CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2022!
Click here for the Top 10 Things You Need to Know for Graduation - Friday, June 3rd at 5:30 PM at Palisades High School. Congratulations to our graduates and their families as they embark on the next chapter of their journey!
FINAL BUDGET APPROVED FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR:
The Board passed the Final Budget for 2022-2023 that included a 1.5% tax increase. The millage rate will be 117.74 mills. This will equate to a $4.73 increase to the average assessed household of the District. Due to an increase in state gaming relief to taxpayers, the effective tax increase is 0.12%
For more details about this budget, please click on this link for more details - Final Budget Highlights 22-23.pdf
UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE (in person meetings):
6/8/2022-EPS Committee Meeting-6:30 pm PHS Library
6/13/2022-Fiscal Oversight Committee Meeting-9:00 am District Office Conference Room
6/15/2022-Regular Board Meeting-7:00 pm PHS Auditorium
6/16/2022-JOC Meeting-UBCTS 7:00 pm
6/21/2022-BCIU Board Meeting-7:00 pm BCIU Board Room
Thank you for attending our public meetings. We look forward to your involvement. Please follow directions for public comment posted with the meeting agenda.
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.
TITLE IX CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF WOMEN ATHLETES!
Our own Dr. Bridget O'Connell is one of those women who has paved the way for other women to celebrate success in sports: Click Here for the Publication
CONGRATULATIONS TO GIRLS SOFTBALL DISTRICT XI CHAMPS!
With an 8-0 score against Palmerton, Palisades Girls Softball handily won the District XI Championship! GO PIRATES!!!
Here is the link for tickets for the
game vs Lewisburg on Monday, June 6th. The game is here at Palisades, at 4:00 pm! Come support our girls!
Congratulations to Macy Sexton!
The Chief Science Officers (CSO) Regional Board (representing all of Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware counties) has requested that Macy present her STEM Night project during the CSO International Conference on June 18th. Only one student was chosen to represent our region -- a huge compliment to Macy's already impressive resume.
MORE PIRATE PRIDE...GIRLS TRACK REUNION THIS SUMMER!
WHO'S INVITED: GIRLS TRACK TEAM MEMBERS FROM 1981-1999 (:THE YEARS OF THE 166 VICTORIES IN A ROW STREAK)
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 23RD
PLACE: SILVER CREEK OUTDOOR PAVILION
TIME: 11 A.M.-5 P.M.
PLEASE CONTACT: ED RUISZ AT [email protected] TO LET HIM KNOW IF YOUR ARE GOING TO ATTEND
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 high school.
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!
TREE PLANTED AT SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY TO HONOR A SPECIAL PERSON:
This past week the Springfield Elementary faculty and staff honored a special individual. A tree dedication ceremony was held in memory of Springfield's beloved custodian Bill Rodenbaugh. Alice (his wife), who worked in the cafeteria at Springfield for many years, joined the gang for the presentation.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES HAPPENING AT PALISADES THIS SUMMER!
Summer lesson information can be found here for band students: Summer Music Lessons .pdf
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
SUMMER CAMP AT UBCTS!
The camp will be offered to students entering 3rd through 8th grade in half-day sessions. Animal Science, Graphics, Healthcare, and Law Enforcement. Limited enrollment, so please register soon. https://ubtech.org/ubt/Summer%20Camp/ …
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OFFERED:
Dog Training: 7PM in the basketball courts behind the high school on the tennis court side. Starting Wednesday, June 22nd through Wednesday, July 27th. Six (6) weeks of dog obedience training and socialization. Contact Jan Graves at 610-246-2570 or email [email protected]
PHS Fitness Center: The fitness center at PHS will be open throughout the summer months. The center will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6-9PM and on Saturday mornings from 8AM until noon. Costs remain $5/visit, $25/month or $200 for the entire year beginning at any time. College students may join for $50 for the summer with college ID. Staff, current students, those in the military and emergency management personnel are FREE.
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].
POSITIONS OPEN:
Custodian – 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/Admin/JobPosting.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 June 10, 2022 or until the position is filled. 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. 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. Candidates must be willing to become certified in Serv-Safe within the first six months of employment.
Interested candidates should send via Recruit and Hire at https://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 June 6, 2022 or until the position is filled.
JV Coach Girls Soccer Coach (Fall): Interested candidates should send their letter of interest, completed application, resume, and criminal clearances (Acts 24, 34, 141 & 151 current within a year of the start of the season) and disclosure form(s) to Brian Gilbert, Director of Athletics, Palisades School District, 35 Church Hill Road, Kintnersville, PA 18930, [email protected], or fax information to (610) 847-2562. Deadline to apply is June 16, 2022 or until the position is filled.
(1) Anticipated Long-Term Substitute Instructional Assistants (IA)/Paraprofessional – part-time, 6 hrs/day, from the beginning of the 2022/2023 school year through December 23, 2022, at Palisades Middle School. IA will assist student(s) in individual and small group settings with students with special needs. 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.
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 : letter of interest, resume, completed application, college transcripts or certificate of highly qualified status, 3 letters of recommendation, clearances (Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 current within the past 12 months of the closing date of the posting), and disclosure form(s) Act 168. Deadline for applications is June 13, 2022. Letters of interest can be addressed to Dr. Karl Scheibenhofer, Principal.
1 - Long-Term Substitute Second Grade Elementary Teacher – Long-term substitute elementary second grade teacher position available at Durham Nockamixon Elementary starting the beginning of the 2022/2023 school year, through the end of the first semester of the 2022/2023 school year. The qualified applicants must have a current PA certification in Elementary Education for second grade and have a strong understanding of best practices and instructional techniques for elementary-aged students. Responsibilities include working with students in the regular education classroom while differentiating instruction for students through small groups using effective intervention and enrichment strategies. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a child-centered approach to teaching and learning, a commitment to fostering a positive and safe classroom environment, and have a working knowledge of social and emotional learning strategies and best practices.
Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire athttps://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=279: letter of interest, resume, completed PA standard application, college transcripts, copy of PA teaching certificate, 3 letters of recommendation, clearances (Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 current within the past 12 months of the closing date of the posting), and disclosure form(s) Act 168. Deadline for applications is June 14, 2022. Letters of interest can be addressed to Mrs. Marie Collie, Principal at Durham Nockamixon Elementary. EOE
FOR ALL POSITIONS:
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
COMMUNITY CORNER:
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!
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
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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
