District Updates

In-Person Instruction Schedule Update

Starting the week of March 8, all students in grades K-4 will attend classes each day Monday-Friday (online option still available).

Please visit the re-opening website for attendence schedule details and plans for upcoming changes.

Meal Distribution

Free meals for children under the age of 18 are distributed each Friday between 11am-1pm at Tawanka ES, Poquessing MS, Hoover ES and Sandburg MS. Meals will cover days during the following week that students do not attend school (for those on the hybrid schedule), or covering every school day for students attending virtually.

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 through the end of the school year. Families can continue to pick up "grab & go" free meals for weekdays on Fridays between 11am - 1pm for the following week at Tawanka ES, Poquessing MS, Herbert Hoover ES and Carl Sandburg MS. No application is required. More information can be found here.

2020 NSD MIDDLE SCHOOL ROTATION DAYS

 Please click here for the revised rotational day calendar for February (as of 2/16/21).

Please clikc here for the rotational day calendar for March.

8TH GRADE NEWS!

It is time for our 8th grade students to make their course selection for 9th grade!

                     Please click here for more information!

Click here for the 8th grade PTO Letter!

 NJHS ANNOUNCEMENTS

 There will be an NJHS meeting for all members on Tuesday, March 9th at 4PM.  Check Canvas and/or email for the Zoom link.

POQUESSING AFTER SCHOOL HELP

Please click here for the 5th Grade Afterschool Help Desk. 

Please click here for Poquessing Mathematics Afterschool Help Desk

Please click here for Poquessing Science Afterschool Help Desk.

Please click here for Poquessing Social Studies Afterschool Help Desk.

Please click here for Poquessing ELA Afterschool Help Desk.

NATIONAL READ ACROSS AMERICA

In honor of National Read Across America Day on March 2nd, Neshaminy will be celebrating ALL WEEK by showing off their reading spirit with a different theme for each day of the week!  

Please click here for the themes for each day!!

POQUESSING VIRTUAL SPRING MUSICAL

Poquessing will be producing our annual school musical in a different way this year.  We are excited to announce SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR as our show.  If you are interested in participating, please go to Mr. Leigh's page on the Poquessing website where you will find more information and a place to sign up.  The musical is open to all grade levels and will be presented using something like Zoom and live streamed to the public. 

Sign-ups for this year's musical will close on Friday, March 5th at the end of the school day.  You can find the sign-up form on Mr. Leigh's teacher website, or by emailing Mr. Leigh directly.  Students that have already signed up - please look for audition materials Tuesday, March 2nd in the evening on the SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! Canvas Course.  You can do it!!

Please click here for more information!

We are really excited about this show!

POQUESSING SPRING CHOIR

Please click here for the exciting info about the Poquessing Spring Choir! 

HONOR ROLL 2ND MARKING PERIOD

Congratulations    

  Please click here to view Honor Roll

LIBRARY PROCEDURES

Please click here for procedures!

POQUESSING 2 HOUR DELAY INFORMATION

Please click here for the 5th grade schedule.

Please click here for the 6th to 8th grade schedules.

 Please click here for even more delay information (added 2-8-21)

Please click here for additional 2 hour delay information/clarification.

POQUESSING FOOD PANTRY

The Poquessing Food Pantry is currently open and accepting donations.  Gift Cards are the most useful.  Increments should be $25 or less.  The following physical items are always appreciated: peanut butter, jelly, snack/breakfast bars, pasta, pasta sauce, soups, pancacke mix, pancake syrup, rice, macaroni and cheese, ketchup/mustard, fruit cups/cans, apple sauce, breakfast cereals, snack items, toothpaste, soap, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, dental floss and mouth wash.  Families in need of supplemental assistance may reach out to Mr. Hunt directly at THunt@neshaminy.org.  All requests are strictly confidential.

PTO ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please support the following PTO fundraiser:

     Please click here for the Peppe's Mexican Grill fundraiser on 3/3/21.

SOAR VIRTUAL LEARNING INFORMATION

SOAR is still continuing - even with virtual learning!

Please click here to see more information!

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!

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Below please find links to information regarding Student Accident Insurance:

STUDENT ACCIDENT PARENT LETTER

STUDENT ACCIDENT BROCHURE -APPLICATION

MEMO - STUDENT INSURANCE

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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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!

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!

Senior Tax Assistance Program

Neshaminy is pleased to once again offer a property tax relief program to Senior Citizens residing in our District who meet income eligibility requirements. The deadline to apply is June 15, 2021. More information and an application form can be found here.

New student registration

The student registration 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 the end of the 2020-2021 school year. This includes the grab-and-go meals distributed on Fridays 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.