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Welcome back and Happy New Year, Palisades! We hope your holiday break was filled with rest, laughter and moments that made you smile.
As we turn the calendar and return from winter break, we’re grateful for the energy, creativity, and connection that fill our schools each day. A new year brings new opportunities — and we’re ready to embrace them together with optimism, purpose and Pirate pride.
Here’s to fresh starts, shared goals, and a great year ahead!
Enjoy this week’s edition of the Patch.
Following is a handful of photo highlights from recent events and activities. THANK YOU to Christmas City and our parent photographers and friends who share these photos for the newsletter every week. It would not be possible without you. You are appreciated! (Click or tap on an image to stop the carousel. Use the arrows to go forward and back at your own pace.)
DISTRICT DISPATCH
DISTRICT DISPATCH
Your guide to timely information in the Palisades School District.
Snow Make-Up Days! Please Note:
Snow Make-Up Days! Please Note:
The following days are no longer Student/Staff holidays. School will now be in session for the following days:
Monday, February 16th (make-up for 12/2/25)
Monday, April 6th (make-up for 12/15/25)
The revised at-a-glance PSD district calendar can be found here.
January is School Board Recognition Month!
January is School Board Recognition Month!
We are grateful for the leadership, dedication, and countless hours our School Board gives to support our students, staff, and community — thank you for helping our district learn, grow, and thrive every day!
THANK YOU, Dr. Karen Beerer, Scott Freeman, James Hallowell, Cora Landis, Silvia LeBlanc, Betsy Nilsen, Dr. James Ott, Saul Ramos and Linda Wenhold.
GIANT Feeding School Kids Campaign
GIANT Feeding School Kids Campaign
The Palisades School District is proud to participate in the GIANT Food Company Feeding School Kids campaign!
From January 1 – March 31, everyone who shops at GIANT, MARTIN’S, and GIANT Heirloom Market stores will be invited to “round up” their bill to the closest dollar to support our district’s efforts to eliminate childhood hunger. Customers can also give by converting their CHOICE Rewards Points to donations in the GIANT app.
The round up funds raised will support Feeding School Kids. Through this campaign, our district can use the funds to:
Support school meal programs
Expand food distribution programs
Create on-campus food pantries and gardens
Provide additional weekend meals
Eliminate outstanding student meal debt
Join us as we round up to fight hunger!
Kindergarten Registration for the Class of 2039!
Kindergarten Registration for the Class of 2039!
It's time to start planning for Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year.
Children who will attain the age of five before 9/1/26 are eligible. Three proofs of residency, a current immunization record and proof of the child’s age must be presented.
Meet The Teachers
Get Questions Answered
Receive Registration Support
Submit Required Documents
March 23, 2026
4:00-7:00PM
Palisades Middle School
4710 Durham Road, Kintnersville
Online registration begins 2/17/26.
Save the Date: Upper Bucks Transition Fair 3/12/26
Save the Date: Upper Bucks Transition Fair 3/12/26
Coordinated by the Palisades, Pennridge and Quakertown School Districts, this event is an excellent opportunity for individuals with disabilities and their families to discover resources that will help with planning for the transition after high school.
A wide variety of agencies will be invited that support a wide range of disabilities.
Free entry and no registration required, so mark your calendars!
Pennridge High School
Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 5:30-7:00pm
SCHOOL NEWS
SCHOOL NEWS
Find out what's happening in our schools! The Palisades School District is comprised of three elementary schools (Durham Nockamixon, Springfield, and Tinicum), Palisades Middle School, and Palisades High School.
Palisades Middle School Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA!
Palisades Middle School Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA!
It's almost time! Tickets go on sale on Monday, January 12th.
Don't miss this classic show performed by our very talented middle school students! Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at: palmstheatre.ludus.com
Showtimes:
Thursday, 1/29/26 @ 7pm
Friday, 1/30/26 @ 7pm
Saturday, 1/31 @ 2pm
Tickets:
Adults $10
Students $5
Congratulations Luke Stangs For Being Named UBCTS Student of the Month For December!
Congratulations Luke Stangs For Being Named UBCTS Student of the Month For December!
Luke Stangs, a senior from Palisades High School and resident of Ottsville, has been named UBCTS’s December Student of the Month. He lives with his parents and sister and is in his third year of the Welding & Fabrication program. Luke chose UBCTS after his family and friends wisely suggested he learn a trade — apparently, they thought that Luke was a kinesthetic learner and they were right!
The best part of welding for Luke? The mix of hands-on work and real-world knowledge.
