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  • Friday Update - September 5

    UPSD Friday Update #Proud2BeUPSD September 5, 2025 Every week, we send a Friday update email, with information on several topics relevant to our district and community as a whole:   Community Day on Saturday, September 6 We hope to see you tomorrow, September 6 for the Pennsburg Community Day! Members from the UPSD Administration will be there representing our schools. Stop by our table between 10:00am-3:00pm to play a fun game of Plinko and possibly walk away with some Upper Perk Swag!!    FIRST Upper Perk Day on Tuesday, September 9 Upper Perk Days are back and our first one is approaching on Tuesday, September 9! We encourage all students, staff and community members to wear UP spiritwear or blue & gold to celebrate that we are #Proud2BeUPSD. Upper Perk days take place on the second Tuesday of each month during the school year.  Make sure to share your first Upper Perk day photo to Facebook or Instagram by using the hashtag #Proud2BeUPSD, or email your picture to Alexis Jenofsky, our Communications Specialist at ajenofsky@upsd.org for potential use on district channels.   Upcoming Board Meeting on Thursday, September 11 The next meeting of the full Board is Thursday, September 11, 2025. The Board Meeting will take place at 7:00PM in the Education Center Multipurpose Room and via livestream. You can access the Agenda and Minutes webpage here!   New Website LIVE! Our NEW UPSD District Website is LIVE!  We’re excited for you to explore all the new features - from news and events to calendars and lunch menus. To celebrate, we’re hosting a Website Scavenger Hunt!  Here’s how it works: ✅ Answer 5 questions by finding information on the new site ✅ Share your feedback at the end ✅ Everyone who completes the challenge will be entered to win UPSD swag prizes!  Ready to search? Start here: https://forms.gle/BEpfSi38phkGrwys6 Pennsylvania Youth Survey: Passive Parental Permission Form Our district is taking part in the 2025 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) sponsored by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The survey will ask questions about the behaviors of students in the 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades, including questions about school climate, mental health, violence, bullying, and substance use. The information we receive will assist us and our community partners in working to promote mental health and prevent substance use and other problem behaviors. We want to ensure that all parents and caregivers are notified the survey is being conducted as well as provide you with as much information about the survey as possible. As a parent or caregiver, you have the right to prohibit your child’s participation. The following facts about the survey will help you make an informed decision: Participation in this survey is completely voluntary. Students will be instructed by their proctor that they can skip any questions they do not understand or choose not to answer. If they have any questions or concerns after taking this survey, they are instructed to talk with their school counselor or a trusted adult. The survey is designed to protect each student’s privacy; it is anonymous and confidential. Students will not put their names on the survey, and no student will ever have their individual responses reported. The survey is well tested, having been administered to over 2 million Pennsylvania students since the 1990’s. The information collected has proved invaluable to prevention planners in selecting programming to promote healthy youth development. You can request a list of the survey questions by visiting this link: https://epis.psu.edu/PAYS/question. For more information about the survey, including a list of Frequently Asked Questions, please visit www.pays.pa.gov. The survey will be administered during the school day later this fall and will take one class period to complete. If you do not want your child to participate, please submit the form by following the link to the building your child attends.  2025 PAYS Survey Passive Parent Permission Form Grade 6, 8 2025 PAYS Survey Passive Parent Permission Form Grade 10, 12 If you have questions about the survey, please do not hesitate to contact your building principal.   UPSD Continues to Hire for the 2025-26 School Year Are you interested in part time or even full time employment working with the best educators? Do you know someone who would be a great employee at Upper Perk and wants to make a difference for our students and in the community? UPSD offers outstanding employee benefits and competitive wages. Please click on the links below and check out the Employment Opportunities page on the UPSD website. Some current job postings include: Professional Opportunities: Special Education Teacher Support Staff Opportunities: Staff Nurse (full time, float nurse, based out of Middle School) Food Service Staff MS - Part Time Food Service Staff - Part Time  Food Service Staff HS - Part Time Coaching Opportunities: HS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach HS Boys Indoor Track Head Coach HS Boys Indoor Track Assistant Coach MS Girls Wrestling Assistant Coach HS Girls Wrestling Head Coach MS Baseball Head Coach MS Baseball Assistant Coach MS Softball Assistant Coach HS Girls Soccer Assistant Coach Long Term Substitute Opportunities: Middle School ELA Teacher - Grade 6  

    Friday, Sep 05 2025

  • Friday Blast - Welcome Back Upper Perk!

