Category Archives: Schools
Focusing On School-Based Health And Wellness
By the Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; Diane Johnson, Vice President; Michael Bortnowski; Cheryl Duffy; Michael Hurley; Maria James; Orlando Viera; JoAnn Young; and Mike Trost
Public school systems play a vital role in the promotion of health and wellness for their student body. With over 50 million children enrolled in the public school system in the United States, school districts have the opportunity to promote healthy behaviors, reinforce the importance of health education, and can empower students to develop good habits that will be sustained well into adulthood. The Pennsauken Board of Education recognizes the importance of school-based health initiatives and is open to exploring any option that will increase not just the health of the students, but the entire Pennsauken community.
Touch-A-Truck And Trunk Or Treat Event Held On October 28
The Pennsauken School District and the Pennsauken Education Association are hosting a joint trunk or treat and touch-a-truck event on Sunday, Oct. 28 at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd. The touch-a-truck event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., while the trunk or treat occurs from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This free event encourages children from pre-K through eighth grade to wear their Halloween costumes and enjoy a variety of fun activities.
Pennsauken School District Hosts Wellness Committee Meeting On October 16
The Pennsauken School District Wellness Committee will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Cafeteria of Pennsauken High School. The goal of the Wellness Committee is to bring together students, teachers, parents, and administrators for the purpose of promoting health and wellness.
For more information, e-mail kmeloni@pennsauken.net.
Capital Improvements Underway For Pennsauken School District
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Work is currently underway to change the face of Pennsauken Public Schools. In March 2018, Pennsauken residents overwhelmingly passed an almost $36 million bond referendum, proposed by the Pennsauken School District to make significant capital improvements to every public school in the Township. In the months that followed the vote, District officials have been hard at work to move several of the referendum projects, as well as several other initiatives, forward.
First Four Graduating Classes Of PHS To Hold Joint Reunion
The first four graduating classes of Pennsauken High School (1962-1965) are holding a joint reunion. This year’s event celebrates the 55th anniversary of the Class of ’63, whose members comprised the first class to be educated all four years in the new Pennsauken High School.
A DJ dinner-dance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m., at the Crown Plaza Hotel, 2349 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, N.J. Tickets are $75. Interested class members, or those with contact information for class members who graduated from 1962 to 1965, should call Larry Litwin at (856) 424-5563.
Pennsauken Police Hiring School Crossing Guards
The Pennsauken Township Police Department is now hiring Pennsauken residents as school crossing guards.
Interested parties can fill out an application at the Pennsauken Township Municipal Building, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, N.J. 01809, during normal business hours.
Pennsauken Township considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
For more information, visit (856) 488-0080, extension 2300.
Free Sports Physicals Held On August 6
By Eric Mossop, Athletic Director, Pennsauken High School
Students attending Phifer Middle School and Pennsauken High School who plan on participating in sports during the school year are required to have an annual physical. The Pennsauken School District will be offering free physicals to these students on Monday, Aug. 6, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., at the nurse’s office at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd.
Even if you don’t know if you will participate in a sport, we recommend getting one so you don’t have to worry if you make a last minute decision to go out for a team.
Forms that need to completed prior to these physicals are available at Pennsauken High School’s athletic office or can be downloaded at Pennsauken.net. It is highly recommended that people show up early to ensure that all parent sections of the paperwork are filled out correctly.
Pennsauken High School Seniors Sign National Letters Of Intent
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Prior to last month’s graduation, several Pennsauken High School seniors made commitments to further their academic and athletic careers in college.
Phifer Eighth Graders Promoted To High School Class Of 2022
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist and Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Congratulations Howard M. Phifer eighth graders, now the Class of 2022!
