A rainbow seen above the High School

Despite last week’s internet challenges, 24 students stood out for being ready, respectful, and responsible—earning themselves Pride Bucs! To keep the Buc Pride spirit going, we hosted an old-school celebration for all our Pride Buc earners.

On Friday, these outstanding students stopped by to pick up goodies from Wawa as a thank-you for showing their Buc Pride.

A huge thank you to everyone for embodying what it means to be a Buc! Keep up the amazing work, and let’s keep showing our Buc Pride all year long!

The Yearbook staff will meet on Wednesday, November 13, after school in room 300.

The Interboro HS will be administering the CDTs(Classroom Diagnostic Tools) for students enrolled in the following courses:

• English 9

• English 10

• AP Seminar (1oth Grade)

• Biology

• Algebra 1

• Algebra 2

Test Administration will be held November 11th through the 22nd during class time.

For more information regarding the CDTs please review the Parent Information guide here.

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 Senior class Panorama will take place in the Gym on Monday, November 11th at 9 AM.

On November 13th, an informative meeting will be held at the high school to help parents explore various resources that will help with your child's journey through and after school. Please view the document below for more information and how to RSVP.

• Friday, November 8th-10:30am - University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth
• Wednesday, November 13th- 10:00am- Temple University
• Thursday, November 14th- 9:00am- Immaculata University

We will be traveling to University of Delaware on November 20th. Trip includes a presentation and campus tour and is open to 10th and 11th graders. The trip is free of cost, but students are encouraged to bring money for a “grab- and -go” lunch on our way back to school. Interested students can pick up a permission slip in the counseling office. A filled out permission slip will reserve your seat, If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Fanning.

Despite the ups and downs of internet issues throughout the High School, some of our Student Council members managed to set up a hotspot to attend a virtual conference. The students had a great time learning about leadership and engaging with the presentation, and look forward to putting this information to use!

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

At B.U.C.S. Work, Mr. Meli and Mr. McGrath recently visited dfYoung to explore upcoming opportunities for our students. With over 100 years of experience, dfYoung provides premium global logistics services to a wide range of clients, from emerging start-ups to industry-leading organizations. Their dedicated Client Services Team tailors solutions to meet each client’s unique needs, offering an invaluable learning opportunity for our students. We’re excited to incorporate elements of their logistics processes into our programs to enhance student learning. If you or someone you know would like to partner with our workforce coordinators, please contact us at bucswork@interborosd.org.

After reading Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, students in Mrs. Ackland's AP Literature course built monsters out of discarded materials, mirroring how Victor Frankenstein made his creature out of decomposed body parts. The winners of the 7th Annual AP Lit Trash Monster Competition are Junkzilla, Debbie the Demon, and Brad Stacey!

Our annual Junior girls vs. Senior girls football game was a success! Both teams played their hearts out to try and earn the win—and the bragging rights—for their class. Though they tried their best, the seniors lost to the juniors. They'll have to see if they can defend their title again next year!

Fundraiser for end of the year class trip! The students in Employability work hard volunteering throughout our community to gain work experience. Please help out with our fundraiser!

The students in our Employability class work so hard volunteering throughout our community and learning valuable job skills while networking. Please consider helping by purchasing from our fundraiser.

We have a new design this year AND added an IBUCS blanket for those cold nights on the football field or at home binge watching on the couch! T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are available in black or grey with 2 different designs.

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:

Click below for all the latest announcements and sports schedules!

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!

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.

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

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