See how QCHS stacks up against other high schools
The US News High School 2022 rankings placed Quakertown Community High School in the top 16 percent of Pennsylvania’s 718 high schools. QCHS is ranked number 113 in the state.
This is an improvement from a year ago when QCHS ranked 122.
“By earning a national ranking in the top 40 percent, Quakertown Community High School achieved status as a U.S. News Best High School,” said Mark W. White, vice president for U.S. News & World Report.
QCHS has ranked as a "Best" high school since 2014.
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QCHS grad comes home to celebrate Air Force promotion ceremony
For one of the biggest days of his life, his Air Force promotion ceremony, Lucas Brommer chose to share the moment with his family and friends in his hometown - Quakertown.
A 2003 graduate of Quakertown Community High School, Maj. Brommer became Lt. Col. Brommer in an event at the Quakertown Train Station on Friday, April 29.
“I chose to promote in Quakertown in appreciation for my family and the Quakertown community that opened doors to many opportunities in my life,” he said. “My formative years in Quakertown prepared me to lead as an officer in the United States Air Force. It’s been a great adventure, and I’m truly happy we were able to celebrate this milestone with friends and family where it all began.”
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Dan Juszynski performs with PMEA All-State Concert Band
Dan had an incredible junior year and performed in the orchestra at the April concert in the Kalahari Convention Center.
Kanisha Feliciano, 2013
She earned a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Music at Westminster Choir College. She is currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at Rice University for Opera Performance.
Kanisha has received awards from the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston, second prize in the Mondavi Center Young Artist Competition and the Martha Mack award from the National Federation of Music Club.
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Maddie Suita, 2020
Quakertown Community High School graduate Maddie Siuta placed fourth at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Women's Golf Championships at Berkleigh Country Club, leading West Chester University to a fifth-place finish.
She finished with a 240 for the 54-hole event.
School officials hope drivers up and down Park Ave. will get the message.
“Please be smart. Please be careful,” QCHS Principal Mattias van 't Hoenderdaal said. “We care about you and your safety. Please be responsible and show concern not only for your own safety but for the safety of others.”
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Attention 8th-graders, AP Boot Camp is back!
Quakertown Community High School is again offering the highly popular AP Boot Camp for incoming ninth-graders who plan to take AP Human Geography.
The three-day session, scheduled for August 16-18 from 9 AM to noon at QCHS, will strengthen their academic foundations and refine their advanced learning skills. The focus is on team building, time management, AP-level reading, and note-taking skills. By performing the work to pass this college-level course, students learn the habits necessary to succeed in high school. Students will have time to ask questions and work on their Summer Assignments. In addition, students who have previously taken the course will also be attending to discuss their experiences in the class.
The Boot Camp is not a requirement to take AP Human Geography. Students who attend, however, can get more detailed explanations of the types of assignments they will be given during the school year and a clearer grasp of the increased workload that is typical in an AP class.
On the first day, students should bring their Chromebook, paper, and pencils and pens to take notes. Any additional materials needed will be explained at the Boot Camp. Please note, transportation will not be provided to Boot Camp sessions.
The Boot Camp will be taught by Sean Burke (sburke@qcsd.org) and Kevin Laboski (klaboski@qcsd.org). They would like to get an idea of how many students will be attending. If interested, please fill out this form.
Q-Botics Rhombo Chombo wins "coolest bot" in Robo-lution 2022
Quakertown Community High School’s Q-Botics team, under the direction of faculty advisor Chris Polk, competed in the Liberty Bots Robo-lution 2022.
The highly anticipated STEM program and National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) sponsored event returned after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The team rook best engineering binder and aced the interview, Mr. Polk said. Their Rhombo Chombo won coolest bot and the team finished in third place.
“I am extremely proud of the Q-Botic team,” Mr. Polk said. “They worked hard and fought hard.”
Students get first-hand look at college life
Quakertown Community High School students recently took a trip to Kutztown University to get a first-hand look at college life.
School counselor Eric Gozzard and teacher Laura Nielson took 35 juniors and seniors to the Kutztown campus for a presentation about college life and a campus tour. Students learned about the many different majors offered at KU, saw the inside and outside of many buildings, experienced a dorm room, and enjoyed an all-you-can-eat college-style lunch.
For many students, it was the first time they've been on a college campus. "The purpose of the trip was to show students what opportunities are available to them with hard work and dedication," Mr. Gozzard said. "It was a great day!"
School bus cancelations
QCSD families, by now you are well aware there is a nationwide shortage of school bus drivers. Brooke Ott, QCSD's Transportation Coordinator, has been in regular contact with you regarding bus cancelations.
A page on the website is dedicated to these alerts. They can be found here.
If you or anyone you know enjoys working with children and is looking for a part-time job, please contact Levy Bus Company, (215) 536-4567 or office@levybus.com.
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