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  • Weekly Update | Get Ready for Homecoming!

    In This Weekly  Update Weekly Update with Mr. Rizzo : I n this Weekly Update video, Mr. Rizzo addresses challenges our Transportation Department has faced this year.  Speaker Series: Mock Teen Bedroom Last Week in Spring-Ford Girls Flag Football Event Tonight Special Education Resource Fair Free & Reduced Meal Program Spotlight: A Buoyant Voyage Media Wise: Tips for Parents 2024-2025 Device Insurance Fee Spring-Ford Event Guide Spring-Ford Shopping Guide And mor e!       Spring-Ford Girls Flag Football Fundraiser - Tonight! Swing by Handel's Ice Cream TONIGHT and treat yourself while supporting the Spring-Ford Girls Flag Football team! Plus, what better way to gear up for the Phillies playoff game than with a sweet scoop in hand? Cheer on your favorite teams all in one night—ice cream for the Flag Football girls and baseball with the Phillies! See you there! WHERE: Handel's Ice Cream in Royersford WHEN: Today from 3-9 p.m. A festive weekend is in store for Spring-Ford students, families, alumni and community members who attend this year’s Homecoming celebration, which will begin on Friday, October 18 and continues through Saturday, October 19. Friday, October 18, 2024: Homecoming weekend events kick-off Friday with the annual Powder Puff football game. Junior and senior girls compete against one another, with their male classmates serving as cheerleaders. The game will begin at 7 p.m. in Coach McNelly stadium, located behind the 9th Grade Center, 400 S. Lewis Road in Royersford. All proceeds will go to the Warrior Scholarship. Click here for tickets. Saturday, October 19, 2024: Spring-Ford students will continue a longstanding tradition of parading through the streets of downtown Royersford starting at 12 p.m. Main Street will be closed to traffic during the parade. Click here for an updated parade route map . The parade will feature the talents of Spring-Ford’s award winning Golden Ram Marching Band, the chorus and the Spring-Ford Middle School Band, and will include various high school clubs. Athletic team members, School Board members, local dignitaries, local fire companies and the Rowdy Ram will all make appearances. The parade will end with a community picnic, provided by the Spring-Ford Educators Association (SFEA). Finally, join fellow Ram fans as Spring-Ford Area High School's football team takes on Owen J. Roberts at 2 p.m. in Coach McNelly stadium. Gates will open at 12:30 p.m. for pre-game festivities that will include musical performances, as well as the introduction of the Homecoming Court. Click here to buy tickets. Community QPR Training Due to a scheduling conflict with the Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Taskforce, this evenings QPR Training planned for this evening will be cancelled and rescheduled. Speaker Series:  Mock Teen Bedroom What are the challenges you are facing as parents, guardians and educators? Join Be a Part of the Conversation to address the potency of today’s cannabis, other substances, impaired driving, and more, with a special focus on teens and emerging adults. We’ll also provide a tour of our Mock Teen Bedroom, which helps adults to identify signs of substance use, and trends that put kids at risk, such as cannabis, vaping and alcohol. Together, we’ll develop the tools we need to support young people! WHEN : Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 6:30-8 p.m. WHERE : Spring-Ford Area High School REGISTER : Click here to register Join Us:  Special Education Resource Fair Spring-Ford and local community partners for a Resource Fair and Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include family-friendly activities and a resource fair highlighting local special needs service providers. This is a great opportunity to learn about programs and connect with local families and community members.  Click here for more information, to tell your friends about the event, and for a current list of vendors. Join Spring-Ford following the event at 1 p.m. for the new Spring-Ford Area High School Transition Suite Ribbon Cutting! Check out what happened Last Week in Spring-Ford...                                    Spotlight: A Buoyant Voyage Students in Mr. Leppold's science class embarked on an exciting hands-on learning experience by deploying a buoy in the Gulf Coast. This project allowed them to track real-time data on ocean currents, temperature, and environmental conditions, giving students an up-close look at the dynamic forces shaping our planet. Mr. Leppold relayed their findings below: October 1: My students built an ocean buoy a few years ago and I finally got it deployed today in the Gulf Stream off the Coast of Florida near the Bahamas! Water depth was 2,300 feet, current "running strong due North at 4 knots". This is the 4th buoy my kids have sent into the Gulf Stream over the past 25 years. One traveled from Cape May New Jersey to Long Island New York, the rest might still be out there . . . or got eaten by a sea creature. I'll update everyone on where this one travels to, hoping to make it across the pond to England or Ireland. October 9: Buoy recovered 160 miles to the north, more details to follow.  We may be able to redeploy. Current thought (yes I meant to do that) is that the wind blew it out of the Gulf Stream and into shore. Captain Baxter thought Milton might send it across the pond, but the water had other plans.  Device Insurance Fee Families with students in grades 5-12 will be asked to pay a Device Insurance Fee annually for their school issued devices. Families who pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be covered for all necessary repairs unless it has been deemed by the technology department that damages were caused intentionally or by extreme negligence. Families who do not pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be required to pay for any repairs that are deemed necessary. This list also indicates the most common repairs and is not meant to be an all inclusive list. Repairs that do not appear on this document will require a quote from the vendor. All repairs must be completed through the district vendors. Students are not permitted to perform their own repairs or obtain repairs on their own from non-district vendors.  Click here to learn more . Media Wise: Parents Ultimate Guide to Discord This tip comes from  Common Sense Media   Is Discord safe for kids? How does it work? Everything you need to know about this popular app like: What is Discord? How does it work? Is it appropriate for kids? And more... Click here for the full article. SFMA Band & Trunk or Treat Event Join the Spring-Ford Music Association on October 12 at 3 p.m. for their Band & Trunk or Treat event! This is a fantastic opportunity for ALL Spring-Ford students, grades 4-12, to come together and experience what the future of band looks like. What to Expect: Meet and connect with your future band directors Learn about the amazing opportunities in middle and high school band programs Explore what it means to be a part of the Spring-Ford Band family Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this event is for YOU! Date: October 12, 2024 Time: 3 p.m. the 7-12 Band will perform in Costume. Trunk or Treat to follow for ALL attendees! Location: McNelly Stadium Click here to sign your car up for the Trunk or Treat portion of the day. Spring-Ford Spirit Wear Sale All of this spirit wear will gain you bonus rizz points, no mewing needed. Bet. Your fit will be giving off straight up main character vibes. They let him cook with this spirit wear line up. No cap. If you're cheugy like us, this is really just saying we have spirit wear for sale and it's all pretty cool. Click here to start shopping. SFMA Pie Sale SFMA is happy to partner with Frecon Farms to provide their delicious pies to our community through this fundraiser.  Frecon Farms is located in Boyertown, Pa.  The Frecon family has been growing cherries, peaches, plums, blueberries, nectarines, raspberries, apples and pears for 3 generations! Pies are 9”. There are 2 lbs. of fruit in all our pies. Baked 100% from scratch. Real recipes, real ingredients right from the Frecon family farm. All orders for this fundraiser will be delivered in time for Thanksgiving. Click here to order. Spring-Ford Ornaments New for this year: Spring-Ford Ornaments!  The Limerick Home & School League is partnering with Shirts & Ink to create a beautiful navy, 10cm plastic ornament with “Spring-Ford” and our Ram’s Head.  Get your holiday shopping started early!  This is the perfect holiday gift to give to friends, family, or your child’s teachers/school staff OR it’s a great keepsake for Spring-Ford alumni, recent grads, soon to be grads, new families to the district…basically anyone who has Spring-Ford Ram Pride!! See the flyer  here .  Ornaments will be $15 each. Orders are due by noon on Friday, November 1st and  may be placed using this  link .  Pickup will be Friday, December 13th in the Limerick Elementary Media Hallway (door 14) between 6:15-7:45pm.  This year, spread Holiday Cheer AND Spring Ford School Spirit!  Please contact  a.l.merrifield@gmail.com  with any questions.   Spring-Ford Area School District spring-ford.net //  news@spring-ford.net The Spring-Ford Area School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran's status or genetic information be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity. In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity operated by the school district. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Director of Human Resources) 857 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA, or at 610-705-6000 ext. 6124. Refer to Board Policy 103 for further information about the district's Nondiscrimination in Participation, Employment, Contract Practices.

