Kindergarten Registration

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year opens on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Families with a student who is entering kindergarten at Neshaminy can begin the process by visiting the registration website, www.neshaminy.org/register.

PSSA / Keystone tests

The following are dates for the 2023 student assessment tests:

Grade 3 & 4 English Language Arts       April 24 - 26
Grade 5 - 8 English Language Arts        April 25 - 27
Grade 3 - 8 Math                                    May 1 & 2
Grade 4 Science                                     May 3 & 4
Grade 8 Science                                     May 4
Middle School Algebra                            May 17 - 18
High School Algebra                               May 15 & 17
Literature                                                 May 18 & 19
Biology                                                    May 22 & 23

Assessment information for parents and students

Additional information about these tests will be provided here and in parent/guardian emails during the weeks leading up to the test dates. Questions about the assessment tests should be directed to school Main Offices.

Food Services Update

Lunch prices for the 2022-2023 school year can be found here. Information and application materials for the Free & Reduced Lunch Program can be found here. Families must apply for this program each school year to maintain eligibility.

Irene Boyle Senior Tax Assistance Program

Neshaminy School District is pleased to offer a tax rebate program to help offset the high cost of living for seniors on fixed incomes. For more information and an application, please visit the program web page.

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)
• Dr. McGee's emails / status reports

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.

Ask Trish

If you have questions about anything Neshaminy and don't know where to start, Ask Trish! You can call her at 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

CANCELLATIONS

Track practice is cancelled for Friday, 3-24-2023.

Baseball try-outs are cancelled for Friday, 3-24-2023.

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POQUESSING'S RAFFLE BASKET WEEKEND!

Please join us on Saturday, March 25th, for our 1st 8TH GRADE RAFFLE BASKET WEEKEND!  This event befefits our 8th grade class Move-Up Day Fund 2023!

Please click here for all the information on this great event!

Plan now to attend - and hopefully win a basket.

NESHAMINY HIGH SCHOOL COLOR GUARD

The Neshaminy High School Color Guard is seeking new members for the 2023-2024 season to perform with the award winning Neshaminy High School Marching Band.  The Color Guard is the most visual section of the marching band, performing choreography with dance, flags, rifles and sabres to compliment the marching band show.  No previous experience is necessary as all skills required will be taught during the clinic sessions.  Interested students in grades 8-11 can attend sessions on March 21.28; April 11; May 5, 12 and 19.  All sessions are 6PM to 8PM. Students should meet at the NHS auditorium.  Come out to see what Guard is all about.  Contact Mr. Lipton in the NHS music department with questions or for more information.

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Attention Ladies!  Softball tryouts will begin on Tuesday, March 21st on the softball field.  Coach Brown and Coach Smicherko are looking forward to a great season.  If you would like to try out and you are in 7th or 8th grade, please stop by room 116 or 218 to sign up and pick up some paperwork.  Remember that you must have a PIAA physical exam completed before trying out  Again, tryouts will begin Tuesday, March 21st.  For try outs you will need a glove, and cleats would be recommended.  Pitchers and catchers will have a session in the gym on Wednesday, March 15th from 3PM to 4PM.  Make sure to bring your catchers equipment and sneakers.  See Coach Brown or Coach Smicherko if you have any questions.

Attention all 7th and 8th grade boys interested in playing Baseball this year for Poquessing - tryouts will begin TUESDAY March 21st after school from 3PM to 5 PM.  All participants who come to try-outs MUST have a PIAA  Physical Form turned in in order to try out.  Please come to try-outs with a glove, hat, cleats and a bat if you have one.  We will have an informational meeting during WIN in the GYM on Wednesday, March 15th.  Please complete the Google Form on the Pulse announcement before you attend the WIN meeting, or if you are unable to attend.  If you have any questions, please see Coach Palkovics, Coach Norton or Coach Salmi.  

Attention students who want to participate in Spring Track.  Please see Coach Erbe or Coach Zampirri to get your name down and hand in your filled out physical forms.  We will have a meeting after school on Monday, 3/20, in the gym.  Be prepared to go over information and do a light workout and stretching.

MARCH MADNESS FREE THROW COMPETITION

All students are invited to participate in Interact's first ever March Madness Free Throw Competition.  We are going to have a winner in each grade and then a school champion!  See Mr. Barnes in room 109 for more information.

YEARBOOK INFORMATION

Make sure to order a Yearbook to remember all your amazing memories here at Poquessing.  All 4 grades will need to purchase a yearbook online. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Carr at jcarr@neshaminy.org.

If you are interested in  purchasing the 2022-2023 Yearbook, please click here for more information!

8TH GRADE INFORMATION

8th Grade Course Selection is quickly approaching!  Listed below is important course selection information.

Please click here for this year's course selection timeline.

Please click here for the 2022-2023 Course Selection Handbook.

The 8th grade RECOGNITION CEREMONY is sceduled for Friday, June 9th.

The 8th grade AWARDS CEREMONY (by invitation only) is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6th at &PM, following the NJHS INDUCTION CEREMONY.

Honor Roll 2nd Marking Period

Click on the link below to view students who made Honor Roll. Congratulations to all!

Honor Roll 2nd Marking Period

STUDENT COUNCIL

Congratulations to this year's Student Council Officers:

     President - Gianna Realdine

     Vice President - Ava Ryan

     Secretary - Gianna Sexton

     Treasurer - Kara McMullen

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, 2022. The physician completes page 6.

Please click here for the PIAA PHYSICAL FORM.

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 typically issued from 8:30AM - 11:30AM and from 1:30PM - 2:30PM.  Please call 215-809-6215 for an available time slot before arriving at the school.

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.

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

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