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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.
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 Township Holds Summertime Anti-Litter Poster Contest
Area children can participate in a special poster contest designed to battle litter in our community.
Pennsauken High School Class Of 2018 Graduates At BB&T Pavilion
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist and Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On a hot and sultry evening in June, Pennsauken High School’s Class of 2018 marched into BB&T Pavilion – and history – as the school’s 56th graduating class. Much has changed since 1962, when the first class received its high school diploma, but the enthusiasm and joy for this very special night remained the same.
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!
Pennsauken High School Graduation Moved To BB&T Pavilion
Earlier today, staff at Pennsauken High School informed graduating seniors that this year’s graduation ceremony will be moved to BB&T Pavilion in Camden, N.J.
Additional details from the District are forthcoming.
Second Pennsauken Family Fun Fair On June 3
The Pennsauken School District will be hosting its second annual year-end family fun fair on Sunday, June 3, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its Park Avenue Campus.
“As the school year comes to a close, this event is a great way to celebrate all the accomplishments of our students,” says Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, superintendent, Pennsauken School District. “We’ve got a lot of fun activities planned for the fun fair and hope to see many of our families there.”
For just $5, children can receive a wrist band that gives them access to bounce houses, obstacle courses, mini golf, mobile arcade games, face painting, and more for the length of the event. Attendees will also be able to purchase items from a variety of vendors and can buy tasty offerings from various food trucks.
Vendor spots are still available for this event. For more information, contact Deanna at (609) 707-38764 or ParkAveCampusPTA@hotmail.com.