    Wednesday, Oct 09 2024

  • Weekly Update | No School Tomorrow

    In This Weekly  Update Weekly Update Takeover No School Reminder: October 3, 2024 Community QPR Training : October 9 Speaker Series: Mock Teen Bedroom SF vs. PV Football Game Today is Natinoal Custodian Day Last Week in Spring-Ford Special Education Resource Fair Free & Reduced Meal Program Media Wise: Tips for Parents 2024-2025 Device Insurance Fee Spring-Ford Event Guide Spring-Ford Shopping Guide And mor e!                           No S chool Reminder:  Reminder, no school for students tomorrow, October 3, 2024. Click here for the complete 2024-2025 calendar. To our friends celebrating Rosh Hashanah, may you and your loved ones enjoy an abundance of joy, health and peace throughout the New Year. Spring-Ford vs. Perkiomen Valley Football Game Perkiomen Valley is looking forward to hosting our football team Friday evening with kickoff scheduled at 7 p.m. All tickets are $5 each, please click here to pre-order your tickets. All middle school students or younger must be accompanied by an adult for entry into the game.   Can't make the game? Click here for the livestream link. National Custodian Day Today, we celebrate and thank our incredible custodial staff for the hard work they do each day to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming. From early mornings to late nights, they go above and beyond to create a healthy environment for our students, teachers, and staff. We truly appreciate your dedication, commitment, and all the little things you do that make a big difference! Let’s give a round of applause to our custodians – the unsung heroes of our school community. Community QPR Training QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer: three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Join the Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Taskforce for a virtual QPR Training on October 9 at 6 p.m. QPR training prepares attendees to: Recognize the warning signs of suicide Ask someone about suicidal thoughts Offer and connect to help This training will be held virtually via Zoom- information will be sent to all attendees prior to the training. This training is hosted by the William Jeanes Library and in partnership with the Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Taskforce. Click here to register. Speaker Series:  Mock Teen Bedroom What are the challenges you are facing as parents, guardians and educators? Join Be a Part of the Conversation to address the potency of today’s cannabis, other substances, impaired driving, and more, with a special focus on teens and emerging adults. We’ll also provide a tour of our Mock Teen Bedroom, which helps adults to identify signs of substance use, and trends that put kids at risk, such as cannabis, vaping and alcohol. Together, we’ll develop the tools we need to support young people! WHEN : Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 6:30-8 p.m. WHERE : Spring-Ford Area High School REGISTER : Click here to register Join Us:  Special Education Resource Fair Spring-Ford and local community partners for a Resource Fair and Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include family-friendly activities and a resource fair highlighting local special needs service providers. This is a great opportunity to learn about programs and connect with local families and community members.  Click here for more information, to tell your friends about the event, and for a current list of vendors. Join Spring-Ford following the event at 1 p.m. for the new Spring-Ford Area High School Transition Suite Ribbon Cutting! Check out what happened Last Week in Spring-Ford...                            Device Insurance Fee Families with students in grades 5-12 will be asked to pay a Device Insurance Fee annually for their school issued devices. Families who pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be covered for all necessary repairs unless it has been deemed by the technology department that damages were caused intentionally or by extreme negligence. Families who do not pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be required to pay for any repairs that are deemed necessary. This list also indicates the most common repairs and is not meant to be an all inclusive list. Repairs that do not appear on this document will require a quote from the vendor.  All repairs must be completed through the district vendors. Students are not permitted to perform their own repairs or obtain repairs on their own from non-district vendors.  Click here to learn more . Media Wise: Parents Ultimate Guide to Snapchat This tip comes from  Common Sense Media   Is Snapchat safe for kids? How does it work? Everything you need to know about this popular app like: What is Snapchat? How does it work? Is it appropriate for kids? And more... Click here for the full article. SFMA Band & Trunk or Treat Event Join the Spring-Ford Music Association on October 12 at 3 p.m. for their Band & Trunk or Treat event! This is a fantastic opportunity for ALL Spring-Ford students, grades 4-12, to come together and experience what the future of band looks like. What to Expect: Meet and connect with your future band directors Learn about the amazing opportunities in middle and high school band programs Explore what it means to be a part of the Spring-Ford Band family Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this event is for YOU! Date: October 12, 2024 Time: 3 p.m. the 7-12 Band will perform in Costume. Trunk or Treat to follow for ALL attendees! Location: McNelly Stadium Click here to sign your car up for the Trunk or Treat portion of the day. Spring-Ford Spirit Wear Sale All of this spirit wear will gain you bonus rizz points, no mewing needed. Bet. Your fit will be giving off straight up main character vibes. They let him cook with this spirit wear line up. No cap. If you're cheugy like us, this is really just saying we have spirit wear for sale and it's all pretty cool. Click here to start shopping. Spring-Ford Parka Sale The Boys High School Lacrosse Team is selling Parkas.  The Parkas are perfect to wear when you are supporting your Ram on those cold days!  The parkas can be customized with uniform number, last name, and "activity" on the right sleeve.  They can be customized for any sport or activity. For those interested, please reach out to sframslacrosse@gmail.com for more information.   Spring-Ford Area School District spring-ford.net //  news@spring-ford.net The Spring-Ford Area School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran's status or genetic information be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity. In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity operated by the school district. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Director of Human Resources) 857 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA, or at 610-705-6000 ext. 6124. Refer to Board Policy 103 for further information about the district's Nondiscrimination in Participation, Employment, Contract Practices.

