Springtown Middle School

🌸 The Countdown to Spring Break is On! 🌸 Porcupines, we’re almost there! Here are some important dates to remember: 📌 Friday, March 7 – No school for students/Staff Work Day 📌 March 10-14 – Spring Break! Springtown ISD will be closed 📌 Monday, March 17 – We’ll see all Porcupines back on campus! #PorcupineFamily

Dear Springtown Middle School Parents/Guardians and Staff, We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your patience and understanding during the unexpected power outage this morning. Our goal is always to have school when possible, and at 5:30 a.m., Springtown Middle School had power when the district made the decision to proceed with classes. However, the power went out at 6:06 a.m., and what we initially thought would be a quick fix by Oncor turned into an extended outage with no estimated restoration time. Our students were incredible as we transitioned them to Springtown Intermediate School to ensure their comfort and safety. If your student was unable to attend today, please know that their absence will not count against them. We also sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience as we carefully checked out each student to their parent or guardian—student safety is always our top priority, and ensuring that each of our 643 students went home with the correct person was our primary focus. Another unexpected challenge was that Springtown Intermediate School was conducting benchmark testing, which meant we had to adjust the pickup procedures to avoid disruptions. We are grateful for everyone’s cooperation in using the alternate pickup location near the gym and cafeteria, which allowed the testing to continue smoothly. We also want to acknowledge the parents who waited patiently while we worked through some initial internet connectivity issues during check-out. Your understanding helped us ensure that every student was released safely. A huge thank you goes out to our local law enforcement officers for shutting down Pojo Road, walking students safely to Springtown Intermediate, and assisting in locating parents and guardians. In times of chaos, our community always steps up in a big way, and today was no exception. Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and support. We will provide an update as soon as we have confirmation regarding power restoration and plans for school tomorrow. Brittney Chavez Principal Springtown Middle School

Power Outage: Student Pick-Up and Transportation Update Dear Springtown Middle School Parents and Guardians, Due to the ongoing power outage and the uncertainty of when power will be restored, we are adjusting our student pick-up and transportation procedures for today. Please see the important updates below to ensure your child gets home safely: Student Pick-Up at Springtown Intermediate School • 7th Grade Students: Pick up at the cafeteria doors of Springtown Intermediate School. • 8th Grade Students: Pick up at the gym doors of Springtown Intermediate School. If you choose to pick up your child, please go to the appropriate location listed above for their grade level. Bus Transportation at 10:00 AM • Buses will run at 10:00 AM for all students who normally ride the bus. Students who have not been picked up by a parent will be transported home by bus at that time. • If you do not want your child to ride the bus, please call 817-220-1219 as soon as possible. We will ensure your student remains at Springtown Intermediate and does not board the bus if we receive your call. Attendance and Supervision Rest assured that attendance has been taken, and all students will remain supervised by our staff until they are either picked up by a parent/guardian or leave on the bus. Your child’s safety is our top priority, and we will keep every student safe and accounted for until they are in your care or safely on their way home. Questions or Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 817-220-1219. We are happy to assist you and address any needs during this time. Our staff is here to help make this process as smooth as possible despite the power outage. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this unexpected outage. We understand this situation is challenging, and we sincerely appreciate your support and understanding. Together, we will ensure all students are cared for and get home safely. Sincerely, Springtown Middle School Administration

Dear SMS Parents, Due to the uncertainty of when power will be restored, parents may pick up their Springtown Middle School students at Springtown Intermediate School. • 7th grade students can be picked up at the cafeteria doors. • 8th grade students can be picked up at the gym doors. We have taken attendance and will stay with all students until a parent picks them up or a bus drops them off at home. For students who ride the bus, we will run buses at 10:00 AM. If you do not want your child to ride the bus, please call 817-220-1219, and we will ensure they remain at Springtown Intermediate instead of boarding. If you have any questions, please reach out to 817-220-1219—we will be happy to help. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Springtown Middle School

As of 8:30 AM, the electric company has not provided an estimated time for full power restoration at Springtown Middle School. To ensure the best environment for our students, our police officers are closing Pojo so we can safely walk both 7th and 8th grade students to Springtown Intermediate School. • 7th grade students will be in the cafeteria. • 8th grade students will be in the gym. We will have breakfast available for students at Springtown Intermediate. We will send more updates shortly. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Campuses will be opening on schedule today. Please be aware that a couple of buses may be running a little late to some stops due to fallen branches from the storm. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone at the normal time! Stay dry, Porcupines! ☔️

Road conditions have remained the same since yesterday afternoon. School will start at REGULAR time. Drive safely, and we'll see you soon! #PorcupineFamily