You can read the rest of Luke's story here.
PALISADES SPIRIT WEAR STORE Is LIVE!
PALISADES SPIRIT WEAR STORE Is LIVE!
Grand Opening Promo 🎉
Grand Opening Promo 🎉
We are very excited to announce an online Palisades Store with TONS of awesome, high-quality, Pirate-brand clothing, accessories, homes decor and more!
Enjoy a 20% off sitewide discount during our grand opening sale (no minimum purchase!) which ends 2/9/26. Use Code: SPIRIT20
Let's show our Pirate Pride (and look great at the same time)!
You can find the online store here.
Palisades Band Association Fundraiser
Palisades Band Association Fundraiser
With your help, the Palisades Band Association can earn money with the SHOPWITHSCRIP gift card program. How do I get started?
1. Scan the QR Code to download the app or go to www.raiseright.com
2. Click Sign Up
3. Click on Join A Program
4. Enter Code MFJPHDMRGG96
5. Enter your information
6. And SHOP!
Search through the pages of participating retailers and pick gift cards from your favorite retailers to gift or use yourself! Each retailer lists a % (2-22%!) that they will give back to PBA for your purchase. There are hundreds of popular retailers.
If you purchase a $25 gift card, you pay only $25. Raise Right pays the PBA directly. Shop as you normally would, at no extra cost to you, while supporting the Band Programs at Palisades!
PSD Winter Sports
PSD Winter Sports
Our winter sports program is now underway. Be sure to come out and support our Wrestling, Basketball and Unified Bocce teams.
You can find a complete calendar of upcoming PSD athletic events here.
Let's Go, Pirates!!
Palisades HS Baseball Winter Baseball Mini Camps: January 11th & 18th and February 1st & 8th
Palisades HS Baseball Winter Baseball Mini Camps: January 11th & 18th and February 1st & 8th
Coach Koenig, his staff, and the Varsity Players will lead the 2-hour camps over four Sundays. Open to all youth ages 1st grade through 7th grade.
Times: 10:00am until 12:00pm (over four separate Sundays)
Location: High School Gold Gym
Dates: January 11 & 18th (General Camp); February 1st & 8th (General Camp with Pitchers & Catchers)
Cost: $100 per camp (per player) or $150.00 for all 4 weeks (per player)
What to Bring: Hats, Gloves, Bats, Helmets, Water Bottle
All proceeds from the camp go directly to the Palisades High School Baseball Boosters, which supports both the High School & Jr. High School Baseball Programs. If you have any questions, contact Coach Alkhas at ralkhas@palisadessd.org
To sign up, you can scan the QR code, click on the link here or download the form in PDF format here.
FAMILY CORNER
FAMILY CORNER
Information in this section will be particularly helpful for those who have students in our schools.
PSD Community Food Needs Survey
PSD Community Food Needs Survey
The Palisades School District has been facilitating a series of meetings over the past several months with local community and faith-based organizations to discuss community needs and how we each play a part in meeting those needs. One area that continues to emerge is food insecurity, particularly over times in which children are not in school. To better understand the extent to which food insecurity is impacting our school-aged children, we ask that you take a few moments to complete this survey here. One response per family, please.
Your responses are confidential (no emails are collected and contact information will only be shared if you choose to be contacted via question #12) and will only be used to inform future planning. The survey will close on Friday, January 23rd.
Thank you for your honest feedback.
Information from the School Nurses
Information from the School Nurses
All children in the state of Pennsylvania are eligible for health insurance. When not covered by private insurance or Medical Assistance, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is able to provide either no-cost or low-cost insurance to children. Children who are covered by insurance are more likely to receive preventative care (ex: well visits, vaccines, etc.), have access to a health care provider when they are sick, get sick less frequently, and maintain better school attendance and performance. Rather than using the emergency room or urgent care for acute issues, insurance makes it easier for your child to be established with a primary care provider. Primary care providers that see your child on a regular basis, get to know your child and get a much better view of their overall health. Routine maintenance of your child’s health is crucial for the illness prevention and early detection of serious illnesses and conditions which may not be as easy to spot when being seen by a different provider at each visit. '=
Please contact the school nurse’s office if you have any questions or need assistance with obtaining CHIP for your child.
DaVinci Science Center DISTRICT CONNECT Membership for PSD Families
DaVinci Science Center DISTRICT CONNECT Membership for PSD Families
The Palisades School District has a membership to the DaVinci Science Center for the duration of the 2025-2026 school year. District families and faculty receive a 15% discount on general admission tickets and annual family memberships!