    UPSD Friday Update #Proud2BeUPSD August 29, 2025 We hope you had a great first week back! Every week, we send a Friday update email, with information on several topics relevant to our district and community as a whole:   Reminder Schools and offices are closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.   Board Meeting Recap On Thursday, August 28th the first School Board Workshop Meeting of the 2025-2026 year was held in the Education Center Multipurpose Room and via livestream. The Meeting covered several topics, including the monthly board committee reports and presentation of UPHS students who attended the NFHS Student Leadership Summit.  You can find out more by visiting our Agenda and Minutes page to review the full agenda and watch the meeting recording.   ParentSquare Pay is Here! UPSD is excited to announce that ParentSquare Pay is now available for all school payments! This new system replaces Skyward Fee Management, which is no longer being used. With ParentSquare Pay, families can now make payments quickly and securely—all in one place, right inside the ParentSquare app. What this means for families: All school payments are now through ParentSquare. This includes fees such as lost library books, technology damage, course fees, graduation, field trips, and dances. Easy and flexible payment options. Pay with a credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay directly from the ParentSquare app. One-stop convenience. Complete everything in one place, sign up for an activity, fill out the permission slip, and make your payment, all in the same ParentSquare post. Helpful reminders. Notifications will keep you on track so you never miss a deadline We’re thrilled to make school payments easier, more convenient, and fully integrated with the ParentSquare communication you already use!   Community Day on Saturday, September 6 Join us on Saturday, September 6 for the Pennsburg Community Day! Members from the UPSD Administration and Upper Perkiomen Education Foundation will be there representing our schools. Stop by our table between 10:00am-3:00pm to play a fun game of Plinko and possibly walk away with some Upper Perk Swag!!   FIRST Upper Perk Day on Tuesday, September 9 Upper Perk Days are back and our first one is approaching on Tuesday, September 9! We encourage all students, staff and community members to wear UP spiritwear or blue & gold to celebrate that we are #Proud2BeUPSD. Upper Perk days take place on the second Tuesday of each month during the school year.  Make sure to share your first Upper Perk day photo to Facebook or Instagram by using the hashtag #Proud2BeUPSD, or email your picture to Alexis Jenofsky, our Communications Specialist at ajenofsky@upsd.org for potential use on district channels.   Sharing Possible Road Closure/Traffic Concern Next Week - 8th Street Pennsburg We received notice that sewer work is scheduled to take place September 2 - 4 in the 100 block of W 8th Street Pennsburg. Crews have been asked to start the work after school traffic subsides, around 8:00 AM each day. The road is expected to be passable at the end of each day with the use of road plates. If things go according to plan, this is what Pennsburg Borough has told us to expect: On Wednesday, September 3rd, the road will be CLOSED during the day. On September 2nd & 4th one lane will be closed, and there will be flaggers in the immediate area.  The borough doesn’t expect a significant impact on school transportation, but we wanted to make you all aware so you can plan accordingly.   A Message About School Safety & Security Earlier this week, a tragic event took place in a Minnesota Catholic School. Our thoughts and hearts are with the students, staff, families, and members of the community who were impacted by this awful tragedy.  You may have also seen recent news coverage about “swatting” incidents at Villanova, and a local Chester County High School this week. “Swatting” is a term used to describe false reports made in an attempt to drive emergency response teams to a location where there is no emergency.  We want you to know that our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We take any and all reports of potential threats seriously, and we are making every effort to maintain an environment where students and staff feel safe. We would like to continue to encourage our students and school community to report anything that could constitute a threat to school safety. As always, we work closely with local law enforcement to assist in these situations. Reports can always be made with a staff member or through our anonymous report system Safe2Say Something.   New Website Coming NEXT FRIDAY! Big news—you heard it here first! Our website is getting a major facelift and our new look will officially launch next Friday, September 5, 2025!   UPSD Continues to Hire for the 2025-26 School Year Are you interested in part time or even full time employment working with the best educators? Do you know someone who would be a great employee at Upper Perk and wants to make a difference for our students and in the community? UPSD offers outstanding employee benefits and competitive wages. Please click on the links below and check out the Employment Opportunities page on the UPSD website. Professional Opportunities: Special Education Teacher Support Staff Opportunities: Staff Nurse (full time, float nurse, based out of Middle School) Food Service Staff MS - Part Time Food Service Staff - Part Time  Food Service Staff HS - Part Time Coaching Opportunities (You do not have to be a teacher to apply): HS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach HS Boys Indoor Track Head Coach HS Boys Indoor Track Assistant Coach MS Girls Wrestling Assistant Coach HS Girls Wrestling Head Coach MS Baseball Head Coach MS Baseball Assistant Coach MS Softball Assistant Coach HS Girls Soccer Assistant Coach Long Term Substitute Opportunities: Middle School ELA Teacher - Grade 6   BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION - School Board Shout Outs (SBSOs) While there will always be work to be done to improve our district, the Board would like to showcase the good and celebrate the achievements of those within the district. As such, a “challenge” has been issued to the students, teachers and administrators to find those positive stories happening in our district that deserve some recognition. It can be anything from student success stories to staff/administration helping each other out and everything in between! If it’s something positive and you think it deserves a special mention then please email School Board Director JP Prego at JPPrego@upsd.org and tell him about it in a brief note. The submissions will be reviewed and shared during the next School Board Meeting or Workshop.   Upper Perkiomen Education Foundation (UPEF) Spiritwear Store - NOW OPEN! The Upper Perkiomen Education Foundation has opened the Back to School spiritwear store, and will remain open until Monday, September 15.  Delivery is scheduled for the week of September 30.  Visit the UPEF Spiritwear Store today!  Don't miss out on your 2025-2026 Back to School gear!   Community Bulletin Board: Did you know UPSD promotes events, programs and activities that may be of interest to the community? Visit our Community Bulletin Board to learn about upcoming opportunities local to our community!  To share your own flier, please visit our Flier Distribution Requests.  

