Six graduates honored in Wall of Fame ceremony
Three of the new members, Jonathan Landis, Elizabeth Porter Mahaffey, and Samuel Lee Roberts, are 2020 winners. The pandemic, however, prevented them from being recognized last year. The 2021 inductees are Jennifer Kunes Driscoll, David Erwin, and Thomas Moll.
“I am so very impressed with what Quakertown has produced,” high school Principal Mattias van’t Hoenderdaal said. “Your accomplishments are extraordinary and outstanding examples for our current students to follow. Please know that you are always welcome to come back, visit your high school and take a look at your plaque on the Wall of Fame.”
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Neidig student raises money for homeless shelter
Caleb’s Cocoa Cafe reopened last weekend, and the result is more than $4,500 raised for the Upper Bucks Code Blue Shelter, which aids the homeless.
Ambler Street was packed for the community-wide event, inspired by Caleb Byelich, an 11-year-old fifth-grader at Neidig Elementary School. There were baked goods, entertainment, and, of course, hot cocoa.
“There were so many people who wanted to help,” said Caleb. “I really appreciate all of the support. They’re all awesome.” He included several members of the high school’s National Honor Society, who took part in the event.
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Richland podcast club helps students develop language, tech skills
“Can we start the podcast club again?” they asked.
The podcast club was a project that Mrs. Coyle’s English Learners produced last spring, in which students shared stories, interviewed teachers, performed reader's theater with background effects, and reviewed special events like Field Day.
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QE collects nearly a ton of food for pantry
A year ago, Quakertown Elementary School collected 1,416 pounds of food for the Quakertown Food Pantry. This year, QE topped that remarkable number, as 1,900 pounds of food was delivered to QFP.
Not only that, but the school also collected a ton of supplies for residents of the Bush House, said Christa Held, who helped lead the effort.
“It has been amazing to see how kind and giving our QE Community is,” she said.
Mrs. Held shared photos that included a grade-level food color competition tracked by a bar graph. Fourth-graders edged out first-graders in a tight race. "All of our students should be very proud," Mrs. Held said.
Panthers help coach QYC
Here are team captains Zach Borzio and Justin Adamson helping build the Panthers' future!
Sophomore captures several 4-H awards
Layla Cotter a sophomore at Quakertown Community High School and an Animal and Veterinary Science student at the Upper Bucks County Technical School, was recognized during the recent Bucks County 4-H Achievement Award night.
Layla received a Farm Credit Award - Alpaca, for outstanding achievement in an animal project. She received multiple Achievement Ladder Awards - Green, White, Bronze, Silver, which shows accomplishments in a broad range of age-appropriate tasks, acquiring valuable leadership life skills as she progresses in five different levels.
Layla was asked to continue as a Bucks County 4-H Ambassador for a second year, along with 10 prior Ambassadors. She received a Personal Growth Award which recognizes youth that have demonstrated exceptional growth this year. Lastly, she was recognized as a teen leader for Pronking Pacas 4-H club.
Caleb Einolf sets QCHS record in 200 freestyle
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Shop With A Cop provides $65,000 to area families
The event pairs police officers with children who are faced with life challenges, such as a parent losing a job, homelessness, military deployment, economic shortcomings, and other hardships. Each child is given a $150 gift card to purchase gifts for themselves and their family members. The youngsters also receive meals to take home and a school bag full of essential items and school supplies. While the children are shopping, parents are given $100 to shop for gifts or household items.
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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.
Here are the upcoming cancelations:
December 20-23: Buses 233, 605, & 738
January 4-7: Buses 218, 240, & 244
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.
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
Daughters of the American Revolution is offering dozens of scholarships for graduating high school seniors, college, and graduate students in varied areas of study.
Scholarship applications are being accepted through January 31, 2022.
Click here to visit the online application portal.
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