The Pennsylvania Department of Education just launched the Future Ready PA Index, an online, one-stop shop that provides a clear and easy-to-navigate platform for viewing information on student and school success. The Future Ready PA Index moves beyond focusing solely on standardized test results to evaluate success by using a collection of indicators, which illustrate academic proficiency, college and career readiness, and more. Take a comprehensive look at how our schools are doing in educating and preparing students for success by visiting the new Future Ready PA Index: futurereadypa.org.

Caron's Student Assistance Program presents PREP, Prevention Resources and Education for Parents, a program designed for parents and caregivers of children in middle school and high school. The program is facilitated by professionals in the field of addiction treatment: provide information on current youth drug trends, such as vaping, and the dangers of use to the developing brain and body; empower parents and caregivers with effective communication skills when talking with their children about alcohol, tobacco and other drug use; review the importance of establishing clear rules and consequences at home regarding substance use; evaluate resiliency factors that help protect kids from substance use; provide local resources if addiction support is needed. WHEN: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Spring-Ford Area High School, 350 South Lewis Road. DETAILS: Click here to register.

New to Spring-Ford, or need a Parent Portal refresh? Click here to visit the Parent Portal 101 webpage. You'll learn about accessing your Parent Portal, signing up for school or athletic notifications, syncing your calendar and more!

The Spring-Ford Area School District is offering a series of monthly presentations geared towards parents. Topics will include health/wellness, student safety, drug and alcohol education, technology, and more. Click here to learn more and register. This month: QPR Training - September 27, 2018. Click here to register.