    Wednesday, Oct 02 2024

  • Weekly Update | Free Community QPR Training

    In This Weekly  Update Weekly Update with Mr. Rizzo No School Reminder: October 3, 2024 Transportation Update Community QPR Training : October 9 Last Week in Spring-Ford SFMA Trunk or Treat & Band Event Special Education Resource Fair Media Wise: Tips for Parents Free & Reduced Meal Program 2024-2025 Device Insurance Fee Spring-Ford Event Guide Spring-Ford Shopping Guide And mor e!                           No S chool Reminder:  Reminder, no school for students on October 3, 2024. Click here for the complete 2024-2025 calendar. Transportation Update Transportation has been a significant area of concern this year. While we typically face challenges, this year’s issues have been more pronounced, impacting our families. To proactively address anticipated challenges, Spring-Ford's Transportation Department worked with Custer’s Garage to create new routes over the summer. These adjustments were made in response to: Two major road closures scheduled for this year, in addition to minor closures we've already experienced A nation-wide driver shortage A reduction in routes to account for the consistent shortfall of 4-5 drivers daily last year Despite our efforts, we did not anticipate the extent of the current driver shortage Custer’s Garage is experiencing. The bus company is actively working to hire and train new drivers and is exploring additional support options. However, the process of bringing on new drivers takes time. We are hopeful that bus runs will become more stabilized and accurately timed in the coming weeks. Please know we are working diligently alongside Custer’s Garage to support both their efforts and our families during this time. Community QPR Training QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer: three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Join the Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Taskforce for a virtual QPR Training on October 9 at 6 p.m. QPR training prepares attendees to: Recognize the warning signs of suicide Ask someone about suicidal thoughts Offer and connect to help This training will be held virtually via Zoom- information will be sent to all attendees prior to the training. This training is hosted by the William Jeanes Library and in partnership with the Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Taskforce. Click here to register. Save the Date:  Special Education Resource Fair Spring-Ford and local community partners for a Resource Fair and Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include family-friendly activities and a resource fair highlighting local special needs service providers. This is a great opportunity to learn about programs and connect with local families and community members.  Click here for more information, to tell your friends about the event, and for a current list of vendors. Join Spring-Ford following the event at 1 p.m. for the new Spring-Ford Area High School Transition Suite Ribbon Cutting! Check out what happened Last Week in Spring-Ford...                              Updated Football Game Expectations As we gear up for the remainder of our football season, we want to remind everyone of our spectator expectations and share important new expectations to ensure a positive experience for all attendees. New Expectation Effective immediately, a parent or legal guardian must accompany their child in 8th grade and below and is expected to remain together in the stands for the entire duration of the game.  Children in 8th grade and below may not be dropped off.  Unaccompanied children will not be allowed to enter the stadium. Please plan ahead when purchasing tickets, access will not be granted without a parent or legal guardian even if a child has a ticket.  This is designed to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all attendees.  Current Spectator Expectations We ask all spectators to help maintain a respectful and welcoming environment by following these expectations: Treat all fans, participants, and athletes with respect. Show respect for the game officials and refrain from booing their decisions or interfering with the control of the contest. Show respect for visiting players and injured athletes by not booing participants on the field and by respecting property. Vulgarity and indecent gestures are unacceptable. Use only positive cheers, signs, and praise without antagonizing or demeaning visiting teams and fans. Recognize outstanding performances from both teams. Know the rules and strategies of the game to cheer at the proper times. Maintain enthusiasm and composure, setting a positive example for younger Spring-Ford Rams. There is a no re-entry policy: Please bring any weather-appropriate items with you, as re-entry is not permitted once you leave the stadium.  We appreciate your cooperation and support in upholding these standards. Let’s continue to cheer on our Rams in the spirit of sportsmanship and respect! Device Insurance Fee Families with students in grades 5-12 will be asked to pay a Device Insurance Fee annually for their school issued devices. Families who pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be covered for all necessary repairs unless it has been deemed by the technology department that damages were caused intentionally or by extreme negligence.  Families who do not pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be required to pay for any repairs that are deemed necessary. This list also indicates the most common repairs and is not meant to be an all inclusive list. Repairs that do not appear on this document will require a quote from the vendor.  All repairs must be completed through the district vendors. Students are not permitted to perform their own repairs or obtain repairs on their own from non-district vendors.  Click here to learn more . Media Wise: Parents Ultimate Guide to TikTok This tip comes from  Common Sense Media   Is TikTok safe? How does it work? Everything you need to know about this popular video-sharing app like: What is TikTok? How does it work? Is it appropriate for kids? And more... Click here for the full article. Mum Fundraiser:  Limerick Elementary is kicking off the school year with a fundraiser to help you with your fall decorating needs! We've partnered with Wendy's Flowers to sell mums. See the flyer  here . Options available include 9" single color mums in yellow, burgundy, white, bronze or purple ($10 each) or 11" tri-color mums which will be a mix of 3 fall colors ($20 each). Mums will be available for pick up at Limerick Elementary Friday, September 27th from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Orders can be placed using this  link . Orders are due Thursday, September 19th.  Questions? Please contact a.l.merrifield@gmail.com SFMA Band & Trunk or Treat Event Join the Spring-Ford Music Association on October 12 at 3 p.m. for their Band & Trunk or Treat event! This is a fantastic opportunity for ALL Spring-Ford students, grades 4-12, to come together and experience what the future of band looks like. What to Expect: Meet and connect with your future band directors Learn about the amazing opportunities in middle and high school band programs Explore what it means to be a part of the Spring-Ford Band family Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this event is for YOU! Date: October 12, 2024 Time: 3 p.m. the 7-12 Band will perform in Costume. Trunk or Treat to follow for ALL attendees! Location: McNelly Stadium Click here to sign your car up for the Trunk or Treat portion of the day. Spring-Ford Spirt Wear Sale All of this spirit wear will gain you bonus rizz points, no mewing needed. Bet. Your fit will be giving off straight up main character vibes. They let him cook with this spirit wear line up. No cap. If you're cheugy like us, this is really just saying we have spirit wear for sale and it's all pretty cool. Click here to start shopping.   Spring-Ford Area School District spring-ford.net //  news@spring-ford.net The Spring-Ford Area School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran's status or genetic information be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity. In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity operated by the school district. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Director of Human Resources) 857 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA, or at 610-705-6000 ext. 6124. Refer to Board Policy 103 for further information about the district's Nondiscrimination in Participation, Employment, Contract Practices.