Use the following ticketing link and discount code Palisades15 to purchase your general admission passes here.
Thank you to the Palisades Community Foundation for their generous donation that made this membership possible!
PSD SCHOOL BOARD
PSD SCHOOL BOARD
Links to recordings from the most recent Regular Board and Committee Meetings can be found below. Clicking on these links will redirect you to our PSD Stream channel on YouTube. You can find a complete Board and Committee Meeting Schedule on our website.
Disclaimer: Palisades School District is not responsible for statements made by those in attendance at the meeting. Rebroadcasting/reproduction of the audio recording is strictly prohibited unless prior written permission is obtained from the Superintendent or designee.
Link to: Regular Board Meeting 12/17/25
Link to: Fiscal Budget Presentation II 12/17/25
Link to: Fiscal Oversight Meeting 12/15/25
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
There is always a lot going on in our community. In this section, you can find out how to get involved this week!
Disclaimer: Flyers and information presented in this section are provided by organizations in the general community. Palisades School District is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any information included in these submissions, and shall not be responsible for any decisions made based on such information.
Silver Creek Athletic Association Baseball Registration is Now Open
Silver Creek Athletic Association Baseball Registration is Now Open
Click on the following link to register your player(s) for Spring 2026 Baseball and Co-Ed Tee Ball at Silver Creek AA. The registration deadline is Friday, January 16, 2026.
https://www.silvercreekathleticassociation.com/2026-spring-registration.html
Send an email to silvercreekaa@gmail.com to check availability after this date.
Palisades Area Youth Baseball League (PAYB) Sign Ups Are Now Open
Palisades Area Youth Baseball League (PAYB) Sign Ups Are Now Open
Palisades Area Youth Baseball offers a great opportunity for members of the Palisades community to experience baseball in a fun and inclusive environment. All skill levels and abilities are welcome to join. Open to all children aged 4 to 12 as of May 1, 2026.
PAYB's goal as an association is that the kids strengthen their skills, as well as have a fun and positive team experience!
Please click HERE to sign up!
Direct questions to payb.info@gmail.com
Winter Driving Reminder
Winter Driving Reminder
The winter season is fast approaching and driving conditions can become challenging. We care deeply about the traveling public’s safety, especially when it concerns the safety of our school students.
Please keep in mind the following recommendations from the PA Department of Transportation:
1. Keep the vehicle in good condition in accordance with the Pennsylvania School Bus Driver’s Manual Pre-Trip inspection.
2. Keep windshields, driver’s side windows, passenger doors and mirrors completely clear at all times. Inspect tires for tread wear and correct inflation, and use tire chains when acceptable.
3. Set a regular speed, and drive slower than the posted speed limit or what you would normally drive in dry conditions, especially in inclement weather. When driving on snow or ice covered highways, judge the effect of traffic and temper- ature on road surface friction by noting whether other vehicles are skidding. Remember, bridges freeze before the road surface.
4. SLOW DOWN. Just because the posted speed limit is 40 mph, it doesn’t mean you have to drive that fast. Remember, the speed limit is an indication of maximum safe speed during optimal conditions. 5. When following a snowplow truck, stay back 200 feet.
Thank you for your efforts to keep our students safe this winter.
Community Food Resource Information
Community Food Resource Information
Our social worker and school counselors have been discussing ways to support families who may be experiencing food insecurity due to financial challenges or recent changes to SNAP benefits. They have compiled a list of local food resources, which is attached below. We encourage families and community members to review and share this information—sometimes we may not realize who might be in need of a little extra support. Click this link to view the list here.
For those looking to make a monetary donation, the Bucks County Opportunity Council, Inc. is one of the lead anti-poverty organizations in Bucks County. Their website for donations can be found here.
FreshConnect Bucks County
FreshConnect Bucks County
FreshConnect Bucks County provides FREE, fresh produce to our residents facing hunger. They deliver in the PALMS parking lot on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 11:00am to 12:00pm. Registration is required.
You can find the application and additional information here.
PECO Customer Relief Fund
PECO Customer Relief Fund
United Way shared that PECO is offering a one-time assistance program that provides up to a $500 credit toward your electric and/or natural gas bill. It’s designed for people who may not qualify for other programs— but still need help. Find out more on United Way's website here: https://www.uwbucks.org/pecohelp/
See below for flyers from community organizations. (Click or tap on an image to stop the carousel. Use the arrows to go forward and back at your own pace.)
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