Springtown Middle School

🏈 Porcupine Stadium Rules 🏈

As we gear up for an exciting year at Porcupine Stadium, please take a moment to review our stadium rules, designed to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment:

🟧 NO LOITERING – All spectators must be seated in the stadium during the game. Students and younger children traditionally gathering under the bleachers will need to stay seated. Students in K-4 should be accompanied by an adult.
⚫ NO ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, or FIREARMS – Prohibited by law on school property.
🟧 NO GLASS CONTAINERS OR BOTTLES – Not allowed in the stadium.
⚫ NO COOLERS, ICE CHESTS, or LARGE FOOD/BEVERAGE CONTAINERS – Leave these items at home.
🟧 BACKPACKS & LARGE BAGS – Subject to search upon entry.
⚫ NO RE-ENTRY – Once you leave the stadium, you must pay to re-enter, even if you have a pass.
🟧 NO BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, FRISBEES, or ROLLERBLADES – Not allowed inside the stadium.
‼️‼️‼️ 𝐍𝐎 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐍𝐘 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐃 – Please leave footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, and all other balls at home.
‼️‼️‼️ 𝐍𝐎 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐒 – Animals are not permitted in the stadium. Service animals are the only exception.
⚫ FIELD ACCESS – Only authorized personnel are allowed on the field.
🟧 CROSSING SIDES – Only authorized personnel may cross to the opposing side.
⚫ TICKETS – Patrons without tickets must enter through the pass gate and show credentials.
🟧 PRESS BOX PASSES – Pick up at the "WILL CALL" window at the main entrance.
⚫ HANDICAP SEATING – Reserved for wheelchair patrons and their assistants on the walkway ramp.

We love the fun, excitement, and school spirit at our games, but remember—safety is our #1 priority!

𝘈 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘯'𝘴 𝘈𝘝𝘐𝘐 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘤 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵!

Go Porcupines! #PorcupineFamily

ICYMI: Here are the highlights from last night's Springtown ISD Board of Trustees meeting! It was a productive evening focused on setting our district up for a successful 2025-2026 school year.

Key takeaways:

💰 Finances Approved: The Board approved a balanced budget of $45,789,347 and a property tax rate of $1.0317. This budget is designed to support our students and staff effectively.
📈 We're Growing! Our Porcupine family is getting bigger! Student enrollment is now at 4,282, up from 4,194 at the end of last year.
🌟 Focus on Student Success: The Board reviewed the 2025 Accountability Ratings, celebrating our growth and identifying key areas of focus to ensure every student can reach their full potential.
🤝 Community Partnerships: Important agreements were approved, including the renewal of our School Resource Officer (SRO) contract to keep our campuses safe and a partnership with Weatherford College to create more opportunities for our students.

We're looking forward to a fantastic year of learning and growth!

For more details, you can find the full meeting agenda here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1407?meeting=699864

The Springtown Police Department wants to remind our community that school zones will officially be back in effect on the first day of School, August 13th (Wednesday)! 🚦 Please check the school zone times on the graphic below and remember to SLOW DOWN and look both ways for children.

📚 We currently have over 4,400 students registered for the new school year — that’s more than 200 students above last year! While we know first-day “no shows” may bring that number down a bit… that’s still a LOT of Porcupines! 🦔🧡

✅ Be mindful of school zones
✅ Show grace as everyone learns pick-up and drop-off routines
✅ Let’s work together for a safe and smooth start to the year!

#PorcupineFamily

Springtown ISD campuses and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, August 4th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our District-Wide Convocation. #PorcupineFamily

SISD Shot Clinic – August 6, 2025 💉

The shot clinic will be held Wednesday, August 6 at Springtown Intermediate School (300 Pojo Rd).

⏰ Clinic Hours:
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📌 Students must be at least 4 years old to participate.
For additional information, please reach out to your campus nurse.

Meet the Teacher Night is almost here, Porcupines! Come visit your campus, meet your teachers, and get ready for an amazing school year!

