Please join the Palisades Middle School family in congratulating Rory McMullen (center along with Dr. Scheibenhofer and Mrs. McGorrey) for being the recipient of the Citadel Heart of Learning Award.
The Citadel Heart of Learning Awards is one of Citadel Credit Union's longest standing initiatives and was founded 23 years ago to recognize local teachers across the Greater Philadelphia area who go above and beyond the call of duty. Thousands of nominations are submitted each year by students, parents, colleagues, and others throughout Greater Philly.
Rory received $1,000 to supplement his classroom along with a treasured glass heart award.
Kudos Mr. McMullen, well deserved!
TINICUM STUDENTS TAKE HOME A BLUE RIBBON!
Tuesday night, the Tinicum Speedy Readers competed in the Bucks County Reading Olympics competition and brought home a blue ribbon. Congratulations to all our "Speedy Readers".
IN OTHER NEWS FROM TINICUM ELEMENTARY:
Come out to Owow Cow in Ottsville between 4 - 7 PM on Tuesday, March 26 for a PTA fundraiser. Make sure to mention Tinicum Elementary and a portion of sales will come back to our school! Word on the street is that there will be a mystery scooper there, too!
Click here for upcoming Pre K Story Times in April at Durham Nockamixon for all pre K children in the district - Pre-K NIghts 2024.docx.pdf
Fill out registration for this event here: Register Now
IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN FOR THE CLASS OF 2037!
Resident children of the Palisades School district who will attain a chronological age of five years BEFORE September 1, 2024 are eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. For a complete list of requirements and registration information, please review our Kindergarten Welcome Letter (PDF) on the page linked below:
Click Here for More Information
Don't forget to select a screening appointment for your child! See instructions on the linked page.
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.)
All meeting minutes and agendas are posted here: Board Docs
03/27/2024 - Extra Curricular Committee at 6:30PM in the PHS Library
03/27/2024 - Buildings and Grounds Committee at 7PM in the PHS Library
04/03/2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - CANCELLED
04/03/2024 - Policy Committee Meeting - RESCHEDULED
04/10/2024 - Education Programs and Services at 6:30PM in the PHS Library
04/16/2024 - Bucks County Intermediate Unit Board Meeting at 7PM in the BCIU Board Room
04/17/2024 - Policy Committee Meeting at 5PM in the PHS Library
04/17/2024 - Fiscal Oversight Committee Meeting at 6PM in the PHS Auditorium
04/17/2024 - Regular School Board Meeting at 7PM in the PHS Auditorium
04/18/2024 - Joint Operating Committee at 7PM in the UBCTS Main Office Conference Room
Graduation Date for the Class of 2024
The graduation date for the Class of 2024 will be Friday, May 31st at 5:30 PM in Walter T. Rohrer stadium. The rain date will be Saturday, June 1st at 10:00 AM. More information will be forthcoming.
Post-Season Wrestling Honors
All-American Accolades
Later this month, Danny Haubert, Grace Bucich, and Savannah Witt will receive their National Wrestling Coaches Association and The United States Marine Corps Scholar All-American Award! Students needed at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA and display core principles of a Marine both on and off the mat to qualify for nomination.
Bucks County Area Girls Co-Wrestler of the Year
This week, Phillyburbs.com, named Savannah Witt Girls co-Wrestler of the Year for the Bucks County Area. To read the full article, click this link.
Debate Team Ends Season on the Podium
On Wednesday, March 20 the debate semifinal team participated in its last competition of the school year. This year's semifinal team proudly finished in 3rd place and missed the opportunity to compete in the final round by a narrow margin. We are so proud of Gianna Gammello, Sophia Schulz, Eli Mergott, Sam McCullough, and Lauren Showmaker for their incredible dedication, hard work, and talents!
Autism Awareness Day
April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day! Kids for Kindness is encouraging everyone to "Light It Up Blue" for Autism Awareness.
Kids for Kindness will be selling Autism Awareness silicone bracelets for $3.00 at the Pirate's Pier Cafe & Lunches next week prior to Spring break and the 1st week of April.
Freshman Class Fundraiser
Good afternoon Parents and Guardians, our Freshman class is having a Joe Corbi’s fundraiser for their Junior and Senior prom. You can CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (using this code 22370). To view the catalog click this Joe Corbi's Catalog.
Thank you on behalf of the Freshman Class!
Download the order form and get yours today!
Original+Glaze+Doughnut+Presale+Form.pdf
or go to http://www.cybersonics.net/
Check out this month's newsletter from the Upper Bucks County Technical School Director, Dr. Mike Herrera: March Newsletter
Good News for Palisades at the National History Day Competition!!!
Two groups of students represented Palisades this weekend and BOTH groups came home with awards!
Joey Lipton (9th grade), Lily Clifford (9th grade) and Nico Leblanc (8th grade)
Joey, Lily, and Nico spent countless hours, outside of school, working on this project. Their individual skill sets complimented each other, and they were driven forward by a shared curiosity, determination and creativity. Words cannot explain the depth and breadth of this group's research, but their documentary can! You will be able to see the dedication they put into their script and video. Please watch! This group won FIRST place in their division and category, and will be advancing to compete in the state competition, held at Scranton University, at the end of April.
by Ana Chilton, Gabby Holmes & Olivia Bowen (all 6th grade)
Ana, Gabby and Olivia worked very hard to research, write a script, interview experts, find footage and images, record (and re-record) and edit video, in order to create a documentary for the National History Day competition. They went beyond online research and spent a day with a local historian, visiting the bridges, learning about them and taking pictures.This was their first time creating a documentary, and their documentary won The Pennsylvania State History Award! This project was a huge undertaking, and I am very proud of their research, teamwork and their perseverance! Watch their documentary here!
