CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY TEAM!
The Springfield Team joins PHS and Durham Nox in being another Heart Watch Safe School as designated by the Children’s Hospital of Phila (CHOP)! Congratulations for being committed to keeping our students and staff safe!
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2023-26:
Palisades School District’s Comprehensive Plan is on our website for public review. Thank you to the nearly 100 people in this community who served on the Steering and Action Planning Teams to help develop our Plan for the 2023-26 school years. In Palisades, we value community input for our Comprehensive Plan, and through the work of these participants, we have developed a Plan that will guide many of the decisions in our district for the next 3 years.
Please go to https://www.palisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=57098&pageId=193147 to view the documents regarding our Comprehensive Plan including the goal statements and action plans for each of our focus areas including: Student Achievement, Communications, Facilities and Student Services.
We are very proud of our work throughout this process and are grateful to those who have been a part of the development over the past school year. Thank you for your time and your commitment to our students!
Here is a summary of the PSD Comp Plan: Comprehensive Plan in Summary 23-26.pdf
REGISTER FOR SUMMER TENNIS SESSION NOW:
Durham Township 2023 Tennis Schedule.pdf
A LITTLE RAIN COULD NOT DAMPEN THE SPIRITS AT PCF'S ANNUAL FAMILY FUN RUN AND 1 MILE:
Special thanks to everyone who was able to join us on Saturday, May 20th for this annual event! This year, we had about 100 runners/walkers and nearly 20 organizations for our Mental Health Resource Fair. A stretching session before the race was facilitated by Lehigh Valley Health Network!
A shout out to all of our sponsors for this event - their generosity helps this organization continue to do wonderful things for our community! Most recently, PCF has made donations to: students in need for prom tickets, the district for the purchase of the high school LED sign, auditorium sound equipment for the high school performances, the garden at the middle school, scholarships for 3 students at senior awards, and students in need for the elementary after school clubhouse programs! Thank you again to these sponsors:
Solid Products Marketing and Promotions
Wehrungs Home Center
Debczak Wealth Management
Swamps Auto Works
The Hsu Family
The Vandergast Family
Franconia Insurance and Financial Services
Bloom Chiropractic
Colonial Woods Family Camping Resort
Crews Surveying
Ringing Rocks Family Campground
John Holroyd Agency
NAPA Auto Parts
In Motion Tire and Performance
Penn Community Bank
Lehigh Valley Health Network
All proceeds from the PCF Annual 1 Mile Walk and Family Fun Run, as well as other donations to the Palisades Community Foundation support this community! Make your tax-deductible donation today! To make a donation or to sign up for the May 20th event, please visit www.palisadescommunityfoundation.com
BUCKS COUNTY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL CONTINUES FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT PALMS IN THE SUMMER!
Please click on this link for more information about dates/times of distribution: Fresh Connect 4 sites 523.pdf
Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher at Springfield Elementary School - available the beginning of the 2023/2024 school year through the end of the first semester of the 2023/2024 school year. Interested candidates must be certified in Special Education for grades K-5. Responsibilities to include management of IEP caseload, small group and individual instruction, push-in support for general education classes, possibly co-teaching, etc. Successful candidate will need strong: instructional skills, progress monitoring skills, effective communication skills with parents and co-workers, insightfulness in making accommodations to assist students in the general education setting, classroom management and behavior management skills.
Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1326: 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 this posting), and disclosure form(s) Act 168. Deadline for applications is June 2, 2023 Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Scott Davis, Principal at Springfield Elementary. EOE
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
District Maintenance Position – 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 June 5, 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
Part-Time Food Handler: Part-time, 10 month, Food Handler positions available as soon as possible. Candidates 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. Hourly rate: $14.20/hour after a successful probationary period, as per contract.
Position Available: 2.5 hours per student day at Tinicum Elementary
Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
Interested candidates should send via Recruit and Hire: their letter of interest, application, resume and disclosure form(s) and clearances (must be current and dated within a year of start date: 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 1, 2023. EOE
Link to clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances/
EOE
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: $23.02/hour after a successful probationary period. Additional work hours available during the summer.
Interested candidates should send via Recruit and Hire: 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 1, 2023.
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, 2 hours per day (11:15 am to 1:15 pm), 10 month, Food Handler position available starting as soon as possible at Springfield Elementary 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.
Interested candidates should send: 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 1, 2023. Link to apply: https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1318
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
From the PHS Video Department - Honoring Those Who Served:
Please take a moment to view this bridge dedication video that was created by one of the TV/Video 3 students in honor of 2nd Lieutenant William James Erkes, a former Palisades student.
Lt. Erkes, a Vietnam Veteran was killed in action January 7th, 1970. He grew up in Upper Black Eddy and attended Palisades High School where he was the class president of his Junior and Senior Class. He served with Company D, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. The bridge dedication took place on Thursday, May 4th and is located on Farm School Road in Ottsville.
Here is the youtube link: Lt. Erkes Video
From Our Music Department:
Our students participated in music performances for chorus, band, and orchestra this month! Special thanks to our families and students for the unwavering support of our music department!
Here is the link to the elementary concert which was held last Friday - enjoy!
Elementary Music Concert - Spring 2023
Thomas Smigo is the PIAA Champion for the 1600 meter!
OTHER PHS Playoffs and Championships - UPDATES
Baseball
On Wednesday, the baseball team upset Williams Valley HS in the quarterfinal round of the District XI 2A playoffs. They will now compete on Sunday at 1 PM versus Schuylkill Haven HS in the semi-finals.