📍 Reno Elementary, Goshen Creek Elementary, & Springtown Elementary
🗓 August 7 | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Springtown Intermediate
🗓 August 7 | ⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

📍 Springtown Middle School
🗓 August 7 | ⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Springtown High School
🗓 August 7 | ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
🎓 New Student Orientation: August 7 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

We can’t wait to see you there! #PorcupineFamily

In case you missed it in our Back to School Guide…
School supply lists are available! 📝🎒

Grab yours here ➡️ bit.ly/sisdschoolsupplylists

#PorcupineFamily #BackToSchool2025

Gear up for the school year with 25% OFF classroom-approved looks, like custom polos, pullovers, cardigans and more with code SHARE25. It’s our way of saying thanks for all you do. Hurry—sale ends Wednesday.

bit.ly/sisdfriendsandfamilysale

🎉 Celebrate the grand opening of your official SPRINGTOWN ISD store with 20% OFF custom tees, hoodies, joggers, hats & more. Hurry—this sale won’t last long. 🙌 🥳

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/texas/springtown/springtown-high-school

📢 BOND PROJECTS UPDATE – JUNE 2025 Thanks to the support of Springtown ISD voters, we’re moving forward with several exciting projects to support our fast-growing student population and create safe, innovative learning environments across the district. 🏗️ Here’s what’s happening so far: ✔️ Planning is underway for a new elementary school ✔️ Expansion of Springtown Middle School is in progress ✔️ Safety & security upgrades have begun district-wide ✔️ Springtown Elementary renovations are being reviewed ✔️ CTE equipment needs are currently being assessed ✔️ We will soon request Construction Manager Proposals for review 📍 Elementary teachers, principals, and district leaders are partnering with Huckabee Architects to help design the new elementary campus—bringing back ideas from regional school visits to ensure it reflects our community’s values. 🔒 Safety First: Over 400 new high-def security cameras and upgraded access control systems are being installed to enhance student and staff safety. We’re also expanding the Raptor Badge Alert System with live visual alerts to all campuses for faster emergency communication. 🚌 Looking Ahead: We’ll present the formal finance plan to the Board of Trustees on July 8, and the Bond Oversight Committee will begin meeting later this summer to help ensure transparency and accountability every step of the way. 🔗 For more details and ongoing updates, visit: https://www.springtownisd.net/page/springtown-isd-bond

Reminder: The Last Day of School is Almost Here! 📅 Thursday, May 22 is the last day of school for Springtown ISD—and it's an early release day for students. 🕛 Students will be released at 12:00 PM (noon).

There is still time to vote early TODAY before 5pm. Closest Voting Location in Springtown (Parker County Voters): Springtown Courthouse Annex (Council Chambers) 200 N Main St Springtown, TX 76082 Closest Voting Location in Boyd (Wise County Voters): Wise County Voting by Precinct Precinct 16, 20, 27: Boyd Community Center 420 E Morton Ave. Boyd, TX 76023

Porcupine Family, Early voting begins today in Parker and Wise counties! We want to remind you that Springtown ISD Bond 2025 – Proposition A is on the ballot. 🎥 Watch this short video for an overview of what’s included in the bond: 👉 https://youtu.be/TDXK66UwOYo?si=n7ICOKg76k3pSJNu We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated community members who helped create this proposal through the Citizens' Facilities Advisory Committee. 🎥 Learn more about how the proposal came together: 👉 https://youtu.be/Oh1j-koRSUw?si=lr1xBwbBJelZTz21 📍 Find voting information, including dates and locations, at: http://SpringtownISDBond2025.net

Reminder, Porcupine Family: There will be no school for students and staff on Friday, April 18. Monday, April 21 is a student holiday and a workday for staff. We’ll see all our Porcupines back on campus Tuesday, April 22! 🐣 Enjoy your Easter weekend! 💛

📢 SAVE THE DATE! 📢 New & Returning Student Registration opens MAY 1ST! 🎉📝 For more information visit: https://www.springtownisd.net/page/enrollment #PorcupineFamily 🧡

🌸 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