Priestley Elementary School
423 Cannery Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
Phone: 570-473-3261
Principal: Mr. Roy Burns
burnsr@shikbraves.org

School Hours:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
1/2 Day dismissal is at 11:45AM

Morning student drop-off time 8:00-8:30AM.

Please have your child here before 8:15AM if you want them to have time to eat breakfast before class.

We are starting regular parent pick-up at 2:50 PM.
(11:35 AM on half-days)

Please do not enter the driveway before the listed time, as you will only be blocking district transportation.



You're Invited!
The Priestley Student Awards Program will be posted here on the Priestley website on June 11th.  Access to the video will be open for an extended time so families can enjoy viewing the program at a time when their schedules allow them to view it with their children.  Please join us in celebrating everything the students have accomplished.


Priestley Student Awards Program

YouTube Video


For students receiving awards, please contact Mr. Burns to receive your award certificate, medallion, pin, etc.



5th graders can experience a virtual tour of the Middle School by clicking on the video below.

YouTube Video





Faculty & Staff

Diane VanKirk - KDG
Mary Hepner - KDG

Oriana Auman - KDG

Bria Felmy - 1st Grade

Heather Krouse - 1st Grade 
Angela Persing - 1st Grade

Kathy Stettler - 2nd Grade

Michelle Aurand - 2nd Grade

Sammi Zeigler - 3rd Grade

Shane Snyder - 3rd Grade

Joshua Beddall - 4th Grade

Elizabeth Rohrbach - 4th Grade

Kirsten Weller - 4th Grade

Ryan Bucher - 5th Grade

Stephanie Bowman - 5th Grade

Jordan Dunkelberger - Learning Support

Tara Paige - Speech/Language
Alaina Morrison - Title I Reading

Suzanne Nickler - Reading Interventionist

Diane Sones - Physical Education

Minda Fogarty - Librarian

Lori Kenney - Librarian Aide

Mark Lenig - Music

Ryan Albertson - Art

Jane Reichenbach - Enrichment

Denise Snyder - Nurse

Dave Hoffman - Guidance Counselor

William Troutman - Office Secretary

Angela Derr - Office Secretary

Michelle Stender - Custodian

Mary Neidig - Custodian





From Our School Counselor Mr. Hoffman:


Smart Futures is a Pittsburgh-based non-profit software development organization in the field of education and workforce development. Smart Futures’ vision is a Commonwealth with an emerging workforce prepared for 21st century careers.

To accomplish its mission, Smart Futures has created SmartFutures.org, an online career planning and portfolio platform that makes it easy for a school district or charter school to implement and comply with Pennsylvania’s Career Readiness Indicators that are a part of Future Ready PA. 

Students can log in to the website and use Smart Futures at home.  For students currently in 3rd or 5th grade, go to Smart Futures.org and enter their User ID and Password.  If they do not remember their login information, feel free to contact me at hoffmand@shikbraves.org and I will forward it to you.






Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.

Here’s how it works:

  • Submit an anonymous tip report through the Safe2SaySomething system  (1-844-723-2729) If this is an emergency, please call 911.
  • Crisis center reviews, assesses and processes all submissions
  • Crisis center sends all submissions to school administration and/or law enforcement  for intervention
  • If needed, crisis center may contact tipster anonymously through the app

Announcements

  • NEW ENROLLMENT/REGISTRATION LOCATION
    Beginning July 1, 2019, all new student enrollments for children entering kindergarten through 12th grade will be done at the Shikellamy High School.  Please call the main office - 570-286-3721 extension 2363. 
    Posted Aug 1, 2019, 6:33 AM by Unknown user
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Priestley Family,

We all miss you!  Below is a video produced by Mrs. Paige with greetings from the teachers and staff at Priestley.

Enjoy the video, stay safe, and be kind,

From all of us at Priestley!

YouTube Video





Current End of Marking Period Dates (subject to change)
1st Marking Period:  October 28th
2nd Marking Period:  January 14th
3rd Marking Period:  March 22nd
4th Marking Period:  June 1st



Need help with your child's math homework?  Below is a link to a YouTube video that will show you how to install and use an app called Bounce Pages.  It is directly linked to the enVision math program.



The McKinney-Vento Homeless Act guarantees a free and appropriate public education for all homeless children and youth.  Federal and state laws make the school district’s responsibility clear.

  • A student whose family becomes homeless may remain in the school he/she was attending prior to becoming homeless for the duration of the school year.

  • If it is feasible, a student may transfer to a school if it is closer to his/her transitional housing.

  • The receiving school may not prevent or delay the enrollment of a homeless child by requiring proof of residency or lack of documentation such as immunization records.  

  • Transportation for homeless must begin within 5 school days, but sooner if possible.