THANK YOU FROM PCF!
Congratulations to Springfield Elementary School for having the most student participation at the Palisades Community Foundation (PCF) 5K/1Mile Walk last Saturday in the rain. They brought back the Golden Shoe Award to the school! So proud of Scott Davis, principal of Springfield Elementary (pictured below with his family)! After receiving a clean bill of health, having been diagnosed with lung cancer and having surgery, he ran the 5K with Dr. O'Connell (also pictured below) and even received a medal! GO SCOTT!
Our generous sponsors came through once again for PCF! Special thanks to the following sponsors who support the work of our group! Thanks to:
The Vandergast Family
Bloom Chiropractic
Wehrung's Lumber and Home Center
In Motion Tire
Swamp's Auto Works
NAPA Auto Parts
Colonial Woods Family Campground
The HSU Family
Franconia Insurance and Financial Services
Ringing Rocks Family Campground
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Debczak Wealth Management Group
Pleasant Valley Auto Care
Scott Freeman - Coldwell Banker Hearthside
Jerry Fritz - Linden Hill Gardens
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 highschool.
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!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WORLD LANGUAGE STUDENTS:
Thursday evening, May 19th at 6:00pm, the PHS World Language department inducted 33 new members into the French, German and Spanish Honor Societies. These students embody the qualities of excellence in language learning. They are inquisitive and adventurous and are superb role models for their peers. We are proud of each and every one of them! See photos of the evening below.
French Honor Society
Cora Anderson
Kailyn Carson
Brynn Chilton
Kaylei Gruver
Alena Horvath
Troy Macik
Abigail Mount
Gabrielle Musick
Ava Palumbo
Alexander Riexinger
Layna Transue
German Honor Society
Ephraim Alfaro
Ronald Barger
Mason Campbell
Benjamin Kelly
Kyle Kirsch
Gavin Lee
Chase McKinnon
Brianna Murdock
Elizabeth Neeld
Tobias Olmstead
Eva Oschmann
Holly Pason
Gavin Yost
Spanish Honor Society
Jacob Davis
Hannah Higgins
Charles Kimbel
Kyra Kochanowicz
Owen Lodwig
William Oldford
Natalie Owens
Blake Reinard
Hailey Stevens
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):
05/25/22 - Facilities Committee - 6:30PM - PHS Library
05/25/22 - Athletics Committee - 7:30PM - PHS Library
06/01/22 - Regular School Board Meeting - 7PM - PHS Auditorium
06/08/22 - Educational Programs & Services - 6:30PM - PHS Library
06/13/22 - Fiscal Oversight Committee - 9AM - DO Conf. Room
06/15/22 - Regular School Board Meeting - 7PM - PHS Auditorium
06/16/22 - Joint Operating Committee (JOC) - 8PM - Tech School
Thank you for attending our public meetings. We look forward to your involvement. Please follow directions for public comment posted with the meeting agenda.
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KUDOS TO OUR PALMS PERFORMERS!
On Friday, May 13th our PALMS Instrumental Ensembles performed for a panel of Judges from the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County to provide a master-class, in addition to ranking/scoring our ensembles. This adjudication ranked our ensembles based on a multitude of standards and domains agreed on across the state through PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association).
In order, the rankings are:
-Superior (outstanding 13-15 points)
- Excellent (advanced 10-12 points)
- Good (Proficient 7-9 points)
- Fair (Basic 4-6 points)
- Unprepared (Below Basic 1-3)
We are proud to announce how our ensembles ranked!
7/8th Grade Band: SUPERIOR!
6th-8th Grade Orchestra: SUPERIOR!
6th Grade Band: EXCELLENT (2 points shy of superior!)
We are so proud of our amazing students here at PALMS!
IT'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH!