    Friday, Aug 29 2025

  • Summer Blast #4 - August 22, 2025

    UPSD Summer Blast #4 #Proud2BeUPSD August 22, 2025 Dear UPSD Community,  Welcome back! We look forward to seeing everyone for the first day of school on Monday August 25, 2025.  As we begin the 2025-26 school year, we will continue to send Friday update emails with information on a number of topics relevant to our district and community as a whole.    2025-26 School Year Welcome Back Letters In case you missed it, yesterday, Superintendent Dr. Roche and Board President Mrs. Cunningham sent “Welcome Back” letters to Upper Perk families, faculty and staff. You can read Dr. Roche’s Welcome Back Letter here and Mrs. Cunningham's Welcome Back Letter here. They can also be found in ParentSquare here.   Upcoming Board Workshop On Thursday, August 28, the monthly Board Workshop Meeting will be held in the Education Center Multipurpose Room and via livestream. The agenda includes Board committee reports and several action items. You can access the Agenda and Minutes webpage here!   First Day of School 2025-26 Signs The first day of school is always exciting--for students, families, teachers and staff. We are looking forward to seeing you Monday, August 25, 2025.  We have updated and added new  Upper Perk back-to-school signs for the 2025-26 School Year. They can be found here. Make sure to share your first day photo to Facebook or Instagram by using the hashtag #UPSDFirstDay2025, or email your picture to Alexis Jenofsky, our Director of  Communications at ajenofsky@upsd.org for potential use on district channels.   Open Interviews August 27 & 28 Join our team for the 2025–26 school year — we’re looking for dedicated Paraprofessionals and Food Service Staff to fill both full-time and part-time positions. Flexible interview options are available, with both virtual and in-person opportunities! Click here to sign up for an interview time!   Important Information about Bus Routes Your bus information is subject to change between now and the start of the school year as we finalize routes. We ask that you make sure to re-review your information before school starts.  This year, our transportation department will continue using the My Ride K-12 platform (for bus riders ONLY) to provide bus information throughout the year. Families can access My Ride K-12 via their mobile device or web browser. Please note, if you used the system last year, you will need to reconnect your student once bus information is available. More information can be found here! Any questions regarding bus information or My Ride K-12 can be sent to Jennifer Malone, Director of Transportation or Kristal Bitner, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Transportation and Registration.   Important Food Service Announcement We will continue to participate in the Free Breakfast Program for the 2025-26 school year. All students will be eligible for a free breakfast at school if they are interested, with no qualifying paperwork required. Upper Perkiomen offers a variety of breakfast items daily. It should be noted that this program is for breakfast only, and that lunches are not Free for everyone at this time. We encourage all of our families who think they may qualify for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program to apply online using the 2025-26 Free and Reduced form. Returning families must re-apply for Free and Reduced meal benefits each school year.    Updates from our Athletic Department The start of our fall sports season is just around the corner! Our first home football game will be Friday, August 22 at 7:00 PM against Boyertown. Ticket Sales: All athletic event tickets may be purchased through S2 Pass (via online or app). We recommend creating an S2 Pass account and purchasing tickets before arriving at the stadium or gym to avoid delays. New this year — if you haven’t purchased tickets ahead of time, you can use tap-to-pay with a credit card or Apple Pay at the gate. NO cash will be accepted at the gate. Athletic Passes: The district offers Athletic Passes for families, adults, and students. [Click here] to visit the tickets page, scroll to the bottom, and select the pass that’s right for you. Senior Gold Card Passes: Senior citizens living in the Upper Perkiomen School District can receive a free Gold Card Pass by calling 215-679-7961 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM on school days). This pass is also honored at any Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC) school that charges admission.  