IT'S A WRAP! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2023!
Congratulations to our senior class and their families! The ceremony was exceptional (despite the temperatures last Friday) and everyone had a wonderful time celebrating the accomplishments of our senior class! We have had many successes enjoyed by this senior class - from athletics, to academics and the performing arts! We are so proud of this class and their many accomplishments and wish you all the best in your future! You have a great foundation for success as you leave PHS - truly inspired to lead and prepared to succeed!
HERE ARE YOUR TOP 10 ACADEMIC STUDENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2023 (in alphabetical order):
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Brunton-Dardaris, Lucia Scarlett
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Clifford, William Robert
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Greenberg, Dahlia Jade
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Haubert, Riley P
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Hsu, Abigail Elizabeth
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Kallenbach, Juliane Louise
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Koch, Mary Elizabeth
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O'Donnell, Camila Gabriela
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Salva, Hugh
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Ulrey, Lindsay Grace Lujiao
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Consider purchasing a brick to commemorate your senior student or your family! Bricks are installed inside of the Walter T. Rohrer Stadium on the walk of fame! Proceeds help to benefit the Palisades Community Foundation an the projects they support in the areas of Arts, Wellness and Education! Please visit the PCF website to purchase a commemorative brick! Thank you for supporting our foundation.
Also, best wishes to all of the students who are moving to the next chapter, either to the middle school or high school. Great adventures await!
DURHAM NOCKAMIXON AND PALISADES HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVE RECOGNITION FROM THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION:
This was the first full year that the Bigs (from PHS) and the Littles (from DN) were able to complete their work together as mentors and their buddies! This project was introduced at an an opening day for our teachers and staff, when high school teacher, Sandi Schaeffer became interested in starting this effort at Palisades! Unfortunately, COVID got in the way, but it did not derail Sandi's ambition! She enlisted the support of Mrs. Collie, Durham's principal, as well as Mr. Heffernan and Mrs. Schlosser at the high school to make it happen! 15 littles were paired up with their high school (trained) mentor and the magic worked!
Last week, junior, Xander Riexinger, and Mrs. Sandi Shaffer (pictured left) were recognized at the Big Brothers Big Sisters end of year celebration! Xander was named as the School Based High School BIG of the Year, while Sandi was named as the School Based Liaison of the Year.
Special thanks to Mrs. Corrine Rillera (pictured right), the secretary at Durham Nockamixon, who organized the meetings for the bigs and the littles and was also named School Liaison of Year!
We are so proud of these individuals and their commitment to students! And to receive this honor right out of the gate is phenomenal! Thanks for your efforts and keeping the ball rolling!
Business Administrator Position - The Palisades School District, located in Kintnersville, PA is seeking an individual with visionary leadership and strong school finance experience in education to serve as the Business Administrator in a district of approximately 1,400 students. The successful individual will be responsible for administration of district finances, including payroll, taxes, cash management, budget development, right to know officer, PDE financial reporting, audit and facilities oversight, investments, purchasing, transportation and food service.
The candidate will hold a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Accounting or similar related field.
The successful candidate is employed on an independent contract, salary will be competitive and include an excellent comprehensive benefits package. Position available as soon as possible.
Interviews for the position will be held during the day on July 6, 2023.
Interested applicants must submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1324: 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). Letters can be addressed to Dr. Bridget O’Connell, Superintendent.
Deadline for applications is June 30, 2023.
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
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 9, 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/
Fall Coaching Position - JV Boys Soccer 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 June 12, 2023.
EOE
PHS Playoffs and Championships - UPDATES
Softball
Today's win against Conwell Egan (9-5) secures a position for the Pirates to compete in the next level of state playoffs...welcome to the quarterfinals ladies! GO PIRATES!
The game is being played on Thursday, June 8th. They will be playing 24-0, District 4 champs North-Penn Liberty. The game is being played at Central Colombia High School at 2pm.
Track & Field
The Track & Field team competed at the PIAA State Championships in Shippensburg, PA during Memorial weekend. Please check the PIAA website for the up-to-date list of medal winners! Great job Pirates!
MR. DAVIS MAKES GOOD ON HIS PROMISE!
Each year, Springfield principal, Scott Davis, challenges all of his students to read at least 100 steps - that is 15 mins/step - during the course of the school year. Once again, his students completed that mission and in return, they got to SLIME THE PRINCIPAL!
Check out the coverage from WFMZ for this fun event - Slime the Principal
PHASE 1 OF THE COLONIAL GARDEN COMPLETE AT PALMS:
Congratulations to the Palisades Middle School Garden Club for completing phase one of the new American colonial garden. This year the garden club set goals to revitalize the school garden by adding a cedar garden bed, a brick pathway, and to restore the old wood/metal bench. As of June 6, 2023, the garden club has met all of these goals by using their occupational skills to get the job done. During this project the students demonstrated skills in leadership, collaboration, flexibility, time management, dedication, and perseverance. Looking forward to phase two of the garden project, students are planning to start landscaping and to create a certified Monarch Butterfly Waystation for the 2023-2023 school year. Special thanks to Rylan Tharp and his father Mr. Tharp for volunteering to restore the old bench. During our garden party on Tuesday night, Ryland’s family delivered the beautifully restored bench to the garden. In addition, the garden was also given a grant from the Palisades Community Foundation to make this garden project possible.
Come celebrate the end of the school year at Dairy Queen & support PALMS Trek!
Where: Dairy Queen, 6784 Easton Rd, Pipersville PA 18947
When: Saturday, June 10, 11am - 9pm
Why: Please support the PALMS National Park Trekkers by enjoying some ice cream! Dairy Queen is generously donating a portion of the proceeds to help get the Trekkers to the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park.
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.
APPLY TODAY! LIFEGUARDS NEEDED AT TOHICKON VALLEY POOL:
The link below is to the specific job listing for lifeguards.
It can also be found by navigating through “Careers” on the main website (buckscounty.gov) and clicking on “Job Requisitions Listing”
https://www.buckscounty.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=101&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Seasonal-Help-Lifeguard-OVPO-TVPO-26
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
