Message from Mrs. Briggs

On Monday, our staff and administration were recognized by the FCPS Senior Leadership Team, School Board, and General Assembly for our 2024 National Blue Ribbon award. This was a wonderful tribute to our incredible staff for all of their hard work. However, I would be remiss if I didn't thank our parent community for the partnership and support that you provide our school on a daily basis. I am so fortunate to be the leader of a school with so many individuals who are so invested in our students' future. 

We hope you and your family enjoy the long weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

  Important Dates

2025-26   School Calendar

Digital Citizenship Week

Digital Citizenship Week will be celebrated the week of October 27th! See this link for spirit days. Students will be learning about healthy technology habits through our school news show and are encouraged to complete activities with their classes. If you are looking for additional resources to guide technology use and conversations at home, consider utilizing Common Sense Media.

Calling all Veterans! Veterans Day is a special day where we honor our military heroes in an effort to recognize their selfless service and sacrifice. Spring Hill is hosting a special assembly to honor all veterans on November 10th' 2025 at 9:15am. We would love to have our student leadership students ask our Veteran's some questions about their service as well. Please let us know of your availability by filling out the google form

Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:   

• Thursday, November 6
• Tuesday, November 18
• Wednesday, November 19  
• Thursday, November 20

A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.

Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources. 

National School Lunch Week

This week is National School Lunch Week, which promotes the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. View menus for your child’s school to help you plan for the week ahead. 

Did you know that families can apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits anytime during the school year?  

If a family’s income changes at any point, they may become newly eligible according to federal income guidelines and can apply immediately. This includes income interruptions caused by furloughs, layoffs, or job losses. Once approved, benefits remain valid for the rest of the school year and for up to 30 school days into the following school year, even if the family’s income changes again. Read Superintendent Reid's October 1 letter regarding other resources available to families impacted by the government shutdown.

Picture Day 10/28/25 Remember to order your memories now- all orders are placed online in 3 easy steps: 1. Go to Strawbridge.net (or use the QR code)  2.  Click "Order Pictures& Yearbooks" 3. Enter the code FM485381 to place your order.

The Yearbook Cover Contest Ending Soon! 🎉

The design must be hand-drawn.

Use a vertical sheet of regular computer paper (8.5 x 11).

The artwork should reflect the theme: “Cheers to 60 Years”.

All entries must be completed and turned in to Mr. Garris or the Front Office by October 24, 2025.

Unity Day

SHES will once again celebrate National Unity Day on Wednesday, October 22nd. Students and staff are asked to wear orange that day and come together to send a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Orange is the chosen color for National Unity Day. The event is part of National Bullying Prevention Month. Together, we can be upstanders against bullying. Additional information will be shared with students and staff as the event gets closer.

🎤 Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid

Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life. 

A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. These events are also a chance for you to share your thoughts and ask questions about FCPS. Events are planned for the following dates from 6 to 8 p.m.:

• Friday, December 5

• Tuesday, December 9
• Thursday, December 11

When Should Your Child Stay Home?

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. So when should your child stay home? Visit the FCPS website for helpful ideas regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify our school and your child’s [teacher or teachers] so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with our public health nurse. Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and tell school staff why and for how long.

Important Volunteer Information

 Effective immediately, if you are considering volunteering more than twice this year or chaperoning a field trip (even once), you will need to sign up to be a volunteer. We would encourage you to start this process as soon as possible; there are multiple steps that may take some time.  It cannot be completed at the last minute.

Please follow these steps to register as a volunteer:

1. Click this link to take you the Spring Hill Volunteer Site: https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/opp_details/990
2. Click Sign Up and follow the onboard instructions where you will set up an account.  Please select General Volunteering – level 3.  This will allow you to volunteer in all opportunities (including field trips) going forward.
3. Check your inbox regularly and follow the steps to process your application speedily.  You will be notified each time there is a step to complete.

A Message from the PTO

“DIVE INTO READING” BOOK FAIR

Thank you to all volunteers (especially our co-chairs Meaghan Gay and Ellen Hansen) for making this year’s Book Fair such an amazing success!

PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY

Thursday, October 30 - 5:30-7:30pm

Join us for this festive, free and family friendly Pumpkin Painting Party hosted by the PTO.

Each child will receive a pumpkin to decorate and take home. This free event is open to all Spring Hill families. Please reserve your spot here today, so we can plan for enough supplies.

We look forward to seeing silly, spooky, and festive designs, using provided art supplies. Please note: there will be no carving of pumpkins at this event.

This event will be held in the cafeteria, and we will provide light refreshments. Please note: this is NOT a drop-off event. A parent, guardian, or caregiver must be present with each ticketed child.

We welcome your Halloween costumes and attire, but it is certainly not required - We can’t wait to see you there!

TASTE OF SPRING HILL (TOSH)

Please save the date for the upcoming Taste of Spring Hill event on November 13th. Be on the look out for more information soon.

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