Last week, the school was buzzing with energy as we worked our way through homecoming week, leading up to a fantastic game and dance for everyone to enjoy!

With a different spirit week theme every day of the week, teachers and students alike dressed up for the occasion to show their school spirit. By the time we reached Friday, everyone donned their class colors and ended the day with a large pep rally that helped boost everyone's spirits before the game.

The Bucs defeated Archbishop Carroll 38-26 on Friday, bringing in a great win for the school. That wasn't the only thing that went down at the field though. The student section was bursting with students cheering them on all night, and the band and cheerleaders lead the crowd in plenty of encouraging chants and dances. Each of our classes also proudly paraded their floats down the track during half time, earning the Seniors a win with their Monster's Inc. inspired float.

Of course, you can't have a homecoming without a homecoming dance! On Saturday, the homecoming dance had the gym packed with students all dressed up and having fun. While dancing the night away, the homecoming King and Queen were announced. Congrats to Josh Lloyd and Josephine Dowd for earning these titles and rounding out the end of a great homecoming!

🍁 FALLing into Buc Pride! 🍁

We’re one month into the school year, and staff are noticing students who are truly FALLing into place by displaying their BUC PRIDE! The rain and clouds may have passed, and these students have shined by being READY, RESPECTFUL, and RESPONSIBLE.

Here are this week’s Buc Pride winners:

Freshman: Adriana Pascale

Sophomore: Donovan Monaghan

Junior: Hannah Weiss

Senior: Vincent Gaul

Staff: Ms. Dortone

Congratulations to all our winners! Please stop by the Main Office to collect your prize. Enjoy the sunny weekend, and remember: Once a Buc, always a Buc!

At Interboro High School, we believe in recognizing and celebrating students who demonstrate our core values of being READY, RESPECTFUL, and RESPONSIBLE. When a staff member observes a student exhibiting these behaviors, they acknowledge the student and explain why they are being recognized. The student is then awarded a Pride Buc, which is submitted for a chance to win prizes! Each week, students from every grade level are selected to win exciting rewards, like this week's Wawa gift card. Staff members who submit Pride Bucs are also in the running for their own prizes! By reinforcing these positive behaviors, we continue to build a school culture where Buc Pride shines!

September 15th through October 15th is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Explore the impact Hispanic culture has had on America throughout the centuries, and celebrate the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to our country. If you're interested in learning more, check out the links below.

Our 16th Ave. entrance is back to being our main entrance for visitiors to check in. When reporting to school in the morning, students may either enter the school through the main front doors on the 16th Ave. side or through the back parking lot main doors that were used last year. Students who arrive after 7:40 AM are considered tardy and will be directed to the 16th Ave. doors to sign in.

All student drop off and pick up by car will occur in the back, large parking lot during student arrival and dismissal. No cars will be permitted to drop off or pick up students in the small 16th Ave. parking lot at the beginning or end of the school day as this lot will be used for buses exclusively at these times. Students may be dropped of or picked up in the 16th Ave. parking lot between 7:40 AM - 2:00 PM. Please see the diagram below that shows how cars should proceed through the back parking lot when dropping off or picking up students. The entrance and exit to the large parking lot to and from Amosland Rd. remain the same.

Unfortunately, due to the need for construction vehicles to utilize the large parking lot for the ongoing remodeling project, no students will be permitted to park in the school parking lots. Students may utilize nearby street parking and should follow all local parking regulations when doing so.

The last day for Class of 2025 Senior portraits will be October 21st during school in the auditorium. If you haven't had a senior portrait taken yet, keep an eye on your emails. Barksdale will be sending out a link to sign up for a time slot so you can get your picture taken. Contact Ms. Boon at diane.boon@interborosd.org if you need more information.

On Wednesday, October 9th, the Interboro High School will be operating on a modified half day schedule for our Assessment Day activities. We will be administering the PSAT 9 for 9th Grade, the PSAT/NSMQT for 11th Grade and the SAT School Day for seniors who previously RSVP'd. 10th grade students will be participating in various college and career readiness activities. 12th graders who are not participating in the SAT School Day should make an appointment with their counselor regarding graduation progress.

9th through 11th grade students should report to school during their regular time with their Chromebook and chargers. Student dismissal will be at 11:00 am. A grab and go lunch will be provided.

Attention Seniors:

Please check your email on Monday, October 7th, for a message from your school counselor about scheduling appointments for Wednesday, October 9th.

Attention seniors! Mr. Rice will begin posting upcoming scholarship opportunities throughout the year in the Scholarships Schoology page. Check in throughout the year to see if there are any opportunities you may qualify for, and get some extra help for your next steps after graduation! If you haven't done so already, use this access code to join the page:

JHZK-FPBS-ZNXM2

Mr. Meli and Mr. McGrath have been actively engaging with students through hands-on career exploration activities, recently working with Mr. Sciandra’s classroom to help students dive deeper into potential career paths. In addition, Mr. Meli participated in a Zoom meeting with district personnel to coordinate a “Meet the Judges” event, scheduled for October 18th at the Delaware County Courthouse. Over 20 students with an interest in law enforcement and legal careers will have the exciting opportunity to observe mock trials and participate in a Q&A session with judges.

Furthermore, both Mr. Meli and Mr. McGrath met with Temple University instructors and state coordinators to discuss workforce regulations and standards, ensuring they stay current with the latest industry trends and opportunities. These efforts continue to provide our students with valuable insights and experiences to prepare them for their future careers.

