KNECHT BRIDGE 150TH ANNIVERSARY A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION!
Special thanks to the Palisades Community Foundation for supporting our Artist in Residence work with Dr. Scott Watson and our secondary level school bands. The performance on Friday evening with middle and high school band students directed by Mr. Steve Lowrie (middle school) and Ms. Rebekah Yost (high school), with guest conductor, Dr. Scott Watson, was a wonderful concert with magnificent selections including Mr. Robert Sheldon's Red Covered Bridge.
In addition to the fabulous artwork on display in the high school art gallery depicting covered bridges painted or drawn by students of all levels, we were also treated to a short documentary about the history of covered bridges by 3 middle school students - Olivia Bowen, Ana Chilton and Gabby Holmes - click on this link to view: Knecht's Bridge Documentary
Then, Saturday's performance of the Red Covered Bridge on location at Knecht's Bridge was simply magical. The weather cooperated (except for the wind), and the students' musicality was breathtaking, especially at this special, historic landmark.
Sincere thanks to everyone who made this event so successful! Thanks to our band students and families, and to Dr. O'Connell, Mr. Rich Heffernan, Dr. Scheibenhofer, Mr. Gerry Giarratana, Mr. Jeff Lindtner and Mrs. Jody Hulber (community members), Mr. Michael Hsu and Mrs. Joanne Allen (PCF), all of our teachers from our Art Department (Mrs. McNichol, Mrs. Sunday, Mrs. DeNato and Mr. Jones), Music Department (Ms. Yost, Mr. Lowrie and Mr. Hong), Engineering Department (Mr. McMullen and Mr. Reilly), and Mrs. Kesilman (Gifted).
This opportunity for students and the community to focus attention on this community event was really a very cool way to celebrate the anniversary of the bridge and to enjoy a moment in time together! Thank you to everyone who took the time to join us!
COMING SOON...
Light Refreshments will be served!
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MORE FROM PCF...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 1 Mile Walk Registration
#TAKEAMENTALHEALTHMOMENT
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH! Join us on Saturday, May 18th for our Mental Health Resource Fair from 9AM at the Palisades High School Stadium during the Family Fun Run Event! Approximately 2 dozen vendors/providers will be on hand to share resources and information about maintaining a positive mental health outlook! Stay tuned for more details!
WEAR GREEN ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 1ST IN SUPPORT OF POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH!
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:
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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
UPCOMING MEETING DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS:
05/01/24 - Policy Committee Meeting; 5:30PM in the PHS Library
05/01/24 - Regular School Board Meeting; 7PM in the PHS Auditorium
05/08/24 - Education Programs and Services Committee Meeting; 6:30PM in the PHS Library
05/13/24 - Fiscal Oversight Committee; 9AM in District Office Conf. Room
05/15/24 - Regular School Board Meeting; 7PM in the PHS Auditorium (art gallery open at 6PM)
05/16/24 - Joint Operating Committee UBCTS; 7PM in the UBCTS Main Office Conf. Room
05/21/24 - BCIU Board Meeting; 7PM in the BCIU Board Room
05/22/24 - Buildings and Grounds Meeting; 6:30PM in the PHS Library
PHS Recognized by US News & World Report as a Top 2024 High School
This past week, we were notified that Palisades High School is ranked as a 2024 US News & World Report Top High School! Once again, we are the top ranked upper Bucks County School and in the top 100 in Pennsylvania! To learn more about our ranking, click this link.
Reading Olympics WINS a Blue Ribbon
On April 24, the Reading Olympics team competed at New Hope Solebury HS and earned top honors with a blue ribbon!!! Peyton Boyskey, Ava Catalano, Sean Finnerty, Alexia Lopez, Colby Mosinskis, Abbie Schleiden, Sophia Schulz, and Tristan Wrobel each represented Palisades wonderfully!!!
Master & Grasshopper Art Exhibit 2024
From April 1st- 26th Palisades High School art students have work exhibited in this year's Master & Grasshopper Exhibit 2024 at Mansfield University. The show is a collaboration between students and their current instructors exhibiting their work together. This year's participants are Evelyn Herczyk and Benjamin Kelly (2D Drawing and Painting), as well as Cinay Montanez and Holly Pason (3D Ceramics/Clay). To view this year’s exhibit and Palisades’ submissions, click this link. (Schools are listed in alpha order.)
Colonial League Academic All Stars
The Colonial League selects 2 student-athletes from each school for a total of 26 outstanding student-athletes that have excelled in their respective sports, academics, leadership and community service. Congratulations to Palisades’ Colonial League Academic All Stars, Cora Anderson and Kyle Kirsch!
Key Club Project Update
Key Club assembled over 80 snack bags for food pantries throughout Bucks County. The purpose of the snack bags is for little ones to have something fun to pick up while their parents or guardians utilize the local food pantries. The high school students decorated the lunch bags with encouraging words and pretty drawings packed with juice boxes, fruit snacks, and individually wrapped snacks like popcorn, pretzels, and crackers. This is our second year serving the students of our community in a way that hopefully brings cheer to our little ones facing food challenges this summer.
The Girls Take on Penn Relays
Best of luck to our Girls Track and Field Team members who are competing at the Penn Relays this weekend! Making memories...GO PIRATES!
Youth Climate Summit 2024
The Climate Summit held at PHS was presented by our Chief Science Officers and Mr. Dylan Fedell from the high school. This year's Summit engaged eco-interested students from both the middle and high schools in climate activities and discussions, empowering youth to make a difference! Congratulations on a successful event!
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.
Please follow this link to see the list of classes that are starting now! Check back often to see if anything new is added! Community School Programs Spring 2024 - email [email protected] with your interest.
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!
CALLING ALL CERAMIC ARTISTS AND ART STUDENTS: Upper Bucks Empty Bowls needs your handmade bowls for our next Empty Bowl Supper. On Friday, May 3rd, community members are invited to gather at Palisades High School to purchase handmade bowls and enjoy a delicious soup supper. All money raised will benefit the food pantry. This is a great opportunity to show your work while helping your neighbors. If you would like to donate your bowl or multiple bowls to this effort, please contact Paula Focazio at 267-884-2286 or [email protected] Students may also contact PHS Art teacher Lauren Sunday.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the Upper Bucks Empty Bowls fundraiser Friday, May 3rd. The Upper Bucks Empty Bowls Supper raises money to help fight hunger in our community. We need volunteers to help with the following: set-up, ticket sales at the door, serving, and clean-up. This is a great way for students to earn some volunteer hours while helping their neighbors. If you can help please contact Paula Focazio at 267-884-2286 or [email protected]
DURHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS:
On Sunday, April 28 at 2pm at the Durham Mill, Beth Weaver from Raubsville will speak on Peter Uhler and the no-longer-in-existence village of Uhlersville, a once very active enclave just north of Riegelsville. Beth has done considerable research on the topic and this will be an opportunity to learn about an interesting and important personage of our area.
The event is free. Light refreshments will be served.
Click here for upcoming events at the Stover Mill Gallery - Tinicum Civic Association- Stover Mill Gallery.pdf
Click on this link to join in on the celebration: Learn More About and Register for the Celebration
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