Phantom News - October 3

  PAHS ACHIEVES BRONZE ON AP HONOR ROLL Phoenixville Area High School has earned a place on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll for the 2023-24 school year. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success. Research shows students who take AP courses and exams are more likely to attend college and graduate on time. The students who enter four-year colleges with credit from AP accelerate their path to graduation and build confidence for college success. And even for those who don’t earn college credit, AP coursework provides early exposure to college-level work and contributes to a college-going school culture. Congratulations to our PAHS team on this achievement! PHANTOM PHAMILY TRANSITION FAIR The 3 rd  annual Phantom Phamily Transition Fair will take place  on November 7 th  from 6 to 8pm  in the high school cafeteria. This fair gives families the opportunity to check out varying supports for adults with disabilities ranging from financial planning, supported leisure activities and work supports. There will be over 30 different organizations to connect with and other families who have been through the process to talk to. Some of the key organizations attending this year are: MH/IDD, PAABLE, 1847 Financial, Social Security Administration, PEAL Center, Ken’s Krew, Variety, O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, Brian’s House, Empower U and Adaptive Healing, among many others. It’s never too early or too late to start planning – come to learn more about helping your family support independence for all its members. NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 4-5 A reminder that there is no school for students on Monday, November 4 and Tuesday, November 5.  SKYWARD MAINTENANCE All Skyward SMS 2.0 systems will be down beginning Friday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. and continuing until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12th, while updates are installed. Skyward will not be available during this time. Thank you! HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION October 17, 2024 Join us for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage at Barkley Elementary on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. Enjoy small bites of traditional foods, cultural presentations, and a short movie. All families are welcome to join us for this annual celebration! Entrance is $3 per family at the door. The event will be held at Barkley Elementary, 320 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. PHOENIXVILLE ATHLETICS @ HOME For complete schedules including away games and practices, field locations, and more, visit the Phoenixville Athletics website. For events charging admission, all tickets must be purchased online via  Hometown Ticketing Friday, October 4 Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Upper Merion Area, Washington Field, 3:45 p.m. Boys 8th Grade Soccer vs. Upper Perkiomen, MES 20, 3:45 p.m. Boys 7th Grade Soccer vs. Upper Perkiomen, MES 20, 3:45 p.m. Girls JV Volleyball vs. Upper Perkiomen, 5 p.m. Girls JV Soccer vs. Upper Merion Area, Washington Field, 5:15 p.m. Girls Varsity Volleyball (Senior Night) vs. Upper Perkiomen, PAMS Gymnasium, 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 7 Girls Middle School Tennis vs. Arcola Intermediate, MES 70, 3:30 p.m. Boys JV Football vs. Pottstown, Washington Field, 3:45 p.m. Girls 8th Grade Soccer vs. Pottstown, MES 20, 3:45 p.m. Girls 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Pottsgrove, PAMS Gymnasium, 3:45 p.m. Girls 7th Grade Volleyball vs. Pottsgrove, PAMS Gymnasium, 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 Boys Middle School Football vs. Norristown Area, Washington Field, 3:45 p.m. Girls JV Field Hockey vs. Pope John Paul II, PAHS 2, 5:15 p.m. Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs. Pope John Paul II, Washington Field, 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 9 Girls 8th Grade Soccer vs. Perkiomen Valley MS West, MES 20, 3:45 p.m. Girls 8th Grade Field Hockey vs. Owen J. Roberts, MES 30, 3:45 p.m. Girls 7th Grade Field Hockey vs. Owen J. Roberts, MES 30, 4:45 p.m. Thursday, October 10 Girls 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Methacton HS, PAMS Gymnasium, 3:45 p.m. Girls 7th Grade Volleyball vs. Methacton HS, PAMS Gymnasium, 4:45 p.m. Girls Varsity Soccer (Senior Night) vs. Pottsgrove, Washington Field, 7 p.m. A Look Ahead! Monday, November 4 No School for Students- Professional Development Day Tuesday, November 5 No School for Students- Professional Development Day; Election Day Monday, November 25 No School for Students - Family/Teacher Conferences Tuesday, November 26 No School for Students - Family/Teacher Conferences Wednesday, November 27 No school for Students - Professional Development Day Thursday, November 28 District Closed - Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, November 29 District Closed   Community Announcements Channel Change Stay in the know with Community Connections ! This newsletter is published twice per month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and features local events from non-profits, booster and school groups, and municipalities. Note: To avoid duplication, P ASD Staff and Families who were previsouly subscribed to the Phantom News-Community Edition have been removed from that distribution list, but will continue to receive Community Connections if they have already subscribed. We have separated the two channels to allow for more customization for subscribers. New subscribers should visit this page to sign up!

