Together We Build Strong Minds
Megan K. Edinger, director of orchestras at seven schools in the Quakertown Community School District, has been promoted to the rank of Major (MAJ) in the Army National Guard.
MAJ Edinger officially received her promotion Friday, November 6 at the National Guard Armory in Allentown. Army Lieutenant Colonel. … Read more...
A group of students from Quakertown Community High School has been teaching Quakertown Elementary School students about different cultures from around the world.
The high school students are with the Diversity Club, and they make the two-block walk to QE once a month to educate the younger students.
“Being a … Read more...
The most popular club at Quakertown Community High School only meets once a month for one hour, but its impact on the 180 students involved may be measured by the smiles and friendships it’s created.
The club is called Best Buddies, and it’s dedicated to ending the social, physical, and … Read more...
Amy Migliore, Digital Design teacher at Quakertown Community High School, has been named Pennsylvania Art Education Association 2019 Secondary Art Educator of the Year.
Ms. Migliore, well known as an innovative educator and in demand as a speaker at university conferences, has been an art teacher in QCSD for 19 … Read more...
Raymond Slifer, a senior at Quakertown Community High School and Upper Bucks County Technical School, has been named a 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of the highest awards the nation can bestow upon a graduating senior.
“This is insane,” said Raymond, who found out Thursday when he checked his email during … Read more...
Avadar Brownlee of Quakertown Community High School won the state’s Future Business Leaders America state competition and qualified for nationals. Her triumph came in the Human Resources Management competition.
“Avadar did a phenomenal job and I couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishment,” said Sandi Frisch, the faculty advisor to … Read more...
Richland Elementary School is celebrating five years of incorporating the Leader in Me process into its curriculum with a community Leadership Day on Thursday and a Family Leadership Breakfast on Friday.
“This gives us an opportunity to showcase all of the great work done by our students and staff,” … Read more...
Inspired by ELD teacher Alaina Wert, parents were helped with filling out required school forms and other important applications.
The Quakertown Community School District held an English Language Development (ELD) Resource Night for families of English learners Wednesday night, and by all accounts it was a huge success.… Read more...
Quakertown Community High School students in Christopher Polk’s Computer Integrated Manufacturing class created mini automated assembly lines, a project that encompassed many of the skills today’s employers are seeking — problem-solving, teamwork, and being able to apply what they’ve learned.
“They’ve taken basic programming to the next level,” Mr. Polk … Read more...
Beginning July 1, Quakertown Community High School will have a new principal.
The Quakertown Community School Board voted 9–0 Thursday night in support of the administration’s recommendation to name Mattias van’t Hoenderdaal to the position previously held by Dr. David Finnerty.
Mr. van’t Hoenderdaal, 35, is currently principal of School … Read more...
It was toward the end of her Advanced Placement biology class and Emily Maceri was checking her candidate portal with the United States Military Academy. When she saw the large green box that confirmed her appointment, a huge smile broke out on her face.
A good friend sitting next to her … Read more...
Quakertown Community High School’s student section, band, and cheer squad create a community spirit at Friday night football games that is the envy of visiting schools.
The Quakertown Community School District has developed a formula that doesn’t need a scoreboard to prove it’s a winner. On Friday nights at Alumni … Read more...
Though only 12 years of age, Derek Calvello has shown both an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to help others.
The Strayer Middle School 7th grader is known for selling snowcones in his neighborhood and has gumball machines in several Quakertown businesses. Last year he created items to sell to … Read more...
As she watched the Pennsylvania State SkillsUSA Virtual Conference at home on YouTube, Abby Jacobes listened as the winners of the Welding Sculpture Competition were announced.
When she heard third place followed by second place and her name hadn’t been called, Abby figured, “Okay, I had a good run. I … Read more...
Speaking to hundreds of middle school students, Navy Rear Admiral Linda Wackerman made it clear that a career in the military is something worthy of consideration. “There’s something in it for each and every one of you,” she said. “We would love to have you. You are the best and … Read more...
When Audrey Nolte, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, speaks to students, one of the many highlights of her presentation involves the story of her father’s pocket watch, a gift from his father.
When Mrs. Nolte explains how a Nazi guard purposefully stepped on it, breaking the glass, students hearing the … Read more...