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Six-hundred and seventy-five seniors graduated from Pennsbury High School on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Due to construction at Falcon Field, this year’s ceremony is being held at the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey.

One-hundred and eighty-two scholarships, totaling $5,050.070.00, have been awarded to the PHS Class of 2023. Post-secondary plans for the graduate include a commitment to the United States Military, trade schools, and two and four-year colleges and universities, including Cornell University, New York University, Penn State University, University of Michigan, University of Maryland, University of Pennsylvania, the United States Air Force Academy, Virginia Tech, and more.

Commencement speakers included TR Kannan, President of the Pennsbury School Board of Directors; Dr. Thomas Smith, Pennsbury Superintendent of Schools; Reginald Meadows, Pennsbury High School Campus Principal. Student speakers were Gavin Kuebler, Pennsbury High School Class President, and Senior School Board Representative; Henry Franklin and Amanda Qu.

Members of the Pennsbury High School Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Chris Bygott, performed Pomp and Circumstance. Members of the Pennsbury Chamber Choir, under the direction of James Moyer, performed the Star-Spangled Banner and Pennsbury Alma Mater.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Check out our Facebook page for more photos.

On Saturday, June 3, Pennsbury High School seniors went back to the 80's at the “Best Prom in America,” as named by Reader’s Digest. Students danced the night away, enjoyed fine dining, a hypnotist, the Pennsbury Faculty Band, AND 80's hip hop pioneers, The Sugarhill Gang!

“Prom to the Eighties,” was Pennsbury’s homage to the popular decade defined by vibrant pop culture, technological advancements, political shifts, and significant social changes.

Every inch of Pennsbury High School’s first floor halls were covered in decorations and murals painstakingly created by students, staff, parents, and community members, all with an 80’s flair, highlighting music, movies, pop culture, and more.

Pennsbury’s prom is known for its elaborate decorations. In 2019, the school shattered the Guinness World Record for the most lipstick kiss prints on a mural. The 63-foot-long, 11-foot-high 3D mural, which used 41,692 kisses, spelled out "Rock Music" to fit the theme of "Prom to the Music." The creation of the mural took a village, with students and community members creating kiss prints during sporting events, special school events, prom committee meetings, and in their own homes.

The Pennsbury Senior Prom culminates many months of planning and decorating by scores of students and their parents and teachers. A long-standing, popular tradition, the prom decorating also attracts local community members who participate as alumni and also parents of alumni.

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Pennsbury's M.O.S.T. Program held its annual graduation ceremony on Friday, June 9. M.O.S.T. stands for More Opportunities for Student Training. The program, designed for 18-21 year-olds, changes the focus from Academic Credits to Post-Secondary Outcomes and helps students practice social, functional, and vocational skills. Congratulations to all our graduates!

Click here to learn more about Pennsbury's M.O.S.T. Program.

Students and staff at Pennsbury High School were greeted by the district's new team of therapy dogs when they entered the building on Friday, June 9. The pups were on the job today to help provide a stress break for students taking finals. They will be on campus again on Monday, June 12. The dogs will not approach students who do not wish to interact with them.

At the beginning of the school year, the Pennsbury School District partnered with Attitudes in Reverse to train therapy dogs with the goal of supporting the mental health of our students and staff. All of our therapy dogs and their Pennsbury employee handlers have undergone extensive training throughout the school year and have passed the necessary certification to become therapy dogs.

Field Day is a cherished tradition in Pennsbury, one that creates memories that will be treasured for years to come. Students in grades kindergarten through 8th headed outside over the last two weeks, divided into two fierce teams, the Orange and the Black, united through friendly competition and team spirit.

Field Day in Pennsbury School District is not just about athletic prowess; it is an opportunity for students to cultivate essential values like sportsmanship, resilience, and collaboration. Thanks to all of our Pennsbury parents and guardians who volunteered their time to make Field Day a success!

Prior to graduation, Pennsbury Seniors took one last stroll through the elementary schools were their educational career began. Elementary students and staff lined the hallways to wish the seniors well in the next step of their journey!

On Tuesday, June 6, Quarry Hill Elementary School held their Grand Reveal event for the total amount of money raised during their annual Four Diamonds Mini-THON. Mini-THON is a fundraising opportunity that allows students to get involved in philanthropy and help families in need during their fight against childhood cancer.

