RECENT COMMUNITY MESSAGE FROM DR. BRIDGET O'CONNELL- please click on the link below:
Community Message - safety 042023.pdf
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ACTIVITIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH INCLUDE:
May 1 – May 5 – Activities Theme is “Stop and Smell the Roses”
May 1st – Wear GREEN to show your support for Positive Youth Mental Health
May 1st – Book Talk Session 1 – The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor; session at PHS Library from 6PM to 7:30PM (facilitated by school counselors)
May 8 – May 12 – Activities Theme is “Being Positive and Kind”
May 8th – Book Talk Session 2 – The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor; session at PHS Library from 6PM to 7:30PM (facilitated by school counselors)
May 15 – 19 – Activities Theme is “Do Your Best and Persevere”
May 15th – Book Talk Session 3 – The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor; session at PHS Library from 6PM to 7:30PM (facilitated by school counselors)
May 20th – PCF Annual 1 Mile Walk and Family Fun Run held at Palisades High School (see details below); Mental Health Resource Fair will be held from 9AM until noon at the same location.
May 22 – May 26 – Activities Theme is “Be Present…practicing mindfulness and self-regulation”
May 22nd – Book Talk Session 4 – The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor; session at PHS Library from 6PM to 7:30PM (facilitated by school counselors)
You must register in advance to attend book talks on Mondays in May: Click Here to Register
HERE IS A HIGHLIGHT...Check out this clip of Shawn Achor on his book - The Happiness Advantage-Shawn Achor
Wear Purple and Gold each Friday during the Month of May!
We are #PALISADESSTRONG
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!
Palisades School District Maintenance Position Open – full-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 NOW April 28, 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
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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]
Boys Track and Field Relay Team Sets NEW School Record
During last week’s Pirate Invitational, held at Palisades, the 4x400 Boys Relay team consisting of Gianluca LeBlanc, Bryce Guthier, Hugh Salva, and Thomas Smigo set a NEW SCHOOL RECORD on their way to winning 1st place in the event! Congratulations to these seniors!
Please click this link to view their amazing accomplishment captured in an outstanding video (A Talon Film) by senior, Talon Falcone.
Key Club Clothing Drive Follow-Up
Throughout the month of March, Holly Pason ran a school wide clothing drive with the help of our Key Club. This was through the Fostering Hope organization supporting the needs of foster children in Bucks County. Our clothing drive collected over 100 pounds of donations!
FBLA Results
Congratulations to the following students who competed in the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Hershey this past week:
Camila O'Donnell- Broadcast Journalism
Abbie Schleiden- Agribusiness
Joe Zaleski- Job Interview
They all did a phenomenal job in their respective events. Joe made it to the finals and had the honor of accepting his 7th place award at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA!
Joe and Camila pictured above.
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.
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.
Palisades Pirates Yard Signs $25
Show your friends & neighbors how proud you are to be a Palisades Pirate by displaying one (or many) of these double-sided yard signs on your front lawn.
Order yours by completing the Order Form by Thursday, May 11th. Proceeds benefit the Class of 2024.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Thomas at [email protected]
