Palisades School District

Click on this link for the golf event flyer:  Golfflyer2022.pdf

CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. MCNICHOL AND MRS. DENATO!  ART SHOW WAS AN OUTSTANDING DISPLAY OF CREATIVITY!

Thanks again to Dayna McNichol and Kim DeNato for spearheading a marvelous art show for grades K through 8 once again this year!  Many volunteers helped with set up and take down, and as always, the show was packed with families and friends of our talented and inspired students!

Springfield's lemonade girls sold cups of fresh lemonade to support those in need and raised over $200 for the cause!  Thanks for your generosity Palisades!



Left to right:  Willa Mansfeld, Payson Godoy and Gabby Holmes - 4th grade at Springfield Elementary School.

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):

HELP WANTED AT PSD:

Custodian (anticipated)– part-time at the Palisades Middle School. The interested candidates will also 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: $22.52/hour after a successful probationary period. Additional work hours available during the summer. 

Interested candidates should send via Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=275: a letter of interest, application, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, disclosure form(s) and clearances (must be current and dated within a year of start date: Act 24, 34, 114 and 151). Those interested in applying for the position should email their letter of interest to Mr. Al Crouthamel, Director of Facilities, by May 9, 2022  EOE

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/

EOE

Part-Time Food Handler:  Part-time, 6 hours per day (7:30 am to 1:30 pm), 10 month, Food Handler position available starting the beginning of the 2022/2023 school year at Palisades Middle School. Candidate must be able to complete multiple tasks, prepare food, cook meals, serve the student meals, and assist with routine kitchen tasks such as operating kitchen equipment and daily clean-up. Candidate must be willing to become certified in Serv-Safe within the first six months of employment.

Interested candidates should send via Recruit and Hire athttps://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=273: their letter of interest, application, resume and disclosure form(s) and clearances (current within the past 12 months of the closing date of the posting: Act 24, 34, 114 and 151). Letters of interest can be addressed to  Mr. Gerry Giarratana, Director of Food/Warehouse/Transportation. Deadline to apply is May 2, 2022. 

Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. 

Current employees may submit a bid form.

Link to clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances/

EOE

REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP WITH OUR EDUCATIONAL PARTNER - UPPER BUCKS YMCA!

Elementary-Aged Students Welcome! Register Today:
Register Link
Looking for a job this summer? Check out this link from the YMCA Camp Program - Apply Today
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OFFERED: Adult Volleyball and All Ages Tennis Information is posted on our Community School Programs page. Also, we are adding Hypnosis Classes for quitting smoking, eating healthier and achieving a more restful sleep! Sessions coming on May 18th
THIS JUST ADDED:
Dog Training Classes start on Wednesday, April 27th through Wednesday, May 25th from 7:30-8:30PM in the PHS Gold Gym - please email [email protected] to register.
Furry friends over 6 month old welcome! This is a 5 week course and cost is $125.

U.S. New & World Report - High School Rankings
This past week, the U.S. News & World Report released its 2022 high school rankings. Palisades High School is ranked #2573 out of nearly 18,000 high schools in the country and is #91 out of 1477 Pennsylvania public, charter and magnet high schools. These are outstanding accomplishments!   

Click this link for Palisades' updated U.S. News profile page, with details about its rankings. 

Graduation Date for the Class of 2022

The graduation date for the Class of 2022 will be Friday, June 3rd at 5:30 PM in Walter T. Rohrer stadium. More information will be forthcoming.

In the event inclement weather prevents us from having the graduation ceremony on Friday, June 3rd, it will be moved to Saturday, June 4th at 11:00 AM in the stadium.

Prom 2022 Information

This year’s Junior and Senior Prom will take place on Monday, May 16th from 6:00-9:00 PM at The Steel Club in Hellertown. On May 16th, ALL juniors and seniors will be dismissed from school at the end of period 2. In addition, on Tuesday May 17th, ALL juniors and seniors will be given a Late Arrival, which means they will need to report for the start of their period 2 classes at 9:17 AM.

Planning this year’s prom presented unique challenges for the Student Gov’t leaders, advisors and the administration. During the Fall of 2021, when we needed to secure a facility, masking and availability of outdoor facilities were challenging factors we needed to navigate. The desire of the students was to have a maskless prom and we did not know what restrictions would be in-place during the spring of 2022. Therefore, we agreed that a venue with outdoor seating and dancing would be best. The students visited a few venues with outdoor seating accommodations and recommended The Steel Club.

Although a Monday prom is different and unique, our students are excited to have a first class facility, beautiful setting and spend time with their friends. In the future, we plan to return to a Friday or Saturday prom.

Palisades Key Club is excited to sponsor an Arbor Day Tree Planting Event - POSTPONED

Unfortunately, this event that was originally scheduled for tomorrow is postponed. Please read the message from Mr. Wolf, Key Club Advisor: 

Due to problems well beyond my control, the seedlings for the school's tree distribution and planting that was scheduled for tomorrow will need to be postponed. I have not yet received the seedlings. I spoke with the nursery that is growing and shipping the tree seedlings and they said that I should have them next week. I am hoping to be able to distribute the trees next Friday. I will let you know the moment I have the seedlings in sight and then we can confirm that the distribution is rescheduled for Friday, May 6. 

Spring Sports

Our spring sports seasons are in full swing. Click this link for a list of upcoming competitions.

Mark your calendars for the biggest track & field meet of the year! On Tuesday, May 3rd at 4:00 PM in the stadium, we will compete against Southern Lehigh HS. Both teams are undefeated and this meet is likely to decide the Colonial League champion! Go Pirates!

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, Sammy Trickel and Matt McClintic!  Pictured above with Superintendent O'Connell, Principal Heffernan and Athletic Director Gilbert at the event.

From Upper Bucks County Technical School

The Upper Bucks County Technical School Joint Operating Committee (JOC) has begun its search for a new Executive Director, with assistance from the Bucks County Intermediate Unit.

The JOC is interested in hearing from the Upper Bucks County Technical School community about the strengths, characteristics, and skills of the ideal candidate for this important position.

Please help the JOC by completing a brief survey to share your opinion.

Link:  http://go.bucksiu.org/ubcts

 The JOC requests that you respond only once to this survey.

The survey will take about five minutes to complete and will be available until 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Thank you for helping the Upper Bucks County Technical School JOC with this important task.

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! For Up to the Minute Athletics News, follow @PSDAthletics on Twitter! 


SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS A DROP OFF SPOT THIS SATURDAY!
For More Info and Other Drop Off Locations: Take Back Locations Flyer 4.30.22.pdf

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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 






Please click here for flyer and registration information:  TeensOnCampusFlyer2022.pdf




For Registration and Other Information, please click on this flyer:  Almost Home Flyer - Spring 2022 Registration NEW.pdf















Follow this link to fill out the application:  Click Here for Application and Info