‼️ DELAYED START - 10:00AM ‼️ Springtown ISD will operate on a delayed start schedule today, with classes beginning at 10:00 AM. Our team has been out assessing road conditions since 3:45 AM. While roads in town are generally in good shape, there are a few rural areas that require extra caution. We want to allow our bus drivers to navigate those routes in daylight for added safety. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Please stay safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone later this morning. #PorcupineFamily

Porcupines: Our team has been out checking roads across the district this evening, and everything is clear for tomorrow! ❄️ It’s going to be a chilly one, so be sure to bundle up! We’ll have buildings open, warm, and ready for you in the morning. Please be patient during drop-off and pick-up, our staff will be working as efficiently as possible to get students in and out safely. As always, leadership will be out early to check road conditions before buses run to ensure everything remains safe. We will continue to monitor the weather throughout the evening and notify families if the school schedule for tomorrow changes. Information will also be shared on the SISD website and social media.

The cheer parent meeting has been scheduled for next Monday and Tuesday!

The referral window for the Gifted & Talented Identification Process is now open through February 28th! 📢 Learn more about giftedness, the referral process, testing, and the required parent survey by checking out this newsletter. Don't miss this opportunity to explore GT services for your child! https://secure.smore.com/n/xcg8r #PorcupineFamily

REMINDER: Monday, January 20th, is a student-teacher holiday! Enjoy your long weekend! #PorcupineFamily #MLKday

No School Tomorrow, January 10th! We don’t get many of these rare Texas snow days, but they sure bring out the kid in all of us! As children, we would dream of waking up to the magic words, “No school today!” Well… it’s here. You’ve got it now. Superintendent Shane Strickland took those famous grandparent tales to heart — you know the ones about walking barefoot to school in the snow, uphill both ways. Let’s just say… he gave it a try, and you’ll want to see how that turned out! 😂 Head over to our district’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SpringtownISD) to check out the post and enjoy a good laugh. Trust us — it’s worth it! Most importantly, take tomorrow to enjoy this unexpected gift of time. Whether you’re playing in the snow, sipping hot chocolate, or simply staying cozy indoors, make some memories. If you have kids, soak up these moments with them. The snow will melt, but the memories will last a lifetime. Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you on Monday!

Weather Update: Springtown ISD Closed Thursday, January 9th Springtown ISD administration just got off a call with the National Weather Service. Their forecast includes freezing rain, sleet, and possibly snow starting early tomorrow morning, creating hazardous conditions for our buses and drivers to be on the roads. Out of an abundance of caution, all Springtown ISD campuses and offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 9th. All before and after-school extracurricular activities are canceled for tomorrow. Friday’s status is still TBD — we will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day tomorrow and share updates as they become available. Please stay safe, and keep an eye out for additional updates from Springtown ISD! #PorcupineFamily

𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 We know everyone’s keeping an eye on the potential for wintery weather — we know this because our inboxes are filling up and phones are ringing a lot more than usual! 😂❄️ Please know that Springtown ISD administration is actively monitoring weather conditions and will make any weather-related decisions as early as possible — no later than 6 a.m. on school days. 👉 If school is delayed or canceled due to weather, here's how you'll know: ✅ Text and email notifications will go directly to parents and staff ✅ Updates will be posted on the Springtown ISD app, website, and social media pages ✅ We’ll share information with local news outlets For more details about our inclement weather procedures, visit: https://5il.co/1v4x2 Stay safe & warm, Porcupines! 🧡 #PorcupineFamily

SPRINGTOWN ISD UPDATE We’ve received a few questions regarding potential winter weather later this week. The current forecast from the National Weather Service is for 1-4 inches of snowfall accumulation from the Metroplex north and west, with lighter amounts expected in Central Texas. There is also a 30% chance for accumulations to exceed 6 inches in areas west and northwest of the Metroplex. We will continue to receive updates from the National Weather Service and will share any important information as soon as possible. Please know that it is always our intention to make decisions as quickly as possible. There are multiple factors we must consider, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. Stay safe and warm, and we’ll keep you updated! #PorcupineFamily

The staff is back from winter break and ready for a great start to 2025. 🧡 Just a friendly reminder: Students return on Wednesday, January 8th. Let’s make it an amazing spring semester! ✨📚 #PorcupineFamily

🎉Happy New Year, Porcupine Family!🎉 Wishing you all a year filled with success, joy, and unforgettable memories! A big shoutout to SHS senior Aiden Perrota for creating this graphic! Here’s to making 2025 our best year yet! 🦔🧡 #HappyNewYear #PorcupineFamily

Merry Christmas! 🎅🎁🎄 A special shoutout to Aiden Perrotta, a Springtown High School student earning practicum hours at the Administration Building, for creating this graphic! #PorcupineFamily

Don't forget! ⏰ 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 for all campuses tomorrow, 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧! To view the instructional calendar click the following link: https://5il.co/2fixs #PorcupineFamily