Category Archives: Schools
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.
PHS National Honor Society Collecting Toys For CHOP
Pennsauken High School’s National Honor Society is collecting toys for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia through Friday, Dec. 13, and is asking the local community for their help with a final push of donations.
Pennsauken School District And Food Bank Host Monthly Food Distribution
The Pennsauken School District, in partnership with the Food Bank of South Jersey, has started a monthly food distribution, held on the first Saturday of the month throughout the school year.
Each food distribution is held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd. This is for families in Pennsauken who need additional food resources. There is no cost and all are welcome.
Upcoming Food Distribution Dates
- Dec. 7
- Jan. 4
- Feb. 1
- March 7
- April 4
- May 2
- June 6
Christkindlmarkt Winter Craft Bazaar Held December 7
On Saturday, Dec. 7, Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd., will be the site of the Christkindlmarkt Winter Craft Bazaar. This event, sponsored by the Pennsauken School District, is free of charge to attend.
At 9:30 a.m., children both big and small can enjoy a breakfast with the Grinch! From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., attendees will enjoy a relaxing morning of holiday shopping with unique vendors, including jewelry, bath and beauty products, baked goods, and other specialty items. The event also features children’s activities with crafts, sing-a-longs, and games. In addition, there will special performances by PHS Concert Choir and the cast of “Disney, Frozen Jr.”
PHS Performs “Disney’s Frozen Junior”
The talented students of Pennsauken High School’s Children’s Theatre and acting classes will perform “Disney’s Frozen Jr.” on Dec. 13 and 14 at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd.