    Wednesday, Sep 25 2024

  • Weekly Update | No School Reminder

    In This Weekly  Update Weekly Update Takeover No School Reminder: September 20, 2024 Student Spotlight: AP Capstone Diploma Football Game Spectator Expectations Community QPR Training : October 9 Be Kind Ella Day Free & Reduced Meal Program Last Week in Spring-Ford Special Education Resource Fair Media Wise: Tips for Parents 2024-2025 Device Insurance Fee Spring-Ford Event Guide Spring-Ford Shopping Guide And mor e!                   No S chool Reminder:  Reminder, no school for students on Friday, September 20, 2024. Click here for the complete 2024-2025 calendar. Updated Football Game Expectations As we gear up for the remainder of our football season, we want to remind everyone of our spectator expectations and share important new expectations to ensure a positive experience for all attendees. New Expectation Effective immediately, a parent or legal guardian must accompany their child in 8th grade and below and is expected to remain together in the stands for the entire duration of the game.  Children in 8th grade and below may not be dropped off.  Unaccompanied children will not be allowed to enter the stadium. Please plan ahead when purchasing tickets, access will not be granted without a parent or legal guardian even if a child has a ticket.  This is designed to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all attendees.  Current Spectator Expectations We ask all spectators to help maintain a respectful and welcoming environment by following these expectations: Treat all fans, participants, and athletes with respect. Show respect for the game officials and refrain from booing their decisions or interfering with the control of the contest. Show respect for visiting players and injured athletes by not booing participants on the field and by respecting property. Vulgarity and indecent gestures are unacceptable. Use only positive cheers, signs, and praise without antagonizing or demeaning visiting teams and fans. Recognize outstanding performances from both teams. Know the rules and strategies of the game to cheer at the proper times. Maintain enthusiasm and composure, setting a positive example for younger Spring-Ford Rams. There is a no re-entry policy: Please bring any weather-appropriate items with you, as re-entry is not permitted once you leave the stadium.  We appreciate your cooperation and support in upholding these standards. Let’s continue to cheer on our Rams in the spirit of sportsmanship and respect! Community Community QPR Training QPR Training: October 9 QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer: three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Join the Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Taskforce for a virtual QPR Training on October 9 at 6 p.m. QPR training prepares attendees to: Recognize the warning signs of suicide Ask someone about suicidal thoughts Offer and connect to help This training will be held virtually via Zoom- information will be sent to all attendees prior to the training. This training is hosted by the William Jeanes Library and in partnership with the Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Taskforce. Click here to register. Student Spotlight: AP Capstone Diploma At Spring-Ford Area High School, 19 students earned the AP Capstone Diploma! The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are essential to academic success. To receive the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and on four additional AP Exams of their choice. Student participation in the AP Capstone program has been steadily increasing, with Over 100,000 students in over 2,500 schools worldwide taking part during the 2023-24 academic year. Approximately 21,000 students nation-wide earned the AP Capstone Diploma. Congratulations to members of the Class of 2025, Anna C. and Matthew M., and the following members of the Class of 2024 Nicholas F., Andrea G., Gayatri G., Bruce H., Kiersten I., Liyana K., Sean M., Nanditha P., Maddie R., Pragya S., Ramona S.! Save the Date: Special Education Resource Fair Spring-Ford and local community partners for a Resource Fair and Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include family-friendly activities and a resource fair highlighting local special needs service providers. This is a great opportunity to learn about programs and connect with local families and community members. Click here for more information, to tell your friends about the event, and for a current list of vendors. Join Spring-Ford following the event at 1 p.m. for the new Spring-Ford Area High School Transition Suite Ribbon Cutting! National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to widen knowledge about Hispanic and Latinx heritage and to celebrate and acknowledge the extensive accomplishments of Hispanic and Latinx people from the past and present. Ways to celebrate: Support small local Hispanic and Latinx businesses. Explore Hispanic and Latinx traditions and celebrations Read books written by Hispanic and Latinx authors Click here for local events and celebrations from Visit Philly. Friday is Be Kind Ella Day September 20 is #BeeKindElla Day! Help us in continuing the tradition of keeping Ella's spirit alive through friendship, community and kindness.  Ella Smith was the definition of light and love. Her smile infectious, her grit unmatched and her spirit resonated with everyone she came into contact with. She believed with her entire soul that kindness mattered, right up until she lost her battle with cancer in the spring of 2020. With September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, once again we are asking the Spring-Ford community to wear blue and do something kind for someone else on September 20th in Ella's honor. Check out what happened Last Week in Spring-Ford...                                            Device Insurance Fee Families with students in grades 5-12 will be asked to pay a Device Insurance Fee annually for their school issued devices. Families who pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be covered for all necessary repairs unless it has been deemed by the technology department that damages were caused intentionally or by extreme negligence.  Families who do not pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be required to pay for any repairs that are deemed necessary. This list also indicates the most common repairs and is not meant to be an all inclusive list. Repairs that do not appear on this document will require a quote from the vendor.  All repairs must be completed through the district vendors. Students are not permitted to perform their own repairs or obtain repairs on their own from non-district vendors.  Click here to learn more . Media Wise: Tips for Parents This tip comes from  Common Sense Media Whether your kids are already using social media or asking to get started, it's a good idea to teach them some basic rules. Here are some guidelines for helping middle school kids use social media safely and responsibly: Follow the rules. Tell your kids to think before they post. Make sure kids set their privacy settings. Kindness counts. Click here for the full article. Mum Fundraiser:  Limerick Elementary is kicking off the school year with a fundraiser to help you with your fall decorating needs! We've partnered with Wendy's Flowers to sell mums. See the flyer  here . Options available include 9" single color mums in yellow, burgundy, white, bronze or purple ($10 each) or 11" tri-color mums which will be a mix of 3 fall colors ($20 each). Mums will be available for pick up at Limerick Elementary Friday, September 27th from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Orders can be placed using this  link . Orders are due Thursday, September 19th.  Questions? Please contact a.l.merrifield@gmail.com . Spring-Ford Spirt Wear Sale All of this spirit wear will gain you bonus rizz points, no mewing needed. Bet. Your fit will be giving off straight up main character vibes. They let him cook with this spirit wear line up. No cap. If you're cheugy like us, this is really just saying we have spirit wear for sale and it's all pretty cool. Click here to start shopping.   Spring-Ford Area School District spring-ford.net //  news@spring-ford.net The Spring-Ford Area School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran's status or genetic information be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity. In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity operated by the school district. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Director of Human Resources) 857 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA, or at 610-705-6000 ext. 6124. Refer to Board Policy 103 for further information about the district's Nondiscrimination in Participation, Employment, Contract Practices.

    Wednesday, Sep 18 2024

  • Important Message from Mr. Rizzo

    This message was sent to all Spring-Ford staff and  families, and students in grades 5-12. Good afternoon, Spring-Ford staff, families, and students, In recent days, rumors have spread online about potential harm to students across multiple grade levels. I would like to take a moment today to address this directly. The screenshot circulating in our community is also being shared in communities across the state. Authorities believe it originated in Ohio, based on details from the original post. Given recent events, it's understandable that this rumor has caused concern among students and parents. Reports were made through the Safe2Say Something (S2SS) system, and after thorough investigation by the S2SS Team and local authorities, no evidence supports the validity of these rumors. Please rest assured that we will continue to monitor any new reports that come to our attention. As we discuss school safety, I want to remind our community of four key initiatives currently in place: Spring-Ford Police Department : The eight-person Spring-Ford Area School District Police Department is dedicated to ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and visitors. The department focuses on: Protection of our Students, Staff, and Community Vigilant, Ethical and Impartial Enforcement of Law Critical Incident Preparedness and Response Crime Prevention, Reduction and Deterrence ALICE Training : Since 2016, Spring-Ford students and staff have participated in ALICE Training, which prepares them for unannounced intruder scenarios. ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. The program provides guidance on when to use traditional lockdown procedures and teaches practical strategies for barricading rooms, using mobile devices, communicating with law enforcement, and when to consider evacuation or counter techniques. Safe 2 Say Something (S2SS) : Spring-Ford introduced the Safe2Say Something anonymous reporting system in 2019. This program empowers students, teachers, and administrators to recognize warning signs and signals of individuals who may pose a threat to themselves or others and to "Say Something" to a trusted adult or use the anonymous reporting system. The program focuses on: Recognizing at-risk behaviors, especially on social media Taking all signs and signals seriously and acting quickly by speaking to a trusted adult Reporting concerns anonymously through the S2SS mobile app or website When a tip is submitted through S2SS or directly to Spring-Ford, our School Police Department implements an action plan to investigate, often working closely with local law enforcement. Depending on the nature of the report, actions may include student and family interviews or home visits. While investigation details are confidential, please know that all reports are taken seriously. Digital Citizenship:  Students learn about digital citizenship and cyber safety starting in elementary school through our Ram QUEST class. One of the challenges we face is how quickly rumors and misinformation can spread online. Social media can sometimes distribute information faster than traditional sources, leading to the potential spread of misinformation. Parents are encouraged to monitor their children's online activities, including mobile apps, online games, and social media, and discuss appropriate online behavior with them. As always, the safety of our students is our top priority. You may notice an increased presence from local police departments in the coming days as they partner with the Spring-Ford Police Department in reinforcing security throughout our community. Thank you for your continued support and vigilance. Bob Rizzo, Superintendent  

