WEATHER ALERT FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Due to weather conditions, all afternoon and evening activities at Neshaminy Schools are cancelled.  Neshaminy Kids Club is also cancelled for this afternoon. 

Late buses will not be running today.  Please be safe.

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.

AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

Please click below on the specific information for how Poquessing Middle School celebrates American Education Week!

   Please click here for more info!

FALL BINGO

On Friday, November 16th we will be having our Fall Bingo to benefit Poquessing's Outdoor Classroom. 

          Please click here for more information.

PTO HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER

Please click on the link below to see the informational flyer on the Saturday, December 1st fundraiser for the PTO.  Plan now to attend.

     Click here for informational flyer.

NJHS CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER

On Tuesday, December 4th, our National Junior Honor Society will be hosting a Chipotle fundraiser at their Neshaminy restaurant.  Please click on the link below for the informational flyer.  Please make every effort to support this wonderful club.

Please click here for informational flyer.

Welcome to Poquessing - Important Dates and Information

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

Welcome Back

NEWS FROM THE NURSE

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

                 Please click here!

Student of the month

Congratulations to the following students that were celebrated on November 14th as October Students of the Month:

     5th grade - Andrew Enders, Leah Krajewski, Joey Laukaitis and Daphne Sucevic

     6th grade - Luke Johnson, Tyler Simkiw and Megan Webb

     7th grade - Sierra Cofer, Savannah O'Flynn and Kiersten Schilk

     8th grade - Aralyn Hackney, Mackenzie McMullin, Blake Ochs, Gianni Ramirez and Maksim Tishin

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

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

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.

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.

#StandUp Neshaminy

All families are encouraged to visit a new website, www.standupneshaminy.org, created by a coalition of Neshaminy educators, parents, rehabilitation professionals and community members to fight the opioid epidemic and the stigma of addiction. This site offers help resources, prevention tips, informational videos and other vital information which will be updated frequently.

Free & Reduced Meals

Healthy meals are essential to learning! If your family could use help with your school meal costs, we encourage to apply for the Free & Reduced meal program. If you received benefits last year, you must apply again each year. Applications should be filled out online here or if you need assistance please contact Food Services at 215-809-6542.

Hiring Events

Substitute teacher & support staff hiring events November 2, 30 and December 14

If you want to jump-start a career in education, join us for one of three hiring events to be held at Maple Point Middle School. For more information please download an invitation here.

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.