The Gold Card may not be used for PAC Championships or post-season competitions.  Game Day Reminders: Students in grades K–8 must be accompanied by a paying adult for entry and must remain with that adult during the contest. No backpacks or large bags are allowed inside stadiums or gymnasiums. We look forward to seeing you this fall and cheering on our student-athletes.   Upper Perkiomen Education Foundation (UPEF) Spiritwear Store - NOW OPEN! The Upper Perkiomen Education Foundation has opened the Back to School spiritwear store, and will remain open until Monday, September 15.  Delivery is scheduled for the week of September 30.  Visit the site and order your spiritwear for the beginning of school.  All orders placed will be available for pick up at the school of your choice or you may have it shipped directly to your home.  Items include t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, stadium seats, blankets, water bottles and more!  Several items have options for logos including your specific school name (must be typed into the text box), the "UP" logo, or the "Strong" logo.  Be sure to complete all items carefully prior to placing your order. Please contact the Education Foundation Spiritwear Coordinator, Ruth Guenther directly through email if you have any questions!  (rguenther@upsd.org)   All proceeds benefit the UPEF, who (along with many other sponsors) supported Senior signs at graduation for the past five years, helped support the HS hydroponics lab, the Middle School Author Visit, One School, One Book (HF & MB),  and the Artist-in-Residence program.  UPEF also supported all staff members through the Upper Perk Day t-shirts.  We support the teachers and students in the classroom through grants.  Look for updates throughout the fall! You may also support the UPEF by going to our site and clicking on donate.  We currently have our 180 Days of Impact available! Visit the UPEF Spiritwear Store today!  Don't miss out on your 2025-2026 Back to School gear!   UPSD Continues to Hire for the 2025-26 School Year Are you interested in part time or even full time employment working with the best educators?  Do you know someone who would be a great employee at Upper Perk and wants to make a difference for our students and in the community? UPSD offers outstanding employee benefits and competitive wages. Please click on the links below and check out the Employment Opportunities page on the UPSD website. Some current job postings include: Professional Opportunities: Special Education Teacher Long Term Substitute Opportunities: Middle School ELA Teacher - Grade 6 Support Staff Opportunities: Staff Nurse (full time, float nurse, based out of Middle School) Food Service Staff MS - Part Time Food Service Staff - Part Time  Food Service Staff HS - Part Time Coaching Opportunities: HS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach HS Boys Indoor Track Head Coach HS Boys Indoor Track Assistant Coach MS Girls Wrestling Assistant Coach HS Girls Wrestling Head Coach MS Baseball Head Coach MS Baseball Assistant Coach MS Softball Assistant Coach HS Girls Soccer Assistant Coach   Community Resource - CHIP Program for Children The Children’s Health Insurance Program or CHIP covers uninsured children and teens up to age 19 - and no family earns too much to qualify. CHIP provides quality, comprehensive health insurance for routine doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, eye care, eyeglasses, mental health and much more. For many families, CHIP is free - for others it is low cost. More information can be found on the CHIP website under CHIP Resources. After all, healthy kids are better students!

    Friday, Aug 22 2025

  • Transportation Updates - Out of District

    UPSD Transportation Update August 15, 2025 Important Information about Bus Routes This year, our transportation department will continue using the My Ride K-12 platform (for bus riders ONLY) to provide bus information throughout the year. Families can access My Ride K-12 via their mobile device or web browser. Please note, if you used the system last year, you may need to reconnect your student. More information can be found here! Your bus information is subject to change between now and the start of the school year as we finalize routes. We ask that you make sure to re-review your information before school starts.  Any questions regarding bus information or My Ride K-12 can be sent to Jennifer Malone, Director of Transportation and Registration or Kristal Bitner, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Transportation and Registration.

