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CHIP and DHS

Help Wanted

Palisades School District Maintenance Position Openfull-time, 12 month, daytime position for the Palisades School District. Position starts upon successfully completing all pre-hire paperwork and pre-employment drug-screening. 

The interested candidate must have experience in all aspects of building maintenance. Mechanical, plumbing, electrical  HVAC and snow plowing. Preference given to those with HVAC experience. Candidates must be willing to work overtime as needed.Starting hourly rate after probationary period is $27.25/hour. Candidate must work well independently and in a team environment.  

This position is 7.5 hours per day, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm (with half hour unpaid lunch). This is a support staff contracted position and receives all benefits as per the collective bargaining agreement. 

Interested applicants must submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx: their letter of interest, resume, Palisades application, 3 current letters of reference, clearances (current within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting: Act 24, 34, 114 and 151), and disclosure form(s) to Al Crouthamel, Director of Facilities, at [email protected]. Deadline for applications is April 17, 2023. 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 clearances:  https://www.palisd.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=193289

EOE
Winter Coaching Position Available for the 2023/2024 School Year: Head Boys Basketball Coach

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. 

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

Deadline for application is April 17, 2023.  

 

EOE



Sports Camps

GET READY FOR SUMMER...PSD SPORTS CAMPS:

Boys Basketball  - Camp Director: Bob Musantry

High School Purple Gym - June 24th and 25th 

Skills Clinic - Working on skills and drills for basketball players in grades 5th-8th

9 AM - 12 Noon 

$50 a camper, $40 per camper if registering more than 1 child 

Contact: Bob Musantry [email protected]  for more information.

 

Girls’ Basketball - Camp Director: Karlee Krchnavi

High School Purple Gym - July 24th, 25th, 26th

8am - 12 Noon

$50 a camper, $40 per camper if registering more than 1 child 

Register by July 1st to guarantee t-shirt. After July 1—t-shirt is not guaranteed

Contact Coach Krchnavi for more details: [email protected]

 

Baseball - Camp Director Gary Koenig

Dates: June 26th, 27th, 28th

Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Ages: K-7th

Price: $150.00

Contact:  Coach Fachet for more information [email protected]

Field Hockey - Camp Director Kim DeNato 

Dates: June 12-14

Times: 9-11am

Grades 3rd- 6th 

A great way to try field hockey, learn new skills, play games, and team building exercises. The high school players will be assisting. 

Cost - $40  

[email protected] 

Pirate Updates

Taylor Diehl Wins State Championship 

Earlier today, Taylor Diehl, a PHS student in the UBCTS Baking and Pastry program, won the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP in Commercial Baking at Skills USA State Championships held in Hershey, PA!

Congratulations, Taylor! 

Graduation Date for the Class of 2023

The graduation date for the Class of 2023 will be Friday, June 2nd at 5:30 PM in Walter T. Rohrer stadium. The rain date will be Saturday, June 3rd at 10:00 AM. More information will be forthcoming.

Cybersonics

Cybersonics Competing in World Championships

Cybersonics Team #103 is having an OUTSTANDING SEASON! Last week in the District Championships at Lehigh University’s Stabler Arena, the team qualified 1st out of 60 teams! Overall, the team finished 4th in the playoffs and qualified for the World Championships that will take place in Houston, Texas next week! Our small school has made a huge impact in the STEM community and we are proud of our students, advisors and mentors!

Good luck to our Cybersonics Team!

YLEAD Summer Youth Leadership Program

The 2023 YLEAD summer youth leadership program that will be held in July 2023 for high school students.

YLEAD is an opportunity for high school students from across the Lehigh Valley to come together for leadership skills, community engagement and developing new relationships.  YLEAD combines in person learning with community service projects in support of our nonprofit community. 

For 2023 the program will be held for two separate weeks.  July 10th to July 14th and then again on July 24th to July 28th.  Each week is a new cohort of students.  The program is led by two summer college interns and is a great networking and skill development opportunity for high school students.

Please see the flyer at this link for more details or visit their website at www.volunteerlv.org/Y-LEAD. Each cohort is limited to 18 students and there is a $100 fee for the program.  The organization does also have scholarships to offer. 

Voter Registration

The local chapter of the League of Women Voters will be coming to Palisades High School on April 26th to help students who are 18 register to vote.  They will be here during all three lunches on Wednesday the 26th.  Seniors, please look for them outside the cafeteria if you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity.  All you will need is a copy of your driver's license or the last four digits of your social security number.

ESS Attention Graduates

Community School Programs


REGISTER FOR SPRING CLASSES...

NEW CLASSES FOR THE SPRING!

Use this link to access class info - Community School Programs for Spring 2023

Classes this Spring include:  Tai Chi and Qi Gong (new dates), dog training, tracking for dogs and the new FREE real estate courses!

