District Alerts

Welcome Back!

2020-2021 Reopening Plan

All classes will be held online during the month of September, with the exception of single full-day orientations that will be held for each grade level (see the Re-Opening page linked above for details and orientation dates).

A hybrid combination of online learning and in-person classes is scheduled to begin October 5.

Student Device Pick-Up / Repair

Families can still request a device for their student. Please see the technology information page for details and forms for pick-up and device repair.

Meal Plans / Free & Reduced

All student meals will be free of charge at least through December 31, 2020. Families can continue to pick up "grab & go" free meals for weekdays on Mondays and Wednesdays between 11am - 1pm. No application is required. More information can be found here.

ONLINE LEARNING - THE INFORMATION THAT I NEED TO KNOW!!

Here is an easy guide to online learning!  Please click here for the online learning guide!

WELCOME BACK LETTER

Please click here for the 2020 Welcome Back Letter

SEPTEMBER 2020 NSD MIDDLE SCHOOL ROTATION DAYS

Please click here to see the September rotation days!

SOAR VIRTUAL LEARNING INFORMATION

SOAR is still continuing - even with virtual learning!

Please click here to see more information!

PTO FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

Our PTO has some great fundraising opportunities.  Please click on the links below for more information.

     Langhorne Candle Company - ends November 20th.

     Boscov's Friends Helping Friends - October 14th and 15th.

     Richman's Ice Cream and Burger Co. - October 1st.

LIBRARY PROCEDURES

Please click here for procedures!

1:1 Technology Information for School Year 2020-2021

Just as this past school year, each 5th grade student will receive a Chromebook.  This year there will be no fee to help assist all families during the COVID-19 period.  Next year, the fee will return.  The links below are on-line and you must complete them in order to receive your students Chromebook.  Additional information is as follows with links to forms as well.

• Your device is being Managed by GoGuardian- Web Filtering will be automatic
• Download 1:1 Technology forms and information
• Please fill out Parental form and Student Pledge
• Link to replace Chromebook Chargers

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SUPPLY LISTS: 

5TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST

6TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST

7TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST

8TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST

AVID ELECTIVE SUPPLY LIST

ATHLETICS: FAMILYID

Poquessing Middle School is now using FamilyID as our sports registraton program!  When you register through FamilyID, the system keeps track of your information in your FamilyID profile.  Please follow the instructions below to register your student athlete. 

You must log into FamilyID and fill out appropriate sections to be able to participate in a sport.  Each sport season it must be updated with the new sport your athlete is playing.

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

A parent/guardian should register by clicking on this link: 

https://www.familyid.com/organizations/poquessing-middle-school

 Follow these steps:

1. To find your program, click on the link provided by the Organization above and select the registration form under the word Programs.
2. Next click on the blue Register Now button and scroll, if necessary, to the Create Account/Log In green buttons. If this is your first time using FamilyID, click Create Account. Click Log In, if you already have a FamilyID account.
3. Create your secure FamilyID account by entering the account owner First and Last names (parent/guardian), E-mail address and password. Select I Agree to the FamilyID Terms of Service. Click Create Account.
4. You will receive an email with a link to activate your new account. (If you don’t see the email, check your E-mail filters (spam, junk, etc.).
5. Click on the link in your activation E-mail, which will log you in to FamilyID.com
6. Once in the registration form, complete the information requested. All fields with a red* are required to have an answer.
7. Click the Continue button when your form is complete.
8. Review your registration summary.

SUPPORT:

• If you need assistance with registration, contact FamilyID at: support@familyid.com or 781-205-2800 x1.
• Support is available 7 days per week and messages will be returned promptly

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ATHLETICS: Sports Physicals

Seventh(7th) and eighth(8th) grade students are permitted to tryout for sports(fall, winter and spring). ALL althletes MUST have a current physical BEFORE he/she may tryout! Complete the entire form below. The physical must be dated no earlier than June 1, 2020. The physician completes page 6.

PIAA Pre-Participation Physical Form

For more sports information, please reference Sports Information under HEADLINES.

PARENT ACCESS TO CANVAS

Click here for instructions!

NJHS 2020 INDUCTEES

Click here to see the new NJHS MEMBERS

LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES (not Poquessing Pantry)

The Poquessing Pantry is closed at this time. Please use the link above for local pantries. If you are unsuccessful obtaining what you need for your family, please contact the Guidance Department.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY

In keeping with changes to Pennsylvania la, the Neshaminy School Board has adopted an updated attendance policy which took effect starting with the 2018-2019 school year.  A letter describing this policy can be found below:

                                                          Please click here for attendance letter.

NEWS FROM THE NURSE

Please click on the link below to read the Poquessing Illness Policy.  Thank you!!!

                 Please click here!

New student registration

The student registratoin process can be started online by visiting the Neshaminy Central Registration site. You will be contacted with instructions to complete the process.

Free & Reduced Price Meal Program at Neshaminy

Note: All student meals will be served free of charge at least until December 31, 2020. This includes the grab-and-go meals distributed Mondays and Wednesdays to any child under the age of 18.

• Letter to Neshaminy families about the Free & Reduced Meal Program (PDF)
• Informational video (YouTube)
• Free & Reduced Meal Program information & application web page

Volunteer information

Due to restrictions from the Covid-19 pandemic, most in-school volunteer activities have been temporarily suspended. For information about the volunteer background check process, please visit the Neshaminy volunteer web page.

Get the Neshaminy app!

The Neshaminy app is available for Apple and Android and can be downloaded for FREE at their online app stores. The app is a great way to connect with the District, receive important alerts, see information about your child and their school, and contact our staff.

Safe2Say Something app

Neshaminy is introducing the Safe2Say app on Thursday, April 10 in the middle schools and Neshaminy High School. Please click on the links below for more information about this important safety tool:

• Letter to parents and guardians
• Safe2Say Something introductory video for students

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District Employment Information

For information about all other positions at Neshaminy, please visit our employment web page for information on current vacancies and application materials.