If you are planning to go to the game, be sure click this link for specific information about the location and ticketing. Also, check the District XI website for updates.
Softball
The softball team defeated Pen Argyl HS 5-3 in the semi-finals of the District XI 2A playoffs Thursday, May 25th. The team will play in the District XI FINALS for the championship on May 31st at 5:30 PM. The game will take place at Pate’s Park in Allentown, PA. Please be sure to check the District XI website for updates.
Track & Field
Currently, the Track & Field team is competing at the PIAA State Championships in Shippensburg, PA. Please check the PIAA website for the up-to-date list of medal winners.
Calling All 5th Grade Parents!
Just in case you missed Monday night's meeting, here is a copy of the powerpoint that was presented during the Parent Chat - Parent Chat - NEW for 23-24.pdf
Senior Awards Ceremony:
Last Monday, we held our annual Senior Awards Ceremony. 68 members from the Class of 2023 were recognized for their accomplishments. Once again, thank you to all of those that made the evening possible and especially our award beneficiaries. In case you missed the event, please click this link to view it.
Graduation Information for the Class of 2023 - 1 week away
The graduation date for the Class of 2023 will be Friday, June 2nd at 5:30 PM in Walter T. Rohrer stadium. In the event inclement weather prevents us from having the graduation ceremony on Friday, June 2nd, it will be moved to Saturday, June 3rd at 10:00 AM in the stadium.
If the weather doesn’t permit us to have the ceremony outside on Saturday, we will move it into the auditorium on Saturday at 10 AM. If the ceremony is moved to the auditorium, tickets will be required and each graduating member of the Class of 2023 will receive 5 tickets each.
Other promotion dates for our younger students:
6/6 - Springfield Elementary 5th Grade at 9:30AM
6/7 - PALMS 8th Grade at 9AM
6/7 - Durham Nox Elementary 5th Grade at 1PM
6/8 - Tinicum Elementary 5th Grade at 9:30AM
Special Thanks to Bass Pro Shop/Cabelas!
Our Trap Shooting Club has received a $1500 from Cabelas to purchase supplies for the team! Thanks to Bass Pro Shop/Cabelas for their generosity!
Chromebook Insurance: Getting Ready for 2023-24 - window for payment opens on July 24th! Same cost as this year! Click here for more information: Palisades School District Platinum Plus
The Palisades HS Alumni Association banquet will be held on Saturday June 17, 2023 at the Springtown Fire Company Hall in Springtown, PA.
Palisades HS Alumni Association Banquet Information
The organization will be awarding 6 scholarships. You can donate to the scholarship fund for this year. Donations are made payable to the Palisades Alumni Association and may be sent to this address:
Palisades Alumni Association, 53 Wade Drive, Spring City, PA 19475-3438
Palisades Youth Soccer Association
Travel Soccer - NEW TEAMS:
We are looking for 2016-2017 players interested in playing Travel Soccer this Fall.
We are also looking for a couple more 2014-2015 Boys and Girls.
Fall teams practice two nights per week beginning in August with games typically on Saturdays between Labor Day and Thanksgiving.
Fall seems so far away, but we need to finalize our team building in early June per league deadlines.
LAST CALL...for merchandise from Youth Football and Cheer! Youth Football and Cheer Merchandise (LINK NO LONGER IN USE)
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READY FOR SUMMER FUN?
PALISADES AND YMCA OFFER FUN SUMMER CAMPS!
CAMPS ARE FILLING QUICKLY!!! FREE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM PALMS TO THE YMCA IN QUAKERTOWN IS AVAILABLE! See registration link below for details...
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
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 - NEW SCHEDULE DATES/COST
Dates: July 24-26
Times: 8am-noon
Grades: K-7th
Cost: $100
[email protected]
See Flyer Linked Here for details and registration: Summer Baseball Clinics rev.pdf
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]
SUMMER STEM OPPORTUNITY:
My name is Sydney Gibbard, and I am the Co-Founder of Girls Code the World, a nonprofit that provides resources, role models, and opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)-related fields for women and girls through educational programming, extended mentorships, and intersectional support.
Overall Information
I am beyond excited to share with you a Summer STEM/Coding Program Opportunity for girls. Our public programs are one week long, offered in three different locations, designed for 8-12 year olds, and expose students to intersectional hands-on STEM concepts and role models in these career fields.
Cost
Locations
We will be hosting several programs in different locations across PA:
- The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, PA
- Montgomery County Community College in Montgomery County, PA
- The PA Biotechnology Center in Bucks County, PA
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: To become a volunteer at this annual event, please visit the Tinicum Arts Festival website.
** The Tinicum Civic Association is getting ready for the Tinicum Arts Festival - July 8th & 9th! A Great Bucks County Tradition where the whole family can enjoy themselves AND the community receives the benefits!
For the treasure seekers and spring cleaners the White Elephant & Book Wagon tents are festival favorites. Get ready and clean out those closets, attics and bookshelves.
In June, on: only THREE SUNDAYS (June 11, 18 and 25) from 10-1, volunteers are collecting all kinds of books, cd’s, paperback novels, hardcover books so bring your donations to the back of the barn at Tinicum Park.
As for the White Elephant collection dates will take place on All Sundays in JUNE from 10 am- 12 noon by dropping off your donations at 226 East Dark Hollow Road in Pipersville, PA. Tools, vintage items, clever kitchen gadgets, home décor items and attic treasures will be accepted! (no baby cribs-bikes-strollers & no electronics & no exercise equipment)
So this month get into those closets, barns and attics and find some treasures to pass along AND join us on July 8th & 9th and have some fun - all for a great cause!
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
