THURS 9/21 BUS DELAYS

We anticipate some bus delays this afternoon due to the train accident near Big Oak Road in Middletown Township this morning. Please see emails and text alerts for specific information.

Welcome Back!

Neshaminy Kids Club before and after school care

Visit https://neshaminykids.org/ to register for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration deadline to begin care on August 31 is Thursday, August 17.

Neshaminy Summer Reading and Math Programs

Information and links to the summer reading lists and the interactive summer reading program can be found here.

Information and links to the summer math program  can be found here. This tutorial program is optional.

Back-to-School Vaccination Requirements

Click here to view a document listing student vaccination requirements for attendance in Pennsylvania schools. Consult your healthcare provider or the Bucks County Department of Health with questions regarding these requirements.

Kindergarten / New Student Registration

Families with a student who is entering kindergarten at Neshaminy or is new to the district can begin the process by visiting the registration website, www.neshaminy.org/register.

Pre-K Counts Registration

Neshaminy will once again be hosting several classrooms for the grant-funded Pre-K Counts program during the 2023-2024 school year. Families can apply now for this free, high-quality preschool program at www.neshaminy.org/pkc.

Neshaminy HS Preschool Lab

Neshaminy High School Preschool Lab is accepting preschool applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Children must be four years old by September 1, 2023. The program is held 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday) and there are both the morning and afternoon openings. School will begin mid-October and end in May. The cost for this program is $350. Click here to see more information and to download the application form. Please note that openings are limited.

Neshaminy HS adds online ticketing for sports, events

For the inaugural season of the new stadium and fields at Neshaminy High School, some changes in ticketing and seating procedures have been announced. Click here to read about these changes.

Safe2Say Something app

Neshaminy offers the free Safe2Say mobile app for students, their families and Neshaminy staff to enhance safety throughout the District. 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
  
  

Health & Safety Plan

• Neshaminy Health & Safety Plan (adopted August 23, 2022)
  
  

Here Comes the Bus App

The free Here Comes the Bus app is now available for the entire District. You can track your student's bus using up-to-the-minute GPS data using the app, which is available at the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. It can also be accessed on the web here. 

Neshaminy's school code is 29378.

Student Accident Insurance

Neshaminy does not carry medical insurance for students, but we are pleased to offer an optional low-cost group plan for those families that desire extra coverage. Click here for more information about this plan and how to register.

Neshaminy Help Line

If you have questions about anything Neshaminy and are not sure where to start, please call 215-809-7777 or email questions@neshaminy.org.

1:1 Technology Information

NEW students coming to Neshaminy and Kindergarten students will receive a new Chromebook device. There is no technology fee. Below are links to 1:1 Technology information and forms:

• Technology Accidental Damage Plan & Student Pledge and Acceptable Use Policy form that must be completed before a device is issued.
• Chromebook Quick Start Guide
• 1:1 Technology website with complete information, policies and forms
• Need a replacement charger

Chromebook Repair

Elementary - Please ask for teacher assistance first or go to the Main Office for help
Middle / High School - Please go to your Library for assistance with issues or repairs

1:1 Technology website 

CANCELLATIONS

The Varsity Soccer Game at Morrisville for 9/20 has been cancelled.  A rescheduled date has not been announced.

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SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

There are no announcements at this time.

SAVE THE DATE

     Wednesday, September 20th - Back to Music Night 6PM

     Friday, September 22nd - Picture Day

     Thursday, September 28th - Back to School Night 7PM

PICTURE DAY INFORMATION

Picture day is Friday, September 22, 2023.  Click here for more information!

YEARBOOK INFORMATION

Design the YEARBOOK COVER submissions are due by October 12th!

 Please click here for contest information!

BOOK CHAT CLUB

Attention 7th and 8th grade students!  You are invited to join Book Chat Club on Thursday, 9/21 in room 201.  We will enjoy some tasty treats while we discuss Jason Reynold's Long Way Down.  Please see Mrs. Marte in room 119 or Ms. Fleury in room 201 for permission slips.

INTERACT CLUB

The first meeting of the Poquessing Interact Club will be this Thursday morning at 7:25AM in Room109.  New members from all grades are welcome.  Come make a difference at Poquessing and in our community!!

NJHS

There are no announcements at this time.

STUDENT COUNCIL

Congratulations to this year's Student Council Officers:

                 President - Megan Rubbo

                 Vice President - Chloe Greco

                 Treasurer - Chloe Xie

                 Co-Secretaries - Chloe Coombs and Sam Fallon

Congratulations.  We are looking forward to a great year celebrating Poquessing's Service, Community and Teamwork.

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, 2023. The physician completes page 6.

Please click here for the PIAA Physical Form (CIPPE)

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

PLEASE NOTE:  Students should hand the original physical to their Coach or Mr. Salmi.  We will NOT accept an email version.

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.  Please have your athlete hand the original physical to their Coach or Mr. Salmi.  We will NOT accept an email version.

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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WORKING PAPERS 

Working papers are issued from 8AM to 12NOON and 2PM to 3PM.  You may also call for an appointment.

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

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!

Volunteer information

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