SpHS PrinciPALs' Pulse May 30, 2025
Spangdahlem High School Newsletter
Upcoming Events:
| Monday 6/2 Black |
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| Tuesday 6/3 Orange |
Adulting Day 10:30 AM Graduation Practice at Hangar 1:30 PM Senior Walk at SpES |
| Wednesday 6/4 Black |
Grand Awards at 8:30 AM Early Release Dismissal at 1:50 PM SpHS Graduation 6:00 PM – Hangar 1 |
| Thursday 6/5 Orange |
Chromebook Return during Block 4 IAC Meeting at 3:30 PM at SpES |
| Friday 6/6 Black |
Last Day for Students to Submit Work |
SENIORS: Help us celebrate our seniors for Decision Day (MONTH) 2025: Submit photos of students wearing college, university, trade school, or military gear they'll be attending next year. Submissions go to socialmedia@dodea.edu and Stacey.derose@dodea.edu
Include in your submission:
- First name of student
- School name
- Chosen college/program/military branch
Visit: https://spangdahlemhs.dodea.edu/news/articles/decision-day
VOLUNTEER THROUGH CLUB BEYOND: This summer, Club Beyond is inviting high school students to participate in a week-long Service Project. Click HERE to find a brief fact sheet with all the relevant details. This service project is an excellent opportunity for students in need of volunteer hours. Throughout the week, they would be serving at a minimum 80 hours.
In Sentinel Nation, May is all about effort — the conscious exertion of energy and determination necessary to learn, improve, and overcome challenges.
When we talk about effort, we mean giving your best every day. We mean accepting feedback with dignity and using it to grow. We mean celebrating both your own success and the success of those around you. And we mean never settling, but always striving for continuous improvement.
This month, we are proud to recognize Kyrah Jean M. as our Student displaying the principals of Effort.
Kyrah Jean exemplifies what effort looks like in action. She was nominated for celebrating the growth of a fellow cadet, offering him words of wisdom and encouragement as he embarked on a new journey. Additionally, her willingness to support others with kindness and insight is a true mark of leadership and compassion.
But Kyrah Jean didn’t stop there—she was nominated a second time for her outstanding effort and leadership within the Spangdahlem High School JROTC Corps. Through determination and teamwork, she guided her peers through a successful drill season and inspection.
Congratulations, Kyrah Jean M.!
Your dedication, leadership, and example uplift those around you. We see you. We appreciate you. We are proud to have you in Sentinel Nation.
Keep striving, Sentinels!
HAPPY FRIDAY Sentinel Nation,
IMPORTANT: LAPTOP Collection: Laptop collection for SY 24-25 will take place on Thursday, June 5th, 2025. Please ensure our Sentinel 9-11 Graders bring their Chromebook and all its accessories that day for collection. This includes computer, computer bag, and charger. If students do not return all items, they will be charged for a replacement item.
It’s been a wonderful week in the land of the Sentinels, filled with celebration, reflection, and pride. This week is especially bittersweet as we prepare to say goodbye to our amazing seniors, who will walk our halls as students for the very last time TODAY!
🎓Congratulations, Class of 2025!: We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished, and we can’t wait to celebrate you at Graduation on:
🗓 Wednesday, June 4th
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Hangar 1
Let’s send off our seniors with all the pride and love Sentinel Nation can offer!
🛠Adulting 101 – June 3rd: Next week we host one of our favorite traditions—Adulting 101 (flyer attached)! This full-day event gives students a chance to build practical life skills through interactive sessions such as:
- Resume writing & interview tips
- Financial literacy
- Basic car care
- Sewing essentials
- And more!
Led by experienced professionals, this is always a powerful and fun day for students. Please see the attached flyer for session details.
🏆Grand Awards Ceremony – June 4th at 8:30 a.m.: Join us as we recognize the best of the best at our Grand Awards ceremony!
📅 Tuesday, June 4th
🕣 8:30 a.m.
📍 SpHS Commons
We’ll be honoring:
- Academic excellence
- NOCTI certifications
- RISE character award winners
- Commander’s Award
- Spouses Club & USO-sponsored awards…and more!
If your child is receiving an award, you should have received an email from a teacher or the front office. We hope to see you there!
Shout Out to JROTC!: Huge congratulations to our JROTC program for finishing the year on a high note!
- Earned “Exceeds” on their annual inspection
- Instructors received Instructor of the Year distinctions: Major Strickland & Senior Master Sergeant Goolsby – Congrats!
We are incredibly proud of our instructors and cadets for their dedication and leadership. You make Sentinel Nation proud!
LOST & FOUND: Our Lost & Found is overflowing! Please remind your students to check for any missing items. Unclaimed belongings will be donated or discarded over the summer break.
Volleyball Camps 🏐: Click HERE and HERE to find information about summer volleyball camps—a great way to stay active and build skills.
Sports Physicals: If your student plans to participate in any sport, they must have a current physical and sports packet on file.
📅 Physicals are valid for one calendar year.
❌ No tryouts, practices, or games without it!
📎 Click HERE to download the sports physical form and sports packet HERE.
🏢 You can also pick up a copy from the front office.