If you or your child is interested in attending the technical school for the 2025-2026 school year, please take a moment to fill in the interest check form below.

Attention Senior Parents!

The counseling department recently visited all 12th grade English classes to discuss preparing for life after high school, including the college application process, transcript requests, and letters of recommendation. You can find the presentation linked here.

Our Bucs-a-THON donor drive is open! Donations for CHOP will be open from now until our THON in April. Please donate to help us reach our $15,000 goal and to help the children's hospital!

This year’s college fair will be held on Thursday, October 17th from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Transportation for Tinicum students will be posted at a later date.

Cell Phones & Personal Electronic Devices Etiquette

Cell phones may only be used on school grounds before school, between classes, during lunch, and after school.

Upon entering the classroom, students must place their cell phone in the teacher-designated cell phone holder (including Study Hall). Keeping cell phones away in pockets or bookbags is no longer acceptable. Students are not allowed to take their cell phone with them when they leave the classroom with a pass regardless of destination (bathroom, nurse, counseling department, etc.). Students may access their cell phone in between classes and during lunch. Violation of this cell phone policy is a Tier 1 Minor with possible consequences listed in the Interboro High School Code of Conduct. Students who need their cell phones on them in class due to a medical condition will have approval from the nurse’s office.

Headphone/Earbud Use: Students are not permitted to use headphones or wireless earbuds in classrooms, bathrooms, or hallways unless their teacher has expressly permitted their use for an assignment. Students may use these devices in the lunchroom during the lunch period.

Failure to follow this rule may result in confiscation of headphones/earbuds by administration/staff and/or disciplinary action. If a device is confiscated more than once, a parent/guardian may be required to retrieve the device. The district is not responsible for the safeguarding of students’ personal electronic devices; students are encouraged to leave these devices at home or in their lockers during the school day.

Visit the library on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 to join the prayer group.

Schoology is our Learning Management System. It offers teachers and students multiple avenues for collaboration, communication, assessment, submitting assignments, and discussion boards.

Parent access allows for a "view only" approach to the course content. Parents will be able to view any assignments, discussions, completed assessments, calendar updates, or content that is shared by their child's teachers. Schoology also enhances teacher and parent communication by allowing direct contact (or communication) through the platform.

Though teachers may take some grades in Schoology through submitted assignments or assessments, eSchool Home Access Center will still be the official record for gradebooks and for attendance (in grade 6th-12th).

Parents & Guardians can register for their Schoology account by clicking on the information below:

WHAT CAN WE HELP WITH?

Transition to High School - Family & Friendship Issues - Emotional/Mental Health Issues - SAT/ACT Registration - Career Research - College Applications - Technical/Vocational Schools - College Visits - Scholarships - Financial Aid - AND MORE!

• Mrs. Johnson, Guidance Secretary, Ext. 2328, Marion.Johnson@interborosd.org
• Ms. Booker, Counselor, Ext. 2332, Chijioke.Booker@interborosd.org
• Mr. Rice, Counselor, Ext. 2323, Andrew.Rice@interborosd.org
• Ms. Fanning, Counselor, Ext. 2360, Jennifer.Fanning@interborosd.org
• Ms. Woodson, Counselor, Ext. 2359, Jasmine.Woodson@interborosd.org
• Ms. Magee, Counselor, 2342, Meghan.Magee@interborosd.org
• Ms. Ladislaw, Counselor, Ext. 2511, Shannon.Ladislaw@interborosd.org
• Mrs. Paulina, School Social Worker, Ext. 2248, Kimberly.Paulina@interborosd.org, Mrs. Paulina's Schoology Page

Click below for all the latest announcements and sports schedules!

Parents & Guardians, please take a moment to complete the form below. This gives approval for your student to participate in audio and video conferencing to be utilized during inclement weather or other meetings and information sessions.

The Interboro School District has a universal screening in all grades that is conducted in the fall of each academic year. This screening is to determine students who may be eligible for Gifted education and programming. When students meet the screening criteria, a Permission to Evaluate is sent home to the parents to ask permission to formally evaluate the student for Gifted testing. Upon conclusion of the testing, the School Psychologist will inform parents if their child is in need of specially designed instruction. If you have not been contacted via a Permission to Evaluate, but feel your child is gifted, please contact Mr. Brian Lytz, High School Principal at 610-237-6410 Ext. 2320 or brian.lytz@interborosd.org

Wondering how to utilize School Cafe? From making a payment to adding money to your student's account, you can find a step by step guide by clicking below.

Emails were sent this past June to families that owe a fee to the district. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. As a reminder, you can check Home Access Center (HAC) to see your child’s fee balance. Payments can be made online at www.schoolcafe.com or at the new administration building located at 200 S MacDade Blvd Glenolden.

Our goal is to ensure that our dress code is fair for everyone and that students are able to express themselves while also maintaining a professional learning environment.

The Interboro High School dress code includes the following guidelines:

• Sweatshirt hoods must be down
• No ski or athletic masks that cover the face
• No earbuds are to be worn in classrooms, hallways, or bathrooms
• No exposed midriffs

Mr. Brian Lytz, Principal

brian.lytz@interborosd.org

Dr. Heather Daniels, Assistant Principal

heather.daniels@interborosd.org

Ms. Amber Fisher-Brown, Assistant Principal

a.fisher-brown@interborosd.org

Ms. Lisa Ford, Assistant Principal / Athletic Director

lisa.ford@interborosd.org

Website: www.interborosd.org
Location: 500 16th Avenue, Prospect Park, PA, USA
Phone: 610-237-6410