Weekly Newsletter - 10/24/26

Alumni Field is part of what makes QCSD special. For generations of Panthers, it holds memories of games played under the lights and nights spent cheering from the stands. It is also a place where our community comes together for events beyond athletics, including graduation, which we proudly brought back to Alumni Field.

Now, the field needs significant repairs. The turf, away bleachers, and scoreboard need to be replaced, and the team rooms and bathrooms need to be updated and remodeled. The district does not have the funds to complete these improvements right now, so we are launching a fundraising effort with a goal of $2 million, and we need our QCSD community to be part of it.

There are two ways to help. Please consider making a donation in any amount. Checks and cash can be dropped off at the District Office, made payable to QCEF. Online donations can be made by clicking here. All donations are tax-deductible. We also ask you to share this message with alumni, family, friends, and local businesses. Every donation and every share moves this effort forward.

Alumni Field is part of our community’s history and our students’ future. Thank you for being part of QCSD and for helping us honor our tradition while investing in our future.

Proud to Be QCSD,

Dr. Lisa Hoffman
Superintendent of Schools

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The past two weeks have been filled with happy moments honoring our Class of 2027 Panther Athletes at "Senior Night." This week we honor senior members of the Boys Cross Country Team, Girls Soccer Team and Boys Soccer Team.

It was a sunny, breezy afternoon on Wednesday, October 14th at the Quakertown Sports Complex, as our cross-country team took to the field to run one of their last 5Ks of their high school career.

Big cheers for Senior Tyler Turansky, who crossed the finish line at 19:10, followed by Alex Dakuginow 20:20, Zach Peck at 23.56, and Jaxson Morishita at 27:00.

After the meet, coaches and families gathered under the pavilion to pay tribute to their seniors, with gifts, pizza, and kind words from their coaches. Throughout the celebration, several qualities stood out: leadership, dedication, support for teammates, a commitment to personal excellence, and a shared passion for running and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Senior, Stephen Geiser couldn’t help but thank his teammates and let them know these have been the best two years of his life.

Congratulations to our Class of 2027 Cross Country Seniors:

Alek Dakuginow, Team Captain

Stephen Geiser

Jaxson Morishita

Zach Peck

Tyler Turansky, Team Captain

And then it was onto Alumni Stadium to cheer on our Senior Girls Soccer Players. Our Lady Panthers had special escorts out onto the field, members of elementary girls' Quakertown soccer club, offering the younger players a glimpse of what they might one day experience as varsity athletes themselves. Eyes bright and smiles wide, the young players congratulated our seniors with bouquets of flowers and hugs.

Congratulations to our senior Lady Panthers:

Zoey Erdman

Brynn Gillin

Olivia Heimark

Mackenzie Lees

Kylee Menszak

Lia Salter

On Saturday, October 17th, we celebrated our Senior Boys Soccer Athletes. Seniors, escorted by their families, each took to the field to be celebrated, and were greeted with a custom sign held by members of the Quakertown soccer club boys team. It was a wonderful moment for our younger players, getting to see what their future might look like someday.

Congratulations to our Class of 2027 Boys Soccer Seniors:

Caiden Bratton, #18

James Burger, #16

Micah Detweiler, #26

Luka Duric, #12

Lochlan Everitt, #22

Alex Hernandez, #8

Jeffrey Jimenez, #23

Eli Lowrie, #24

Jacob Martinez, #7

Nathan Steinberg, #10

Jayson Taylor, #1

Gavin Weinschenk, #13

Congratulations to all our senior athletes! Your dedication, leadership, and commitment have made a lasting impact on your team and the Quakertown community. As you prepare to turn the page to your next chapter, we look forward to seeing all you will accomplish, both academically and athletically. Once a Panther, always a Panther!

October is National Principal Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating all our incredible principals who make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and staff every day.

We’d love your help in recognizing your student’s principal! Tell us what you appreciate most by completing this FORM. Just share your message and hit submit. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing your kind words and messages of appreciation with all our QCSD principals!

The Comprehensive Planning Survey is now open! Community feedback will help identify priorities for students, staff, families, and the broader community while shaping the future direction of Quakertown Community School District.

Click here to take the survey

In addition to gathering feedback through the survey, Dr. Lisa Hoffman, QCSD Superintendent, will visit each school building to connect with families and community members. These informal meet-and-greet opportunities will provide a chance to ask questions, share perspectives, and discuss what matters most to each school community.

Families and community members are encouraged to watch for upcoming dates and times shared by their school.

Click the photo to share your feedback!

Mark your calendars and get involved! We welcome members of the community to attend all our upcoming meetings in person at 100 Commerce Drive, Quakertown, PA, 18951, or join us online at our YouTube channel by clicking here!

Upcoming Meetings:

• Thursday, November 5, 2026 – Facilities & Finance Committee Meetings at 5:15pm
  
  
• Monday, November 9, 2026 – Education & Communications Committee Meetings at 5:15pm
  
  
• Wednesday, November 11, 2026 – Policy Committee and Student Activities/Athletics Meetings at 5:15pm
  
  
• Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – School Board Meeting at 7pm
  
  

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 anxiety, depression, grief, suicidal ideation, child development and parenting, just to name a few. Click the photo below to register.

There are so many amazing things happening in Quakertown. Check out and share our community page to learn about local opportunities, like the QCSD HOLIDAY RESOURCE NIGHT on November 4th! Click below to learn more, and be sure to email us your community opportunity to be a part of this great page: