Quakertown Community School District

The Quakertown Community School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman as one of the Pennsylvania Representatives on the 2025 - 2026 AASA Governing Board! AASA serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill, and as one of Pennsylvania’s Representatives, Dr. Friedman will ensure Pennsylvania schools have a voice within AASA decision-making. To learn more visit: https://www.qcsd.org/article/2240657

Looking for the perfect gift for your graduate? Get them a "Class of 2025" sweatshirt! Our Merchandise Shop closes on 6/03! Click here to get yours: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/FPXmQscssT?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=tweet&utm_campaign=store_closes

Class of 2025 Graduation Details! Click here to download all our Senior Happenings! https://hs.qcsd.org/o/qchs/article/2213527

MARY POPPINS OPENS TONIGHT, Friday, May 9th at 7:30pm, and will continue into the weekend! Show Times: Friday, May 9th at 7:30pm Saturday, May 10th at 7:30pm Sunday, May 11th at 2pm Price: $15.00/ Adult Ticket $10.00/Student Ticket Gold Card Ticket Options also available online (Gold Card MUST be presented upon Event Entry) Ticket sales available online: https://www.msbtickets.com/quakertownseniorhighschool/schoolevents

We have a month to go Panthers! Let's finish strong! Stay up-to-date on everything happening in the QCSD, and stay tuned for Graduation News. Click here to view our May Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/dv8z6

QCHS Ladies (9th-12th grade)! We are offering a FREE Self-Defense class on Saturday, May 3rd at in the High School Lower Gym. This class provides practical skills to help them feel capable and have better awareness for their future. No experience needed - just a willingness to learn! Wear comfortable clothing that can be grabbed, pulled or stretched. Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DdRJxX-9wA2EU5-WCZefc6pK0Ny3O80pK1lgThBKcX0/viewform?ts=67eebec3&edit_requested=true

Happy Monday Panther Nation - We hope you enjoyed your Spring Break! School is back in session tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22. Get ready for the week with our newsletter, highlighting all of this week's happenings - including PSSA Testing: https://secure.smore.com/n/s0qvg

PSSA testing begins April 22nd for our 3rd - 8th graders. Here is this year's PSSA Testing Schedule: English, Language Arts Testing: Monday, 4/22 Tuesday, 4/23 Thursday, 4/25 Math Testing: Monday, 4/28 Tuesday, 4/29 Science Testing (Grades 5 & 8 only) Wednesday, 4/30 Thursday, 5/1 For more details on how to prepare your student visit: https://www.qcsd.org/article/2152959

Good Afternoon QCSD Families: Due to the impending weather, all indoor and outdoor after school activities have been cancelled. Elementary students may be dismissed early to their caregivers. If you plan to pick up your student early, please call their specific school by 2pm, to help our administrative team prepare your student to leave! Stay Safe Panther Nation!

ATTENTION: JUNIORS & SENIORS! Strayer MS Needs You! Applications can be found in the Main Office at QCHS, & are due FRIDAY, MARCH 21st!! Email Mr. DiaGiacomo at ddiagiacomo@qcsd.org if you have any questions! #outdoorschooltrip #qcsd #quakertowncommunityschooldistrict

This year, March is coming in like a PANTHER! Get up to date on all the March happenings in the Quakertown School District with this month's March Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/ef15bq

Due to the unexpected wintry conditions, all Quakertown Community School District schools will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY for Friday, February 21, 2025. The QCSD Administrative Office will open at 9am. Thank you, and please drive safe!

Thank You to our AMAZING School Resource Officers, Officer Lee & Officer Hendrzak. Thank you for your dedication to keeping our schools safe & fostering a positive learning environment! #schoolresourceofficerday #thankyou #qcsd

Capital Project Tour - Join us for at Quakertown Elementary School, Strayer Middle School and/or the Sixth Grade Center to learn more about our Capital Project. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/YiWCVLbtFhVryJKE6

Committee Meeting Update - Thursday, February 13, 2025 Facilities & Finance Committee Meeting at 5:15 PM has been canceled.

WEDNESDAY, 2/12/25 - All Quakertown Community School District schools will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. We will continue to monitor and track the situation to assess for changes or developments.

QCSD is excited to share this month's FREE VIRTUAL PARENTING WORKSHOP on 2/20 @ 7pm & 9pm - Social Media: Protecting Your Child. To register click: https://www.qcsd.org/article/2011440 #quakertowncommunityschooldistrict #PantherPride

QCSD uses LinkIt! to organize our student assessment data and to have students take their benchmark assessments within that system. LinkIt! has a Parent Portal in order to view your student’s assessment data. As students take new assessments, they will be added to the portal for your viewing as well. Currently, 2024 - 2025 benchmark data from the Fall and Winter are now available. To learn more visit: https://secure.smore.com/n/rgyex

Monday, 2.10.25 - Board Meeting Update: The Quakertown Community School Board will NOT be meeting on Monday, February 10th.The QCSD Budget Workshop will be taking place at 6pm in the Community Room at the District Office located at 100 Commerce Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951 All School Board meetings are posted to YouTube.com. In addition, the dates and times of the Board and Committee meetings are posted under “Upcoming Events” on the front page of the qcsd.org website. As always, Board members and Superintendent Dr. Friedman can be reached at board@qcsd.org Thank you for your attention!

Congratulations Superintendent DR. MATTHEW FRIEDMAN! He has joined the Advisory Committee of the League of Innovative Schools (the League), a national network of school districts at the forefront of education innovation. Dr. Friedman is one of nine members of the Advisory Committee, which helps to shape the strategic direction of the League by connecting directly with members and drawing from their own experience as a superintendent. To learn more visit: https://www.qcsd.org/article/2017046