughly twenty (20 acres) at Easton Farm, as well as a needs assessment of the district’s current facilities. With this approved, the district then brought its recommendation for approval to hire an architectural firm to the Board at last night's August 21 meeting.
Click Here to Read Dayton Daily News Article (Aug. 21, 2024)
“A land swap remains important to any discussions involving the district’s current aging facilities,” said Terrah Stacy, Springboro Schools’ Treasurer/CFO. “We remain good stewards of the community. By bringing in an architectural firm early, we will be able to explore all possibilities a partnership with the City could bring, while maintaining our responsibility to the taxpayers of Springboro.”
The architectural firm would report their findings to Springboro Schools’ Board of Education at a future meeting this Fall. From there, an interagency operating agreement for actual land transfers would be considered by both the district and the City, pending the City's purchase agreement with Easton Farm.
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Model Cell Phone Policy - HB 250
Please read our recent update, regarding the Department of Education and Workforce's publication of a model policy designed to minimize student use of cell phones during school hours. While this will not impact the start of the 2024-2025 school year, we wanted to bring this to your attention early. Further communication will be forthcoming, and we will continue to keep you updated on this throughout the school year. Click Here to Read Our Full Update.
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Transportation Update
As many in the community are already aware, our district continues to experience a shortage in the number of certain staff positions available, most notably bus drivers. This has and could potentially further impact bus routes throughout the school year.
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Back-to School: Registration Gateway
The Back-to School Registration Gateway has been updated for the 2024-2025 school year annual forms collection, and is now open to the public. This offers parents the opportunity each year to review the information that the school has on file for your student(s), and to electronically sign all the required annual forms.
If you are already registered, you do not need to re-register. This is simply to review the information we currently have on file and then sign this school year’s annual forms.
Please make note of the following when logging into Registration Gateway -
1. The Family Review functionality has been activated. Parents/Guardians will login by youngest child to update ALL students in the family.
Parents will login to Registration Gateway with their youngest child's information:
Username - Youngest Student ID
Password - Date of Birth (MMDDYYYY)*
*8-Digit Birthdate, No Dashes/Slashes/Spaces, Only Numbers
Current Student Registration: www.springboro.org/ReturningStudents.aspx
NOTE - Not Completing This Online Verification May Keep Your Student From Attending Any Field Trips During the School Year
The District requires this information to be completed by September 30, 2024. Address changes cannot be updated in the Current Student Registration Gateway. If you have an address change, please contact your student’s building secretary.
We want to provide ample time to everyone to complete the necessary student registration information. If you have any questions regarding this online process, please contact the Registration Office at 937-748-6003.
Additional information about Registration and how to get started can be found on our website - www.springboro.org/RegistrationStudents.aspx
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Students at Warren County Fair
Last month, several Springboro Schools’ students competed in 4-H at the Warren County Fair, placing really well!
Community members from around the area were invited to attend the annual week-long event (a tradition dating back to 1850!), to enjoy shows, 4-H exhibits, rides, music, and more!
Click Here to Learn More
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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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Work with Springboro Schools |
Want to work with students?! We have the job for you! Springboro Schools is looking for engaging individuals who have a passion for working with students.
Full-Time Opportunities Available Now!
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The Springboro Fan Store is hosting an online fundraiser, supporting junior and senior high school athletics.
Profits from your purchase will contribute to their mission to support Springboro Athletics..
Click Here to Order Today
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Student Health Services
District Nurse, Bronwyn Patterson, RN, BSN
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.
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, Ext. 2854
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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.
Click Here to View Transportation/Bus Driver Update Info to Parents
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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Free-Reduced Lunch Program
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.
More Information Here
Applications can be found under the “Parents” tab on www.springboro.org. NOTE: Lunch prices for the current school year may be subject to change.
Click Here to View the Free-Reduced Meals Application
Kelsey Warren
Food Service Director
937-748-3950 (x4664)
Lost or Misplaced P-EBT Cards?
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Helping Community Families
Springboro Schools continues to provide meals, clothing, and supplies to families on a routine basis, during the school year. Students who are on free-reduced lunch or apart of the “Boro Backpack Program” are able to receive food thanks to the Springboro Community Assistance Center (SCAC).
Free-Reduced Lunch with Springboro Schools:
Mondays (3:00 - 4:00pm)*
Springboro Community Assistance Center (SCAC)
1629 S. Main St. Springboro, OH 45066
*Check SCAC Website for Specific Dates/Times. The SCAC is here to help all families that are in need.
Stay Up-to-Date:
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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.
Each year the district publishes it's Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). This document identifies where the district's resources come from, as well as where the district's money is spent. In addition, the PAFR shows a clear picture of how well the resources we receive are being invested in your student's educational future.
All prior PAFR's are available for view on the Treasurer Dept.'s webpage.
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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. | | | | |