Quarry Hill's goal was to raise $5000. In the end, they raised $10,325, over double their goal! Congratulations to all involved, and thank you to Mini-THON Liaisons and Quarry Hill teachers Jessica Wagman and Valarie Engle for making this event possible.

Click here to view a fun slideshow with even more photos from Quarry Hill's fun-filled THON event where students participated in games, music, dancing, activities, and more! Click here to donate to the Four Diamonds fund.

Congratulations to the William Penn Middle School students who surpassed their fundraising goal to support the fight against pediatric cancer. The school recently hosted its first-ever Mini-THON, led by 6th-grader teacher Morgan Cox, and they raised $1,843! Their goal was $1,000.

The funds will help cover medical expenses for families with children battling cancer and support a comprehensive team of researchers looking for a cure. William Penn's Mini-THON and others in Pennsbury are modeled after the Penn State Dance Marathon.

"Four Diamonds Mini-THONs" originated in 1993 and empowers students to learn about event management and philanthropy by joining in the fight against pediatric cancer.

On Sunday, May 21, 71 runners from the Eleanor Roosevelt Running Team lined up with more than 800 other runners to compete in the 1-mile and 5k events held at the 23rd Annual Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic.

ER's program has runners from Kindergarten all the way to 5th grade. They also have two middle school volunteers who ran for the team when they were students at ER and now volunteer at practices and run with the team.

The team went home with the coveted Spirit Award for the third time! They also had many age group winners. Stephen Colsher (4th grade) was the 2nd overall finisher in the 1 mile. Kathleen Sargent (5th Grade), Margot Bartollucci (5th Grade) and Zara Bartollucci (3rd Grade) took first, second and third overall female for the 1 mile event. Rounding out the top 10 in the 1 mile was Braxton Ayala-Marth (3rd Grade) in 5th, Leo Colsher (1st Grade) in 7th, Austin Ewashko (kindergarten) in 8th, Sean Finn (1st Grade) in 9th and Max Friedman (1st Grade), in 10th. Their female runners also filled that top 10 leaderboard. Larissa D'Costa (3rd Grade) in 4th, Kylee Finn (3rd Grade) in 5th, Kinley Crozier (2nd Grade) in 6th, Avery Vichko (3rd Grade) in 7th, Mackenzie Croushore (2nd Grade) in 8th, Olivia Taylor (3rd Grade) in 9th, and Amelia Mikaya (2nd Grade) in 10th.

A handful of runners pushed themselves and competed in the 5k event. Bringing home some hardware from the 5k event was Cecelia Razler (2nd Grade) who won 1st in her age group, Dylan Spronk (3rd Grade) who won 2nd in his age group, and Travis Razler (4th Grade) who won 4th in his age group. Coach Bogan also ran and brought home 3rd overall female!

ER's Running Team has the support of teachers Brian Doron, Jeanine Davis, Hannah Rumbelow, and Samantha Young. The team also has amazing parent volunteers and two head coaches, Megan Bogan and Christine Bagelieri, who put the whole program together. Congratulations, everyone!

As a part of their ten-day countdown to summer, Makefield Elementary School teacher Ms. Holly held her annual First Grade Award Ceremony for her students. Students were recognized for the wonderful things they achieved throughout the first grade, and had the chance to celebrate their successes with their families. Each student received an award and a speech dedicated to them. Makefield Principal Mrs. M & M was also recognized for the amazing impact she has made on this class. Next stop, second grade!

On June 5, Oxford Valley Elementary School held its 13th Annual Lisa Gallagher Math Bee. Nineteen participants were chosen by their peers in grades kindergarten through fifth.

The winners were:

• 1st Place: Lucas Lin (3rd grade)
• 2nd Place: Ben Wisener (3rd grade)
• 3rd Place: Nathan Stewert (2nd grade)

On Wednesday, May 31, Quarry Hill Elementary School's fourth-graders celebrated Pennsylvania Day as a culminating activity for their social studies unit in which they learned about our Keystone State. The students received a visit from Mr. William Penn, who traveled from his nearby home at Pennsbury Manor. This was made possible through a Pennsbury Partners Program mini-grant.

