Show dates & times:
Friday, November 20th at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 21st at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 22nd at 2:30pm
Plot:
In Green Town, Illinois, two 13-year-old boys, Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade, encounter Cooger and Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show, a mysterious traveling carnival that feeds on the secret fears and unfulfilled wishes of the townspeople. Will and his father, Charles Halloway, must fight back using joy and love to defeat Mr. Dark and the Dust Witch.
To purchase tickets, click below:
https://www.msbtickets.com/quakertown/districtevents
Each grade is competing to see who can collect the most donations, with one ultimate goal: donate MORE than the RAMS!
Let's do good and feel good by coming together to support our neighbors in need. Start gathering your donations and help us make this food drive a success!
Monday, November 23rd, is the LAST DAY to donate! Let's show our community what Panther Pride is all about!
Hosted by District Social Workers
Wednesday, November 4th
5pm - 7pm
Quakertown Community High School
600 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA
What to Expect:
Connect with local organizations that can help with food, mental health, family support, housing, and other basic needs.
Learn about and sign up for holiday assistance programs
Get warm winter clothing, hats, gloves, socks, and other essentials
Enjoy light refreshments
Connect with school and community supports for your family
Community Vaccine Clinic (5pm - 7pm)
COVID-19
Flu
Please bring your insurance card if insured
Questions? Email Rebecca Conner, BCHIP at rconnor@bchip.org or call at 267-291-7876
Come learn about the resources available to support your family this holiday season!
If this is your student’s first sport of the 2026–2027 school year, a completed PIAA physical form must also be submitted. Forms are available outside the QCHS Athletic Office, where completed forms can also be turned in.
Click here to Register for Winter Sports:
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/quakertown-community-high-school-winter-2026-2027-athlete-registration
October is National Principals Month, and we are celebrating our amazing QCHS Principal, Dr. Mattias van’t Hoenderdaal, and we want to hear from you!
Share your appreciation for Dr. V by completing this form, and we’ll make sure he receives your note, like this kind message below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegimrs0USuhUyBnU_6Pk81Pd2jP9-woyhO-RLdFihOYVY3Zg/viewform
Let’s show Dr. van’t Hoenderdaal how much he means to Quakertown Community High School!
Click below to join this important virtual session:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84527029436
The QCSD Future Readiness Center is hosting a College Admissions Panel on **October 21 from 8–9 a.m.**, featuring representatives from Stevens Institute of Technology, Rider University, Elizabethtown College, and Millersville University.
See you in the QPAC at 8am on 10/21!
Click the link below to join:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82438295853
Here is a note of thanks we received about Dr. V below!
To send your note of gratitude, please click here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegimrs0USuhUyBnU_6Pk81Pd2jP9-woyhO-RLdFihOYVY3Zg/viewform
Throughout this month, we’ll be sharing your kind words with Dr. van 't Hoenderdaal. Thank you in advance! Let's show Dr. V just how much he means to Quakertown Community High School!
We’re creating our next Comprehensive Plan — and we want YOUR voice to be part of it!
We’re seeking community input on four key areas:
- Student Achievement & Growth
- Culture
- Finance
- Facilities
Click here to take our survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYy88K75oqQjvNjeTfj_diwQm3yEhHxKrtG2E_HzR3KZcqqw/viewform
*Share your ideas by completing our survey by Friday, October 23!
Share your message of appreciation for Dr. V by completing this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegimrs0USuhUyBnU_6Pk81Pd2jP9-woyhO-RLdFihOYVY3Zg/viewform?usp=preview
Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing your kind words as a special reminder of just how much Dr. V is valued and appreciated.
Help us celebrate and show Dr. V how much he means to QCHS!
Many of our QCHS students do not currently have permission on file to receive over-the-counter medications while at school. Please note that verbal permission cannot be accepted; written authorization must be on file before these medications can be administered.
If you are unsure whether you completed your child(ren)’s medication permissions for this school year, please use the Annual Health Update Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6LyWRyd2Y0Hi7CUJXgbfrrk6fmpjk1sL3KHM8b2KGxkRgAQ/viewform?usp=send_form
to provide permission for your child(ren) to receive medication at school.
Please note that allergy and cold medications are not available in the nurse’s office and should be taken at home.
Contact Information & Helpful Links:
High School Nurses
Melissa Kelly, MSN, CSN — Certified School Nurse, Grades 9 & 11
215-529-2075 | mkelly@qcsd.org
Gina Waskiewicz, MEd, CSN — Certified School Nurse, Grades 10 & 12
215-529-2190 | gwaskiewicz@qcsd.org
Amy Schwartz, BSN, RN — Manages concussions and sees many of our sick & injury visits
215-529-2082 | aschwartz@qcsd.org
Medical Forms
School medical forms can be found here:
https://quakertowncsdpa.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/community/for-families/student-health-services/584002
Immunization Requirements
Pennsylvania school vaccine requirements can be found here:
https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/health/documents/topics/documents/programs/immunizations/School%20Vaccination%20Information%20for%20Parents%20%28English%29.pdf
Thanks,
The Nurses
Join us at Alumni Field this Friday, October 2, for the Homecoming Football Game and help us show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Everyone attending the game is encouraged to wear pink as we fill the stands with love, support and Panther Pride for those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.
See you at Alumni Field!
Music in Motion, scheduled for this Saturday, September 26th, has been canceled due to the rainy forecast.
Class of 2027 Parents - join us for our first of two webinars from the Future Readiness Center:
The College/Trade School Application Process
Tuesday, September 15 | 6:15 PM
Learn about the application process and what seniors and families should know as they prepare for life after graduation.
To join this Zoom, click here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86285676791#success
Questions?
Mr. Gozzard
Future Readiness Coordinator
egozzard@qcsd.org
Mrs. Henry
Senior House Counselor
ehenry@qcsd.org
Follow the Future Readiness Center on Instagram:
@QCHSFutureReadiness
Explore the Future Readiness Center:
https://hs.qcsd.org/o/qchs/page/future-readiness-center
LIGHTS. CAMERA. HOMECOMING!
The red carpet is rolling out for our Panthers! Get ready for "A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD"
When: Saturday, October 3rd
Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
Tickets: $20 — Cash or Check
TICKET SALES:
Upperclassmen: September 14 & 15
Underclassmen: September 16 & 17
FINAL DAY TO PURCHASE: September 22
PLEASE NOTE:
Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door
Students must complete a behavior contract BEFORE purchasing a ticket.
Mark your calendars and join us on Tuesday, August 25th, for our FRESHMEN & NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION, 5:30pm - 6:30pm at QCHS.
If you are new to QCHS, this is a fantastic opportunity to get familiar with the school, learn expectations, and start the year off with confidence!
We can’t wait to welcome our Panthers back!
Today, we welcomed our newest teachers to New Teacher Academy, along with our administrators, for a special breakfast and opportunity to connect as we kick off the new school year.
We also want to thank our incredible community partners for their generous donations of school supplies to support students across QCSD. Your generosity and commitment to our students truly make a difference, and we are so grateful for your support!
Let's make the 2026-2027 school year the best one yet!
Ninth Grade Chromebook distribution is already underway NOW through August 28. Please note that chromebooks cannot be picked up at orientation!
Regular hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 3:15 PM, now through August 28. Stop by any time during these hours; no appointment is needed.
Extra dates for families who can't make regular hours:
Monday, August 17 — 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, August 21 — 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM
Monday, August 24 — 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, August 28 — 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM
And be sure to return your charger. If a charger has been lost, a replacement charger must be purchased for $20.
Thank you!