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Back2School 2025-26

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2025-26 School Year Information

We are excited to see at you at Springfield-Clark CTC!  As we plan for the new school year, we want to share some important information with you. Please take a few moments to navigate through the information on this page.

If you have any questions, please contact the Main Office at 937-325-7368 x245. 

New vs Returning Students

For the purposes of Back 2 School, NEW and RETURNING NEW STUDENTS are defined as:

NEW Students: Incoming juniors, seniors who are new to a career-tech program, and JAG Academy students.

RETURNING Students: Students who have already completed 1 year of their career-tech program.

Student Forms & Accounts

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Important Dates

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Schedules & Transportation

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Uniforms, Tools, & Supplies

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What to Expect on Your First Day

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The countdown is on! 🗓️ Your first day at Springfield-Clark CTC is right around the corner, and we want to make sure you feel confident and READY.

From what to bring, where to go, and who you'll meet — we've got it all laid out for you. 👟🎒✨

Your First Day at CTC: What to Expect

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🗓 Monday, August 18, 2025
🕓 Drop in anytime between 4:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Springfield-Clark CTC Campus

Who Should Attend?
✅ Jaguar Academy students entering their first year in a CTC program
✅ Students starting a new career-tech program (even if they attended CTC last year)
👉 Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend with their student!

Returning students who are staying in the same program do not need to attend — unless they were in Jaguar Academy last year or are switching to a new program.

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🗓 Monday, August 18, 2025
🕓 Drop in anytime between 4:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Springfield-Clark CTC Campus

What You’ll Do:
👋 Meet your instructors in your program lab
🗓 Pick up your class schedule 📍
Explore the campus and find your classrooms
📸 Smile for your student ID photo!

This evening is all about helping you feel confident and READY to start your CTC journey. Don’t miss it!

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📸 STUDENT ID PHOTOS

😊 Bring your best smile

❌ 🧢 Leave your hats at home!

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🗒️ GET YOUR SCHEDULE

Schedules will be available in your lab program.

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📝 COMPLETE FORMS

We will have computer stations available for you to complete:
😎 Student Forms in FinalForms

🍱 Student meal account setup in PaySchools Central

🗣 Communications account activation in ParentSquare

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🐆 JAGUAR JUMPSTART - 30 Minute New Student Orientation

Jaguar Jumpstart sessions will be held in the Cafeteria. These sessions cover important topics including attendance expectations and convocation requirements.

Session start times:

  • 4:15 p.m.
  • 5:00 p.m.
  • 5:45 p.m.
  • 6:30 p.m.
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💲 PAY SCHOOL FEES

The Treasurer’s Office will be taking payments for school fees.

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👣 WALK YOUR SCHEDULE

Get familiar with CTC and navigate class transitions before your first day of school!

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🤝 MEET YOUR PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Program instructors will be in their lab rooms with your schedule and ready to answer questions!

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🤝 MEET YOUR ACADEMIC TEACHERS

Teachers will be in their classrooms and looking forward to meeting you!

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🤝 MEET YOUR COUNSELOR!

CTC Counselors will be available for questions!

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🐆 MEET JASPER!

Jasper the Jaguar is CTC’s mascot!