Category Archives: Schools
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.
Pennsauken Stages To Perform “The Hunchback Of Notre Dame”
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Stages is pleased to announce their production of the popular musical, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Comprised of talented students and staff from Pennsauken High School, the group, which won two Cappies awards last year, is excited to bring “Hunchback” to life for local audiences April 2-5.
Preparations Being Made For Potential Coronavirus Outbreak
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
With six people positively confirmed with the coronavirus in New Jersey, one of whom is currently quarantined in Cherry Hill, Pennsauken officials and first responders are preparing for a potential outbreak locally.
Camden County Technical Schools Certified As State Schools Of Character
The Gloucester Township and Pennsauken campuses of Camden County Technical Schools (CCTS) have been awarded the prestigious distinction as 2020 New Jersey Schools of Character (NJSOC). The NJSOC recognition program is sponsored by the New Jersey Alliance for Social, Emotional and Character Development, which includes the Character Education Partnership (CEP), the New Jersey Department of Education, and the Center for Social and Character Development at Rutgers University.
Community Invited To Lunar New Year Festival On January 28
Pennsauken High School’s Asian Students Association is sponsoring its annual Lunar New Year Festival on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., in the main cafeteria of the high school, 800 Hylton Rd.
The local community is invited to an evening of free food, games, raffles, entertainment, and prizes.
PEA Holds Second Annual MLK Day Of Service Event
On Monday, Jan. 21, the Pennsauken Education Association (PEA) will host its second annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service event for the Pennsauken Community.
Township, Library, Schools On Holiday Schedule For New Year’s 2020
The Pennsauken Free Public Library is closed on Tuesday, Dec. 31, for New Year’s Eve and will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.
Pennsauken Township’s administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.
Both will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, for normal business operations.
The Pennsauken School District will also resume classes on Thursday, Jan.2, with a regular class schedule.
New Year’s Day Holiday Trash Schedule
Pennsauken’s Department of Public Works reminds residents that New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, is a trash holiday. Wednesday’s yard waste and white goods collection will be on Thursday, Jan. 2. Thursday’s trash and recycling collection will be on Friday, Jan. 3. Friday’s trash and recycling pickup will be on Saturday, Jan. 4.