    Monday, Aug 18 2025

  • Summer Blast #3 - August 15, 2025

    UPSD Summer Blast #3 #Proud2BeUPSD August 15, 2025 By now, UPSD families are able to access their child’s teachers, schedule and bus information for the upcoming school year if they have completed their back to school forms!  Just a reminder: All families are required to complete the Skyward Back to School Forms (if you haven’t already) to access student schedules, teacher information and bus routes. Please work carefully through the form to ensure that all information is correct and make any necessary changes so that we can get in touch with you or someone else in case of an emergency. If available, please perform these updates from a laptop or desktop computer.   First Day of School 2025-26 Signs The first day of school is always exciting--for students, families, teachers and staff. We are looking forward to seeing you Monday, August 25, 2025.  We have updated and added new  Upper Perk back-to-school signs for the 2025-26 School Year. They can be found here. Make sure to share your first day photo to Facebook or Instagram by using the hashtag #UPSDFirstDay2025, or email your picture to Alexis Jenofsky, our Director of  Communications at ajenofsky@upsd.org for potential use on district channels.   August Board Meeting Recap On Thursday, August 14th the first School Board Meeting of the 2025-2026 year was held in the Education Center Multipurpose Room and via livestream. The Meeting covered several topics, including a presentation of the Superintendent’s goals,approval of our new staff and several other action items.  You can find out more by visiting our Agenda and Minutes page to review the full agenda and watch the meeting recording.   Important Food Service Announcement We will continue to participate in the Free Breakfast Program for the 2025-26 school year. All students will be eligible for a free breakfast at school if they are interested, with no qualifying paperwork required. Upper Perkiomen offers a variety of breakfast items daily. It should be noted that this program is for breakfast only, and that lunches are not Free for everyone at this time. We encourage all of our families who think they may qualify for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program to apply online using the 2025-26 Free and Reduced form. Returning families must re-apply for Free and Reduced meal benefits each school year.    Updates from our Athletic Department The start of our fall sports season is just around the corner! Our first home football game will be Friday, August 22 at 7:00 PM against Boyertown. Ticket Sales: All athletic event tickets may be purchased through S2 Pass (via online or app). We recommend creating an S2 Pass account and purchasing tickets before arriving at the stadium or gym to avoid delays. New this year — if you haven’t purchased tickets ahead of time, you can use tap-to-pay with a credit card or Apple Pay at the gate. NO cash will be accepted at the gate. Athletic Passes: The district offers Athletic Passes for families, adults, and students. [Click here] to visit the tickets page, scroll to the bottom, and select the pass that’s right for you. Senior Gold Card Passes: Senior citizens living in the Upper Perkiomen School District can receive a free Gold Card Pass by calling 215-679-7961 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM on school days). This pass is also honored at any Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC) school that charges admission.  The Gold Card may not be used for PAC Championships or post-season competitions.  Game Day Reminders: Students in grades K–8 must be accompanied by a paying adult for entry and must remain with that adult during the contest. No backpacks or large bags are allowed inside stadiums or gymnasiums. We look forward to seeing you this fall and cheering on our student-athletes.   Important Information about Bus Routes Your bus information is subject to change between now and the start of the school year as we finalize routes. We ask that you make sure to re-review your information before school starts.  This year, our transportation department will continue using the My Ride K-12 platform (for bus riders ONLY) to provide bus information throughout the year. Families can access My Ride K-12 via their mobile device or web browser. Please note, if you used the system last year, you will need to reconnect your student once bus information is available. More information can be found here! Any questions regarding bus information or My Ride K-12 can be sent to Jennifer Malone, Director of Transportation or Kristal Bitner, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Transportation and Registration.   Community Resource - CHIP Program for Children The Children’s Health Insurance Program or CHIP covers uninsured children and teens up to age 19 - and no family earns too much to qualify. CHIP provides quality, comprehensive health insurance for routine doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, eye care, eyeglasses, mental health and much more. For many families, CHIP is free - for others it is low cost. More information can be found on the CHIP website under CHIP Resources. After all, healthy kids are better students!   Upper Perkiomen Education Foundation (UPEF) Spiritwear Store - NOW OPEN! The Upper Perkiomen Education Foundation has opened the Back to School spiritwear store, and will remain open until Monday, September 15.  Delivery is scheduled for the week of September 30.  Visit the site and order your spiritwear for the beginning of school.  All orders placed will be available for pick up at the school of your choice or you may have it shipped directly to your home.  Items include t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, stadium seats, blankets, water bottles and more!  Several items have options for logos including your specific school name (must be typed into the text box), the "UP" logo, or the "Strong" logo.  Be sure to complete all items carefully prior to placing your order. Please contact the Education Foundation Spiritwear Coordinator, Ruth Guenther directly through email if you have any questions!  (rguenther@upsd.org)   All proceeds benefit the UPEF, who (along with many other sponsors) supported Senior signs at graduation for the past five years, helped support the HS hydroponics lab, the Middle School Author Visit, One School, One Book (HF & MB),  and the Artist-in-Residence program.  UPEF also supported all staff members through the Upper Perk Day t-shirts.  We support the teachers and students in the classroom through grants.  Look for updates throughout the fall! You may also support the UPEF by going to our site and clicking on donate.  We currently have our 180 Days of Impact available! Visit the UPEF Spiritwear Store today!  Don't miss out on your 2025-2026 Back to School gear!   UPSD Continues to Hire for the 2025-26 School Year Are you interested in part time or even full time employment working with the best educators?  Do you know someone who would be a great employee at Upper Perk and wants to make a difference for our students and in the community? UPSD offers outstanding employee benefits and competitive wages. Please click on the links below and check out the Employment Opportunities page on the UPSD website. Some current job postings include: Professional Opportunities: Special Education Teacher Long Term Substitute Opportunities: Middle School ELA Teacher - Grade 6 Support Staff Opportunities: Staff Nurse (full time, float nurse, based out of Middle School) Food Service Staff MS - Part Time Food Service Staff - Part Time  Food Service Staff HS - Part Time Cafeteria/Playground Assistants 4-5 Center Coaching Opportunities: HS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach  HS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach HS Boys Indoor Track Head Coach HS Boys Indoor Track Assistant Coach MS Girls Wrestling Assistant Coach HS Girls Wrestling Head Coach MS Baseball Head Coach MS Baseball Assistant Coach MS Softball Assistant Coach HS Girls Soccer Assistant Coach

