Category Archives: Schools
Pennsauken School Bus Involved In Accident
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
During the afternoon of Sept. 15, a bus from the Pennsauken School District was involved in a motor vehicle accident.
According to information provided by the Pennsauken Township Police Department, the collision occurred just before 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the corner of East Springfield Ave. and River Rd. The bus, which was in the process of dropping off students, had the stop sign engaged with red lights flashing during the crash.
Delayed By COVID, PHS Musical Goes Online
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken High School’s performance of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” originally slated for April 2020 before the statewide shutdown, is getting its second act this month. Members of Pennsauken Stages are determined that this show will go on.
PHS Teacher Shares Love Of Music At New Studio Location
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
A teacher from Pennsauken High School is encouraging the love of music and song at a brand-new studio location.
Kate Guenther has been teaching theatre and vocal music at PHS since 2005. She formed Musik Haus in 2008 and just recently moved into a larger, more open space.
PHSAA Holds Virtual Basket Auction For Scholarships
This time last year, the Pennsauken High School Alumni Association (PHSAA) was planning a bowling and basket auction event to raise funds for scholarships for Pennsauken High School graduating seniors. As with so many other events, the fundraiser was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With donations already in hand and no end in sight to be able to safely hold a large event in person, PHSAA decided to revive the event, but hold it virtually. They have booked an online, virtual basket auction event through 32auctions.com. The PHSAA Bowling for Scholarships event is now PHSAA Bidding for Scholarships!
High School Juniors And Seniors Can Apply For NJSLOM Scholarship
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
High school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for one of three $1,000 scholarships offered by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJSLOM).
PEA PRIDE Committee Presents COVID-Friendly Trunk Or Treat
The Pennsauken Education Association’s PRIDE Committee is presenting a COVID-Friendly Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 25. Treat bags will be delivered to Pennsauken families’ homes, beginning at noon that day. Volunteers will be dressing up their cars – and/or themselves – to drop off the treat bags. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes for these deliveries.
Referendum Projects Continue To Move Forward
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On March 13, 2018, Pennsauken residents overwhelmingly voted for a bond referendum proposed by the Pennsauken School District. And in the two years since, significant progress has been made in the projects designed to upgrade school facilities.
“The Pennsauken School District continues to move forward on the referendum projects only made possible by our school families and the Pennsauken community,” said Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, superintendent of schools, Pennsauken School District. “These improvements are making a positive impact to our school campuses, enhancing the educational experiences of our students.”