Palisades School District

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SKILLSUSA DISTRICT 11 WINNERS!  Click District Winners - Skills USA.pdf

Palisades is proud to have 6 students who placed in this Regional Competition - way to represent!  Congrats to:

1ST PLACE - Pierce Quinby - Marine Service Technology
1ST PLACE - Kaylee Vincigguera - Promotional Bulletin Board #1
2ND PLACE - Taylor Diehl - Commercial Baking
2ND PLACE - Toby Clark - Mechatronics (Team of 2)
2ND PLACE - Evan Stauffer - Welding
3RD PLACE - Everett Cupak - CNC 3 Axis Milling Programmer

SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE:

School Board Approved Calendar for 2024-25 - Calendar 2024-25



The following upcoming meetings are open to the public.  To review the agenda/sign up for comment, please go to the School Board section of our website and click on Board Docs or use this link - Board Docs (information regarding how to make a public comment is found on the agenda document; they are listed by date.)

02/07/24 - Policy Committee Meeting - PHS Auditorium at 5:30PM
Regular School Board Meeting - PHS Auditorium at 7PM
02/14/24 - Education Programs and Services Committee Meeting - PHS Library at 6:30PM
02/15/24 - Joint Operating Committee - UBCTS Main Conf. Room at 7PM
02/20/24 - Fiscal Committee Meeting - District Office Conf. Room at 9AM
02/20/24 - Bucks County Intermediate Unit Board Meeting - BCIU Board Room at 7PM
02/21/24 - Regular School Board Meeting - PHS Library (new location for this meeting) at 7PM




Tickets are now on sale for Matilda the Musical Jr. at PALMS! Our cast and crew have been working since October to bring this magical story to life.

This year’s WIP students designed sweatshirts for purchase. If interested in strutting your stuff in a high quality product while simultaneously supporting our program’s ecological efforts, order yours today! Simply print the order form, complete and send back to PALMS with payment by Friday February 2nd. All orders will be sent home with students or will be available for office pick up by the end of February.  

Order form link

PHS receives AP Computer Science Female Diversity Awards

Last week, the College Board announced that Palisades High School was selected as 1 of the 225 schools for its participation in AP Computer Science A! According to the College Board, “Palisades High School earned the College Board's AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to AP Computer Science A (CSA).” 

Congratulations to Mr. Einolf and our students for their work in this area! 

Key Club MLK Day Challenge Wrap-up

Students collected men's socks, granola bars, and packs of crackers to participate in this year's MLK Sock Roll Challenge.  The MLK Sock Roll is a meaningful, multi-county challenge for students to support the homeless.  Socks tend to be the number one requested item by individuals experiencing homelessness.  This project brings warmth, some comfort, and nourishment for those in need.  Our students surpassed our goal of rolling 100 socks; they were able to make 151 Sock Rolls.  Key Club's secretary, Grace Bucich, led the students in this volunteer experience.

Unified Bocce Ball

Mark your calendars! Our Unified Bocce Ball team will host 2 meets in the next few weeks; the first is on February 1st and the second will be on February 7th. Both competitions begin at 3 PM and will take place in the Purple Gym. Come out and fill the stands. Go Pirates!

Winter Sports Update

Winter sports competitions are in full swing! Click this link for a full calendar of athletic events.  

2024-25 Technical School Application is OPEN 

Students interested in attending the Upper Bucks County Technical School for the 2024-25 school year must complete an online application.  The completion of the application is only necessary for students that will be new to the Technical school. The application is available using this  link and should be completed by February 9th. Completed applications are required to be considered for all shop areas.  Videos are available to review the programs through their website and students/parents are encouraged to view videos for shops for which they are interested in applying. 

Again, returning Technical School students DO NOT need to complete the application. ONLY those who did not attend the Technical school this year must complete the application.

Yearbook Baby Photos Requested:

Class of 2024 Parents & Guardians, would you love to include your child’s baby pictures and a heartfelt message in this year’s Yearbook? If so, you can choose one of the following options below! DEADLINE: February 1st, 2024

Spread Options:

Please email your Spread Choice, Message and Picture(s) to yearbook@palisadessd.org. Checks can be made out to PHS Yearbook and handed in to Mrs. Hoferica or Mrs. T! 

JOIN OUR FITNESS CENTER - Check out this video from our TV Video Class at PHS showing our Fitness Center at the High School OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:  Click here for details and registration information - Fitness Center and Stadium Information

Instructional Assistant (IA)/Paraprofessional – part-time, 10 month, 5.75 hours/student day, instructional assistant/paraprofessional for Palisades School District, available as soon as possible. IA will assist student(s) in individual and small group settings with students with special needs. The ability to work calmly with student(s) exhibiting behavioral and academic challenges and an ability to follow the direction of professional staff is needed. Although not required, those with a teaching certification are encouraged to apply. Hourly rate: $21.90/hour after a probationary period, as per contract. 

Applicants must have strong technology skills, be highly qualified as defined by federal standards, which require either two completed years of study at an institution of higher education, an associate’s (or higher) degree, or PDE Highly Qualified certification.

Applying Instructions:

Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1361 - letter of interest, completed application, resume, proof of being highly qualified, and 3 non-family member references (name, phone number and/or email address, job title). Applicants with incomplete or missing information will not be considered for an interview. If needed, please contact Sue Keogh, HR Associate, at 610-847-5131, extension 4028 for technical assistance completing the application.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 2024.

Clearances will be required prior to beginning employment. Clearances may take up to two weeks for processing, so we strongly encourage interested applicants to start this process immediately. Required clearances include: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 (dated within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting. Complete clearances  for “employment” not “volunteer”) and disclosure form(s) Act 168.  

Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Lou deFonteny, Director of Student Services

 

Current support staff employees may submit a bid form.

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/

Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, an athletic resume listing coaching experience, and 3 non-family member references (name, phone number and/or email address, job title). Applicants with incomplete or missing information will not be considered for an interview. Position posted until filled.

Clearances will be required prior to beginning employment. Clearances may take up to two weeks for processing, so we strongly encourage interested applicants to start this process immediately. Required clearances include: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 (dated within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting. Complete clearances  for “employment” not “volunteer”) and disclosure form(s) Act 168. If needed, please contact Sue Keogh, HR Associate, at 610-847-5131, extension 4028 for technical assistance completing the application. 

 

Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Brian Gilbert and emailed to [email protected] 

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
 

Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, an athletic resume listing coaching experience, and 3 non-family member references (name, phone number and/or email address, job title). Applicants with incomplete or missing information will not be considered for an interview. Position posted until filled.

Clearances will be required prior to beginning employment. Clearances may take up to two weeks for processing, so we strongly encourage interested applicants to start this process immediately. Required clearances include: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 (dated within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting. Complete clearances  for “employment” not “volunteer”) and disclosure form(s) Act 168. If needed, please contact Sue Keogh, HR Associate, at 610-847-5131, extension 4028 for technical assistance completing the application. 

 

Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Brian Gilbert and emailed to [email protected] 

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

Fab Lab Center Winter Programs 2024






January 2024-Support-Group pdf.pdf

Registration is now open for the 2024 Spring Season! Any question please feel free to reach out to [email protected] 

Link to registration in this attachment:  2024 PAGSL REGISTRATION (2).pdf

https://www.silvercreekathleticassociation.com/registration-2024.html

Co-Ed Tee Ball and Baseball!  Registration will be by arrangement after Friday, January 27th. Think Spring!



LINK for YMCA Summer Camp Brochure-Sign Up Now!




Fab Lab Summer Camp 2024 - Registration Now Open 011824.pdf