Friday, Oct 04 2024

Community Connections - October 2

Community Connections showcases events and updates from organizations in the Phoenixville area including local non-profits, municipalities, booster clubs, and home & school associations. It is distributed the first and third Wednesday of each month. PASD news is distributed in The Phantom News - Community Edition on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Click  here to subscribe . PHOENIXIVLLE ART WALK October 5, 2024 On Sunday, October 6th., the Artists of Phoenixville are hosting its second annual PXV Art Walk. The Art Walk is a self-guided walking tour through our vibrant downtown studios and galleries to get a sneak peek behind the scenes of working artists in their studios. You can expect to see artists at work, participate in demonstrations, enjoy seasonal shopping, and so much more. The events runs from 11-5 p.m. with 18 locations and 40 artists featured throughout the Phoenixville borough. T-shirts and Tote Bags filled with goodies are available for purchase, and there is a grand prize for visiting as many locations as you can. See all the details and meet the artists HERE . LIGHT THE NIGHT FOR HOPE AND HEALING October 10, 2024 We invite you to join us as we light the night for hope and healing in Phoenixville at our Tree of Hope & Healing on the Schuylkill Township Municipal Grounds at 111 Valley Park Rd. Phoenixville PA.  Starting as a community effort in Schuylkill Township in 2021, DVCCC has expanded our Light the Night for Hope & Healing awareness effort and event, countywide! Our purple lights – decorating trees, gazebos, and historic buildings across the county – glow throughout the month to not only remember those we have lost to domestic violence in Chester County, but to shine as a beacon of hope to those who still may be living with abuse: you are not alone. The event will feature presentations from local leaders - like Commissioner Marian Moskowitz - and officials. We encourage everyone in our community to join us all October by shining purple lights at your home, business, or organization throughout the month – and if you do, don’t forget to tag us! @DVCCCPA READING TOGETHER: BUILDING STRONG BONDS WITH CHILDREN October 15, 2024 Join us for a discussion for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children 0-8 on enhancing your bond with your child through reading. Presented by licensed therapist, Sarah Rosenthal of Family Service of Chester County. All participants will receive a free book from Orion Communities, Inc.  Sarah Rosenthal, LCSW is a child and family therapist at Family Service of Chester County. Previously she has been a counselor for children in outpatient and school settings. Sarah incorporates picture books and other forms of storytelling in her therapeutic work with children and their families.  Registration not required. Event starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. at Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA. This event is a joint partnership with Family Service of Chester County, Orion Communities, and the Phoenixville Public Library. HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION October 17, 2024 Join us for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage at Barkley Elementary on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Enjoy small bites of traditional foods, cultural presentations, and a short movie. All families are welcome to join us for this annual celebration! Entrance is $3 per family at the door.  The event will be held at Barkley Elementary, 320 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. ANN'S HEART THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE Ann's Heart is seeking donations to stock their pantry for their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Donations will help ensure that everyone in our community can enjoy a fully-prepared Thanksgiving meal.  Turkey drop off will be held on Monday, November 11 from 5-7 p.m. at the HEART Kitchen, 35 Hall Street, Phoenixville. Fresh and general donation drop off will be on Wednesday, November 20 from 5-7 p.m. also at the HEART Kitchen, 35 Hall Street, Phoenixville. Gift cards and cash donations are always appreciated as well. Sign up to donate today. For more information visit www.AnnsHeart.org or email heartkitchen@annsheart.org . UNDERSTANDING CIVIL PROTECTION ORDERS IN PA October 7, 2024 In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Phoenixville Public Library will host a free Zoom presentation, “Understanding Civil Protection Orders in Pennsylvania”, on Monday, October 7 at 6:45 PM. Brian Doyle, Staff Attorney with Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, will be the presenter. The presentation will discuss the two kinds of protection orders in Pennsylvania -- Protection from Abuse and Protection from Sexual Violence and Intimidation -- to whom each applies, how they're obtained, what they accomplish, how they're enforced, and what a judge needs to hear in order to grant one. This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/civil-protection-orders or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information. JAZZ'S FEMALE SINGERS October 3, 2024 Jazz's long history of female singers is headlined by the big three of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan. However, the lineage of great female singers extends through to the modern day. Patrick Kerssen and his Trio are joined by a female vocalist to perform the music of nine of jazz's female singers: Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Anita O'Day, Nina Simone, Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Dinah Washington, and Blossom Dearie. In addition to visual aids and live musical performance, audiences will hear about the lives and individual musical styles of each singer. Featuring many well known standards from the 40's through the modern day, this program is great for all ages! This event is free and open to the public.  Registration is required online or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA. PHUTURE PHANTOMS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS October 5 and 12, 2024 Phuture Phantoms Basketball is a non-profit, fee-based, travel basketball program exclusively for Phoenixville Area School District residents with a mission is to help young players foster a love of basketball, find joy in competition, learn the power of teamwork and value of good sportsmanship, while developing appropriate fundamentals and a heightened basketball IQ. For the upcoming 2024-2025 season, Phuture Phantoms will field teams in up to 12 categories: Individual Boys and Girls Teams at 3rd, 4 th , 5 th , 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th grade levels. Each team will compete in the  Inter-County Basketball Association (ICBA) . Tryout Information Dates: Saturday October 5, 2024 and Saturday October 12, 2024 Times: One Hour Individual Team slots (TBD) between 11:30a and 4:30p each day Location: Phoenixville Recreation Center (501 Franklin Avenue) Please arrive for each tryout at least 15 minutes prior to the start time to check in and get ready to play. All Players should wear a reversible jersey/shirt. Attendance at both tryout sessions is highly recommended Registration Information (No Fee to register or participate in tryouts) Please complete the form at '24-'25 Phantom Hoops Registration by October 3, 2023. NOTE: Anyone interested in COACHING, please note on Form Participation Fee Per Player for those selected is $425 plus cost of jerseys (approx $80). No cost for Tryouts Season Notes Practices will be held at the Rec Center, Manavon Elementary, Schuylkill Elementary, or Phoenixville Area Middle School 2 nights per week Practices will be designated weeknights between 4:45p and 9:00p, starting on October 28, 2024 and continuing through early March 2025. Home games will be played primarily on Saturday/Sunday afternoons at the Rec Center Away games will most often occur on weekends; any weeknight games will occur between 6-9:30 p.m. The ICBA season runs from Mid-December through Mid-March (including playoffs and championship weekend). Feel free to email frankvenezia23@gmail.com with any questions 4th ANNUAL KATE'S CASA 5K AND FAMILY FUN WALK October 13, 2024 Join us for the 4th Annual 5K and 1 mile family fun walk to support Kate's Casa on Sunday, October 13 at 10:00 am. The event will be held at University of Valley Forge. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with race beginning at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9:00am. Fee is $25 before October 6 or $30 after. Register online at Pretzel City Sports or pay cash/venmo to @KatesCasa. For more information, email katescasainc@gmail.com WELLNESS IN THE WOODLANDS October 19, 2024 Wellness in the Woodlands is a transformative monthly gathering nestled on 11 serene acres along the banks of French Creek. Amidst towering trees, this event offers a sanctuary for mind, body, and spirit, featuring a diverse array of mental health and wellness resources. Attendees can engage in enriching wellness classes, arts and crafts, trail walks, artisan snack bar, participate in holistic healing sessions, and explore offerings from passionate wellness vendors dedicated to nurturing well-being. Enjoy delicious concessions as you immerse yourself in this tranquil environment. But the impact of Wellness in the Woodlands goes beyond personal rejuvenation. Every experience supports our Better-Aid Wellness Scholarships, which provide essential mental health services, wellness resources, and respite retreats to underserved communities. By joining us, you’re not only investing in your own well-being but also paying it forward, helping to bring healing and hope to those in need. The next event will be held on October 19 from 10 a.m. -  2 p.m. at Innabah Camp and Retreat Center 712 Pughtown Rd, Spring City, PA 19475. For more information and tickets visit the  Project Healing Hive website . PHOENXVILLE GAME DAY PHRENZY CHEER COMPETITION October 19, 2024 Join us for an EXCITING night under the lights! See cheer teams from all over the Southeastern PA Region, including your very own hometown PHX Cheerleaders perform at Washington Field at the Phoenixville High School!  Shop local vendors and try delicious foods and fall-themed beverages. Bring the whole family and come and eat at our Food Truck!   The event is on Saturday, October 19th. Doors open at 5:00 PM.   $5 admission fee   (In case of inclement weather, we will move into the Middle School Auditorium - $10 admission if the event moves indoors.) KATE'S CASA/KIWANIS CLUB CHICKEN BBQ October 19, 2024, 11-2 p.m. Kiwanis Club is partnering up with Kate's Casa to do a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, October 19. Foresta's Country Meat Market will provide and prepare the food. Each dinner includes 1/2 chicken, cole slaw, applesauce, dinner roll and dessert. Meals are pre-ordered and can be picked up from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the 19th at Foresta's. Proceeds benefit Phoenixville Kiwanis 100th Year of helping children's community programs and Kate's Casa of Phoenixville. Tickets can be purchased at www.phoenixvillekiwanis.org . Tickets are $15 each. POVERTY SIMULATATION November 15, 2024 Orion Communities will host an annual poverty simulation on November 15, 2024 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Phoenixville YMCA, 400 Pothouse Road. The event will kick off Hunger and Homelessness Week and allows community members to learn more about poverty and spark conversations about how to help those in need. Lunch will be served. Register here. Questions? Email mizzo@orionhope.org PMYC Winter Basketball Registration Opening Soon PMYC Basketball is an intramural, recreational basketball league in Phoenixville for girls and boys. The league will start in November and all games and practices are during the week (no weekends). Registration will open thru TeamSnap late Sept/early October 2024. There are multiple grade level leagues:  1st Grade Basketball League (Coed),  2nd & 3rd Grade Girls,  4th - 6th Grade Girls,  2nd & 3rd Grade Boys,  4th & 5th Grade Boys (New!), and 6th & 7th Grade Boys (New!).  For more information, visit www.pmycsports.org CCIU COLLEGE FAIR October 14, 2024 The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) invites high school students and their parents to attend the 2024 Chester County College Fair on Monday, October 14, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at United Sports, 1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA 19335. This free event provides an opportunity for students to: EXPLORE postsecondary educational options CONNECT with college representatives DISCOVER future possibilities With participation from over 70 colleges and universities, students can obtain information about academic programs, campus life, admissions requirements, and more! Register today!     Have something to submit for Community Connections? See https://www.pasd.com/community/community_announcements for submission guidelines, timelines, and subscription information.

Wednesday, Oct 02 2024

Phantom News - September 27, 2024

  NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALISTS Liam Deeney and Andrew Nowakowski have been selected as National Merit Semi-Finalists. They join a list of more than 16,000 high school students across the country and will have the opportunity to compete for approximately 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million in the spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title. NMSC, a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 280 business organizations, higher education institutions, and individual donors that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence. National Merit Scholarship winners of 2025 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join more than 382,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar title. Congratulations to Liam and Andrew and best of luck in the next round! YOUNG WRITERS FINALISTS In May, several 7th and 8th grade students (now 8th and 9th grade students) entered the Young Writers' SOS Sagas: Trapped  competition, a national writing contest. They competed with middle and high school students across the US to write a 100-word mini saga on the prompt "Trapped ."  Eleven   of our students have been selected as finalists and will be published in a Young Writers' book later this winter!   Congratulations to Avery Clark, Avilyn Lohrstorfer, Billy Baldini, Evan Taylor, Ivy Adams, Kendall Jarmon, Molly Collins, Riley Tran, Sam De Jesus, Violet Quinn, and Kensie Paramanandam! SKYWARD MAINTENANCE All Skyward SMS 2.0 systems will be down beginning Friday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. and continuing until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12th, while updates are installed. Skyward will not be available during this time. Thank you! NEW AND IMPROVED PHANTOM GOLD PASS New Cards Available! The Phantom Gold Pass Program offers a free or discounted ticket to PASD sponsored athletics and arts events during the school to residents 65 or older who live within the school district boundaries. To obtain a card, residents should visit the PASD District Administration Office at 386 City Line Avenue and provide proof of residency. Cards do not expire from the date of issue, however, card holders who obtained their cards prior to September 23, 2024 will need to obtain the NEW cards.  New cards can be obtained in one of three ways: Surrender your old card at an event during the 24-25 school year and receive your new card. Call District Office and the new card can be mailed to you (only for renewals – all new cards must be picked up in person). Visit District Office. Cards issued prior to September 23, 2024 will be no longer be accepted/valid after May 30, 2025 and the new card will need to picked up at District Office. For full details and a list of eligible events, please visit the Phantom Gold Pass  page on our website. HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION October 17, 2024 Join us for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage at Barkley Elementary on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Enjoy small bites of traditional foods, cultural presentations, and a short movie. All families are welcome to join us for this annual celebration! Entrance is $3 per family at the door.  The event will be held at Barkley Elementary, 320 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. PHOENIXVILLE ATHLETICS @ HOME For complete schedules including away games and practices, field locations, and more, visit the Phoenixville Athletics website. For events charging admission, all tickets must be purchased online via  Hometown Ticketing Friday, September 27 Boys 8th Grade Soccer vs. Spring-Ford, MES 20, 3:45 p.m. Girls 8th Grade Field Hockey vs. Methacton, MES 30, 3:45 p.m. Boys 7th Grade Soccer vs. Spring-Ford, MES 20, 4:45 p.m. Girls 7th Grade Field Hockey vs. Methacton, MES 30, 3:45 p.m. Saturday, September 28 Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Marple Newtown, Washington Field, 11 a.m. Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Marple Newtown, PAHS-2, 11 a.m. Monday, September 30 Girls Middle School Tennis vs. Black Rock MS, MES 70, 3:30 p.m. Boys JV Football vs. Upper Merion Area, Washington Field, 3:45 p.m. Boys 8th Grade Soccer vs. Boyertown Area MS, MES 20, 3:45 p.m. Boys 8th Grade Soccer vs. Boyertown Area MS, MES 20, 4:45 p.m. Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs. Faith Christian Academy, PAHS 2, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 1 Girls Middle School Tennis vs. Haverford MS, MES 70, 3:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs. Pottsgrove, PAHS 2, 3:45 p.m. Girls JV Volleyball vs. Pottsgrove, PAMS Gymnasium, 3:45 p.m. Middle School Cross Country, PAC Tri-Meet, TCHS-Pickering, 3:45 p.m. Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Pottsgrove, PAMS Gymnasium, 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 2 Girls 8th Grade Soccer vs. Owen J. Roberts, MES 20, 3:45 p.m. Girls JV Volleyball vs. Executive Education Academy Charter School, PAMS Gymnasium, 3:45 p.m. Girls 7th Grade Soccer vs. Owen J. Roberts, MES 20, 4:45 p.m. Boys JV Soccer vs. Pope John Paul II, Washington Field, 5 p.m. Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Executive Education Academy Charter School, PAMS Gymnasium, 5 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Pope John Paul II (Senior Night), Washington Field, 5 p.m.   A Look Ahead! Thursday, October 3 No School for Students - Professional Development Day Monday, November 4 No School for Students- Professional Development Day Tuesday, November 5 No School for Students- Professional Development Day; Election Day Monday, November 25 No School for Students - Family/Teacher Conferences Tuesday, November 26 No School for Students - Family/Teacher Conferences Wednesday, November 27 No school for Students - Professional Development Day Thursday, November 28 District Closed - Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, November 29 District Closed   Community Announcements Channel Change Stay in the know with  Community Connections ! This newsletter is published twice per month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and features local events from non-profits, booster and school groups, and municipalities.  Note: To avoid duplication, P ASD Staff and Families who were previsouly subscribed to the Phantom News-Community Edition have been removed from that distribution list, but will continue to receive Community Connections if they have already subscribed. We have separated the two channels to allow for more customization for subscribers. New subscribers should visit this page to sign up!

