CANCELLATIONS

Softball pracice is cancelled for Friday, March 22nd.  Be prepared on Monday!!!

PSSA / Keystone testing information 

Schedule for Poquessing MS

• English Language Arts: April 22, 23 & 24, AM (all students in grades 5-8)
• Mathematics: April 29 & 30, AM (all students in grades 5-8)
• Science: May 1, AM (all students in grade 8)
• Keystone Algebra: May 15 & 16, AM (all students in Algebra 1)

All parents and guardians are urged to read the following documents regarding the upcoming Pennsylvania PSSA tests.

• PSSA test information for parents
• PSSA security notice for parents
• PSSA opt-out information for parents

8TH GRADE BINGO

Please join us for a fun filled night of BINGO that benefits our 8th grade students.  You don't want to miss it.  Please plan now to attend.

Click here for all the details!

7TH GRADE WASHINGTON DC TRIP

Click here for the information on the 7th grade class trip

8TH GRADE INFORMATION

It is an exciting time for the CLASS OF 2023!!  We will be posting important information below as it becomes available.

Our 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 11th.  The date will be confirmed after the "snow season" is over!

Click here for 8th Grade Recognition Information

Click here for 8th Grade BINGO information

Student of the month

Congratulations to the following students that were celebrated on March 13th as February Students of the Month:

     5th grade - Matthew Gryn, Memphis Hanson and Quinn Steiner

     6th grade - Ethan Mettille, Claire Saloky and Norah Saloky

     7th grade - Zachary Kerr, Julia O'Rourke, Devin Palmer, Olivia Phelan and Kiersten Schilk

     8th grade - Daniel Arthur, Payton deVeyra, Alicia Reeves and Jason Reut

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS THAT MADE THE 2ND MARKING PERIOD HONOR ROLL!                                

Click here to view students who made 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll

YEARBOOK SALE

Yearbooks are now on sale - the earlier you order the better the deal!

       Please click here for order form!

IPM NOTIFICATION

Please click here for more information.

NEW ATTENDANCE POLICY

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

                                                          Please click here for attendance letter.

WELCOME TO POQUESSING - IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION

Please read the attached "Welcome Back" letter for important dates and information. 

Welcome Back

Poquessing's Technology 1:1 Initiative

As Neshaminy School District continues to provide technology to its middle school students, all 5th and 8th grade students will receive a new Chromebook for the 2018-2019 school year.  The devices are take home devices.  Students in 6th grade will receive their Chromebooks from last year and 7th grade students will continue to use iPads.  New 6th and 7th grade students will receive appropriate devices as well.

A required ONE TIME non-refundable usage fee of $30.00 (maximum of $90.00 per family with multiple students) for each NEW device will be collected for Accidental Damage Protection (ADP).  Only cash, money order or online payment is accepted.  NO CHECKS, PLEASE!

The following links will provide the information needed for the technology initiative, including the necessary forms.

Technology Fee

Student Pledge--All Students

Chromebook Handbook

Link to SchoolCafe for Technology Fee Payment

TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Canvas is our new online learning management system. Below you will find instructions & information on how to open and navigate your student's CANVAS account:

Please click here for instructions.

Below you will find a link to address issues connecting your student's Chromebook to the internet at home:

Chromebook Internet Setup @ Home

Setting up a Parent Observer account to be informed of your student's classes in Canvas.

Canvas Parent Observer Setup

NEWS FROM THE NURSE

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

                 Please click here!

Common Questions for 5th Grade

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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! The physical must be dated no earlier than June 1, 2018.

PIAA Pre-Participation Physical Form

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

Positive Parenting Strategies presentation

Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 6:30-8 pm, Maple Point Middle School Auditorium.

Clinical Director Katherine Dahlsgaard, PhD, ABPP from the Anxiety Behaviors Clinic at Children's Hospital in Philadelphia, will offer coping and intervention tips for dealing with child and adolescent anxiety, worrying and depression. A Q&A will follow her presentation. This event is free and open to the public. Parents and guardians from the entire district are encouraged to attend!

#StandUp Neshaminy Sunset Challenge 5K & kids 2K

Registration is open for this race to be held at Maple Point Middle School on Friday, May 10, 2019, 6:45 pm. Certified course, electronically timed by RunBucks, LLC. Race t-shirt included with all pre-registrations. Info and registration here. Early bird registration special until 2/15/2019!

Summer Stock 2019 registration now open

Once again, Neshaminy Summer Stock will be offering a professional-level theater program for students entering grades 2-12. Information and registration materials can be found here.

Inclement Weather Procedures

Winter weather is upon us and we urge all Neshaminy families to review their inclement weather plans and familiarize themselves with District weather procedures, which can be found here. Also please review your contact information in Home Access Center so you receive important emergency information in the event of a closure, early dismissal or delayed start.

Help us Build Futures!

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.