Upcoming School Board Meetings:
11/13/24 - Education, Programs and Services Committee - 6:30PM in the PHS Library
11/18/24 - Fiscal Oversight Committee - 9AM DO in the Conference Room
11/19/24 - BCIU Board - 7PM in the BCIU Conf. Room
11/20/24 - Policy Committee - 5:30PM in the PHS Library
11/20/24 - Regular School Board - 7PM in the PHS Auditorium
11/21/24 - Joint Operating Committee - 7PM in the UBCTS Main Conf. Room
Click here for the job description and the application process for the security guard position - School Security Officer Job Posting.pdf
PSD Community School Programs:
NEW IN CERAMICS…Decorative Platter Workshop - 2 evenings in November (Mondays, 11/4 and 11/18) will be all that you need to make a lovely, one of a kind piece, just in time for holiday entertaining or gift giving! We are offering 3 time slots (sign up for 1 slot) since we can take only a limited number of participants in each slot.
****ONLY FOUR SPOTS LEFT!****
Cost is $50/participant.
Click on this link to complete the registration: Sign Up Today!
If you wish to conduct a class or program for our community, please contact Donna Holmes at 610-847-5131, ext. 2401 or email [email protected]
For a listing of open positions at Palisades School District, please click on this link: https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Purchase Chromebook Insurance Today!
Insurance is available to families for a fee of $30 to cover damage to your child's chromebook for the school year. Click on this link for more information - Chromebook Insurance Webpage
or check out the flyer linked here in English: Palisades ADP+ English Flyer SY2425.pdf
flyer linked here in Spanish: Palisades ADP+ Spanish Flyer SY2425 1.pdf
Exciting Travel Opportunity for Students Currently in Grades 8 through 11:
Mrs. Wright (high school math teacher) is leading an international travel experience to Greece in the summer of 2026. This trip is like our world language-based trips - it is not school sponsored and takes place over the summer.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please RSVP to attend the meeting on November 12 at 6 PM.
Congratulations to Dr. Alyson Brokaw, PHS Graduate Published Author!
Check out and pre-order Alyson's book about BATS - Click HERE to place your order! Congrats to momma, Mrs. Brokaw (Tinicum Elementary staff member) and thank you for sharing this fantastic achievement by your daughter!
PALMSingers Benefit - The Inside Scoop Fundraiser:
Help us support our flagship middle school singing group, PALMSingers, at The Inside Scoop (Coopersburg) on Monday, November 4th between 6 and 9 PM! 10% of all proceeds during this time period will go towards their spring 2025 Broadway trip. It is the night before election day, so why not feed some of that nervous energy with some delicious ice cream?
Halloween Fun Run a Success!
Thank you to all of the runners for turning out for a fun fall race. Thank you to the parents for supporting the kids and the sport of cross country running. This was coach Becker's and my first Halloween fun run for the Palisades community and fundraiser for the cross country team. We hope to do it again. From Todd Kellman & Lea Becker, Palisades Cross Country Coaches.
PALMS TREK FUNDRAISER - Palisades Blanket Sale:
Spread school spirit with a cozy Palisades blanket! These super-soft 60"x70" blankets are made in America and are a perfect gift for the holidays! Wrap up in comfort while supporting a great cause—all proceeds benefit the PALMS Trek program. Get yours today and show your Palisades pride! ORDER HERE!
NEW DATE FOR PHS COFFEE HOUSE PERFORMANCES:
Amazing Opportunity for Our Chief Science Officers (CSO's) from PHS!
Last weekend, high school students Grace Bucich, Raiven Brunton-dardaris and Jane Salva, were invited presenters at the PRISE Annual STEM Educators' Conference! Now that is a BIG DEAL!!! Our students discussed the activities they have been working on to promote STEM in our district (especially at the elementary level) including our Annual STEM Night and the After School Activities Program! We are so excited for these driven ladies! Cannot wait to see where they go next! Here is a copy of the program from the weekend event - Program PRISE Annual STEM Educator Conference 10-26-24.pdf
Thanksgiving Deadline for Discounted Purchase Your 2024-25 PHS Yearbook!
The Palisades High School yearbook is a one of a kind publication. It’s a limited edition collection of stories and events from the school year, and now is your opportunity to reserve a copy and make sure your student doesn’t miss out on remembering and sharing this special time in their lives with their classmates for years to come. The 2025 yearbook is on sale now for $70.00 if purchased by Thanksgiving. The price will increase after this date, but act now and make this purchase a great holiday gift for your son or daughter!
For your convenience you have several purchasing options:
* Easiest option: Order online at www.sscyearbooks.com
* Fill out the order form (attached), and mail your order directly to Student Services Company (address on order form)
* Phone Student Services Company directly 610.539.1330
* Fax your order form directly to Student Services Company 610.539.6530
The yearbook staff has been working hard putting together a great book, so don’t delay, and purchase your yearbook today!!
Technical School Open House on November 14th
The Technical School is thrilled to invite you to our Open House event.
Below are all the details about the program:
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Why attend? This is your opportunity to:
- Discover our top-tier programs designed to equip you for the future.
- Meet our passionate instructors who are dedicated to your success.
- Take a tour and see firsthand why we're leading the way in workforce innovation.
Learn more about the Value and Benefits of Career Connected Learning at UBCTS:
Gain the technical advantage from our nationally recognized school-to-work program - UBCTS School to Work Competitive Advantage (youtube.com)
Please mark your calendars and join us for an enlightening evening. We're excited to show you all that Upper Bucks Technical School offers!
Palisades Community Foundation...We are here for Palisades!!!
If you would like to make a donation, please visit PCF's website at Palisades Community Foundation - currently, we are collecting donations for holiday giving to families in our area who need a little help this holiday season! Please specify if you wish your donation to be used for holiday giving!
From PCF...Artwork Notecards...a One of a Kind Purchase for Holiday Giving:
Palisades Community Foundation is selling blank notecards with art by our own students from last spring’s Covered Bridge Event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Knecht’s Bridge in Springfield. These one of a kind images were done by students and the original pieces were on display in the high school’s art gallery as part of the celebration. The pack of 15 blank cards are being sold as a fundraiser for Palisades Community Foundation for $15/pack. Proceeds from the cards will go back to support projects across the community.
To order click on this link: Order Form for Note Cards
PCF'S ANNUAL COAT DRIVE-Thank you for your generous donations of coats for our community!
NEW! Click on this link for the monthly calendar of free events from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - Nov 20204_NAMI Support Groups and Events.pdf
PIAA 20% OFF SHOP EVENT
Friday-Sunday 11/8/24 - 11/10/24
DICK’S Sporting Goods – ALL PA Store Locations
DICK’S Sporting Goods is offering you a 20% off discount throughout the store. So, grab the things you’ll need for the holiday season and all the other gear you’ve been wanting too! Be sure to use the coupon linked below, as this is specific to the PIAA. The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above, and should be shown at the register during checkout.
CLICK HERE FOR COUPON
Dear Fellow Durham Historical Society Member,
You are hereby invited to our 2024 Annual Membership Meeting to be held in the Durham Township Meeting Room, 215 Old Furnace Road, Durham, PA at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
(Hopefully, we will have some excellent news to share about re-watering the millrace and turning the wheel for the first time in 21 years.)
If you would like to attend remotely, here is the link: https://meet.google.com/ego-ttjf-xcu
