Palisades School District

PLEASE NOTE: You may have heard on the news recently that some schools using PowerSchool (a student information system) reported a data breach.  After an investigation by our Technology Director, Mr. Adams, and our support team at Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 (CLIU 20), a data breach has NOT been experienced at Palisades or any other school district that CLIU 20 manages.

FROM OUR NURSES!  Here are a few ideas for New Year’s Resolutions for our young adults from which we can all benefit for a healthy and safe 2025!

I will drink more water

I will eat two fruit servings and two vegetable servings every day. 

I will do 30 minutes of physical activity every day, even if it is only a walk.

I will get 8-10 hours of sleep every night.

I will leave my cell phone outside of my bedroom before I go to bed at night

When I feel upset or stressed out, I will take a break and find constructive ways to deal with it by exercising, reading, journaling, drawing, or talking through my problem with a trusted adult or friend. 

I will treat others with respect and expect the same in return

I will resist peer pressure to try drugs, alcohol, and vaping. 

I will always wear a seatbelt.

I will never text and drive.

Pennsylvania State Police Seeks Community Feedback as Part of CALEA Accreditation Process - The public is asked to participate in a brief online survey.

 

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is seeking valuable input from the community as part of its efforts to achieve accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

 

Beginning January 4 and running through January 25, PSP invites community members to participate in an online survey to provide feedback on the agency’s performance, professionalism, and community engagement. The survey is anonymous and aims to gather honest insights that will guide PSP in improving its services.

 

The survey can be accessed online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YB8RF97

 

“Our pursuit of CALEA accreditation reflects our unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in public safety,” said Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the PSP. “This survey is an important opportunity for our community to share their perspectives and help us grow stronger together.”

 

The CALEA accreditation process evaluates public safety agencies against a set of internationally recognized best practices. Achieving accreditation demonstrates PSP’s dedication to fostering trust, maintaining high standards, and continuously improving its operations to serve Pennsylvania residents more effectively. The PSP achieved its initial CALEA accreditation in 1993 and has maintained accreditation since that time.

 

For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.

 

 
Upcoming School Board Meetings: public attendance is welcome...

01/13/2025 - Fiscal Oversight Committee at 9AM in the District Office Conf. Room
01/15/2025 - Budget Presentation at 6PM in the PHS Auditorium
01/15/2025 - Regular School Board Meeting at 7PM in the PHS Auditorium
01/16/2025 - Joint Operating Committee at 7PM in the UBCTS Main Office Conf. Room
01/21/2025 - BCIU Board Meeting at 7PM in the BCIU Conf. Room
01/22/2025 - Extracurricular Committee at 6:30PM in the PHS Library
01/22/2025 - Buildings and Grounds Committee at 7PM in the PHS Library

Click here for more information: PSBA Webinar Info

Is someone you know considering a campaign for their local school board? Encourage them to register now for a free webinar with PSBA staff on January 15 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. for essential insights into what it takes to serve effectively on a school board. Attendees will: 

*  Explore the key responsibilities and expectations of a school board director. 
*  Understand the time commitment, legal considerations and collaborative nature of board service. 
*  Learn from experienced board directors about the real-life challenges and opportunities you may encounter. 

This is an invaluable opportunity for potential candidates to gain a clear understanding of the role and to ask questions directly about school board service. Those interested may register on GreatPASchools.com. 

For a listing of open positions at Palisades School District, please click on this link: https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Winter Sports Update

Winter sports competitions began! Click this link for a full calendar of athletic events. 

Wrestling

Our high school wrestlers have been competing in numerous tournaments. Listed below are the results and medal winners.  Congratulations to these winning Pirates!

Girls:

Beast of the East Tournament:  4th place as a team, in addition to Bryce Snyder 2nd Place and Savannah Witt 3rd Place

Penn Manor New Year’s Rumble Tournament:  Savannah Wit- 1st Place, Bryce Snyder- 1st Place, Olivia Lessing- 2nd Place, Grace Bucich- 5th Place, Jane Salva- 6th Place and Nadia Wilt- 4th Place (Junior High)

Boys:

Howdy Duncan Invitational (Wilmington, DE):  Angelo Ziccardi 2nd Place and Teddy Musselman 6th place

King of the Castle (Georgetown, DE):  Silas Day 2nd Place, Angelo Ziccardi 4th Place, John Haubert 5th Place, Trent Snyder 7th place and Lane Frankenfield 8th Place

Dear PALMS Parents and Friends,

This year's PALMS Theatre production will be Finding Nemo, Jr.  Students are working hard to prepare for this exciting event.  Patron and business ads help make this educational experience available to our students.  Please view the attached information to put an ad or patron in our musical program.

Nemo Patron Letter.pdf 

This year’s WIP students designed various apparel for purchase. If interested in strutting your stuff while simultaneously supporting our program’s ecological efforts, order yours today! Simply print the order form, complete and send back to PALMS with payment by Friday January 31st. All orders will be sent home with students or will be available for office pick up by the end of February.  

Order form link

2025-26 Technical School Application is OPEN:

Students interested in attending the Upper Bucks County Technical School for the 2025-26 school year must complete an online application.  The completion of the application is only necessary for students that will be new to the Technical school. The application is available using this link and should be completed by January 31. Completed applications are required to be considered for all shop areas.  Videos are available to review the programs through their website and students/parents are encouraged to view videos for shops for which they are interested in applying. 

Again, returning Technical School students DO NOT need to complete the application. ONLY those who did not attend the Technical school this year must complete the application.

Restaurant Open in January!  Reservations are required!
Dates open - January 8,9,10,15,16,17,29 and 30.

Call the Rockridge Restaurant - Please contact Amber Ott at 215-795-2911 ext 218 or [email protected]

Our Culinary Arts students are excited to offer a special Game Day Menu to make your celebration even more enjoyable. These dishes are prepared with care and skill, showcasing the talents of our students while providing a delicious option for your gathering.

Menu Offerings:

• Wings
• Meatballs
• Sausage
• Pulled Pork
• Brisket
• Racks of Ribs
• Crab Cakes
• Freshly Extruded Pasta
• Cupcakes

Pickup Details:

• Date: Friday, February 7th
• Time: 12:30 PM - 3:15 PM
• Location: Upper Bucks County Technical School

To place your order, please complete the pre-order form by clicking the link below:

Pre-Order Form

Pre orders are due by Friday 1/24/2025.

By participating, you are supporting our students' education and helping them refine their culinary skills. We appreciate your involvement in making this program a success and look forward to serving you!

Link to download form - Winter Baseball Camps 2025.pdf




Palisades players are invited to join this team forming now for Spring 2025!

Flier with hot links activated - Palisades Area Youth Baseball Registration .jpg



Registration Link Here:  Click Here for Registration Info



Here is the link to register: PHS SOFTBALL CLINIC REGISTRATION LINK



FORMER WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBERS SOUGHT:  As you may know, Palisades High School’s former Girl’s Basketball Coach, Robert Heinsohn, died on July 28, 2024.  His will benefited some of his former basketball players, who we are trying locate. If you have any information about the whereabouts of Kathy Schwartz, June Collier Davis or Karen Rick, please contact Joel Steinman, Esquire (215) 257-6811. 

NEW DATE:  A tribute is planned for Bob at the Girls' home game vs. Pen Argyl on January 27th at 6:30PM.  Game starts at 6:45PM.