Director of Pupil Services Lou deFonteny, LPC Katie Lloyd, and Palisades Middle School counselor Amber Brown toured the St. Luke's Penn Foundation (SLPF) campus the afternoon of May 18. Here, they learned about the multitude of programs and services available to the community and participated in a mental health awareness month event. They are pictured below with SLPF staff in the shape of the international symbol of mental health awareness. A big thank you to St. Luke's Penn Foundation for inviting Palisades staff on campus.
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
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].
DON'T MISS THIS UPCOMING FAB LAB EVENT:
FAB LAB SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE: Fab Lab Center Summer Camp 2022 - General 032922.pdf
ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcode-prz8qGNRM2uaXrX4Z2nzPsbsU1Kq2?_x_zm_rtaid=mVX-3TrnT_m08SEhcxA4zw.1652902292548.14ffba03335f4900a516e4bdf1254b36&_x_zm_rhtaid=956
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Palisades Basketball Camp June 11th & 12th Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm (Purple Gym)
Registration Form:
Playoffs and Championships - UPDATES
Baseball
Last Friday, the Baseball team lost a hard fought battle versus Northwestern Lehigh HS in the first-round of the Colonial League playoffs. They continue to prepare for the District XI playoffs and await the date, time for their first-round game. Please be sure to check the District XI website for updates.
Softball
Last Friday, the Softball team defeated Northern Lehigh in the first-round of the Colonial League playoffs. On Tuesday, the team advanced to the semi-finals against #1 seeded Northwestern Lehigh HS. The girls played a great game and lost in extra innings, 5-4. They continue to prepare for the District XI playoffs and await the date, time for their first-round game. Please be sure to check the District XI website for updates.
Track & Field
Congratulations to our Track & Field team for their outstanding performances earlier this week in the District XI Championship! Palisades Track & Field athletes won 30 medals that included 9 gold medals. Seventeen student-athletes that won medals qualified for the PIAA State Championships that will take place in Shippensburg, PA on May 26th, 27th & 28th. The student-athletes that qualified for states can be found in BOLD on the medal winners list below:
Palisades 2022 District XI Championships Medal Winners
Discus :
Katelyn Shoemaker- 1st place
Dean Bartels- 1st place
Javelin:
Katelyn Shoemaker- 1st place
Dean Bartels- 1st place
High Jump:
Paige Casterline- 1st place
Long Jump:
Paige Casterline- 4th place
4 x 800 relay
3rd place- (Amelia Smith, Sara Reguera, Brynn Chilton, Charlotte Houghton)
300 hurdles
Bryce Guthier- 1st place
3200 meters
Thomas Smigo- 1st place
Mitch Campbell- 3rd place
110 hurdles
Griffin Campbell- 4th place
800 meters
Amelia Smith- 3rd place
1600 meters
Thomas Smigo- 1st place
Mitch Campbell- 2nd place
Shot put
Dean Bartels- 2nd place
4 x 100 relay
Girls- 3rd place- (Jenna Magditch, Angela Henry, Holly Pason, Kaylei Gruver)
4 x 400 relay
Girls 2nd place- (Charlotte Houghton, Angela Henry, Holly Pason, Kaylei Gruver)
Boys- 1st- (Bryce Guthier, Mitch Campbell, Hugh Salva, Thomas Smigo)
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.
UBCTS News
Please click this link to view this month’s newsletter from the Upper Bucks County Technical School.
Click on this link for your more information: UW Bucks Pre-K Counts Programs 2022-23.pdf
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!
https://www.cowsoutside.com/shop/25
This Sunday, May 22nd, is the date for the Durham Historical Society's first public program in nearly 2 years. Jeff Finegan will be presenting a program about George Washington. Jeff is a local expert on Washington and has had many great reviews for his presentations. The talk will be held on the Township Green (weather permitting - although not looking great) or in case of inclement weather, in the Durham Mill. It will begin promptly at 2:00. Light refreshments will be served following the program. There is no charge for the lecture although contributions to the Mill's restoration are never turned away.
For info about Mr. Finegan, please see:
https://colonelwashingtonandme.com/about-the-author/
Dear Pirate Families,
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