News from the Nest

• Our Superheroes! Cardinal Employee Appreciation
• UD Medals Recognition
• Years of Service Recognition
• Retiree Recognition
• Upcoming School Board Meetings
• Calling All New Students - Class of 2037
• Upcoming Events

Last week, we celebrated Employee Appreciation Week to recognize ALL District employees. Throughout the week, our employees were honored as our Superheroes! Check out the short video below, which depicts our appreciation!

The 40th Annual Upper Dublin Medals Program honored, from left, Gene McGonagle, Ambler Flower Shop, Outstanding Business; Dr. Dan Ortiz, Outstanding Educator; Art Levinowitz, Outstanding Citizen; and Gus Platt & Julia Axler, Outstanding Students. The gala was attended by more than 140 supportive community members and previous medal recipients. The event is presented by Upper Dublin Township, Upper Dublin School District and the Upper Dublin Education Foundation which benefits from event proceeds. Congratulations to the recipients.

Please join us in recognizing the following employees for their years of service and dedication to the Upper Dublin School District. Each of these employees will be honored during the upcoming May 20th School Board Legislative Meeting. Congratulations!

15 Years of Service

Peter Baker, Caroline Dennin, Bindi Desai, Crystal Dunn, Arefaine Ghebrehiwot, Heather Graven, Keith Haraschak, Lisa Harm, Rachel Harty, Maureen Higgins, Kelly Hood, Stacey Lavenberg, Christie Lawson, Cynthia Noonan, Michael Novia, Twiggy Paige, Jamie Rongione, Therese Sharkey, Christopher Springer, Siobhan Trainor, and Marcia Wolf

20 Years of Service

Catherine Adamski, Robert Albert, Guiseppina Arlotta, Kelly Bettencourt, Roberta Bingham, Jessica Cowden, Martin Doyle, Michael Fogle, Megan Gallagher, Charles Gesing, Christine Jones, Michael Lesniak, Michael Lynn, David Mancini, Geronne Robinson, Marjorie Scherzer, Alexander Shugsta, Melissa Traber, Edward Wall, and Lauren Weihenmayer

25 Years of Service

Joshua Adelman, Aurelio Arroyo, Samantha Connelly, Mary DePaul, Amy Durbin, Stephanie Fagan, Tracey Gaddy, Megan Goodwin, Jessica Ippolito, Kathleen Matekovic, Michael Nelms, Cheryl Nordon, Tina Tofel, and Paul Vandegrift

30 Years of Service

Michelle Hendricks, Brad Lieberman, and Elizabeth Michaels

35 Years of Service

Lisa Downs, Donna Polin, Maureen Schmidt, and Patricia Todd

Congratulations to the following employees on their retirement. Thank you for your service and best wishes in your retirement! Each of these employees will be honored during the upcoming May 20th School Board Legislative Meeting.

Randi Baldwin ~ Teacher ~ Sandy Run Middle School

Rodney Basketbill ~ OMT Supervisor ~ Jarrettown/Maple Glen Elementary Schools

Phyllis Chandler ~ Bus Driver ~ Transportation

Julie Clapp ~ Teacher ~ Upper Dublin High School

Andrea Cognetti ~ Educational Assistant ~ Maple Glen Elementary School

Richard DiMarco ~ Teacher ~ Fort Washington Elementary School

Sarah Feather ~ Special Education Supervisor, Elementary Level

Mary Guiton ~ Teacher ~ Sandy Run Middle School

Robert Harris ~ Bus Driver ~ Transportation

Amy Leary ~ Teacher ~ Upper Dublin High School

Nancy O’Leary ~ Administrative. Assistant ~ Upper Dublin High School

Charles Peters ~ Plumber ~ District Wide

Therese Sharkey ~ Custodian ~ Sandy Run Middle School

Kenrick Swift ~ Custodian ~ Sandy Run Middle School

Judith Winship ~ Teacher ~ Upper Dublin High School

Legislative Meeting - May 20 @ 7:00 PM

Education Committee - June 5 @ 6:00 PM

Policy Committee - June 5 @ 7:00 PM (or immediately following Education Committee)

**All meetings are held in the Cardinal Room at UDHS.

Calling all future Cardinals! Will your child be 5 years old by September 14, 2024? If so, start registration for Kindergarten now! Registration details can be found on our webpage.

In honor of Pride Month, the LBTQIA+ Equity Sub Committee will be hosting our 5th annual Pride Flag Raising Event on Thursday May 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the UDHS Flag pole. Students, Families, and community members are welcome to join us as we raise the pride flag.

We will be hosting our 4th annual Pride event on Friday, June 14th from 5 - 7 p.m. in the UDHS PAC parking lot. This is a family friendly event. There will be music, games, food and lots of Pride!