    Saturday, Sep 14 2024

  • Weekly Update | Community Day

    In This Weekly  Update Royersford Community Day Rams Roundup - Week 1 2025-2028 Comprehensive Plan Feedback McNelly Stadium Spectator Information WMCTC Salon  is Open! Free & Reduced Meal Program Mental Health Awareness Night Under the Lights 2024-2025 Device Insurance Fee And mor e! 7th grade scientists dove into the exciting world of observations by using the SEEK app.   Join SFASD at Royersford Community Day this Saturday Join the Spring-Ford Area School District and Ram Country TV (RCTV) at the Annual Royersford Community Day on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! This is a RAIN or SHINE event, but the Royersfors Business Association will be making updates to their Facebook page as the weather progresses. Click here to learn more. 2025-2028 Comprehensive Planning - Join the Planning Team! Over the next several months, stakeholders will have an opportunity to become involved in the planning process and offer feedback. Completing the Comprehensive Planning Interest Form is the first step in this process. Click here to complete the Comprehensive Planning Interest Form. Rams Roundup Rams Roundup is Spring-Ford's new weekly highlight video series, designed to showcase the incredible activities, achievements, and events happening throughout the district. Each week offers a snapshot of the latest happenings, featuring projects, student highlights, staff achievements, and a peek into whats happening each week. The series aims to keep the Spring-Ford community informed and engaged, celebrating the successes and stories that make the district unique. Rams Roundup is a go-to source for staying connected with all the positive happenings in the Spring-Ford Area School District.                     The WMCTC Salon is Open! After a summer off for renovations, The Salon at WMCTC has reopened! The Salon at WMCTC offers a variety of services performed by well-trained students under the guided supervision of licensed Cosmetology instructors. Students use state of the art equipment coupled with professional products to deliver the most current cutting, color, texture, and styling trends. Due to the volume of business, an appointment is recommended. Services include: Hair: cut, color, foil, up do, blowout, scalp treatments, perms, relaxers Nail Care: spa pedicure, manicure, polish change Facial: facial, make up, lash/brow tint Click here to learn more. (Photo Credit: Highlights and cut by SFAHS Senior, Fiona) Device Insurance Fee Starting August 23rd, families with students in grades 5-12 will be asked to pay a Device Insurance Fee annually for their school issued devices. Families who pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be covered for all necessary repairs unless it has been deemed by the technology department that damages were caused intentionally or by extreme negligence.  Families who do not pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be required to pay for any repairs that are deemed necessary. This list also indicates the most common repairs and is not meant to be an all inclusive list. Repairs that do not appear on this document will require a quote from the vendor.    All repairs must be completed through the district vendors. Students are not permitted to perform their own repairs or obtain repairs on their own from non-district vendors. Click here to learn more. Save the Date: Spring-Ford Football + Aevidum Club Join us on September 6th for the first Home Football game as our Rams take on Downingtown East. In collaboration with the Downingtown East Aevidum Club, SFAHS is raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention during Suicide Prevention Month. We encourage all staff and students to attend the game wearing to wear a black Aevidum Club "YOU MATTER" t-shirts to show solidarity in breaking the silence surrounding depression, suicide, and other challenges teens face. Let's inspire our school and community to foster cultures of care and advocacy, reminding everyone to look out for one another. A Spring-Ford Staff Section will be out in force to see if they can out-cheer the students in supporting our Rams!  Skip the line, get your tickets ahead of time here !  McNelly Stadium Spectator Information Spectator Expectations Students in 8th grade or younger must be accompanied by a ticketed parent or guardian to enter McNelly Stadium. Parents or guardians should plan to stay for the entire game. Treat all fans, participants, and athletes with respect. Show respect for the game officials and refrain from booing their decisions or interfering with their control of the contest. Showing respect for visiting players and injured athletes, by not booing participants on the playing area, and by respecting property. Vulgarity and indecent gestures are unacceptable. Use only positive cheers, signs, and praise without antagonizing or demeaning visiting teams and fans. Recognize outstanding performances on either side of the playing field. Know the rules and strategies of the game in order to cheer at proper times. Maintain enthusiasm and composure, serving as a role model to our younger Spring-Ford Rams. There is a no reentry policy in place. Please bring any weather appropriate items with you to be prepared for the duration of the event. Bag Policy No backpacks or large purses/bags will be allowed into Coach McNelly Stadium, Rams Baseball Stadium, or sporting events inside school district buildings. There will be an area located outside of the venue where bags can be left if so desired. Please note, Spring-Ford School Police and Security will NOT monitor this area. It is best to leave bags at home, in lockers, or in personal vehicles. Diaper bags or bags needed for medical reasons are allowed but are subject to search by Security prior to entry. Entry into an event will not be allowed without inspection by Security. Persons who do not cooperate with this directive, will be asked to leave the property. Persons and/or small purses on campus are subject to search while on district property.  Free & Reduced Meal Program - Apply Online Families who qualify are encouraged to participate in the Free or Reduced Priced Meals program to help offset the cost of daily breakfast and/or lunch. It’s easy to find out, easy to apply, and risk free. Income eligibility guidelines are available online and are based on your household size and income level. Be sure to apply for the financial support that your family may be eligible to receive.  Click here to learn if your family qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and to apply online. Middle School Fall Athletic Tryouts If your student in grades 7 or 8 is interested in a fall sport, make note of the important dates below. Boys Soccer 8th grade tryouts – Tues, Wed, Thurs, September 3, 4, and 5 (Friday if needed 9/6) from 3 to 5 p.m. 7th grade tryouts – Mon, Tues, Wed, September 9, 10 and 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both gardes should meet at 8GC and pick up from 8GC Girls Soccer 7th grade tryouts – Tues, Wed, Thurs, September 3, 4, and 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. 8th grade tryouts – Fri, Mon, Tues, September 6, 9 and 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both gardes should meet at 8GC and pick up from 8GC Volleyball 7th Grade Tryouts – Wed, Th, Fri, September 4, 5 and 6 from 3 – 5 PM 8th tryouts – Mon, Tues, Wed, September 9, 10 and 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both gardes should meet at 9th GC (ALL PRACTICES AND GAMES WILL BE AT THE 9th GC) Field Hockey 7th & 8th Grade tryouts starts on Wednesday, September 4 from 3 – 5 PM Meet at 9GC locker room and pick up at 9GC Elementary Back to School Nights Brooke ES - September 4, 2024 Evans ES - September 4, 2024 Oaks ES - September 4, 2024 Royersford ES - September 4, 2024 6th Grade - September 5, 2024 Secondary Back to School Nights 9th Grade - September 12, 2024 10-12 Grade - September 19, 2024 Spring-Ford Area School District spring-ford.net // news@spring-ford.net The Spring-Ford Area School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran's status or genetic information be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity. In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity operated by the school district. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Director of Human Resources) 857 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA, or at 610-705-6000 ext. 6124. Refer to Board Policy 103 for further information about the district's Nondiscrimination in Participation, Employment, Contract Practices.

    Wednesday, Sep 04 2024

  • Weekly Update | Welcome Back!

    In This Weekly  Update Welcome Back Video Royersford Community Day 2025-2028 Comprehensive Plan Feedback Middle School Sports Tryouts WMCTC Salon  is Open! Free & Reduced Meal Program Classroom Wish Lists Friday Night Football Tickets vs. Easton HS Mental Health Awareness Night Under the Lights 2024-2025 Device Insurance Fee And mor e!                                                                             Reminder : All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 for Labor Day.  Join SFASD at Royersford Community Day Join the Spring-Ford Area School District and Ram Country TV (RCTV) at the Annual Royersford Community Day on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! This is a RAIN or SHINE event. Click here to learn more. 2025-2028 Comprehensive Planning - Join the Planning Team! Over the next several months, stakeholders will have an opportunity to become involved in the planning process and offer feedback. Completing the Comprehensive Planning Interest Form is the first step in this process. Click here to complete the Comprehensive Planning Interest Form. SFASD Classroom Wish List Everyone online is talking about clearing the wish list, from celebrities to influencers, and we're ready to jump on the bandwagon! Spring-Ford teachers are  thinking about classroom setup for the new school year, and this typically means stocking up on classroom goodies like inspirational posters, stickers, personal hygne items, etc. Click here to access Spring-Ford's Classroom Wish List. Be sure to share with friends who may want to brighten a teacher's day with a surprise package from Amazon.   STEP 1: Click on one of the many SFASD Classroom Wish Lists STEP 2: Select as many items as you'd like! Clear an entire list, or pick one item from a teacher you know. The options are limitless! STEP 3: Proceed to check out. STEP 4: Possibly the most critical step, select the recipient's Gift Registry Address. Otherwise, the Wish List items will ship to you. Your support is greatly appreciated! Accessing Canvas Parent Accounts Canvas is a learning management system (LMS) used by all Spring-Ford students and teachers grades K-12 as an online support and supplement for face-to-face classes. Canvas allows teachers to manage content, record and measure learning, and communicate with students and families. Students have the ability to connect with their teacher and peers, access activities and assignments and receive feedback. Families will have access to function as "observers" of the course, which allows them to view work pertaining to their individual student(s).  New families can click here to learn more about setting up a parent account. Returning families can resume using their existing accounts, and do not need to create new accounts.                                                     The WMCTC Salon is Open! After a summer off for renovations, The Salon at WMCTC has reopened! The Salon at WMCTC offers a variety of services performed by well-trained students under the guided supervision of licensed Cosmetology instructors. Students use state of the art equipment coupled with professional products to deliver the most current cutting, color, texture, and styling trends. Due to the volume of business, an appointment is recommended. Services include: Hair: cut, color, foil, up do, blowout, scalp treatments, perms, relaxers Nail Care: spa pedicure, manicure, polish change Facial: facial, make up, lash/brow tint Click here to learn more. (Photo Credit: Highlights and cut by SFAHS Senior, Fiona) Device Insurance Fee Starting August 23rd, families with students in grades 5-12 will be asked to pay a Device Insurance Fee annually for their school issued devices. Families who pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be covered for all necessary repairs unless it has been deemed by the technology department that damages were caused intentionally or by extreme negligence.  Families who do not pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be required to pay for any repairs that are deemed necessary. This list also indicates the most common repairs and is not meant to be an all inclusive list. Repairs that do not appear on this document will require a quote from the vendor.    All repairs must be completed through the district vendors. Students are not permitted to perform their own repairs or obtain repairs on their own from non-district vendors. Click here to learn more. Save the Date: Spring-Ford Football + Aevidum Club Join us on September 6th for the first Home Football game as our Rams take on Downingtown East. In collaboration with the Downingtown East Aevidum Club, SFAHS is raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention during Suicide Prevention Month. We encourage all staff and students to attend the game wearing to wear a black Aevidum Club "YOU MATTER" t-shirts to show solidarity in breaking the silence surrounding depression, suicide, and other challenges teens face. Let's inspire our school and community to foster cultures of care and advocacy, reminding everyone to look out for one another. A Spring-Ford Staff Section will be out in force to see if they can out-cheer the students in supporting our Rams!  SFAHS students will have an opportunity to buy new You Matter shirts, and a limited number may be availalbe for purchase at the game. Free & Reduced Meal Program - Apply Online Families who qualify are encouraged to participate in the Free or Reduced Priced Meals program to help offset the cost of daily breakfast and/or lunch. It’s easy to find out, easy to apply, and risk free. Income eligibility guidelines are available online and are based on your household size and income level. Be sure to apply for the financial support that your family may be eligible to receive.  Click here to learn if your family qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and to apply online. Middle School Fall Athletic Tryouts If your student in grades 7 or 8 is interested in a fall sport, make note of the important dates below. Boys Soccer 8th grade tryouts – Tues, Wed, Thurs, September 3, 4, and 5 (Friday if needed 9/6) from 3 to 5 p.m. 7th grade tryouts – Mon, Tues, Wed, September 9, 10 and 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both gardes should meet at 8GC and pick up from 8GC Girls Soccer 7th grade tryouts – Tues, Wed, Thurs, September 3, 4, and 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. 8th grade tryouts – Fri, Mon, Tues, September 6, 9 and 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both gardes should meet at 8GC and pick up from 8GC Cheer 7th & 8th Grade tryouts Tues, Wed, September 3 and 4 from 3 – 5 PM Both gardes should meet at 8GC Aux Gym and pick up from 8GC Volleyball 7th Grade Tryouts – Wed, Th, Fri, September 4, 5 and 6 from 3 – 5 PM 8th tryouts – Mon, Tues, Wed, September 9, 10 and 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both gardes should meet at 9th GC (ALL PRACTICES AND GAMES WILL BE AT THE 9th GC) Cross Country 7th & 8th Grade practice starts on Tuesday, September 3 from 3 – 5 PM Both gardes should meet at 8GC and pick up from 8GC Field Hockey 7th & 8th Grade tryouts starts on Wednesday, September 4 from 3 – 5 PM Meet at 9GC locker room and pick up at 9GC Friday Night Football Tickets Headed to the game this Friday? Get your tickets in advance! Click here to order your tickets for Spring-Ford at Easton.   Elementary Back to School Nights Brooke ES - September 4, 2024 Evans ES - September 4, 2024 Oaks ES - September 4, 2024 Royersford ES - September 4, 2024 5th Grade - September 3, 2024 6th Grade - September 5, 2024 Secondary Back to School Nights 7th Grade - August 29, 2024 8th Grade - August 28, 2024 9th Grade - September 12, 2024 10-12 Grade - September 19, 2024 Spring-Ford Area School District spring-ford.net // news@spring-ford.net The Spring-Ford Area School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran's status or genetic information be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity. In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity operated by the school district. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Director of Human Resources) 857 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA, or at 610-705-6000 ext. 6124. Refer to Board Policy 103 for further information about the district's Nondiscrimination in Participation, Employment, Contract Practices.