Friday, Sep 27 2024

Community Connections - August 21

Community Connections showcases events and updates from organizations in the Phoenixville area including local non-profits, municipalities, booster clubs, and home & school associations. It is distributed the first and third Wednesday of each month. PASD news is distributed in The Phantom News - Community Edition on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.   VALLEY FORGE VOLUNTER FIRE COMPANY - 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION August 24, 2024 Join us as we celebrate serving Schuylkill Township and the surrounding communities for 75 years! We'll have food, music, beverages and raffles. The event will run from 1-5 p.m. at Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company, 630 Valley Park road, Phoenixville, PA 19460. If you are a current or former firefighter, member, or neighbor, we would love for you to join us and reminisce about all the stories of days gone by. Interested in supporting this event? You can visit www.valleyforgefireco.com/content/75th for donation forms. Or, you can email info@valleyforgefireco.com . We hope to see everyone in the Grove!   CLASS OF 1974 - 50TH CLASS REUNION September 28, 2024, 1-5 p.m. The Class of 1974 will hold their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. at Great American Pub, 148 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Nearby parking is available. The closest being Holy Ghost Social Center on Starr Street. Please let us know who may need walking or access assistance! Ticket price includes appetizers, buffet dinner, and soft drinks. There will be a cash bar. There will be entertainment and nostalgic memories are included at no extra charge. After the reunion, stay in town and experience the rebirth of Phoenixville with your classmates. Dress code is casual. Tickets: $50 per person Checks payable to Jennifer Kluge, PO Box 429, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Venmo payments to @Jennifer-Epps-0831 RSVP with payments by September 1 For more information:  Ed Taggart  610-724-3414 Jennifer (Casselberry) Kluge 610-613-8590 ANDRE THORNTON DAY September 14, 2024 Black Lights Project and Family Phys. Ed present the 42nd Andre Thornton Day on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The event will be held from 1-4 p.m. at Andre Thornton Park, 55 N. Main Street, Phoenixville, PA. There will be free food, music and entertainment, dancing, and games for both young and old. This year the event includes a community dance battle. The 2nd Annual Spades Tournament will also take place that day. Cash prizes are available. Teams must register by September 12 and must be 18 to participate. Registration is $30 per team. Register your team today!   Have something to submit for Community Connections? See https://www.pasd.com/community/community_announcements for submission guidelines, timelines, and subscription information.

Wednesday, Aug 21 2024

Phantom News - August 9, 2024

The Big Day is August 19 The first day of school is just 10 days away and we can't wait to welcome you all back to our buildings! While you wind down these summer days, please take a minute to read through the first 2024-25 edition of the Phantom News. It's "chalk" full of important reminders about upcoming events and things you need to get the year off to a great start!   Welcome Back Events! Tuesday, August 13 Early Learning Center: First Grade Open House, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 Barkley Elementary School: Open House, 6-7:30 p.m. Manavon Elementary School: Open House, 6-7:30 p.m. Schuylkill Elementary School: Open House, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 15 Early Learning Center: Kindergarten Orientation, 6-7:30 p.m. PAMS: New Student Open House 1:30-3 p.m. PAHS: 9th Grade Orientation & BBQ, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Technology Update 7th Grade All 7th graders will swap their current district laptops for new models. If you missed the laptop swap dates, your child should bring their current laptop with them to school. During the first week, students will receive their new laptop at some point during the week. Current BYOT students and all new students All current BYOT and new incoming students will have a laptop waiting for them in their homerooms when they arrive at school on August 19. Also - students who have used the BYOT program in the past must use their new district laptops this year, however, they will not be required to pay the laptop insurance fee for the 2024-25 school year.  Skyward Annual Update Please remember to complete the Annual Student Update in Skyward. It is so important that we have accurate and up to date information to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students. If you need assistance completing the update, please contact your student's building principal who can assist with updates and password renewals. Student schedules will be replaced today at 4 p.m. to all families who have completed the update. After that, schedules will be become visible upon completion of the update. If you have trouble completing the process before the first day of school, students will receive their schedule when they arrive on August 19. ParentSquare   We are excited to announce the launch of ParentSquare for all district-wide communications this year! ParentSquare will streamline the many methods of communication we have used in the past, allowing for all information to be contained in one convenient location for families including classroom news, district information, athletics and club updates, and more. If you have already signed up and/or downloaded the app - great job! If not, be on the lookout for instructions next week on how to access the account, set your notification preferences, and navigate the platform.  You do not need to anything to be part of Parent Square - all families are automatically added based on our student information system. And the best news of all...you're already using it while reading this email!   Don't forget to check out the Back to School Hubs for each building to find everything you need to be ready for the big day! Phoenixville Area Early Learning Center Barkley Elementary School Manavon Elementary School Schuylkill Elementary School Phoenixville Area Middle School Phoenixville Area High School See you soon!