Please join me in congratulating all six of these PIRATES on a job well done!
SESAME STREET TEAM NEEDS YOUR HELP!
The following info and questionnaire will support our students as they head onto state competition for National History Day. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Did you watch Sesame Street as a kid? If so, we need your help. We are a group of high school and middle school students participating in a competition called NHD. This year's theme is Turning Points in History, so we made a documentary about Sesame Street's impact on children's education and media. After winning the regional competition, we have a month to refine our project before the state competition. If you watched Sesame Street as a kid, we would love to hear from you. Please answer these two simple questions to help us gather information. We really appreciate your help with this!
Survey - https://forms.gle/rUUCrhw3DmmQawxc8
Thank you so much,
Nico, Lily, and Joey
Sign Up Today - PHS Field Hockey Annual Egg Your Yard Fundraiser information - Egg Your Yard
COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS BEGINNING THIS SPRING!
If you have an interest in conducting a class for our community, please contact me at [email protected] or call 610-847-5131, ext. 2401.
Part-Time Food Handler: Part-time, 6 hours per day, 10 month, Food Handler position available at Palisades High School. Position available as soon as possible. Person applying must be able to perform routine kitchen tasks such as preparing and serving food, operating kitchen equipment effectively, and daily clean-up. Candidate will also prepare food orders, administer the National School Lunch Program, collect all revenues from daily sales, and prepare daily schedules. Hourly rate as per Support Staff contract. Head Food service position receives an additional responsibility compensation hourly rate as per Support Staff contract.
Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1369: letter of interest, completed application, and 3 non-family member references (name, phone number and/or email address, job title), resume (optional). 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 for applications is March 22, 2024 or until the position is 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.
Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Gerry Giarratana, Director of Food/Warehouse/Transportation.
Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
Link to required clearances: https://www.palisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=57098&pageId=193289
EOE
**Current support staff employees may submit a bid form
Full-time Special Education Teacher at Durham Nockamixon Elementary School - available starting April 15, 2024. Interested candidates must be certified in Special Education for grades K-5. Responsibilities will include management of IEP caseload, small group and individual instruction, push-in support for general education classes, possibly co-teaching, etc. The successful candidate will need strong: instructional skills, progress monitoring skills, effective communication skills with parents and co-workers, insightfulness in making accommodations to assist students in the general education setting, classroom management, and behavior management skills.
Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1363: letter of interest, resume, completed PA standard application, college transcripts, copy of PA teaching certificate, 3 letters of recommendation, clearances (Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 current within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting), and disclosure form(s) Act 168. Position posted until filled. Letters of interest can be addressed to Mrs. Marie Collie, Principal at Durham Nockamixon Elementary School. 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/
Instructional Assistant (IA)/Paraprofessional – part-time, 10 month, 5.75 hours/student day, instructional assistant/paraprofessional for Durham Nockamixon Elementary School, available as soon as possible. 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 - 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 March 22, 2024 or until the position is 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.
Letters of interest can be addressed to Mrs. Marie Collie, Principal at Durham Nockamixon.
Current support staff employees may submit a bid form.
Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
2024/2025 School Year: Fall Coaching Position - Boys Soccer - Head Coach: 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
DEADLINE IS IN 9 DAYS!
Each year, PenSPRA presents two, one-year scholarships worth $1,000 each. Scholarships will be awarded to one public school student from each of PenSPRA’s two regions. The candidates should have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA and have already been accepted at or applied to a two- or four-year college, vocational-technical school or other institution of higher learning.
Completed applications for the scholarship must be submitted by Sunday, March 31, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The recipients will be announced in the beginning of May 2024.
Visit this link for more information: PENSPRA Student Scholarship Info
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS IMPORTANT COMMUNITY CELEBRATION...featuring our band students and guest conductor, Dr. Scott Watson!
The concerts (at the high school on Friday and at the bridge on Saturday) are FREE! Tickets must be purchased in advance for the reception at Kirkland Farm on Saturday (adults only 21 and over)! Tickets are now on sale - please visit the Palisades Community Foundation website.
Springfield Elementary is hosting a community yard sale on 4/27 (rain date 5/11)! If you would like to reserve a space to sell items, please sign up at the following link and be sure to include your email address! tinyurl.com/schoolyardsale. We hope to see you there!
Silver Creek A.A. wants to sign up a few more families so that we can split our Minors Division - 9 and 10 years old - into 2 full strength teams under Veteran Coaches playing in Greater Easton Area Baseball League. Please email us at [email protected] with your interest and your child's birthdate and address. Spring is almost here and Opening Day is April 20th!
Girls Empowered 2024 - Registration is Now Open for Summer Camps!.pdf
Sponsorship and registration information is included in the link above.
YMCA IS HIRING SUMMER COUNSELORS - AGE 18 AND UP - Please contact [email protected]
Fab Lab Summer Camp 2024 - Registration Now Open 011824.pdf