    Wednesday, Aug 28 2024

  • Weekly Update | First Day of School Signs

    In This Weekly  Update Mr. Rizzo's Weekly Update Video First Day of School Signs Back-to-School Checklist 2024 Golden Ram Recipients 2025-2028 Comprehensive Plan Feedback Free & Reduced Meal Program Classroom Wish Lists Mental Health Awareness Night Under the Lights 2024-2025 Device Insurance Fee And mor e!   Welcome Back!  The First Day of School is Monday, August 26, 2024! Click here to download your First Day of School signs. Email your First Day Picture to ecrew@spring-ford.net to be included in our 2024 First Day Facebook album! Please be sure to blur any personally identifiable information if you're sending in a picture with a homemade sign (ie, cover or blur My Name Is Sammy; My Grade is 2; My Teacher Is Mr. Ram; My Favorite Subject is Art, etc.). PRO TIPS: Don't have a printer? Open the First Day sign on an iPad or tablet and take a picture holding the picture!  Back-to-School Checklist Parents, the first day of school is exciting for both you and your children! Take a few minutes to double-check school start times, bus stop pick-up/drop-off times and locations, and more. Click here for an easy Back-to-School Checklist. 2024 Golden Ram Recipients The Spring-Ford Golden Ram Award identifies and recognizes Spring-Ford staff members’ outstanding performance and commitment to education. Golden Ram Award recipients should demonstrate an attitude of excellence and teamwork and go “above and beyond” the expectations of their job duties to help students succeed. Congratulations to our five 2024 Golden Ram Award recipients: Mrs. Jessica Hauseman, UPES School Counselor Mr. Joseph Perry, 8th Grade Music Teacher Mr. Gary Rodenbaugh, SFAHS Emotional Support Teacher Dr. Kathie Kotch, 5/6 Grade House Principal Ms. Erin Crew, Director of Communications, Marketing, and Media                                         Start/Dismissal Times In order for a child to receive the maximum benefit from school, timely attendance is imperative. School times are as follows:  Elementary (K-4):  Doors open at 8:45 a.m.; School from 9 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Kindergarten Schedule:  Morning Kindergarten – 9 to 11:40 a.m.; Afternoon Kindergarten – 1 to 3:40 p.m. Intermediate (5 and 6):  Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; School from 9 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Middle School (7 and 8):  Doors open at 7:45 a.m.; School from 8:05 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. High School (9-12):  Doors open at 7 a.m.; School from 7:40 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. 2025-2028 Comprehensive Planning Feedback Every three years, school districts engage their communities in a Comprehensive Planning process to determine goals for their organization. Establishing a community-based committee inclusive of a diverse group of stakeholders is both required, and important, to the success of the comprehensive planning process. Over the next several months, stakeholders will have an opportunity to become involved in the planning process and offer feedback. Completing the Comprehensive Planning Interest Form is the first step in this process. Click here to complete the Comprehensive Planning Interest Form. SFASD Classroom Wish List Everyone online is talking about clearing the wish list, from celebrities to influencers, and we're ready to jump on the bandwagon! Spring-Ford teachers are  thinking about classroom setup for the new school year, and this typically means stocking up on classroom goodies like inspirational posters, stickers, personal hygne items, etc. Click here to access Spring-Ford's Classroom Wish List. Be sure to share with friends who may want to brighten a teacher's day with a surprise package from Amazon.   STEP 1: Click on one of the many SFASD Classroom Wish Lists STEP 2: Select as many items as you'd like! Clear an entire list, or pick one item from a teacher you know. The options are limitless! STEP 3: Proceed to check out. STEP 4: Possibly the most critical step, select the recipient's Gift Registry Address. Otherwise, the Wish List items will ship to you. Your support is greatly appreciated! Device Insurance Fee Starting August 23rd, families with students in grades 5-12 will be asked to pay a Device Insurance Fee annually for their school issued devices. Families who pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be covered for all necessary repairs unless it has been deemed by the technology department that damages were caused intentionally or by extreme negligence.  Families who do not pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be required to pay for any repairs that are deemed necessary. This list also indicates the most common repairs and is not meant to be an all inclusive list. Repairs that do not appear on this document will require a quote from the vendor.    All repairs must be completed through the district vendors. Students are not permitted to perform their own repairs or obtain repairs on their own from non-district vendors. Click here to learn more. Save the Date - Aevidum Mental Health Awareness Night September is National Suicide Awareness Month, and September 6th is a home football game where our Rams play Downingtown East. Spring-Ford and Downingtown East Aevidum Clubs will bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention during the game. We want to inspire our school and community to adopt cultures of care and advocacy, encouraging all members to have their friends’ backs. Spring-Ford’s Aevidum Club will be selling T-Shirts at all SFAHS lunches during the week of September 3rd to wear that night. The Spring-Ford community is invited to attend the game to support the Aevidum club and mental health awareness. Free & Reduced Meal Program - Apply Online Families who qualify are encouraged to participate in the Free or Reduced Priced Meals program to help offset the cost of daily breakfast and/or lunch. It’s easy to find out, easy to apply, and risk free. Income eligibility guidelines are available online and are based on your household size and income level. Be sure to apply for the financial support that your family may be eligible to receive.  Click here to learn if your family qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and to apply online. 2024-2025 BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIMELINE August 22: Elementary Self Guided Tours, see school webpages for times. August 25: Enjoy your last day of summer, we’ll see you tomorrow!  August 26: Welcome Back to the First Day of School! Send your First Day of School pictures to ecrew@spring-ford.net to be included in the SFASD Facebook album. August 26: Canvas opens!  Elementary Back to School Nights Brooke ES - September 4, 2024 Evans ES - September 4, 2024 Limerick ES - August 27, 2024 Oaks ES - September 4, 2024 Royersford ES - September 4, 2024 Upper Providence ES - August 27, 2024 5th Grade - September 3, 2024 6th Grade - September 5, 2024 Secondary Back to School Nights 7th Grade - August 29, 2024 8th Grade - August 28, 2024 9th Grade - September 12, 2024 10-12 Grade - September 19, 2024 Back-to-School Shopping Lists Elementary students can check out Student Supply List posted on your school's homepage. Secondary students should bring a backpack, note pad and pens/pencils to the first day of school. Students will receive a list for specific classes, if needed. Please keep in mind that additional items may be requested by your child’s individual teacher, depending on their grade level or class. Back-to-School Shopping Tips Know your stores: Chain retailers may provide shopping lists for all area districts, please keep in mind these retailers do NOT consult with school districts when creating these lists. Not all items are required for the start of school. Stick to the list: Extra supplies are fun but won't get used and leave your pockets empty. Stick to the supply list, or check with your teacher before going extra. Head to the dollar store for basic supplies: Check for great deals on pens and loose-leaf paper. But don't skimp on the #2 pencil, your teacher loves a Ticonderoga Pencil! Host a back-to-school swap: Round up a couple of families and host an annual BTS swap. Trade toys and books, too! You'll save a bundle. Take inventory: Sort through last year’s supplies to see what is left over or can be reused. Spring-Ford Area School District spring-ford.net // news@spring-ford.net The Spring-Ford Area School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran's status or genetic information be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity. In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity operated by the school district. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Director of Human Resources) 857 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA, or at 610-705-6000 ext. 6124. Refer to Board Policy 103 for further information about the district's Nondiscrimination in Participation, Employment, Contract Practices.