Friday, Aug 09 2024

Phantom News - June 7

Phantom News - 6-7-24 Phantom News - 6-7-24 June 7, 2024 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Not displaying correctly? View in browser     A message to the Class of 2024 from Superintendent McTiernan: Dear Class of 2024 Graduates and Families, As your time as Phoenixville Area School District students comes to a close, I want to take a moment to congratulate the Class of 2024! You've navigated a path filled with challenges, uncertainties, and triumphs, and today, we celebrate your incredible achievements. To the graduates: I am so proud to see you take this next step. Your perseverance, resilience, and unwavering spirit inspire us all. As you step into the world beyond the halls of Phoenixville Area High School, embrace the journey ahead with courage, curiosity, and an unwavering belief in yourself. To the families: Your love, sacrifices, and loyal support have been the bedrock upon which our graduates have stood tall. Your countless late nights and steadfast encouragement have fueled their journey and shaped their dreams. As they embark on this new chapter, know that your guidance and love will continue to serve as a beacon of strength and support. Class of 2024, you will leave here tonight as graduates of Phoenixville Area High School and more importantly, as representatives of our community. I wish you all the best in your next endeavors, and remind you that no matter how far you go, you will always be Phantoms. Congratulations, Class of 2024 - the world awaits the incredible impact you are destined to make. Sincerely, Missy McTiernan Superintendent of Schools     The PAMS music department made a fantastic showing at Music in the Parks last week. The event was held at Hershey Park on Friday, May 31.  The PAMS Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble both earned first place and superior ratings in their division and both won special awards for first place in all of the classes of bands from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. Congratulations to soloists Oscar Fraticelli, Maxon Davignon, Carter Kline, Tommy Walsh, Hayden Anderson, Connor Woo, Mehki Bloodworth, and Samuel Jouenne. The Vocal Ensemble and Chamber Strings also received the highest rating of superior at the competition. Bravo! Check out this comprehensive guide to all things summer-related! Inside, you'll find information on academic programs, summer camps, summer reading and math assignments, and more. Also included are a list of dates for upcoming events for rising Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades, Back to School Events, and new student orientations. (To translate this document, open the link below, right click on the screen and select "Translate to..." This will bring up a pop-up box with language options. If you do not see your desired language, click on the three dots in the box and click "select another language.")   Guide to Summer 2024   PAELC will host a Let's Go to Kindergarten Day for incoming registered kindergarten students on August 7. There will be two sessions: 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:45-3:45 p.m. Students will learn about their day, meet faculty and staff, and explore the building. Click below for more information! (To translate the form, open the link below, right click on the screen and select "Translate to..." This will bring up a pop-up box with language options. If you do not see your desired language, click on the three dots in the box and click "select another language.") Sign up here!   PASD offers a number of summer camp opportunities from athletic training to baking to tv production! Camps are open to all PASD students. Check out our offerings by visiting the Phoenixville Summer webpage. Phoenixville Area School District www.pasd.com Contact  