REMINDER...Fitness Center Hours:  Tues, Wed, Thurs from 6 - 9PM and Sat from 8 am until noon - see attendant in the fitness center at the high school.


Register using My School Bucks or by mail.
Checks made payable to Palisades School District.

School Board Meetings

Upcoming Meetings:

04/18/2023 - BCIU Board Meeting - 7PM - Bucks County IU Board Room
04/19/2023 - Fiscal Oversight Committee - 6PM - PHS Auditorium
04/19/2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 7PM - PHS Auditorium
04/20/2023 - JOC Meeting - 7PM - Upper Bucks Tech School Conf. Room
04/26/2023 - Facilities Committee Meeting - 6:30PM - PHS Library


 Bag BINGO
   
Running Shoe 


ON YOUR MARK...GET SET...GO!!! PALISADES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL 1 MILE WALK AND FAMILY FUN RUN -
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 20th.  Exercise is an important part of positive Mental Health - since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, join us in this worthwhile event - helping you stay healthy AND our community benefits from your donations!  Registration begins at 7:30AM and the walk/run begins at 9AM! 

Register for the event on Saturday, May 20th!  A healthy way to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month!  Exercise with your community - click on this link:  Sign Up for the PCF 5K and 1 Mile Walk

SPONSORS NEEDED!  To be a sponsor for this event, please click on these two links:

PCF 5K Sponsors 2023 rev.pdf
PCF sponsor letter rev.pdf


All monies donated to the Palisades Community Foundation support this community!  Make your tax deductible donation today!


CAMPS ARE FILLING QUICKLY!!!  FREE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM PALMS TO THE YMCA IN QUAKERTOWN IS AVAILABLE!  See registration link below for details...

YMCA Summer Programming


Campers will be bussed from Palisades to the Quakertown Y and returned to the Palisades campus at the end of the day for parent pick up.  Click on this brochure for registration and more information:  YMCA Camp Brochure 2023


OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS:


Jerry Fritz Design

Rummage Sale 2023

Pipersville Library

Drug Take Back 23

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10 am - 2 pm! This year’s Take Back event will feature 48 public collection sites throughout the county. Simply walk or drive up and drop in any unused, unneeded or expired medications for safe disposal.

In addition to prescription medications, law enforcement officers will be collecting over-the-counter and pet medications, vitamins, vaping products and more. Plus, select sites throughout the county will be collecting medications and sharps and distributing Narcan on April 22! Visit https://tinyurl.com/takebackapril2023 for site locations and what’s accepted.

(Can't make it to Take Back Day? You can still safely dispose of your medications at one of the collection boxes located in Bucks County Police Departments. Find a box near you: https://tinyurl.com/v3ece48u.)

Tinicum Earth Day 2023

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS:
Tinicum Township is celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Tinicum Township Community Park on  Tohickon Valley Road in Ottsville. Come join us! Activities will include bluebird and wetland walks, native plants, a variety of vendors, a rain barrel raffle, and lots of fun for kids of all ages. Mark you calendar now!

CLICK HERE FOR NOCKAMIXON'S TOWNSHIP CLEAN UP DAY - April 22, 2023 - Nockamixon Clean-Up Day 04222023.pdf

Northwester Wooden

Virtual Parenting Group

Krapf Job Fair

PPYFC Camp 2023

Prevention Day 2023

Pennridge Community Night

QNB Art Contest 2023

QNB is calling for entries to its annual Student Art Collector Calendar contest!

As always, the contest is open to all high school students (grades 9-12) in QNB Bank's market area, now through May 26, 2023. The theme for this year's calendar is "Architecture" and the art format is the same as years past – a pen and ink drawing measuring 9" wide by 7" high. In June, fourteen winners will be selected and receive a prize of $100 deposited into a QNB CD or Savings Account and their artwork published in the 2024 calendar.

This will be the 28th installment of the QNB Student Art Collector Calendar, and we look forward to seeing the amazing artwork from all of the talented students in our communities. Entry forms with a full list of rules and regulations for the contest are available at all QNB Bank locations and on our website at QNBbank.com/contest. Questions may be directed to the QNB Bank Marketing Department at 215-538-5600 ext. 5756.

UBE Garden Club

BMX Program for Kids

Click here for the pdf version:  Hunterdon County BMX Program

Tinicum Yard Sale

Tinicum Elementary School Yard Sale - Final Flyer and Application PDF.pdf

Prallsville Camp

Summer Camp

Tinicum Arts Festival Dates 2023

Earth School Summer Camp

Here are the details:
Session 1- July 3-7, Ralph Stover State Park
(4th off)
Session 2 - July 10-14 Ralph Stover State Park
Session 3 - July 17-21 Ralph Stover State Park 
Session 4 - July 24-28 - Bucks Co. Audubon