Community Conversations
March 2024
Dear Methacton Families,
This month's Community Conversations will focus on the following topics:
- Methacton High School Campus Planning Update
- New Format for Annual Report
- Post Prom Volunteers
- Community Town Hall Meeting
- Alumni Spotlight
- Highlights across the district
Methacton High School Campus Planning
At the March 26, 2024 voting meeting, the Methacton Board of School Directors provided approval to the administration to prepare recommendations for a comprehensive High School campus plan that:
- Engages the Board approved Architect, Owners Representative, and Solicitor
- Provides no less than 3 concept designs with estimated costs, timelines, and impact for a new high school
- Provides for public input on concept designs
- Provides recommendations and feedback to be presented at a special meeting in the future
All stakeholders can review all presentations and information related to the Methacton High School campus planning process, including survey results, questions and answers, and committee work at www.methacton.org/mhscpc.
Post Prom Volunteers
Post Prom is Friday, April 19, 2024 and there are over 40 volunteer slots open. Organizers need to fill these spots by April 5th to ensure a safe and successful event for our students.
Can you spare a few hours? Volunteer instructions and signup here: https://bit.ly/MHSPPSignupDetails
Fundraiser Info: https://bit.ly/MHSPPFamilyFun2024
Community Town Hall Meeting on April 18, 2024
Arrowhead Elementary School
232 Level Road
Collegeville, PA 19426
Join Methacton School District Superintendent Dr. David Zerbe for a town hall meeting. This event is designed to educate our families and the community about major initiatives and matters impacting the district.
- Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 7:00pm
- Free & Open to the public
- Meeting held in Innovative Learning Space on first floor
- Entrance by the playground
New Format for Annual Report
For the past two years, the district has issued an annual report to provide a review of our administration, academic performance, partnerships, and financials for the preceding year. While this publication has served as an important accountability piece, we have decided to transition to a new format that we believe will better highlight the incredible work being done within our district.
Moving forward, we will be replacing the annual report with a "year in review" publication. This new publication will still encompass all the essential information covered in the annual report, but it will also place a greater emphasis on showcasing the people, programs, initiatives, and achievements that make our district special. Look for it in your mailboxes and on the district website each November. We are excited to share this new publication with you and look forward to continuing to keep you informed about the great work happening in the Methacton School District.
The 2022-2023 Annual Report can be reviewed here.
Alumni Spotlight
This month’s Alumni Spotlight shines on Betsy Tecco -- Class of 1978 graduate, retired professional writer, and Methacton Education Foundation board member. Read her story here:
Sincerely,
Dr. David Zerbe
Superintendent of Schools
March 2024 Good News
Now let’s take a look at some of the events and achievements that took place across the district in March...
DISTRICT WIDE
Methacton Rock Your Socks!
See the full gallery: https://www.methacton.org/Page/1129
ARROWHEAD
4th Grade Volunteers
We are so proud of Arrowhead's fourth grade students who volunteered to help collect and organize food for families in need during their recess time. Arrowhead is so kind and always looks for ways to help our local community!
Why Do Rivers Flow?
Mrs. Reid's second graders can tell you! They really enjoyed their science experiment this month learning all about rivers.
i-Ready Tally Chart
Firs graders in Mrs. Clark's class enjoyed their i-Ready tally chart lesson.
EAGLEVILLE
Music In Our Schools Month
Check out Mr. Landis's 4th grade class as they perform the folk dance, Zip It Up! For this activity, students choose partners and work together to sashay, cast off, and weave through their longways sets. This is a group of awesome dancers!
Third Grade Chorus
The 3rd grade chorus members have all turned into puppets! Listen to their tuneful voices sing "O Be Joyful". They will be performing this tune at their Spring Concert in April!
WOODLAND
Leap Day in Mrs. Breyer's Class
In celebration of this year's Leap Day on February 29, Mrs. Breyer's first graders "leaped" to the challenge of building two digit numbers with frog and lily pads.
WORCESTER
MEF Dodgeball Mini Tournament
Congrats! Worcester's "Lucky Charms" won the MEF dodgeball minis tournament!
SKYVIEW
Skyview Orchestra Performs At State Capitol
Skyview’s 6th grade orchestra performed in the East Wing Rotunda of the state capitol building on Thursday, March 21st. We performed as part of the PA Music Educators’ Association’s celebration of Music in our Schools Month. We played for about 30 minutes, and later toured the capitol building. Representative Webster heard our performance and we also had a chance to meet members of his staff as well as members of State Senator Muth’s staff.
ARCOLA
Math Counts
Congratulations to the Arcola Mathcounts team! They secured 2nd place in the Valley Forge chapter competition in February and advanced as a wildcard to the State competition on March 23, 2024. At the State competition in Harrisburg this past weekend, they clinched 2nd place overall. The team members are: Jeffrey F., Colin L., Siddarth S., and George Y.! Jeffrey placed 3rd in the state for the individual competition and will advance to national level competition! Way to go!
A Student Passion Project
Sam took on the challenge of a passion project putting quail eggs in an incubator until they hatched. Sam now has 10 live quails!
Arcola S.T.E.A.M. Day
After The Wacky Science Show delivered an interactive keynote address, Arcola students engaged in sessions led by dozens of speakers representing careers in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math during Arcola’s annual S.T.E.A.M. Career Day on March 26, 2024!
MHS
Mini-THON raises over $60K!
Congratulations to MHS Mini-THON who raised $64,713.08 for children and their families as they fight pediatric cancer.
Her Realization
Photography
Jayden R.
The Next Stop
Prisma and colored pencil
Kale Martin
Youth Art Month
Congratulations to the nine talented Methacton High School students who showcased their artwork at Montgomery County Community College’s 10th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition and Competition! We're also thrilled to announce that senior, Jayden R., and junior, Kale M., have been recognized with an award of Merit for their artwork.
This exhibition brought together students from sixteen high schools across Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties with approximately 150 pieces on display.
Blood Drive Sees Life-Saving Success at Methacton!
On Wednesday, March 6th, our Methacton students and community came together to make a life-saving difference by donating a total of 80 units of blood to the American Red Cross!
These 80 units of blood have the potential to save up to 240 lives. Methacton students donated an impressive 54 units, and our Methacton community members, including several district staff, donated an additional 26 units!
A special shoutout goes to members of the Methacton High School Red Cross Club. They supported the effort by working closely with our school nurses to ensure the smooth operation of the blood drive and recruiting donors.
AP Art Students Showcase Talents At Emerging Artists Exhibition
Earlier this month, Methacton High School’s AP art students showcased their talents at the third annual Methacton Emerging Artists Exhibition. Hosted by Shannondell on March 8, 2024, the exhibit provided a captivating glimpse into the artistic journey of each student. Classical standards performed live by Methacton High School student musicians helped set the tone and added another layer of sophistication to the presentation. Before moving to the exhibition hall, Shannondell residents gathered in the theater to hear from the class about their projects and what served as the inspiration that fueled their artistic vision.
Bravo to our talented student artists! We look forward to witnessing their continued growth and success in the world of art and beyond. A special thank you goes to Methacton High School AP art teacher, Ms. Jaclyn Mann, Art Department Coordinator, Ms. Caitlin Ferenchak, and Orchestra Director, Ms. Jennifer DeSanto, for organizing such an enriching experience.
METHACTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Email: information@methacton.org
Website: www.methacton.org
Location: 1001 Kriebel Mill Road, Collegeville, PA, USA
Phone: 6104895000
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Twitter: @Methacton