District Updates

It's time to register new students!

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

Schedule Update: We're All in!

As of April 5, 2021, students in all grades will attend in-person classes each day Monday-Friday. 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.

PSSA testing information

The Pennsylvania PSSA test will be administered between June 2-10, 2021 for grades 3-8. Please see the documents below for exact testing dates and important information regarding the administration of these tests: 

• PSSA / Keystone test parent informational letter
• PSSA test parent FAQ
• Keystone / PSSA electronic device policy
• Keystone / PSSA calculator policy

                                          Kindness Spirit Days and Daily Challenges

Week of February 22 – 25, 2021

                  (Students and staff are encouraged to participate in the spirit days!)

Monday: Jump into Kindness Week- Kick off to Kindness Week by wearing crazy and fun socks! Today’s challenge is to say hello and introduce yourself to someone today. 

Tuesday: Dream of Kindness- Roll out of bed and wear your coziest pajamas! Today’s challenge is to do something kind today for someone. Example: hold the door someone, say thank you, or give a compliment.

Wednesday: Be Kind School Spirit Day- (Staff wear Choose Kind shirts or a Ferderbar Shirt) Show your school sprit by wearing a Ferderbar shirt or wear red and blue. Today’s challenge is to thank someone today! This could be a teacher, friend, or family member.

Thursday: Team Up and Be Kind- Wear your favorite sports gear or team jersey! Today’s challenge is to include others.

We will be reciting the Ferderbar Kindness Pledge on the morning announcements daily:

I pledge to always be encouraging and supportive in my words.

I pledge to be responsible and helpful when at all possible.

I pledge to be thankful and positive at all times.

I pledge to be honest.

I pledge to be considerate and respectful of others no matter what.

I pledge to be a friend.

Below are the supply list's for all grade levels for the 2020-2021 School Year.  Please click on the link to view.

 Kindergarten Supply List

First Grade Supply List 

Second Grade Supply List 

Third Grade Supply List  

Fourth Grade Supply List

 Illness Policy Guidelines

Sometimes you are faced with the difficult decision of whether or not your child is well enough to attend school. You child should be kept home if they have any of the following symptoms until they have resolved or been medically treated:

• Has a fever of 100.0 degrees or higher-After illness, temperature should be normal for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before returning to school.
• Has been vomiting or has diarrhea
• Thick mucus or green nasal discharge
• Red, itchy eyes with drainage
• Suspected head lice. The student may return to school after being treated with shampoo, such as Nix.

Please notify the nurse’s office 215-809-6376 of any health incident, such as strep throat, conjunctivitis, broken bones, or surgery. 

Vacation forms

If you are planning a vacation please fill out a vacation form and submit to the office for approval. 

Click on the following to print a vacation form: Vacation form

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.