June Newsletter - June 2 - 6

The Quakertown Community High School graduation will take place on Wednesday, June 4th at Alumni Field. They are expecting over 2,000 in attendance, which will cause traffic delays and parking will be limited. Gates will open at 6:30pm.

Per Quakertown Police please be advised of the following recommendations and restrictions:

Handicapped Parking: Both sides of Park Avenue across from the stadium, 8th Street, and the school parking lot off 7th Street. Golf cart escorts will be available for those in need.

Closed Roads/No Parking: 6th Street between Park Ave and Juniper Street, 7th Street between Park Ave and Juniper Street (unloading only), and Park Ave northside between 6th/7th streets. Park Ave will be closed during the ceremony and illumination display for safety.

Parking Open to the Public: Rear parking lot behind the high school and tennis courts is open to the public:

• The Front Lot between S. 5th and S. 6th Street

• The 6th Grade Center parking lot

• Atrium building at 127 S. 5th Street

• St. Luke’s former hospital

• Morning Star Fellowship Church at 429 S 9th St.

• First United Church Christ at 151 S. 4th St.

All other streets are open to the public, but please be mindful not to block driveways, fire hydrants, and private property.

SURPRISE DISPLAY
At the conclusion of graduation, there will be a very short surprise display to help congratulate the graduates. The gates will be closed during this time and will open at the conclusion of the illumination display. Please use caution in the area and if you live in the surrounding area, please make sure all pets are secured and safe.

Events of the Day - Wednesday, June 4th:

❖ 7:30 PM Commencement

○ 6:45 PM Seniors report to Lower Gym

○ 7:30 PM Commencement

Stay up-to-date on the games and practices, and enjoy all our Panther Athletes have to offer!
Visit their schedule HERE to get in the game!

Still looking for a gift for your graduate? Or maybe something for Father's Day?

Quakertown Community School District and St. Luke's Sports Medicine will host free sports physicals for students entering the 7th - 12th grade and are interested in participating in QCSD athletics.

The physical date is June 5th, 2025 from 5pm - 8pm, and will be held in the high school. If there is rain and Graduation is postponed to be on this date, physicals will be moved to Strayer Middle School. An email will go out to all participants notifying of this change IF it needs to occur.

Attached below will be the information packet stating registration information for physicals, Fall Family ID link, and physical due dates for Fall, Winter, and Spring sports.

There will be paper packets of the physical information on the table outside of the Athletic Office for any student to pick up. ALL SECTIONS MUST be completed to receive a physical.

Click here to fill out the physical sign up link !

When: Tuesday, June 10th
Where: VIRTUAL
Time: 8pm
Description:
This might be the most important event of the year for all parents! Support your child’s mental health and wellness by joining us for an informative event for parents and educators. Ask questions of leading family therapists and take advantage of a free resource to help parents with important topics such as identifying anxiety, depression, grief, suicide ideation and parenting with purpose.

Click here to bookmark this event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mC6LbOvDTEiKeazB0wrzYQ#/registration

The Quakertown Community School District is happy to share monthly parenting and mental health resources available through the Cook Center for Human Connection and ParentGuidance.org.

We encourage you to take time to review the sessions available for the month of June and to take advantage of this great partnership. To learn more about the sessions offered this month, click here.

You can join any session offered below!

Please join us for our upcoming June School Board Meeting on June 12th at 7pm. The school board will be voting on the 2025 - 2026 Budget. Spread the word and invite your neighbors to attend. To view the proposed final budget click here.

Mark Your Calendars:

Need a yearbook? We have almost 100 books left! Books can be purchased online or students can bring cash or check, payable to "QCHS Yearbook" to the high school office. Cost: $90.10. Pick up is in the main office! To purchase online click HERE.

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 (formerly the American Association of School Administrators) develops and supports school system leaders through the national exchange of ideas; access to professional learning, publications, and resources; and opportunities to champion initiatives to help transform the future of public education. It serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. As Pennsylvania’s Representative, Dr. Friedman will ensure Pennsylvania schools have a voice within AASA decision-making.

“Being elected to the AASA Governing Board is an incredible honor and responsibility that I don’t take lightly. It provides me with a national platform to advocate for public education, elevate the voices of our students and staff in Quakertown, and bring forward-thinking ideas back to our community. This opportunity strengthens my leadership by connecting me with top educational minds across the country, ensuring that Quakertown remains at the forefront of innovation, equity, and excellence in education,” said Friedman.

Newly elected AASA officers will begin their terms on October 1, while the new AASA Governing Board members will commence their tenure in July. The Quakertown Community School District is thrilled for the opportunities and ideas this honor will bring to our students and staff.

Congratulations Dr. Friedman!

Dates: June 9 - August 22 (except July 4)

When: Monday-Friday

Time: 12pm - 2pm at Free Fall

Book your appointment by July 1

We are pleased to announce our partnership with CADY for Senior Portraits. Thank you to those families who have already signed up for their photo session! Students who sign up by July 1 will be entered into a raffle to win a free Senior Session at their studio and a digital package!

Please review this information for more details and instructions on how to book your appointment. Session prep information for students can be found here.

Reserve your photo session today—time slots are filling up fast!

The Quakertown Community School District implements a full day kindergarten program in the district for ALL students. QCSD is committed to the complete education of each child in our trust. Our Kindergarten classrooms provide a warm, caring learning environment that honors the unique characteristics of each child. We view time as an indispensable and dynamic investment in the invigoration of the kindergarten experience. Our goals is to help each child uncover a passion for learning and succeed to the best of his or her ability.

*To be eligible for Kindergarten in the 2025-26 school year, children must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2025. Please note that registration must be completed by May 31, 2025, to guarantee placement in a neighborhood school.*

Click HERE to learn more!

When: August 5th - 7th

Time: 9am - 12pm

Where: Quakertown Community High School

Description:

Open to incoming 9th-grade students, this three-day session will strengthen their academic foundations and refine their advanced learning skills. The focus is on team building, time management, AP-level reading, and note-taking skills.

By performing the work to pass this college-level course, students learn the habits necessary to succeed in high school. Students will have time to ask questions and work on their Summer Assignments. In addition, students who have previously taken the course will also be attending to discuss their experiences in the class.

Questions?

Contact Sean Burke, sburke@qcsd.org

QCSD is running an immunization clinic on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 5-8 pm at Quakertown Community High School. If your child has insurance, the clinic can submit the immunization to their insurance company. If your child is uninsured, they can receive the immunization at no cost.

Registration link for the clinic - https://form.jotform.com/251106290336146

Looking for summer camp opportunities? Sports? Carnivals? This is the place! Click HERE to learn about great opportunities in Quakertown, like the Quakertown Summerfest!

For employment opportunities at QCSD click HERE.