Category Archives: Schools
Merchantville Elementary Haunted House On October 18-19
The Merchantville Elementary School Haunted House returns for two nights of thrills and chills Oct. 18 and 19 at Merchantville School, 130 S. Centre St. Pick up Not-So-Scary tickets from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. for a tour designed with the littlest kids in mind. Regular admission available from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Admission is $5 adults, $3 kids.
This year’s event takes guests through a haunted adventure sure to make you scream! Snacks, glowsticks, and much more are also available for purchase.
Proceeds benefit the Merchantville School eighth grade graduation.
Pennsauken School District Seeks Community Feedback For Superintendent Search
By the Pennsauken Township Board of Education
The Pennsauken Board of Education is gearing up for a search for a new superintendent to lead the Pennsauken School District. The timeline includes target dates for posting the job, deadline for receipt of applications, and review of submitted applications and interviews. An important part of the process, which is included in our timeline, is the opportunity for community input.
Though the hiring of a superintendent is the sole responsibility of the Board of Education, our members believe that the Pennsauken community has a huge stake in the outcome of this process. Whether or not you have children attending the schools, every resident of Pennsauken Township has ownership of this school district, since a significant portion of our budget is funded by tax dollars and a strong school district benefits everyone. Therefore, we welcome input from community members, as well as staff and students.
Steer Announced As Acting Superintendent
Today, Pennsauken Public Schools announced Ms. Caroline Steer as acting superintendent. She replaces Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, whose letter of resignation was accepted at the Board of Education meeting on June 10, 2024.
“Pennsauken Public Schools welcomes Ms. Caroline Steer as Acting Superintendent, and thanks Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi for his service over the past 8 years,” the District said in an online statement, which included a letter of transition from Dr. Tarchichi.
“As I leave and hand over the reins to Ms. Caroline Steer, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the entire Pennsauken School District community. Serving as your Superintendent has been one of the greatest honors of my professional career,” wrote Tarchichi in a letter in the July edition of All Around Pennsauken. “As I step down, I have full confidence that Ms. Steer will lead the district with vision and dedication. I am excited to see the future accomplishments and growth under her leadership.”
Saying Goodbye And Thank You To Pennsauken Public Schools
By Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, MEd2., M.S., M.B.S., M.A.2, Ed.D., Ph.D.
As I leave and hand over the reins to Ms. Caroline Steer, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the entire Pennsauken School District community. Serving as your Superintendent has been one of the greatest honors of my professional career.
Memorial Day Events This Weekend
Several wreath laying ceremonies in observance of those members of the military who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces will be held throughout Memorial Day Weekend in both Pennsauken and Merchantville. The public is encouraged to attend these events.
Video Of 2023 PHS Memorial Day Ceremony Now Available
The 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony from Alumni Veterans Memorial Plaza at Pennsauken High School is now on Facebook and Vimeo.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY. Alumni Veterans Memorial Plaza. Pennsauken High School. May 26, 2023. from MageeMedia on Vimeo.
Health And Wellness Fair This Saturday
Pennsauken Public Schools will host its annual Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd. This popular event is designed to promote and provide valuable resources to individuals and families as well as the local community.
Pennsauken Stages Presents “Beauty And The Beast” March 21-24
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The talented students of Pennsauken Stages are presenting a “tale as old as time.” Worldwide hit “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” makes its way to Pennsauken High School March 21-24.
“It’s a fun entertaining show,” explains Kate Guenther, vocal music and theatre director at Pennsauken High School. “It has elements that in some way, shape, or form, our students have grown up with, whether it’s the animated movie, live action film, or Broadway show. We like shows that give us the ability to feature as many people as we can; and there were enough ways to be creative with this show that suited our kids and our style.
Roosevelt Students State Finalists For Samsung Solve For Tomorrow
By Mrs. Emily Bell, Technology Teacher and Head Teacher, Roosevelt STEM School
Five Roosevelt STEM seventh graders, Damra Rivera, Altagracia Pena-Perez, Syla Almero, Claire Ingram, and William Snyder, have been named one of the 300 state finalists in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, receiving a $2,500 prize package.
PEA Collecting Donations For MLK Day Of Service
The Pennsauken Education Association is hosting its sixth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service event for the Pennsauken community.
Community members, teachers, and school staff can drop off the materials for the care packages for Angels in Motion, an organization that assists individuals who are combating addiction by treating each person as individuals, offering genuine compassion, and understanding, and providing “blessing bags,” which contain food, snacks, clothing, hygiene products and resource information to obtain help when they are ready.
Drop off will be on Monday, Jan. 15, at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd., from 10:00 a.m. to noon. During that time, student volunteers will be putting together bags using the donations received. A token of appreciation will be given to families who complete a bag on behalf of PEA Pride upon drop-off. To register your donations, please complete the PEA’s Sign Up Genius Form.
