SMS 8th grade parents: We have an exciting opportunity to see history in our local community with a field trip to the Westcott House and Hartman Rock Garden tomorrow, Monday, September 8, 2025. Please be sure you have completed Final Forms to ensure your child’s participation on this trip. Also, permission slips went out last week and must be returned tomorrow morning if not already turned in for your student to attend the field trip. Thank you!
Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday. Have a great holiday, Wildcats!
September breakfast and lunch menus are now available in the SCSD app and online! To view in the app: Choose your child's building from the 'Schools' button in the bottom right corner. Then select 'Menu' in the bottom left corner and choose 'Dining,' where you can view the menu for each day of the month. To view menus online, visit: https://scsdoh.nutrislice.com/ This online menu site can also be translated for the convenience of our families.
Just a reminder, The Wildcat Welcome Back takes place tomorrow, Aug. 28, from 4–7 PM at SHS! 🎉 Celebrate The Health Center's 1-year anniversary, score awesome giveaways, explore District resources & meet SHS teachers. Let's kick off the year together!
Good evening SMS families! We are gearing up for our iReady tests this week (starting with ELA tomorrow)! We hope the students are feeling confident, rested, and ready for their diagnostic tests! We know they have the skills and knowledge they need, and we are excited for them to show what they know on their tests! 🤩
We hope you had a great first day, Wildcats! We are so happy you are at Schaefer! 🤩
Reminder: Tomorrow is the first day of school for students in grades 1-9! We can't wait to see you, Wildcats!
Schaefer staff is ready for open house and can't wait to meet you!! 🤩💙💛
Good evening Schaefer families! We wanted to let you know about the Open House this Thursday, August 14 from 3:30-5 pm at Schaefer. There will also be 7th grade orientation in the cafeteria at 4:15 pm. Come meet your teachers, tour the school, get information about this school year, and snap a pic at our photo booth! We can't wait to see you there! 🤩
August breakfast and lunch menus are now available in the SCSD app and online! To view in the app: Choose your child's building from the 'Schools' button in the bottom right corner. Then select 'Menu' in the bottom left corner and choose 'Dining,' where you can view the menu for each day of the month. To view menus online, visit: https://scsdoh.nutrislice.com/ This online menu site can also be translated for the convenience of our families.
Check out the Back-to-School Hub for everything your family needs to feel prepared before the first day! Visit scsdoh.org/btshub25 for building contact information, open houses & more!
Good morning, Schaefer families! We are reaching out to you with a request. If you own a business and would be interested in donating a poster board-size advertisement or other similar sized item with your company's name and logo on it, please reach out to dayek@scsdoh.org or connollyt@scsdoh.org for more information! We greatly appreciate you and hope to display the amazing businesses in our Schaefer family!
Heads up, Families! The 2025-2026 school year calendar has been revised to remove the Professional Development Day on April 17, 2026. Students WILL report to school on this day.
Don't forget about the District's Summer Lunch Program! This program provides free lunch for students under the age of 18, Monday-Friday until August 1.
Locations & Times:
• Snowhill Elementary (531 W Harding Rd, Springfield, OH 45504)
Lunch: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
• Horace Mann Elementary (521 Mount Joy St, Springfield, OH 45505)
Lunch: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
• Ronez (1948 Wilkes Drive, Springfield, OH 45503)
Lunch: 1-2 PM
• Clark County Public Library Main Branch (201 S. Fountain Avenue, Springfield, OH 45506)
Lunch: 1-2 PM
• Snyder Park Oval Shelter House (Snyder Park Rd. & US Hwy 40, Springfield, OH 45503)
Lunch: 1-2 PM
• Clark County Police Substation (17 W. Johnny Lytle Avenue, Springfield, OH 45506)
Lunch: 1 PM-2 PM
• SHS Foyer / Outside (701 E. Home Road, Springfield, OH 45503)
Lunch: 11 AM-12 PM
Open the app's Live Feed to see more details.
COMMUNITY SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITY ☀️ Springfield Promise Neighborhood is offering 4 different camps this summer! See the flyers in the Live Feed for details and visit springfieldpromise.com for sign up information.
Some awesome photos from our 7th grade awards! Happy last day of school, and cheers to summer! We're so proud of you and all your hard work this year, Wildcats! 👏🎉🏆🤩
congratulations to our Leader in Me 7 Habits awards winners!
Families, please see attached flyer for a summer safety event from the Clark County Combined Health District on May 17! There will be games, raffles, face painting, and a resource fair!
Good morning Schaefer families! Please see attached flyer and permission slip for our summer reading club! It will meet 3 times this summer and focus on 3 books. Books are available for pickup between 8 and 3 from now until May 30. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Marshburn at the email on the flyer. 😃
Experience everything the SCSD has to offer this summer! Several camps and opportunities feature activities for all ages. Registrations are open now! Visit scdsoh.org/summer for more details.