Seasonal Sports Offerings:
- Fall: Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Girls’ Volleyball
- Winter: Basketball, Cheer/Cheer Competition, Marksmanship, Wrestling
- Spring: Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field
SY 25-26 SPORTS INTEREST QUESIONNAIRE FOR STUDENTS: Please take some time to fill out the Sports Interest Questionnaire for next year. Please only take this questionnaire once. Click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/XvkdcMpZkw
Summer Break Information: If you need to contact the school over summer break, please use the methods below.
- Registration: SpangdahlemHS.Registrar@dodea.edu
- Attendance: SpangdahlemHSAttendance@dodea.edu
- Principal: Tyais.dial@dodea.edu
- Phone: 324-483-6620 or +49 631 7106 6620
Looking Ahead:
- June 10, 2025:
- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (1/2 Day) Dismissal 11:25 (no lunch served)
- End-of-Year Block Party / Yearbook Signing (All Day)
- 2nd Annual SpHS Film Festival – Base Movie Theater (6 PM – 8PM)
Looking Ahead to SY 2025-2026:
- We will share the SY 2025-2026 school specific calendar and supply lists as soon as they are finalized. Note: Supply Lists will remain mostly the same as this year.
- Here is our Tentative Back-to School Orientation Information:
- SAVE-THE-DATE: Thursday, August 14, 2025
- 2:00–3:00 PM – New Family Orientation (Gr. 9-12), Schedule Pick-Up, and Campus Tour
- 3:00–4:00 PM – Returning Student Schedule Pick-Up & Self-Guided Campus Tours (Gr. 9-12)
- SAVE-THE-DATE: Thursday, August 14, 2025
See you on Monday, June 2nd. It is a BLACK (B) Day—Blocks 5, 6, 7, and Seminar.
As we close out May and step into the final stretch of the school year, we just want to say thank you. Your partnership and support continue to make our school an exceptional place for students to learn, grow, and thrive.
Let’s finish strong, Sentinel Nation! As always, thank you for trusting us with your kiddos! We do not take it lightly. We are proud to be your PrinciPALS. Have a great weekend.
Make the Most of Your Resources—Including Your Counselor
As we head into the last full week of school, it’s a great time for students to reflect on their progress and plan ahead. One of the most valuable resources available to students is their school counselor—and that support doesn’t end with the school year.
I’ll be available in the office during June and August to help with academic planning, college and career exploration, and any questions students or families may have. Whether you’re reviewing your transcript, exploring summer learning options, or preparing for senior year, don’t hesitate to reach out. I won’t be available in July, so plan ahead if you’d like to connect before then!
Juniors, summer is the perfect time to begin your college search. Start exploring schools online, take virtual tours, and think about what kind of college experience you’re looking for. Getting a head start now will make your senior year more manageable and less stressful.
Remember: success is a team effort. Use your resources, ask questions, and take initiative. Your counselor is here to help!
SpHS Students in Action
SENTINELS R.I.S.E.: We are proud to launch the R.I.S.E. Model at SpHS, a program that recognizes students (and student groups) who exemplify Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Effort.
SCHOOL GOALS: We continue to focus on three key goals in our School Action Plan: strengthening math and literacy skills while fostering social-emotional growth. These goals are designed to support every student’s academic success and well-being.
ASPEN NOTIFICATIONS: Our Student Information System, ASPEN, allows you to receive notifications about grade updates and student absences. To take advantage of this feature, please login to ASPEN Portal (https://dodeasis.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do) to do this. Should you need support doing this, please contact our Educational Technologist.
CELL PHONES: Cell phones, headphones, and AirPods are not permitted in the classroom unless authorized by the teacher. Please respect the privacy of others and refrain from using cell phones in restrooms to take pictures/videos or to capture images of others without permission. Students may use cell phones, headphones, and earbuds during lunch & free time; however, one ear must remain free at all times. Please ensure you view the updated policy.
DRESS CODE: Please ensure you and your student are aware of the dress code. Should we have dress code infractions, teachers and/or administrators will send out emails to students and sponsors.
PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION (PDA): While we encourage positive and respectful relationships, PDA is not appropriate in a school setting and does not align with the expectations for behavior on our campus. Please take a moment to discuss this with your student, as continued violations may result in consequences.
As we seek to better our school. This SPHS Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire will always be available on the newsletter to give your feedback.
Sign Out Procedures: To ensure student safety, school staff must always account for students’ whereabouts. Parents and guardians are required to visit the front office and present a photo ID when signing out a student during the school day. This policy helps ensure that only authorized individuals pick up students. The only exception applies to students 18 or older, who MUST present prior written permission from a parent/guardian to sign themselves out for excused absences—this must be done each time an absence occurs. Phone call dismissals will not be accepted for any student under any circumstances.
Additionally, if someone not listed in our student information system’s "release" list needs to pick up your child, prior authorization is required in writing. Please understand that this policy is in place for student safety and is not intended to cause inconvenience.
STUDENT TARDIES: In the absence of a very important role (registrar/attendance clerk) at our school, we are asking that you review your student’s absence record and ensure accuracy. We also ask that as you review, speak to your student(s) about the importance of arriving to class on time. A LARGE number of students are remaining in the commons, even after tardy warnings are given by me and other staff. Your support in reinforcing this expectation is greatly appreciated.
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