Quakertown Community High School Varsity Singers took first place at the WorldStrides Performing Arts Williamsburg 2024 Heritage Festival. The QCHS Tour Choir took second place. We are very proud of our singers and look forward to seeing them experience Carnegie Hall!
As the nation prepares for today's solar eclipse, teachers are taking advantage of this astronomical event as a learning opportunity. Students at the Sixth Grade Center participated in a multi-dimensional virtual tour of the Moonshot Museum.
Neidig Elementary School celebrated Read Across America Week in some creative ways! Art classes created mini books after listening to Mrs. Hoisington read a story to the class. Mrs. Yarborough's third-grade class and Miss Nile's kindergarten class teamed up and read together. The third graders were eager to demonstrate their reading skills to their kindergarten buddies!
Please join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Multi-Purpose Field on Friday, March 22.
5 p.m. Doors Open
5:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting
6:30 p.m. First Pitch
We look forward to celebrating with the Panther community!
Join Quakertown Community School District for the Grand Opening of the new Multi-Purpose Field!
On Friday, March 22, we will be celebrating "Panther Day" with a grand opening of the multipurpose field! There will be many fun activities for all, including:
- Ribbon Cutting
- Fun Kids Games
- Face Painting
- Kids will receive a small flag to help cheer on the team
- Student contest winning hot dogs available for purchase
Doors open at 5pm. Admission is free. Please come out for a great community event!
The Aspire Leprechauns delivered their weekly muffins and beverages to the District Office staff while Irish music played from their beverage cart. This group of students knows how to bring out the smiles in everyone! Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Quakertown Community High School student athletes were honored for their dedication to athletics throughout their high school careers. Ten students were celebrated as they take their next steps into future athletic endeavors.
Students recognized include Kaitlin Calvello (Shippensburg University; Track), Anthony Ferrugio (West Chester University; Football), Cody Jefferson (PA College of Technology; Lacrosse), Logan Jeffery (Ursinus College; Football), Miles Longacre (Wilkes University ;Basketball), Matthew Marsten (Bloomsburg University; Baseball), Vincent Micucci (Shippensburg University; Football), Maria Wehmeyer (Ursinus College; Swimming), Grace White (Kutztown University; Volleyball) and Mary Wilkinson (Susquehanna University; Softball).
“I believe that more sports are represented on this stage today than at any other time in our college signing ceremonies” said Sylvia Kalazs, coordinator of student activities and athletics.
Students at the Sixth Grade Center initiated and engaged in a debate with Assistant Principal, Dr. Garger, on whether or not phones should be permitted at lunch. The student lead mock trial utilized skills in writing, reading, public speaking and collaborative work to state their case.
Quakertown Community High School Principal Mattias van 't Hoenderdaal is seeking Wall of Fame nominations from the public. Alumni considered will have demonstrated exceptional achievement in a career or have contributed significantly to the health, welfare, or human rights of the local, state, national, or international community. A completed nomination form must be received by the QCHS Principal by March 25 to be considered. Successful candidates will be notified by May 1. Please click here for the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3o365bN1sMlDHVDj7zDUg5DmwMX3UFZQeGg5NgJ0c_SlKsA/viewform
On Jan. 31, our HR Generalist, Jaclyn Pascoe attended the Lehigh Valley Job Fair held at the Lehigh Valley Mall. There was a lot of interest, and the table was busy all day long with people asking about available jobs at Quakertown Community School District. We were the only school district there! Jaclyn will be attending a job fair at Moravian College next. We are excited to continue engaging the community and showcasing what makes QCSD so great!
You're invited to meet and interact with Quakertown Community School District's NEW Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman! Join us at Free Fall Action Sports Inc. to learn about Dr. Friedman's experience with Action Sports and his vision for Quakertown Schools. We look forward to getting to know Dr. Friedman and welcoming him to our community!
REMINDER: Come out to Quakertown Community High School on Wednesday, January 10, from 6-8 p.m. for our Dual Enrollment, AP & Electives Fair! Students will have the opportunity to take college level courses right here at QCHS for a fraction of the cost.