Friday, Jun 07 2024

Phantom News - May 31, 2024

Phantom News - 5-31-24 Phantom News - 5-31-24 May 31, 2024 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Last week, Phoenixville Area School District celebrated a group of retiring staff members, totaling a record number of years of service to PASD! We are incredibly grateful for their dedication to the district and wish them all the best in this next chapter of their lives! David Anthony - Payroll Specialist – District Office Sherry Conran - Teacher – Barkley Ruth Dougherty – ELD teacher – Barkley Debbie Gaffney – Teacher - PAMS Matthew Hovanec - Custodian - PAHS Suzanne Jastrem – Certified School Nurse – PAELC and Manavon Erich Kinzel – Head Custodian – Barkley Judith Kornaga –Teacher – Schuylkill Margaret Lauhoff - Instructional Aide - PAELC Joan McDonald-Smith – Cafeteria/Playground Aide – PAELC Bob Raimondo – Head Custodian – PAHS Sue Raimondo – Administrative Assistant – District Office Dr. Catherine Renzulli – Principal – Schuylkill Richard Rice - Supervisor of Custodians – District Office Diane Ritter – Instructional Aide – PAELC Jennifer Small - Instructional Aide –Schuylkill Christine Tavani – Teacher – PAHS John Tornetta – Teacher – Manavon and PAELC Ellen Truax - Instructional Aide - Barkley Beverly White – Health Room Nurse – PAELC Angela Williams, - Cafeteria/Playground Aide –PAMS Caroline Woloszyn – Cafeteria/Playground aide – Manavon   District Office showed up strong for Brain Tumor Awareness Month! The entire building wore gray today in support of the Go Gray in May initiative. Instructional Coach Becca Morgan created a series of shirts to create awareness and raise money for brain tumor research.   On Tuesday, May 21 st , the PAMS Academic Team competed in the Chester County Knowledge Bowl at the CCIU in Downingtown. PAMS had one sixth grade team and five seventh and eighth grade teams compete against other schools to see who has the most knowledge over multiple content areas. A special congratulations to Maddie Chermak, who received special recognition for attaining a top high score on the written round one that she completed as an individual!     The Manavon Girls Running club recently took a trip to Harrisburg to visit the State Capitol. The girls got to explore the Capitol, meet Representatives Shusterman and Friel, and learn about advocacy and civic service. The group was invited to the floor of the House of Representatives after official recognition by by the House of Representatives. Special thanks to PCEF for their financial support of the trip. So many things are happening around the district over the next month! Here's a look at the last few weeks: Tuesday, June 4 Senior Salute, District Wide Manavon 5th Grade Promotion, MES Gymnasium, 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 5 Barkley 5th Grade Promotion, Barkley Auditorium, 10 a.m. PAMS 8th Grade Promotion, PAMS Auditorium & Gymnasium, 6:30 p.m. PAMS 8th Grade Dance, PAMS cafeteria, immediately following promotion ceremonies Thursday, June 6 Schuylkill 5th Grade Promotion, SES Gymnasium, 10 a.m. Friday, June 7 Last Day of School, Half Day for students PAHS Graduation, Washington Field, 6 p.m.   Check out this comprehensive guide to all things summer-related! Inside, you'll find information on academic programs, summer camps, summer reading and math assignments, and more. Also included are a list of dates for upcoming events for rising Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades, Back to School Events, and new student orientations. (To translate this document, open the link below, right click on the screen and select "Translate to..." This will bring up a pop-up box with language options. If you do not see your desired language, click on the three dots in the box and click "select another language.")   Guide to Summer 2024   PAELC will host a Let's Go to Kindergarten Day for incoming registered kindergarten students on August 7. There will be two sessions: 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:45-3:45 p.m. Students will learn about their day, meet faculty and staff, and explore the building. Click below for more information! (To translate the form, open the link below, right click on the screen and select "Translate to..." This will bring up a pop-up box with language options. If you do not see your desired language, click on the three dots in the box and click "select another language.") Sign up here!   PASD offers a number of summer camp opportunities from athletic training to baking to tv production! Camps are open to all PASD students. Check out our offerings by visiting the Phoenixville Summer webpage. Phoenixville Area School District www.pasd.com Contact  

Friday, May 31 2024