CHECK OUT OUR TREKKERS...The PALMS Trekkers are on an unforgettable journey to the American Southwest!
Come along as they explore the crimson cliffs of Zion, hike through the mystical hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, and behold the awe-inspiring magnificence of the Grand Canyon. Join them as they experience the Southwest's natural and cultural marvels by river, trail, and under the starry night sky.
Follow their adventures on Instagram.
Is your future 7th or 8th grader passionate about travel and eager to explore the science and culture of America's national parks? Stay tuned for details on Trek 2025!
ANNUAL K-8 ART SHOW CANCELLED:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2024 K-12 Art Show has been cancelled. Our art department looks forward to hosting the show next year, in the spring of 2025. Opportunities like this to bring our community together are important and we look forward to next year's showcase of the visual arts.
SOLAR ECLIPSE INFO - The following letter was sent to staff and families this week on behalf of Dr. O'Connell, Superintendent:
I am very excited to announce that the Palisades Community Foundation has generously made a donation to provide solar eclipse glasses for all students and staff members in preparation for the total solar eclipse taking place on Monday, April 8, 2024. Building principals will communicate their plans to have students and staff have an opportunity to view the eclipse that afternoon.
The eclipse will begin in our area at approximately 2:00 PM and end at approximately 4:30 PM. Palisades schools are not dismissing early; however, parents/guardians who wish to pick up their child before 1:30PM may do so by contacting your child’s building secretary. Please call 610-847-5131 - Durham ext. 3000, Springfield ext. 6000, Tinicum ext. 7000, PALMS ext. 1000 and PHS ext. 2000.
After-school activities at the secondary level will be held indoors until 4:30PM. The makeup date for elementary swimming will continue as planned for this afternoon.
Again, I would like to thank the Palisades Community Foundation for purchasing the solar eclipse glasses and their ongoing support of our schools.
Thank you for your continued support.
If you are interested in more information, please see the attached resources on the Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse in Bucks County.pdf
Earlier in March, during Read Across America, the Springfield students took a virtual road trip around the lower 48 states and Washington DC. The route set out before them was over 15,323 miles long and every minute of at-home and in-school reading moved the bus one mile. The students and teachers kept track of their reading and not only did they make it back to Springfield by Friday, they read a total of 25,224 minutes!!! That’s almost 10,000 minutes over the goal! Way to go Springfield!
MORE FOR OUR YOUNGEST STUDENTS!
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
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
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.
Holly Pason's Journey = Palisades Proud!!!
Holly received nominations to service academies and was recently profiled in the Bucks County Patch.
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! Orders must be placed by Tuesday, April 9th!
Download the order form and get yours today!
Original+Glaze+Doughnut+Presale+Form.pdf
or go to http://www.cybersonics.net/
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
ORDER YOUR PHS YEARBOOK NOW!
The Palisades HS Yearbook is a one of a kind publication. It’s a limited edition collection of stories and events from the school year, and time is running out to reserve a copy.
The deadline to order is Monday, April 1st!
Very few, if any, copies will be available so act now and reserve your book today!
If you have not ordered, you can do so easily by going to sscyearbooks.com and following the instructions. You can also place your order by phone (800-600-9107).
The yearbook staff has been working hard putting together a great book - so don’t delay, purchase your yearbook today!!
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.
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.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1371 - 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 April 4, 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
Link to clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances/
Custodian – part-time at the Palisades Middle School. The interested candidate will 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: $23.52/hour after a successful probationary period. Additional work hours available during the summer.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1370 - letter of interest, completed application, resume, 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 April 1, 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. Al Crouthamel, Director of Facilities
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/
BE A PART OF HISTORY! CELEBRATING 150 YEAR OF A BUCKS COUNTY GEM!
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.
Heads Up...Registration is beginning now for the PCF Annual Family Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, May 18th - register today!
PCF Family Fun Run and ! Mile Walk Registration
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 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]
PLEASE NOTE: Upperclassmen from high school may reach out for employment as well!
Fab Lab Summer Camp 2024 - Registration Now Open 011824.pdf