    Friday, Aug 15 2025

  • Summer Blast #2 - August 8, 2025

    UPSD Summer Blast #2 #Proud2BeUPSD August 8, 2025 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR!!   IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR!! All of the UPSD summer projects are “on track” to be completed or at least be ready for us to begin school ON TIME and in-person as scheduled for a first student day on Monday August 25, 2025!!    Thursday, August 14 - August Board Meeting The next meeting of the full Board is Thursday, August 14, 2025. The Board Meeting will take place at 7:00 pm in the Education Center Multipurpose Room and via livestream. The agenda will be posted on August 13 prior to the Board Meeting on the Agenda and Minutes webpage. You can access the Agenda and Minutes webpage here!   Skyward Back to School Forms All families are required to complete the Skyward Back to School Forms to gain access to student schedules, teacher information, and bus routes during the scheduled release dates listed below. Please carefully review and update all information in the form to ensure accuracy and to provide current contact details in case of an emergency. For the best experience, please use a laptop or desktop computer to complete these updates. Release Dates for Schedule, Teacher & Busing Information - All information will be available in Skyward beginning on the following dates as long as the Back to School Forms are complete: Grades K-5 - Classroom Teacher & Bus Schedule: Thursday, August 14 Grades 6-12 - Student Schedules & Bus Schedules: Friday, August 15   Important Food Service Announcement We will continue to participate in the Free Breakfast Program for the 2025-26 school year. All students will be eligible for a free breakfast at school if they are interested, with no qualifying paperwork required. Upper Perkiomen offers a variety of breakfast items daily. It should be noted that this program is for breakfast only, and that lunches are not Free for everyone at this time. We encourage all of our families who think they may qualify for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program to apply online using the 2025-26 Free and Reduced form. Returning families must re-apply for Free and Reduced meal benefits each school year.    Important Dates and Events for the 2025-26 School Year! On July 25th, we sent all UPSD families an email that included important dates regarding classroom teachers, students schedules, bus schedules and meet the staff nights. Please review our last email or your ParentSquare for those dates.   Updates from our Athletic Department August 11 - Official start date for High School Fall Sports  August 25 - Official start date Middle School Sports  If you are interested in receiving athletic department updates, please join our ParentSquare Community Group!     Transportation Updates This year, our transportation department will continue using the Traversa My Ride K-12 platform (for bus riders ONLY) to provide bus information throughout the year. Families can access My Ride K-12 via their mobile device or web browser. Please note, if you used the system last year, you still may need to reconnect your student once bus information is available. More information can be found here in the August Newsletter.   Any questions regarding bus information or the My Ride K12 app, can be sent to Jennifer Malone, Director of Transportation and Registration or Kristal Bitner, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Transportation and Registration.   Community Resource - CHIP Program for Children The Children’s Health Insurance Program or CHIP covers uninsured children and teens up to age 19 - and no family earns too much to qualify. CHIP provides quality, comprehensive health insurance for routine doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, eye care, eyeglasses, mental health and much more. For many families, CHIP is free - for others it is low cost. More information can be found on the CHIP website under CHIP Resources. After all, healthy kids are better students!   UPSD Continues to Hire for the 2025-26 School Year Are you interested in part time or even full time employment working with the best educators?  Do you know someone who would be a great employee at Upper Perk and wants to make a difference for our students and in the community? UPSD offers outstanding employee benefits and competitive wages. Please click on the links below and check out the Employment Opportunities page on the UPSD website. Some current job postings include: Professional Opportunities: Special Education Teacher Long Term Substitute Opportunities: LTS Physical Education Teacher Support Staff Opportunities: Staff Nurse (full time, float nurse, based out of Middle School) Food Service Staff MS - Part Time Food Service Staff - Part Time  Food Service Staff HS - Part Time Food Service Staff HE - Part Time Cafeteria/Playground Assistants 4-5 Center Coaching Opportunities: HS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach  HS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach HS Boys Indoor Track Head Coach HS Boys Indoor Track Assistant Coach MS Girls Wrestling Assistant Coach HS Girls Wrestling Head Coach MS Baseball Head Coach MS Baseball Assistant Coach MS Softball Assistant Coach HS Girls Soccer Assistant Coach MS Boys Soccer Assistant Coach

