Category Archives: Schools
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.
Elite Eight Volleyball Tournament Held On November 5
The Pennsauken Public School District will be hosting a community wide volleyball tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Pennsauken High School’s main gymnasium, 800 Hylton Rd.
This special event will feature teachers from all buildings, principals, transportation, maintenance, food service workers, and coaches, as well as Pennsauken’s first responders and special guest teams. This will be a fun, family-friendly event and all of Pennsauken is welcome!
PHS One Act Festival October 24 And 25
Pennsauken High School hosts its inaugural One Act Festival this week. Four plays will be presented, all of which are directed by PHS seniors:
- “Interior: Panic,” directed by Aleksei Knaus
- “Check, Please!,” directed by Molly Moran
- “Love, K,” written and directed by Eustacia Pyne-Bailey
- “Arabian Nights,” directed by PHS senior Angela Nguyen
Performances are at the PHS Auditorium, 800 Hylton Rd. Show times are 7:00 p.m. on both Thursday, Oct. 24, and Friday, Oct. 25. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.
“Family Fun Day” Celebrates Pennsauken High’s 60th Anniversary
The Pennsauken High School Alumni Association and the Pennsauken Township Board of Education are inviting the local community for a “Family Fun Day” on Saturday, Sept. 21, celebrating Pennsauken High School’s 60th anniversary. Held on the grounds of the high school, 800 Hylton Rd., the event features food, family fun, campus tours, and more. Fall sports will be played on the athletic fields; there will also be a dedication of the new turf football field with an Alumni Parade under the lights.
For a full schedule of events, click here.
Fine Elementary Being Treated For Mold
In an letter posted online earlier today, the Pennsauken School District informed parents and guardians of students who attend Fine Elementary that mold was recently discovered at the school and remediation of the issue was already underway.
Philanthropist Donates $3 Million For Rowan Pet Therapy Program
Gerald Shreiber knows that therapy dogs, which are certified and trained to provide comfort in group and individual settings, offer an array of benefits to students, including reduced anxiety, lowered blood pressure, increased confidence and unconditional love and friendship.
That’s why Shreiber, president and CEO of J&J Snack Foods Corp. of Pennsauken, committed $3 million to establish The Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program of Rowan University.
Pennsauken Schools Holding Graduation Survey
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Earlier today, the Pennsauken School District launched a survey to poll Township households to determine the location of graduation for the Class of 2019.
