Together We Build Strong Minds
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...
Quakertown Community High School is adding one of the nation’s fastest-growing clubs to its wide array of activities for students. The Esports Club was introduced to students on Feb. 1 and began competition on Feb. 17.
The goal of the club is to provide students with a positive social environment … Read more...
All first graders in the Quakertown Community School District went home for summer vacation with a new book to read, compliments of the Quakertown Community Education Foundation.
The $3,000 project allowed the school district to give out 400 books to encourage the young students to read over the nearly three-month … Read more...
The Quakertown Community School District has entered into an agreement dedicated to student transportation safety with BusPatrol, which is equipping Levy School Buses with stop-arm enforcement cameras to deter drivers from illegally passing stopped school buses.
BusPatrol’s camera system is positioned to capture vehicles that pass a school bus while … Read more...
Gabe DaCosta, one of the most popular students at Quakertown Community High School, is highlighted in the November 1st Eagles Gameday Magazine.
The profile, on Page 16, explains how Gabe developed cerebral palsy from his premature birth and now spends most of his time in a wheelchair. It also … 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...
Students from Pfaff and Richland recently participated in the STEM Design Challenge at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit.
Zach Garger, a K‑12 Instructional Coach and the Quakertown Community School District’s Math and Science Content Specialist, said the event is a “unique experience” for elementary school students.
“It gives kids at … Read more...
Quakertown Community High School held its first Panther Clubs and Sports Fair on October 1st, giving students nearly 50 options to choose from.
All students had the opportunity to walk around the gymnasium track, where tables were set up with information about each of the school’s clubs and sports. … Read more...
If a student is seeking an opportunity to become college or career ready, Quakertown Community High School has all of the preparation needed for success.
A survey of the 2020 class showed that the 85 responding graduates were offered $6.4 million in scholarships from the schools they applied to and … Read more...
Two Quakertown Community High School seniors have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their exceptional academic promise.
Avinash Paul qualified as a semifinalist in the prestigious program for 2022 while Avadar Brownlee achieved the status of a Commended Student.
Students entered the National Merit Scholarship Program, a … Read more...
Quakertown Community School District Superintendent Dr. Bill Harner is a recipient of the Torch of Global Enlightenment Award for 2020, awarded by the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg.
The announcement was made by Joyce M. Davis, president and chief executive officer of the organization which honors individuals and organizations … 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...
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...
When Ashton Herd woke up Saturday morning, he wasn’t feeling too great. The Quakertown Community High School lineman and his Panthers had lost their first game, a physical contest, 17–14, to Cheltenham, dropping their record to 4–1.
But then Ashton turned on his laptop and clicked on Facebook. He soon … Read more...
Close to 200 students packed into the Quakertown Community High School cafeteria this morning, listened intently to a dynamic speaker, and then braved the bitter cold in various parts of Bucks County to serve their fellow citizens.
The district’s first Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service — following a … Read more...
A Quakertown Community School District teacher, who made life miserable for quarterbacks as a college defensive end, has been inducted into the Moravian Athletic Hall of Fame.
Dominick Cusumano, second in Moravian College history with 27 sacks, was officially inducted on Nov. 9. “I’m just so proud and excited,” said Mr. … Read more...