    Thursday, Aug 22 2024

  • Weekly Update | Comprehensive Planning Feedback

      In This Weekly Update Mr. Rizzo's Weekly Update Video BTS Timeline 2025-2028 Comprehensive Plan Feedback Free & Reduced Meal Program Classroom Wish Lists 2024-2025 Device Insurance Fee Athletic Registration And more!                 2025-2028 Comprehensive Planning Feedback Every three years, school districts engage their communities in a Comprehensive Planning process to determine goals for their organization. Establishing a community-based committee inclusive of a diverse group of stakeholders is both required, and important, to the success of the comprehensive planning process. Members of the Comprehensive Planning Steering Committee will reflect and recommend improvements on areas such as the district mission, vision, and educational values. The Comprehensive Planning Steering Committee will also conduct a needs assessment that helps lead to action plans for improvement. Finally, the steering committee will help to develop goals that will lead Spring-Ford through the next three years. Over the next several months, stakeholders will have an opportunity to become involved in the planning process and offer feedback. Completing the Comprehensive Planning Interest Form is the first step in this process. Click here to complete the Comprehensive Planning Interest Form. SFASD Classroom Wish List Everyone online is talking about clearing the wish list, from celebrities to influencers, and we're ready to jump on the bandwagon! Spring-Ford teachers are  thinking about classroom setup for the new school year, and this typically means stocking up on classroom goodies like inspirational posters, stickers, personal hygne items, etc. Click here to access Spring-Ford's Classroom Wish List. Be sure to share with friends who may want to brighten a teacher's day with a surprise package from Amazon.   STEP 1: Click on one of the many SFASD Classroom Wish Lists STEP 2: Select as many items as you'd like! Clear an entire list, or pick one item from a teacher you know. The options are limitless! STEP 3: Proceed to check out. STEP 4: Possibly the most critical step, select the recipient's Gift Registry Address. Otherwise, the Wish List items will ship to you. Your support is greatly appreciated! Device Insurance Fee Starting August 23rd, families with students in grades 5-12 will be asked to pay a Device Insurance Fee annually for their school issued devices. Families who pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be covered for all necessary repairs unless it has been deemed by the technology department that damages were caused intentionally or by extreme negligence.  Families who do not pay the annual $25 Device Insurance Fee will be required to pay for any repairs that are deemed necessary. This list also indicates the most common repairs and is not meant to be an all inclusive list. Repairs that do not appear on this document will require a quote from the vendor.    All repairs must be completed through the district vendors. Students are not permitted to perform their own repairs or obtain repairs on their own from non-district vendors.  Click here to learn more.   Schedule Release Dates When will I find out my child’s schedule for the 2024-2025 school year?  You may log on to your Skyward account to check your students schedule, homeroom and transportation information during the following time(s):  K-4: August 13, 2024 at 3 p.m.  5-8: August 14, 2024 at 3 p.m.  9-12: August 15, 2024 at 3 p.m First Day Verification is Open! Whether this is your first year as a Spring-Ford parent, or your last, the transition to a new school year can be a bit overwhelming. To help with this process, the Spring-Ford Area School District will utilize online First Day Verification (FDV) for the new school year. First Day Verification will open on Skyward on August 1, 2024. If FDV is not complete, student schedules and/or teacher assignments will not be accessible in Skyward. Click here to log into Skyward.   Free & Reduced Meal Program - Apply Online Families who qualify are encouraged to participate in the Free or Reduced Priced Meals program to help offset the cost of daily breakfast and/or lunch. It’s easy to find out, easy to apply, and risk free. Income eligibility guidelines are available online and are based on your household size and income level. Families around the country have felt the impact in financial security due to the unprecedented disruption caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Be sure to apply for the financial support that your family may be eligible to receive.  Click here to learn if your family qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and to apply online. 2024-2025 BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIMELINE August 14 : 5-8 schedules posted to Skyward after 3 p.m.   August 15 : 9-12 schedules posted to Skyward after 3 p.m.  August 15:  5/6 Self Guided Tours. Check your school webpage or PSQ updates for times. Bring a copy of your student’s schedule to the self-guided building tour. Building maps and other forms will be available. August 15:  7GC and 8GC Self Guided Tours. Check your school webpage or PSQ updates for times. Bring a copy of your student’s schedule to the self-guided building tour. Building maps and other forms will be available. August 16 : 9-12 Self Guided Tours. Check your school webpage or PSQ updates for times. Bring a copy of your student’s schedule to the self-guided building tour. Building maps and other forms will be available. August 16: 5/6 Self Guided Tours. Check your school webpage or PSQ updates for times. Bring a copy of your student’s schedule to the self-guided building tour. Building maps and other forms will be available. August 16: 7GC and 8GC Self Guided Tours. Check your school webpage or PSQ updates for times. Bring a copy of your student’s schedule to the self-guided building tour. Building maps and other forms will be available. August 16 : 9-12 Grade Self Guided Tours. Check your school webpage or PSQ updates for times. Bring a copy of your student’s schedule to the self-guided building tour. Building maps and other forms will be available. August 19:  Regularly scheduled School Board Meeting August 22: Elementary Self Guided Tours, see school webpages for times. August 25: Enjoy your last day of summer, we’ll see you tomorrow!  August 26:  Welcome Back to the First Day of School! Send your First Day of School pictures to ecrew@spring-ford.net to be included in the SFASD Facebook album. August 26: Canvas opens!  Elementary Back to School Nights Brooke ES - September 4, 2024 Evans ES - September 4, 2024 Limerick ES - August 27, 2024 Oaks ES - September 4, 2024 Royersford ES - September 4, 2024 Upper Providence ES - August 27, 2024 5th Grade - September 3, 2024 6th Grade - September 5, 2024 Secondary Back to School Nights 7th Grade - August 29, 2024 8th Grade - August 28, 2024 9th Grade - September 12, 2024 10-12 Grade - September 19, 2024 Back-to-School Shopping Lists Elementary students can check out Student Supply List posted on your school's homepage. Secondary students should bring a backpack, note pad and pens/pencils to the first day of school. Students will receive a list for specific classes, if needed. Please keep in mind that additional items may be requested by your child’s individual teacher, depending on their grade level or class. Back-to-School Shopping Tips Know your stores: Chain retailers may provide shopping lists for all area districts, please keep in mind these retailers do NOT consult with school districts when creating these lists. Not all items are required for the start of school. Stick to the list: Extra supplies are fun but won't get used and leave your pockets empty. Stick to the supply list, or check with your teacher before going extra. Head to the dollar store for basic supplies: Check for great deals on pens and loose-leaf paper. But don't skimp on the #2 pencil, your teacher loves a Ticonderoga Pencil! Host a back-to-school swap: Round up a couple of families and host an annual BTS swap. Trade toys and books, too! You'll save a bundle. Take inventory: Sort through last year’s supplies to see what is left over or can be reused.   Spring-Ford Area School District spring-ford.net // news@spring-ford.net   The Spring-Ford Area School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran's status or genetic information be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity. In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity operated by the school district. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Director of Human Resources) 857 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA, or at 610-705-6000 ext. 6124. Refer to  Board Policy 103  for further information about the district's Nondiscrimination in Participation, Employment, Contract Practices

    Wednesday, Aug 14 2024

  • Weekly Update | Get Ready for FDV!

      First Day Verification Whether this is your first year as a Spring-Ford parent, or your last, the transition to a new school year can be a bit overwhelming. To help with this process, the Spring-Ford Area School District will utilize online First Day Verification (FDV) for the new school year. First Day Verification will open on Skyward on August 1, 2024. If FDV is not complete, student schedules and/or teacher assignments will not be accessible in Skyward. 2024-2025 Schedule Release Dates When will I find out my child’s schedule for the 2024-2025 school year?  You may log on to your Skyward account to check your students schedule, homeroom and transportation information during the following time(s): K-4: August 13, 2024 at 3 p.m. 5-8: August 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. 9-12: August 15, 2024 at 3 p.m. Morning or afternoon kindergarten assignments are typically sent in early August. Free & Reduced Meal Program - Apply Online Families who qualify are encouraged to participate in the Free or Reduced Priced Meals program to help offset the cost of daily breakfast and/or lunch. It’s easy to find out, easy to apply, and risk free. Income eligibility guidelines are available online and are based on your household size and income level. Families around the country have felt the impact in financial security due to the unprecedented disruption caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Be sure to apply for the financial support that your family may be eligible to receive.  Click here to learn if your family qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and to apply online. Get Ready to Volunteer in 2024-2025  The Office of Human Resources has begun accepting Volunteer applications for the new school year. The volunteer process will be automated through Raptor’s Volunteer Management. Please visit the Spring-Ford Volunteer Page for more information on volunteering! Click here to learn more. Spring-Ford Educational Foundation Golf Outing Calling all golfers! The Spring-Ford Educational Foundation is proud to host its 26th Annual Blue and Gold Scholarship Golf Outing on Monday, August 5, 2024. Bellewood Country Club Shotgun Start (Rain or Shine) 11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m. Registra1on and box lunch 12:45 -1 p.m. Rules review and carts 5:30-ish bar and buffet dinner Click here to register for the best day ever!         Royersford National Night Out Each year, Royersford Borough joins a national movement to promote safe communities that are free from crime and drugs. The annual event includes games and activities, education about local services, community displays, and local businesses and organizations that offer alternatives to crime and drugs - everyone brings excitement and a sense of pride to our community. Most importantly, thanks to each year’s generous sponsors, any games, food, beverage, or giveaways are all FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Join friends on Tuesday, August 6 from 5-7 p.m. for this free, family friendly event. Click here to learn more. 2024-2025 Athletic Registration Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Please keep in mind if your child will be participating in sports for the 2024-24 school year, the student must pass a PIAA physical exam. Physicals must be administered by a doctor May 1, 2024 or after and they cannot tryout for a sport unless the online registration and physical is complete at least 2 weeks before tryouts begin. Online registration includes a CIPPE Physical (PIAA section 7), this will be uploaded to your online registration. Instructions for registration are on the tab below under Registration. Fall registration is due 2 weeks before your first practice/tryouts Winter registration is due by November 1, 2024 Spring registration is due by February 18, 2025 Click here for more information and the June Athletics Newsletter. 4th Grade Band and Strings Registration All students entering 4th Grade for the Fall of 2024 can register for Band and String Lessons by clicking here .   Once you have registered for lessons, please follow this link to obtain an Instrument Rental and purchase your Music Book: https://www.zeswitzmusic.com/ . If you have any additional questions, please contact our Elementary Band Director Mr. Slifer- bslif@spring-ford.net or Elementary Strings Director Ms. Sexton- ksext@spring-ford.net   Spring-Ford Area School District spring-ford.net // news@spring-ford.net   The Spring-Ford Area School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran's status or genetic information be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity. In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity operated by the school district. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Director of Human Resources) 857 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA, or at 610-705-6000 ext. 6124. Refer to  Board Policy 103  for further information about the district's Nondiscrimination in Participation, Employment, Contract Practices

    Thursday, Jul 25 2024