Palisades School District

Mr. Dylan Fedell, high school science teacher at Palisades High School, was surprised with a special celebration today! Students, colleagues, administrators and even Dylan’s family (his wife and 3 children) took part in the surprise celebration of Dylan’s STEM Educator Award - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - by the PPL Corporation.  Out of the 29 counties within the PPL service area, Mr. Fedell’s application, lesson plan and photos that were submitted, put him at the top of the list of outstanding teachers.  Mrs. Jane George, Regional Affairs Director for PPL presented Dylan with his award of $1500 for future classroom projects.

Earlier this week, Mr. Fedell was also announced by the Whitehouse as one of the 336 top science and math educators in the nation!  Mr. Fedell thanked his students, his family and colleagues for their love and support!
The video above was produced by our own PSDtv high school video students! Congratulations to Dylan for his work and recognition!

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...

01/21/2025 - 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

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

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!

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



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




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.

Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Announces Camp Cadet Registration

 

Bethlehem, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M will once again be hosting the annual Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet Program at Camp Fowler, 5851 Horseshoe Road, Orefield (Lehigh County).  Camp will take place from Sunday, June 8, 2025, through Friday June 13, 2025.  Camp Cadet is an overnight summer camp for boys and girls between the ages of 12 to 15 years old. The goal of Camp Cadet is to introduce cadets to the diverse criminal justice system and establish a positive relationship between law enforcement and youth, while living in an atmosphere similar to an actual State Police Academy.  Presentations will include various municipal, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.  This camp stresses teamwork, honesty, and integrity, while developing discipline and self-esteem, which will promote good decision making at a young age.  At the completion of the week, cadets will not only be proud of their accomplishments, but also gain an understanding of what it takes to be a police officer.

For those who are interested in attending Troop M Camp Cadet, registration can be done by going on-line and registering through the below link.  Registration is open NOW until February 28, 2025, and limited to the number of applicants.

https://www.troopmcampcadet.org/

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

2025 Filing Season Resources.pdf