In observance of Rosh Hashanah, Quakertown Community School District schools will be closed Thursday, Oct. 3. Schools will resume Friday, Oct. 4. #WeAreQCSD
Quakertown Community School District is honored to be selected to join the Digital Promise's League of Innovative Schools, a network of more than 150 districts across 34 states that represent the most innovative leaders and systems in education! Learn more: https://shorturl.at/u2on9 #DPLIS #QCSDProud #WeAreQCSD
Happy October 1, QCSD! As a friendly reminder every student has access to one free breakfast and one free lunch at no cost, ensuring that all our children receive nutritious meals each day without any financial burden on families. This initiative is designed to support our students' health and academic performance by removing barriers to accessing healthy food. A second meal and snacks can be provided if the student has funds in their account.
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With plans to study engineering in college, QCHS senior Jaxon Torres is taking his studies to the next level through the creation of a door lock block plate. The project is part of the Career Pathways program at the high school which prepares students to positively contribute to and lead a competitive global workforce. Read about Jaxon and his project here: https://shorturl.at/VGCFn #PantherPride #QCSDProud #WeAreQCSD
Fun Friday night at Alumni Field as Panther football overcame a 28-point deficit to clinch a 35-34 victory over Souderton! QCSD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman also jumped into the action to conduct the Panther Marching Band. #PantherPride #QCSDProud #WeAreQCSD
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Network has recognized several schools in the QCSD for exceptional implementation of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports during the 2023-24 school year. Full story here: https://shorturl.at/Hlkkr #QCSDProud #WeAreQCSD
QCHS celebrates its six students who earned the AP Capstone Diploma and its two students who earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate during the 2023-24 school year. FULL STORY HERE: https://shorturl.at/WT18F #PantherPride #QCSDProud #WeAreQCSD
QCHS takes on Bensalem in its annual Quakertown Midget Football Association (QMFA) game at Alumni Field. Thank you to the National Guard for their support this evening and to our future Panthers in football and cheerleading. @QCHSAthletics #PantherPride #QCSDProud #WeAreQCSD
Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce is hosting "Biz & Brews" on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at The Proper Brewing Company to benefit Quakertown Community Education Foundation (QCEF). The event will feature free apps, cash bar & a 50/50 or raffle to support QCEF. RSVP today!
QCSD recently held an English Language Development Family Resource Night, an event designed to support the district’s multilingual families. The event was a tremendous success, bringing together community organizations and resources. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/FbEev
Congrats to Quakertown Community High School on being named a PIAA District I "Sportsmanship: The Only Piece Missing Is You!" recipient for the 2023-24 athletic season. QCSD Director of Athletics and Activities, Brian Laiacona, accepted the award on behalf of QCHS at Jeffersonville Golf Club Wednesday morning. #PantherPride #QCSDProud #WeAreQCSD
Quakertown Community High School’s (QCHS) counselors are hosting three Parent Information Nights (two for the senior class and one for the junior class) to provide parents and guardians guidance and advice for their students’ next steps and timelines in the college application process. Click here for more information: https://quakertowncsdpa.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1756503
Quakertown's own, Sunny Draper (#1) and Katelyn Landis (#28), are up for Phillyburbs Field Hockey Player of the Year. Vote for Sunny and Katelyn here: https://shorturl.at/1dhzM. Poll closes tonight at 8 p.m. #PantherPride #QCSDProud #WeAreQCSD
QCHS Families,
At 8:53 AM the fire alarm at Quakertown Community High School activated and students safely evacuated the building. The Quakertown Fire Department and other local first responders arrived swiftly to ensure our safety. After about 30 minutes the building was deemed safe by emergency officials and students were allowed to return to class.
The alarm was caused by an experiment in a chemistry lab which resulted in smoke and a strong odor. No one was injured.
Thank you to our community’s first responders for their quick action, and thank you to our students who treated this situation with the seriousness that it deserved.
Sincerely,
Mattias van 't Hoenderdaal
Principal
QCHS hosted its QRock Kick-Off Pep Rally Friday afternoon at Alumni Field. Student section leaders began the event reminding their peers of QRock's values: Resilience, Ownership, Community & Kindness. Students from each grade then competed in various games led by the school's staff house leaders. Full story to come. #PantherPride #QCSDProud
QCHS held its Fourth Annual Club and Sports Fair this morning in the school's lower gym. The fair had 47 clubs and sports teams represented as students from each grade were able to check out the tables and sign-up for their respective interests. #PantherPride #QCSDProud
The QCSD English Language Development (ELD) Department is holding a Parent Resource Night for ELD families only on Monday, Sept. 9 from 7-9 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Sixth Grade Center. For more information click here: https://quakertowncsdpa.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1742325 #WeAreQCSD #QCSDProud #PantherPride
Attention Quakertown Community High School Parents and Guardians! Picture day will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept. 4. Please see flyer for more information on prepay orders and pricing for your student's pictures. #PantherPride
QCSD Superintendent Matthew Friedman recently spoke with Roger Riddell from K-12 Dive to talk about his drive for innovation, consistent communication and the importance of working with the local chamber of commerce to ensure students graduate with future-ready skills. Full article here: https://www.k12dive.com/news/matthew-friedman-quakertown-community-school-district-lessons-in-leadership/725544/
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What a great first day of school! Superintendent Matthew Friedman, School Board President Todd Hippauf and School Board Member Chris Spear spent the day visiting all the schools to see how the first day was going for staff and students. #PantherPride #WeAreQCSD
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