Category Archives: Schools
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.”
Pennsauken High School To Hold In Person Graduation
There’s some exciting news for the Class of 2020. With Governor Murphy’s announcement earlier today, Pennsauken High School is making plans to hold an in person graduation in the middle of July.
An Update On Our Schools And End Of Year Celebrations
By Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, MEd2., M.S., M.B.S., M.A.2, Ed.D., Superintendent, Pennsauken Public Schools
As I write this, we are currently in the sixth week of remote learning and everything is going very well in Pennsauken Public Schools. The Board of Education and I wish to thank all the parents, grandparents, and guardians for their hard work. We are going through the end of year motions like every other school district, but we know how hard you have worked, the time you have put in, and the sacrifices you have made. For that, we say thank you.
District And Food Bank Still Holding April 4 Food Distribution
The Pennsauken School District and the Food Bank of South Jersey are still holding their monthly food distribution event on Saturday, April 4.
Held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on one Saturday each month at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd., this event is for families in Pennsauken who need additional food resources. There is no cost and all are welcome.
In keeping with the Governor’s executive order, this is a “drive thru” event and social distancing practices will be maintained.
Pennsauken Public Schools To Extend Remote Learning
In a post on the District’s website, Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, superintendent of Pennsauken Public Schools, announced the extension of their remote learning plan.
Pennsauken Public Schools Move To Remote Learning
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Starting Monday, the Pennsauken School District will close their facilities and begin remote learning.