Students also took a virtual tour of Philadelphia, where they "visited" the Liberty Bell, the Mint, Betsy Ross's house, and Franklin Square. The students enjoyed Pennsylvania-themed snacks, such as Herr's chips, TastyKakes, Philadelphia soft pretzels, chocolate chip cookies, and Hershey's Kisses.

Finally, students dressed up as the famous Pennsylvanian they had studied in library class and "came alive" at their Living Wax Museum. It was fun for everyone to hear the students share facts about their person while in character!

On Wednesday, June 2, the Elmwood Park Zoo-on-Wheels came to visit Walt Disney Elementary School. Kindergarten and first-grade students had the opportunity to meet Gus the five-year-old hedgehog, Sydney the nine-year-old blue-tongued skink, and Duke the 33-year-old box turtle! Students learned about the animals' different adaptations and defense mechanisms that help them survive in the wild, what they eat, and more. This activity was made possible by first-grade teacher Lorie Becker and a Pennsbury Partner's Program mini-grant.

Penn Valley Elementary School recently celebrated "S" day as students and faculty continue to count down to the final day of school with a theme focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each day. "S" day was Silly Socks and Sunglasses Day. We're almost there!

William Penn Middle School recently held a Talent Show, hosted by teachers Ms. Jordan Dalbenzio, Mr. Caleb Trezise, and Mr. Cortney Elder. Students performed a variety of musical selections, both solo and with accompaniment by their amazing teachers. It was a star-studded evening for all!

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Pennsbury is sharing "Senior Spotlight" social media posts for graduating seniors on the district's Facebook and Instagram pages. Posts include a picture of the senior, along with a custom caption.

Click here to view Pennsbury High School's Student Job Board and find local area businesses with open positions. Some positions allow applicants as young as 14 years old.

Click here for information on how to obtain a work permit.

For more information, visit the Pennsbury High School Athletics page.

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the PA Office of Attorney General. Report a confidential tip to help prevent violence and tragedies.

Click here to submit an anonymous tip.

The Pennsbury Parent Academy (PPA) is a series of educational programs and presentations offered to Pennsbury parents and guardians to support school success and continued home-school partnerships. The PPA program includes monthly, live in-person and/or virtual programming on a variety of topics to promote parent and guardian community engagement, such as:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Supporting School Success
• Social Media & Internet Safety
• Diversity & Inclusion

Visit our website for recordings of recent presentations.

Click here to register.

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The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. This new benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail-in application.

You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575.

The mission of the Pennsbury School District's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to collaborate with administration and parents to facilitate communication, sharing of resources, and offering of support programs. SEPAC strives to improve the experiences and education of all students who receive special education, while promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion within the Pennsbury School District. Click here to learn more.

SEPAC holds monthly meetings, and all parents are welcome to join. Their next meeting is Thursday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please fill out this interest form.

The Pennsbury School District is making a concerted effort to ensure that students who reside within our District boundaries are able to attend the school they are assigned to based on their home address. To help us, we have established a Confidential Residency Reporting Tip Line. If you believe someone is falsifying their student's address to attend the Pennsbury School District, please call or email:

residency@pennsburysd.org

(215) 428-4100 ext. 84777 (TIPSS)

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Click here to visit the Pennsbury School District's E-Flyers Page.

These flyers represent current or ongoing announcements of interest to Pennsbury students and their families that emanate from local community organizations, sports leagues, scouting groups, and other non-profits. Browse through our gallery!

To obtain approval for a flyer to be posted on the E-Flyers Page, please email your request to Macy Cellitti at mcellitti@pennsburysd.org.

The annual required Chromebook fee that allows students in grades 5-12 to take their device home can now be paid online. The price is $40.00 (reduced to $15 for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch). The Chromebook fee can be paid by logging on to PowerSchool through a web browser, not the PowerSchool mobile app. Cash or check payments are also accepted at each school.

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Have a question about Pennsbury? Don't trust the rumors, ask Penny!

Send Penny an email at askpenny@pennsburysd.org, or leave a message at 215-428-4100, ext. 73669 (PENNY).

The Nutrition Group is now hiring! Positions include Food Service Workers, Cooks, and Kitchen Managers with rates from $15 - $17 per hour. The hours are Monday-Friday, school hours only. No nights, weekends, or holidays! Apply today by calling the Nutrition Group office at 215-949-6740 ext. 2, or click here and search for "Pennsbury"!

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