Palisades School District

Spring Sports Update - PLAYOFFS and CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

For a full list of upcoming events, please click this link.

Track & Field

Congratulations to the following Track & Field students-athletes that won medals at the Colonial League Championship meet:

Boys:  Trevor Johnson- 2nd place  high jump 5'11" and 2nd place triple jump- 43'9.5

Ashton Fitzgerald- 4th place 400 meters- 52.15

Girls:  4 x 400 relay- (Holly Pason, Izzy Carson, Abby Mount, Kaylei Gruver)- 4th- 4:17.02

Kaitlin Carson- Javelin- 2nd place- 109-9

Softball

The Softball team qualified for the Colonial League playoffs and will compete on Tuesday, 5/14 at Pates Park. Game time is 4:30 PM against an opponent to be determined.

Baseball

The Baseball team qualified for the Colonial League playoffs and will compete on Saturday, 5/11 at Salisbury HS versus Salisbury. Game time is 3:00 PM.

GO PIRATES!!!

Graduation Date for the Class of 2024

The graduation date for the Class of 2024 will be Friday, May 31st at 5:30 PM in Walter T. Rohrer stadium. The rain date will be Saturday, June 1st at 10:00 AM. More information will be forthcoming.

Outstanding Students in Physics Education:

We are pleased to announce that three students from our physics classes to receive the AAPT (American Association of Physics Teachers) Outstanding Physics Student Awards. 

This award is given to students who are dedicated to learning physical science in the classroom and consistently apply their knowledge to the real world. Soon, their names will be searchable through the American Association of Physics Teachers website (https://portal.aapt.org/portal/OutstandingStudent.aspx).



Ephraim Alfaro - Gr 12

Ben Flinchbaugh - Gr 11

#TakeAMentalHealthMoment

A special shout out to Joseph Makuvek's dog, Beignet, keeping it real at the Hold on You Matter Walk for Suicide Prevention.  From Beignet, and all of us, if you are struggling this is a reminder to contact someone you trust or call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline...YOU MATTER!




The Palisades High School Art Department is hosting an art exhibit on Thursday, May 23rd from 3pm-6pm in the high school library and art gallery. At 5:30pm we will have a short ceremony to honor the students whose work has been chosen to be a part of the Palisades High School Permanent Collection.

We have such a wonderful collection in our high school, it will be exciting to see what is added to our hallways!

WE ARE HERE FOR PALISADES!  Supporting Arts, Education and Wellness in the Palisades community!

To make a tax-free donation, please go to Palisades Community Foundation




Light Refreshments will be served!

WALK OR RUN...Registration is beginning now for the PCF Annual Family Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, May 18th - register today!

PCF Family Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk Registration


#TAKEAMENTALHEALTHMOMENT




Tinicum Yard Sale Flyer:  Tin Yard Sale Flyer Spring 2024.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE: 

School Board Approved Calendar for 2024-25 - Calendar 2024-25



The following upcoming meetings are open to the public.  To review the agenda/sign up for comment, please go to the School Board section of our website and click on Board Docs or use this link - Board Docs (information regarding how to make a public comment is found on the agenda document; they are listed by date.)

All meeting minutes and agendas are posted here:  Board Docs

UPCOMING MEETING DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS:

05/13/24 - Fiscal Oversight Committee; 9AM in District Office Conf. Room
05/15/24 - Regular School Board Meeting; 7PM in the PHS Auditorium (art gallery open at 6PM)
05/16/24 - Joint Operating Committee UBCTS; 7PM in the UBCTS Main Office Conf. Room
05/21/24 - BCIU Board Meeting; 7PM in the BCIU Board Room
05/22/24 - Buildings and Grounds Meeting; 6:30PM in the PHS Library



NOW HIRING - High School Math Teacher:

The Palisades School District invites applications for the position of full-time, contracted, High School Math Teacher. Qualified applicants should be well versed in the pedagogy of math instruction, with the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a variety of learners.  Additionally, the preferred candidate will have the ability to teach all levels of courses, including, but not limited to, advanced placement.  The preferred candidate must also be collegial, adaptable, and student-centered in their approach to teaching and learning. 

Please be aware that all applicants MUST submit the required documents as per the posting to be considered for an interview, which includes a copy of certification and clearances as per the guidelines below. Recent graduates who have not yet received their teaching certificate from PDE must include a letter from their college demonstrating proof of submission to PDE having met all requirements or a copy of receipt of application to PDE. 

The position begins at the start of the 2024/25 school year.  Additionally, the selected candidate will participate in the Palisades Induction Program (three days in mid-August, 2024).

Those applicants interested in applying for the position should send the following through Recruit and Hire athttps://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1374: their letter of application, PA standard application, resume, transcripts, teacher certification, 3 references, and clearances (current within the PAST 12 MONTHS of the closing date of the posting: Act 24, 34, 114 and 151), and disclosure form(s) to via Recruit and Hire no later than May 24, 2024. Letters can be addressed to Mr. Richard Heffernan, Principal at Palisades High School.

Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

Link to apply for clearances: https://www.palisd.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=193289

EOE
 

Color this page and bring it to the Mother's Day Breakfast:  Coloring Page - Mother's Day.pdf







Click here for upcoming events at the Stover Mill Gallery - Tinicum Civic Association- Stover Mill Gallery.pdf

** The Tinicum Civic Association is getting ready for the Tinicum Arts Festival - July 13th & 14th!  A Great Bucks County Tradition where the whole family can enjoy themselves AND the community receives the benefits!

For the treasure seekers and spring cleaners the White Elephant & Book Wagon tents are festival favorites. Get ready and clean out those closets, attics and bookshelves.

All SUNDAYS, June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10-1, volunteers are collecting all kinds of Books, paperback novels, hardcover books so bring your donations to the back of the barn at Tinicum Park.  NO magazines, Reader's Digest or Encyclopedias/textbooks.

As for the White Elephant collection dates will take place on All Sundays in JUNE from 10 am- 12 noon by dropping off your donations at 226 East Dark Hollow Road in Pipersville, PA. Tools, vintage items, clever kitchen gadgets, home décor items and attic treasures will be accepted! (no baby cribs/strollers & no electronics & no exercise equipment)

So this month get into those closets, barns and attics and find some treasures to pass along AND join us on July 13th & 14th and have some fun - all for a great cause!








Tinicum Environmental Advisory Committee is presenting PART 2 of the  B.E.S.T. Initiative, a GUIDED HABITAT WALK adjacent to the Delaware Canal - June 2, 2024 A free copy of Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas guidebook will be distributed. The EAC welcomes students and their families to participate. Please  SIGN UP @ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA5AE23AAF9C16-49252552-backyard#/








Click on this link to join in on the celebration:  Learn More About and Register for the Celebration












Girls Empowered 2024 - Registration is Now Open for Summer Camps!.pdf

Sponsorship and registration information is included in the link above.




YMCA IS HIRING SUMMER COUNSELORS - AGE 18 AND UP - Please contact [email protected]  

PLEASE NOTE:  Upperclassmen from high school may reach out for employment as well!





Fab Lab Summer Camp 2024 - Registration Now Open 011824.pdf