PSSA testing information

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

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

Elementary PSSA Schedule

English Language Arts (grades 3&4): April 23 (AM); April 24 (AM); April 26 (AM). ELA make-ups April 24, 25 & 26 (PM).

Math (grades 3&4): April 29 (AM); April 30 (AM). Math make-ups April 29 & 30 (PM).

Science (grade 4): May 1 (AM); May 2 (AM). Science make-ups May 1 & May 2 (PM).

Additional make-up only date: May 3 (AM & PM).

School Hours

Pearl Buck Elementary opens its doors to students at 8:50 each morning.  The official school day ends at 3:30 PM.  We begin to dismiss our walkers and car riders at 3:33 PM, followed by our bus riders.  

Please do not drop-off your child before 8:50 AM, as we do not provide supervision until 8:50.  If before or after care is needed, Neshaminy Kids Club is our in-house provider.  They may be contacted at 215-757-2554.  You may also choose to utilize another before/after care provider that services our school.  Before and after care providers are fee-based.  Please contact them directly to discuss their rates.

Office reminders

• Please remember to bring I.D. with you when picking up your child. If someone else routinely picks-up your child, please make sure to list them as an emergency contact AND remind them to have proper I.D. when they arrive.
• Please be sure to write your child's teacher a note regarding ANY changes to your child's afternoon routines. For last-minute changes, please call the school office at 215-809-6300 and speak with one of our secretaries.
• Our lost and found is growing. It is full of coats, fleece jackets, hats, scarves, etc. Please have your child check for lost personal items. Parents may also visit the lost and found. Please check-in at the office first.

CHIP information

 If you are looking for a free or low-cost insurance alternative for your children, check out the PA CHIP program.

Be food allergy aware!

Due to varied allergy and dietary needs, please contact your child's teacher before sending in food for students other than your child (e.g. for birthday celebrations, class parties). Do not send in any items until the teacher has responded and confirmed the appropriateness of your request. Also, students should not share food at any time during school - even with a close friend. A seemingly harmless food item may unexpectedly contain allergens, or interact with other medical conditions. Depending on the health needs in the classroom, teachers may choose to avoid food-oriented experiences altogether.

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

Neshaminy Alumni Awards

The Neshaminy Alumni Committee is seeking nominations for the first annual Alumni Achievement Awards to be held later this spring. The purpose is to honor outstanding lifetime achievement in post-graduation personal and professional pursuits among the alumni of Neshaminy School District as an inspiration to the current students of Neshaminy and the entire Neshaminy community. Please note that this award is completely separate from the annual Neshaminy Sports Hall of Fame awards. 

Please fill out the online form linked below to add a nominee for consideration https://goo.gl/forms/OdXjYRpHmnRyg5qo1

#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!

Help us Build Futures!

Substitute teacher / support staff hiring event

• Friday April 12, 2019 & Friday, April 26, 2019
• 10am-12pm each day at Maple Point District Administration office
• 2250 Langhorne-Yardley Road, Langhorne PA
• More information 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.

2018-2019 year-end schedule

On March 26, the Neshaminy School Board approved changes to the 2018-2019 calendar to account for weather and other school closures. The schedule for students will not change while teachers at Maple Point, Buck and Hoover will have one additional Professional Development day.

• NHS Comencement: Wednesday, June 12 (rain dates 6/13, 6/14)
• Half-days for students: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday June 12, 13 & 14
• Final day for students: Friday, June 14
• Teacher Professional Development Days: Monday & Tuesday, June 17 & 18
• Additional Teacher Professional Development Day for Hoover, Buck & Maple Point only: Wednesday, June 19

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.