Please click here for the latest Community Message from Superintendent, Dr. O'Connell, as well as an FAQ addressing questions regarding social and emotional learning programs, trauma informed education and mental health support:
Community Message and FAQ 02.26.22.pdf
FAQ on SEL, trauma and mental health.pdf
5 WEEKS OF FUN FILLED ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS!
Register Now for Elementary After School Activities Program:
More Info After School Activities
Tuesdays - Bowling
Wednesdays - Swimming
Thursdays - Roller Skating
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION CONTINUES FOR THE CLASS OF 2035:
Please complete the pre-registration and registration forms online using this link: New Student Registration Link
Please be certain to select the correct school year (2022-23) for incoming students for next year.
When completing the forms, you will have the opportunity to choose a date/time to visit our middle school and finalize your child's registration on March 24 (3-7:20PM), March 29 (3-7:20PM) or March 31 (8:20AM-3PM).
To complete your child's kindergarten registration, you must submit their birth certificate, immunization record and 3 proofs of residency (including a lease, tax bill or other proof of purchase or an affidavit of residency if living with a Palisades resident). Any questions, please contact the Community Relations Office at 610-847-5131, ext. 2401 (Donna) or 4000 (Ann).
Incoming kindergarten students must be five years of age before 9/1/22. Thank you!
Elementary STEM Night - March 8th
Information and Donations Request
The Palisades High School STEM Outreach Club is hosting a FREE STEM Night for Elementary age students in grades 3-5. The event will occur on Tuesday, March 8th, and is open to elementary-age students grades 3-5 that reside within the Palisades School District. This event is designed, planned, and hosted by student members of the Palisades High School STEM Outreach Club and the Chief Science Officers.
What is a STEM Night? A series of hands-on activities and demonstrations that promote scientific thinking, engineering design, and of course, fun!
When: March 8th, 2022 (Tuesday) from 6 PM-7:30 PM Doors open at 5:30PM
Where: Purple Gym Entrance, Palisades High School, 35 Church Hill Rd., Kintnersville , PA 18930
How: Made possible through your generous donations and a grant from the Palisades Community Foundation. Snacks, water, and STEM Night T-shirts will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Donations: We are kindly asking for any donations of the items below to help us offset the cost of running this event. Any donation will greatly help! If you choose to make a donation, please sign up here for one or more items and drop them off at a donation bin, located in the main office of each elementary school and the high school.
The STEM Outreach Club looks forward to seeing you there!
DON'T MISS IT...the PHS Spring Musical, "Mamma Mia!", running March 3rd, 4th and 5th. With smash hits from the Swedish pop group ABBA, this musical will have you on your feet. Tickets are now on sale at "ShowTix4U.com" keyword "Palisades Mamma Mia", or by visiting "showtix4u.com/event-details/59363". Email Mr. Chaban at [email protected] for any box office questions.
BUDGET INFORMATION FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
Click on this link: Budget Highlight Info.
UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE (in person):
03/02/22 - Regular School Board Meeting 7PM PHS Library
03/09/22 - Education Programs and Services Meeting 6:30PM PHS Library
03/16/22 - Regular School Board Meeting 7PM PHS Library
03/14/22 - Fiscal Oversight Committee Meeting 9AM District Office
03/17/22 - Joint Operating Committee Meeting 8PM UBCTS
03/23/22 - Facilities Committee Meeting 6:30PM PHS Library
Just in case you missed it...
Next year's school calendar was approved 2022-2023 District Calendar Approved 1.19.2022.pdf
THEY ARE BACK! HARLEM WIZARDS ARE COMING BACK TO PALISADES!
The world-famous Harlem Wizards are coming back to Palisades High School for some hilarious fun and dazzling entertainment...and a little competition with our own Palisades teams...staff, adults from our community and our own students! Don't miss this very special family fun event scheduled for Monday, March 14th. To purchase your tickets for this event ($15 in advance/$18 at the door and $25 for reserved seating) go to PURCHASE WIZARDS TICKETS
Proceeds for this event benefit the Palisades Community Foundation – we are here for Palisades! For more information about PCF or to make a tax free donation to support our community, please visit www.palisadescommunityfoundation.com
Click on this link for the golf event flyer: Golfflyer2022.pdf
Bocce Ball Team Qualifies for Playoffs - GO PIRATES!