    Friday, Aug 08 2025

  • Summer Blast #1 - July 25, 2025

    UPSD Summer Blast #1 #Proud2BeUPSD July 25, 2025 An Exciting New School Year Ahead - Important Updates and Reminders!   IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR!! All of the UPSD summer projects are “on track” to be completed or at least be ready for us to begin school ON TIME and in-person as scheduled for a first student day on Monday August 25, 2025!!    ALL STUDENTS & FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A WELCOME TO THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR VIDEO In anticipation of kicking off the 2025-26 school year, we are working on a video to share with our teachers and staff members in late August as part of their return from the summer.  We invite and encourage students and families to submit a video to be a part of the fun!!  We are looking for a short 5 second video of you saying “I AM UPPER PERK!”  It is that simple!!  Using your cell phone and holding it horizontally (not vertically), please record yourself with a few seconds in the front and a few seconds after you say the phrase “I AM UPPER PERK!”  Once recorded, please email the video to ajenofsky@upsd.org    Hopefully you will consider submitting a video and be part of the fun!.  The due date for all convocation videos is Friday August 8th!   Thanks in advance.     Thursday, August 14 - August Board Meeting The next meeting of the full Board is Thursday, August 14, 2025. The Board Meeting will take place at 7:00 pm in the Education Center Multipurpose Room and via livestream. The agenda will be posted on August 13 prior to the Board Meeting on the Agenda and Minutes webpage. You can access the Agenda and Minutes webpage here!   Thursday, August 4 - Back to School Forms Available in Skyward On August 4, all parents/guardians will have access to complete the Back to School Forms on Skyward. These forms are crucial as they help us gather the most up-to-date contact information, emergency contacts, and other essential details about your child. Completion of the Skyward Back to School Forms is also necessary to gain direct access to the student schedules and teacher information when it is released in Skyward later in August.    Important Summer Dates for the Release of 2025-26 Student Schedules and Teachers Skyward Back to School Forms will be available beginning Monday, August 4 Successful completion of the Back to School Forms is required prior to accessing student schedule / teacher information for the start of 2025-26 School Year. Schedule & Teacher Information - Classroom Teacher (K-5) and Student Schedules (6-12) will be available in Skyward beginning on the following dates: Thursday, August 14 - Grades K-5 Friday, August 15 - Grades 6-12 Bus Schedules will be available to all students and families at the same time as the Classroom Teacher (K-5 - August 14) and Student Schedule (6-12 - August 15) information is released.   Updates from our Athletic Department July 31 - All paperwork for Fall Sports is due. Registration can be done on the Athletic Website under “Athletic Registration”. August 4 - High School Football begins  August 11 - Official start date for High School Fall Sports  August 25 - Official start date Middle School Sports  If you are interested in receiving athletic department updates, please join our ParentSquare Community Group!     2025-2026 School Year Upcoming Events - Meet the Staff Nights & Open Houses! Mark your calendars with these important dates from your child’s school(s). Additional details will be sent out by the schools directly to the families in the coming weeks. Hereford Elementary  August 18 (9:00AM-3:00PM): Sneak-A-Peek Open House - For all new families including Kindergarten to take a self-guided tour anytime between the hours of 9:00AM - 3:00PM. Teachers will not be in attendance.  August 20 (5:30PM-7:00PM): Meet the Staff Night - For all students and parents to meet their teachers and visit their classrooms!  