FROM THE DESK OF DR. BRIDGET O'CONNELL, SUPERINTENDENT: Please click here for today's Community Message from Dr. O'Connell addressing several topics, ie., budget, health and safety plan and mental health programs. Click here for her message: Community Message - May 27, 2022.pdf
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR:
For the details of all presentations regarding next year's budget, click on this link: Budget Highlight Info.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are contacting the School Board of Directors, please use [email protected] - the email will be directed to all school board members and Dr. O'Connell.
UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE (in person meetings):
6/1/2022-Regular Board Meeting-7:00 pm PHS Auditorium
6/3/2022-PHS Graduation Ceremony - 5:30 pm
6/7/2022-CANCELLED Athletics Committee Meeting
6/8/2022-EPS Committee Meeting-6:30 pm PHS Library
6/13/2022-Fiscal Oversight Committee Meeting-9:00 am District Office Conference Room
6/15/2022-Regular Board Meeting-7:00 pm PHS Auditorium
6/16/2022-JOC Meeting-UBCTS 7:00 pm
6/21/2022-BCIU Board Meeting-7:00 pm BCIU Board Room
Thank you for attending our public meetings. We look forward to your involvement. Please follow directions for public comment posted with the meeting agenda.
FREE Garden Seedlings!
The Palisades Chief Science Officers (CSOs) and the STEM Outreach Club offer each household up to NINE FREE garden vegetable seedlings to residents of the Palisades School District. The seedlings are provided courtesy of the Community Seedlings Program, a program devised by one of our high school seniors, CSO Matt. Aside from Matt's leadership, this project was made possible with grant money from the Palisades Community Foundation.
Varieties: Basil, Cucumber, Leek, Spearmint, Okra, Banana Pepper, Bell Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Regular Tomato.
Distribution:
Pick up will occur June 6-10th from 8AM-3PM at the high school.
Before signing up, you will be required to choose one of these dates. We will have your plants available for pickup in the main office.
Seedlings are First Come First Serve using a digital SignUp - we are limiting distribution to 1 seedling per variety per household (up to nine plants depending upon availability).
Thank you for respecting our mission to reach as many community members as possible.
For more information and to SignUp, click HERE!
THE GIFT OF READING COURTESY OF PCF!
Special thanks to the Palisades Community Foundation for the generous gift of books for our Class of 2034 (current kindergarteners)! Thank you to Mrs. Crews for selecting the engaging books for our young readers!
Considering a donation to the Palisades Community Foundation? Please go to the PCF website - We Are Here For You!
THANK YOU DONORS:
The Durham Nockamixon PTA would like to thank the following donors for their generous Platinum Level donation of $2,500 to our playground fund.
H&R Block Ottsville & Frenchtown
Madeleine Strum
Penn Community Bank
The new playground will be installed this coming summer, and we certainly would not have been able to reach our installation goal without their financial support. It is community members like these that help support the growth and health of our children, and we are incredibly grateful to them! Thank you! Below you will find the drawing of what our new set will look like, so please stop by this summer and check it out! Many thanks also to all the other families, businesses, and students who helped raise funds for this very exciting new addition to our school!
Pictured above (l to r): Al Crouthamel (Facilities Director), Drew Bishop (Business Administrator) with PTA Officers Amy Stump, Stacey Finney, Jill Williams and Lorrie Campbell.
UPDATES FROM OUR MUSIC DEPARTMENT:
Summer lesson information can be found here for band students: Summer Music Lessons .pdf
AND THERE IS MORE...Last Friday, the members of our PHS music ensembles traveled to Red Land High School and Hershey, PA for the Trill and Thrills Music Adjudication. Ensembles were judged based on their intonation, musicianship, expression, and tone by clinicians.
All of our ensembles received a superior ranking, the highest ranking offered by the festival (90 points or above). Students then traveled to Hershey Park, where we were greeted by thunderstorms. Eventually things opened up and the students were able to celebrate and enjoy themselves.
