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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.
Ground Breaking Ceremony At PHS Football Stadium On June 8
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken School District will host a ground breaking ceremony at Pennsauken High School’s football field, 800 Hylton Rd. on Friday, June 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
School District Bond Referendum Passes
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Updated on April 10, 2018. Earlier tonight at the Camden County Boathouse in Pennsauken, votes were tallied for two school districts’ local bond referendum votes. And while Collingswood School District’s proposal lost by three to one, the bond referendum proposed by the Pennsauken School District won by an impressive 74 percent.
School District Bond Referendum Comes To A Vote March 13
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On the 13th day of March, Pennsauken residents will have a say in the future of the Township’s public schools.
The Pennsauken School District is asking residents to consider a bond referendum that will make significant improvements to every public school throughout the Township, allocating almost $36 million for various initiatives, while actually reducing school taxes for Pennsauken households.
“Chat And Chew” Referendum Public Meeting At Library Today
A “Chat and Chew” event at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., will be today, Tuesday, March 6, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Members of the public unable to attend an evening meeting can take this opportunity to learn about the upcoming referendum vote and ask questions.
The proposed referendum, which comes to a vote on Tuesday, March 13, addresses a variety of projects in every part of the District, including new security vestibules at all schools; capital improvements to elementary schools with new windows and doors; the establishment of all-day pre-school; the demolition of an aging Longfellow Elementary and the erection of a comprehensive community park and playground in the school’s old footprint; the addition of three new science labs and six additional classrooms at Phifer Middle School; the transformation of Roosevelt Elementary into a high-tech magnet high school, with the addition of a brand new gymnasium; and extensive renovations at Pennsauken High School, with improvement being made to the auditorium, library, locker rooms, and gymnasium; and construction of a plumbing lab. The proposal also adds significant improvements to the high school that will benefit the student-athlete. Plans call for the building of a brand new, state-of-the-art field house, new tennis courts, and an all purpose turf field, lights, and an eight-lane track.
TONIGHT: Referendum Public Meeting At Roosevelt School
On Monday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m., there will be a public meeting at Roosevelt Elementary School, 5526 Wisteria Ave. District officials will be on hand to discuss the bond referendum and talk in length about the high tech high school proposed at Roosevelt.
The Pennsauken School District is asking residents to consider a bond referendum that will make significant improvements to every public school throughout the Township. The vote, to be held on Tuesday, March 13, will allocate almost $36 million for various initiatives, while actually reducing school taxes for Pennsauken households.
Public Meetings Continue For School District Bond Referendum
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
With less than a month and a half away until the bond referendum vote on March 13, the Pennsauken School District is holding several events to inform residents about the proposed initiative designed to make significant improvements to all public schools throughout Pennsauken.
PHS Open House And Bond Referendum Discussion On January 28
On Sunday, Jan. 28, members of the Pennsauken community have an additional opportunity to not only tour Pennsauken High School, located at 800 Hylton Rd., but also learn about the upcoming bond referendum vote slated for March 13. The high school’s open house begins at 2:00 p.m.; and the referendum presentation starts at 4:00 p.m.
Public Meeting On Bond Referendum Held This Evening
This evening, Monday, Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m., the Pennsauken School District will host a meeting at Longfellow Elementary School, 1400 Forrest Ave., Pennsauken, to discuss the proposed bond referendum and Longfellow Park.
Any Pennsauken resident who has questions about the Longfellow part of the referendum, wants to share their feelings on the subject, or has questions they want answered, is encouraged to attend.
The proposed initiative, which will allocate almost $36 million for various capital improvement projects, will be voted on by the Pennsauken community on March 13. The Pennsauken School District is hosting a variety of different public meetings to help residents learn more about the referendum and make an informed decision.
For more information on the proposed bond referendum, visit GrowningPennsaukenSchools.com.