Marlborough Elementary School  August 18 (9:00AM-3:00PM): Open House  - For ALL families to take a self-guided tour between the hours of 9:00AM - 3:00PM. Teachers will not be in attendance. PTFS will be providing popsicles on the playground from 1:00PM to 3:00PM.  August 20 (5:30PM - 7:00PM): Meet the Staff Night - For all students and parents to meet their teachers and visit their classrooms! 4&5 Grade Center August 18 (8:30AM-3:30PM): Open House - For all new families and incoming 4th grade students to take a-self guided tour between the hours of 8:30AM - 3:30PM. Teachers will not be in attendance.  August 21 (5:30PM-7:00PM): Meet the Staff Night - An opportunity for parents to meet their child's teacher! Upper Perkiomen Middle School August 18 (12:00PM-4:00PM): Grade 6 Student Orientation - More information will be sent to 6th grade families!  September 4 (6:00PM-8:00PM): Meet the Staff Night - An opportunity for parents to meet their child's teacher! Upper Perk High School  August 18th (TENTATIVE DATE): Freshman Orientation - More information will be sent to 9th grade families as plans are finalized!   September 9 (6:00PM-7:30PM): Back to School Night - An opportunity for parents to follow their child’s school schedule and meet their teachers.   UPSD Continues to Hire for the 2025-26 School Year Are you interested in part time or even full time employment working with the best educators?  Do you know someone who would be a great employee at Upper Perk and wants to make a difference for our students and in the community? UPSD offers outstanding employee benefits and competitive wages. Please click on the links below and check out the Employment Opportunities page on the UPSD website. Some current job postings include: Professional Opportunities: Middle School ELA Teacher - Grade 6 Staff Nurse (full time, float nurse, based out of Middle School) School Psychologist Support Staff Opportunities: Food Service Staff MS - Part Time Food Service Staff - Part Time  Food Service Staff HS - Part Time Food Service Staff HE - Part Time Cafeteria/Playground Assistants 4-5 Center Coaching Opportunities: HS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach  HS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach HS Boys Indoor Track Head Coach HS Boys Indoor Track Assistant Coach MS Girls Wrestling Assistant Coach HS Girls Wrestling Head Coach MS Baseball Head Coach MS Baseball Assistant Coach MS Softball Assistant Coach HS Girls Soccer Assistant Coach MS Boys Soccer Assistant Coach Long Term Substitute Opportunities: LTS Physical Education Teacher

    Friday, Jul 25 2025

  • Solar Eclipse - April 8

    UPSD Families -  As you are likely aware, a solar eclipse is predicted to occur on Monday, April 8, 2024. The eclipse is expected to pass over Pennsylvania between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM, with 90% totality of the eclipse occurring between 3:15 PM and 3:20 PM. This unique terrestrial occurrence will bring excitement and learning opportunities to our community and present unique challenges.  Our schools will remain open as usual during the eclipse, which coincides with our regular dismissal times .  Families wishing to sign their child/children out of school early on Monday, April 8, 2024, may do so by submitting an early dismissal request to their school attendance office by Friday, April 5, 2024.   Please note, early dismissals must occur within the assigned time frame to ensure there is no disruption to the regular dismissal process.   Assigned Sign-Out Times:  Middle School & High School -  No later than 2:00 PM  Elementary -  No later than 2:30 PM  Please be aware, depending on factors beyond our control the eclipse could cause delays in students dismissal on our roads. We encourage you to educate your students about the harms of looking at the eclipse without proper eyewear as it can cause permanent eye damage. Safety is paramount, particularly when protecting our children's eyes. Looking directly at the sun during an eclipse can be harmful! More information about safely watching the eclipse can be found on the  NASA website  or  PA Department of Education . Thank you!  UPSD Administration 

    Wednesday, Mar 27 2024