Congratulations to the Palisades Bocce Ball Team who qualified for the playoffs on March 2nd at Pennridge HS. Team members are: Grace Bucich, Leo Cerborino, Kylie Helfrich, Olivia Lessing, Grace Martens, Kassie Mundhenk, and Averie Winsor. The team is coached by Mr. Derrick Tilburg and Mrs. Dani Thomas.
For Up to the Minute Athletics News, follow @PSDAthletics on Twitter!
Voter Registration Information
The Palisades High School Social Studies department is encouraging all students who will be 18-years-old by the time of the May 17th, 2022 election to register to vote!
Interested students can register to vote online with the Pennsylvania Department of State using the link below:
https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx
Additionally, there is a helpful video linked below to assist you in completing the online voter registration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_CfBtosmVk
Deadline Alert: May 2, 2022 is the last day to register before the May 17th election!
Full-Time Payroll and Benefits Coordinator at Palisades School District starting May 1, 2022. Hourly rate: $27/hour plus benefits. Hours are 8 am to 4 pm (includes a half hour unpaid lunch), 12 month position. This position is a confidential employee and receives benefits under the Act 93 Agreement.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire payroll process for the district, overseeing the electronic time clock system, processing benefit enrollment for the district, supporting all employees with benefit enrollment and changes, monitoring all benefit programs for compliance with government regulations, and preparing mandated tax and payroll reports according to submission timelines. The successful candidate will support the HR Associate.
Requirements: Associates Degree (2 years) in Business Administration or 5 years payroll experience.
Interviews will be held March 10, 2022.
Applying Instructions:
Interested applicants must submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=265: letter of interest, resume, degree, Palisades application, 3 letters of recommendation, clearances (current within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 current within a year), and disclosure form(s) Act 168. Deadline for applications is March 2, 2022. Letters of interest can be addressed to Mrs. Susan Keogh, Human Resources Associate.
Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
Link to apply for clearances: https://www.palisd.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=193289
EOE
Custodian – full-time, primarily evening shift position at Tinicum Elementary School, starting as soon as possible. The interested candidate must be able to perform routine cleaning of assigned areas both independently and as a team, assist with snow removal, lawn care, and set up for special events. Consideration given to candidates with prior school custodial experience.
This position is 7.5 hours per day. During the school year, the shift is from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. During the summer and on all non-student days, the hours will shift accordingly to daytime. This is a support staff, contracted position and receives all benefits as per the collective bargaining agreement. Hourly rate: $22.52/hour, after a successful probationary period.
Interested candidates need to submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=266: letter of interest, completed application, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, and clearances (current within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151), and disclosure form(s) Act 168. Deadline to apply is March 4, 2022. Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Al Crouthamel, Director of Facilities.
Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
Link to apply for clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances
EOE
COMMUNITY CORNER:
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Click on the Link Below to Register for Spring 2022 Baseball and Co-Ed Tee Ball at Silver Creek and to Select Your Volunteer Shift During our 2022 Major Development Efforts:
Follow this link to fill out the application: Click Here for Application and Info
Registration Link: Click Here
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Free Mental Health Education
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Learn more about mental health diagnoses, how the brain functions, self-care, lived experience, and more. Most importantly, you'll learn that you're not alone and that recovery is possible.
NAMI Family-to-Family (begins March 14th online)
NAMI Family-to-Family is an 8-session course that offers insight into the impact mental health conditions have on the entire family. The curriculum helps you as a family member learn a wide range of biomedical information and understand how these conditions affect your loved one. It combats stigma and promotes healing. You will improve your self-care and communication skills, learn problem-solving techniques and how to better advocate for your family member. Register Now >NAMI Peer-to-Peer (begins March 16th online)
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session mental health, wellness, and recovery program open to any adult (18+) with a mental health condition. It provides you with education, skills, and support to enhance your life. You will learn how to strengthen relationships, balance changing health care needs and better understand your own mental health and recovery. This course is facilitated by a team of trained peers who make mental health and wellness a priority in their daily lives. They share information, facilitate discussions and teach participants new skills that lead to self-awareness and personal growth. Register Now >
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Help needed - click Fritz Employment flyer 2022.pdf