District Updates

Is your new student registered?

If you have a child that is eligible for kindergarten in the fall (or new to the district in any grade), please begin the 2021-2022 registration process online at www.neshaminy.org/register.

Hello, summer!

The final day of the school year will be Wednesday, June 16. June 14, 15 and 16 will be half-days for all students. The Neshaminy High School Commencement Ceremony will be held Tuesday, June 15 (rain date, June 16) at 6:30 pm.

Meal Distribution Summer Schedule

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.

Starting on Friday, June 18, the program will begin an expanded summer schedule. Meals to cover every day can be picked up on Tuesdays between 11am - 1pm AND on Fridays between 11 am-1 pm at the same locations above. Meals will continue to be provided free of charge for all children under the age of 18 (no application or family income limits) throughout the summer. 

Summer Reading Lists

The English Language Arts and Reading teachers at Neshaminy are pleased to present this summer's collection of recommended reading material by grade:

• Elementary Schools Grades K-4
• Middle Schools Grades 5-6
• Middle Schools Grades 7-8
• 9th Grade    |  9th Grade Special Education
• 10th Grade  |  10th Grade Special Education
• 11th Grade  |  11th Grade Special Education
• 12th Grade  |  12th Grade Special Education
  

Student/Staff Device Repair

Repairs for student devices are by appointment, please schedule your time using this link Summer Repair 

8th Grade Move-Up Ceremony

The ceremony recorded last week will premiere on YouTube on Monday, June 14 at 7 pm. The video will remain archived on YouTube if you are not able to view it at that time. 

You can watch the premiere here.

2020 NSD MIDDLE SCHOOL ROTATION DAYS

Please click here for the rotational day schedule for June.

YEARBOOK INFORMATION

Yearbooks are now on sale!  Order your very own copy of the craziest "one of a kind" yearbook that Poquessing has ever produced!  Make sure you look for the many videos that are ALWAYS a part of our school yearbook - MUSIC videos, SPORTS slideshows, the MUSICAL and a special "crazy video" that is hidden somewhere between page 1 and 100!

Place your order now at www.YearbooksForever.com so you can enjoy the fun!

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, 2021. The physician completes page 6.

Please click here to access the PIAA Physical Form.

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

HONOR ROLL 3RD MARKING PERIOD

Please click on the link below to view Honor Roll.

Congratulations to all.

Honor Roll 3rd Marking Period

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.

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

____________________________________________________________________________________________

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

  ---

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

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.