Category Archives: Schools
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.
Pennsauken Public School Bus Involved In Accident
A statement from the Pennsauken School District informed parents that a school bus was involved in an accident earlier today.
According to school officials, the accident, which involved a school bus carrying students from Howard M. Phifer Middle School, occurred on Haddonfield Rd. Two students were transported to the hospital as a precaution. All other children are now safely at home.
Middle School families received a phone message from school officials regarding the incident.
Pennsauken Choir Festival Performance On April 13
Pennsauken Stages is hosting its annual Choir Festival this weekend, which culminates in a FREE concert on Saturday, April 13, 7:00 p.m., at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd. The community is invited to hear vocal performances from talented Pennsauken Public School students.
PHS Students Host “Miracle Of Reading”
Pennsauken High School’s National Honor Society and Leo Club are hosting a special event this Saturday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. to noon, at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, to help promote reading. Children who attend will receive a free book.
Superintendent’s Town Hall Held Tonight
The Superintendent’s Town Hall will be held tonight, Thursday, April 4, 7:00 p.m. at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd., Room #327.
Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi will discuss a variety of topics designed to mold the future of Pennsauken Public Schools. Members of the community and our school families are invited to attend.