Here is a clip of the high school choir for your enjoyment: click here
Elementary-Aged Students Welcome! Register Today:
Registration Link
Looking for a job this summer? Check out this link from the YMCA Camp Program - Apply Today
SUMMER CAMP AT UBCTS!
The camp will be offered to students entering 3rd through 8th grade in half-day sessions. Animal Science, Graphics, Healthcare, and Law Enforcement. Limited enrollment, so please register soon. https://ubtech.org/ubt/Summer%20Camp/ …
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OFFERED:
MORE TENNIS PLAYERS NEEDED (especially juniors and little aces): Please register with the Bucks County Tennis Association
The Bucks County Tennis Association, Inc (BCTA) is a nonprofit, volunteer-based community association dedicated to providing affordable, quality tennis programs on public tennis courts throughout Bucks County. BCTA is a registered member of the United States Tennis Association and the 2011 winner of the national Racquet Sports Industry magazine and the USTA Middle States section community tennis association of the year award.
For more information about the BCTA, log onto www.buckscountytennis.usta.com, call 215-322-7020 or email [email protected].
Playoffs and Championships - UPDATES
Baseball - District XI Playoff Update
On Saturday, 5/28 at 1 PM, the baseball team will play in the District XI 3A semi-finals at Saucon Valley HS versus Palmerton HS. Please be sure to check the District XI website for updates.
Softball - District XI Playoff Update
The softball team had an amazing week and picked up two District XI playoffs wins! On Tuesday, the team defeated Northern Lehigh HS in the first round of the playoffs. Yesterday, they upset #1 seeded North Schuylkill HS 11-5 and will play in the District XI 3A Softball Championship on Wednesday, 6/1, at Pates Park in Allentown. Game time is set for 4:00 PM. Please be sure to check the District XI website for updates.
Track & Field - PIAA State Championship Update
Currently, the Track & Field team is competing at the PIAA State Championships in Shippensburg, PA. This morning, Thomas Smigo placed 3rd in the 2A 1600 meter race! Please check the PIAA website for the up-to-date list of medal winners. The photo above is from the Track and Field send off to states at PHS! GO PIRATES!
Sophomore Class Fundraiser - Palisades Pirate Yard Signs
The sophomore class is selling Palisades Pirate yard signs! Two of the sign options are for anyone wanting to display their Pirate Pride while two other choices are designed specifically for the soon to be graduate and member of the Class of 2022. Click Palisades Pirates Yard Signs to view the flyer. You can also order online by clicking Palisades Pirates Yard Sign Online Order Form.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM OUR HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY:
We are excited to incorporate some new books into our library, courtesy of the Tinicum Civic Association! For many years, the Tinicum Civic Association has been generous enough to provide us with funds for new books. We are continuously grateful for their kindness and we hope you get a chance to check out these new books!
NEW Fiction Books:
The Lonely Dead by April Henry
Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood
Gone by Lisa McMann
Can't Take That Away by Steven Salvatore
The Cousins by Karen M. McManus
Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland
And They Lived...by Steven Salvatore
Court by Tracy Wolff
Ain't Burned All the Bright by Jason Reynolds
Circe by Madeline Miller
I Am Margaret Moore by Hannah Capin
Spells Trouble by Kristin Cast and P. C. Cast
This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi
Yesterday Is History by Kosoko Jackson
You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao
Animals' Best Friends by Barbara J. King
Animal Testing edited by Kimberly Coates
Wild Animals In Captivity by Rob Laidlaw
The Mars Challenge by Benjamin A. Wilgus
Plastics and Microplastics by David E. Newton
See the ad for Tinicum's Art Festival this summer! They generously donate to the three libraries in our schools serving Tinicum students!
Coaching Positions Available for the 2022/2023 School Year
- Head Girls Tennis Coach (Fall)
- Head Boys Tennis Coach (Spring)
Interested candidates should send their letter of interest, completed application, resume, and criminal clearances (Acts 24, 34, 141 & 151 current within a year of the start of the season) and disclosure form(s) to Brian Gilbert, Director of Athletics, Palisades School District, 35 Church Hill Road, Kintnersville, PA 18930, [email protected], or fax information to (610) 847-2562.
Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
Link to apply for clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances
Deadline for application is May 31, 2022 or until the position is filled. EOE
Custodian – part-time at the Palisades Middle School. The interested candidates will also assist with cleaning assigned areas of the school - both independently and as a team, set-up for special events, snow removal, and some lawn care. Position is 3 hrs per day (hours start after 3:00 pm), 12 months, starting as soon as possible. This is a support staff contracted position. Hourly rate: $22.52/hour after a successful probationary period. Additional work hours available during the summer.
Interested candidates should send via Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/Admin/JobPosting.aspx?JobID=275: a letter of interest, application, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, disclosure form(s) and clearances (must be current and dated within a year of start date: Act 24, 34, 114 and 151). Those interested in applying for the position should email their letter of interest to Mr. Al Crouthamel, Director of Facilities, by June 10, 2022 or until the position is filled. EOE
Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment
Link to clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances/
EOE
Part-Time Food Handler: Part-time, 6 hours per day (7:30 am to 1:30 pm), 10 month, Food Handler position available starting the beginning of the 2022/2023 school year. Candidate must be able to complete multiple tasks, prepare food, cook meals, serve the student meals, and assist with routine kitchen tasks such as operating kitchen equipment and daily clean-up. Candidates must be willing to become certified in Serv-Safe within the first six months of employment.
Interested candidates should send via Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=273: their letter of interest, application, resume and disclosure form(s) and clearances (current within the past 12 months of the closing date of the posting: Act 24, 34, 114 and 151). Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Gerry Giarratana, Director of Food/Warehouse/Transportation. Deadline to apply is June 6, 2022 or until the position is filled.
Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
Link to clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances/
EOE
COMMUNITY CORNER:
HELP NEEDED! Kitchen help, food runners and greeters for a Celtic concert we are having on the lawn of the farmhouse on Sunday, May 29.
Here's a link to the event, and this would be a paid gig for workers!
Please see the flyer below for details about our upcoming PPYF Mini Camps, which will be held on May 15, May 22, and June 5. Come for 1 or all 3 days, and bring a friend! This is an opportunity to see what Palisades Youth Football and Cheer is all about! Let's get the word out about our fantastic organization! Go Pirates!
THE STOVER MILL GALLERY WELCOMES PAUL McGINN & SIMON MAUER
May brings Silent Music II with painters Paul McGinn (left) of Kintnersville and Simon Mauer (right) of Holland, PA, presenting an exhibition of works in oils and watercolors. While occasionally working outdoors, Paul paints primarily in the studio from photographs examining them for effects that are fleeting. Simon, on the other hand, paints mainly from life or on site and captures landscapes, still life, portraiture, and animals. The exhibit is open from 1:00 to 5:00pm on May 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29.
The 182 year – old Stover Mill is located on the Delaware River at 852 River Road (Route 32), Erwinna, PA 18920, two miles south of the Frenchtown Bridge and 15 miles north of New Hope. It is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Stover Mill Gallery is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 1 – 5 pm, April to October. The Gallery is ADA compliant (handicap accessible).
The Tinicum Civic Association is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and all proceeds from its sponsored events are used for the support of non-profit groups serving the local community, and for the maintenance of the historic Stover Mill. For further information on all events call and leave a message at 610 - 294 – 9420 or check the website at www.StoverMillGallery.org
PHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TURNS 70!
Mark Your Calendar! June 18, 2022 is the 70th Anniversary of the Alumni Association of Palisades!
Click here for more information about the event: PHS Alumni 70th Anniversary.pdf
For more information and registration: YLEAD.pdf
Please click here for flyer and registration information: TeensOnCampusFlyer2022.pdf
More information about this 24 hour helpline: helpline_flyer_FY22.pdf
Virtual BTF Flyer Bucks County.pdf
BTF Referral form.pdf
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HELP IS NEEDED...Please go to the Tinicum Arts Festival website and select “Volunteer Now”. Please click on the “Sign Up Genius” site for dates and sign up slots.
Follow this link to fill out the application: Click Here for Application and Info