Superintendent's Briefing
Central Dauphin School District | March 2025

🌟Kindergarten Learning Center Names Announced🌟
CDSD Raises Money for Thon and Nutri-Packs
CDHS Four Diamonds Raises $80,606
3rd Annual Hoops for Hunger in support of the CDSD NutriPacks Program
West Hanover Elementary Students & Staff Mini-Thon raises over $18,500!
Rutherford Hosts Multicultural & Literacy Night
Math 24 Rocks!
All our MATHletes are pumped to be moving forward to the next competition where they will compete against 10 other school districts in the state!
EMS Math 24 Team
Both our 6th grade EMS team and the combined 7th/8th grade EMS team earned second place overall!
LMS Math 24 Team
LMS won the 6th grade district championship and the 7/8th grade district championship!
LMS Math 24 Team
Congratulations students on a job well done!
Paxtonia Elementary Kids Heart Challenge
Paxtonia Elementary raised an amazing $51,424 total! 2nd in Pennsylvania and top 10 in our 13-state region of the country. Special thanks to Mr. Jim Fickes, physical education teacher at Paxtonia, for spear-heading this effort!
Congratulations!
Below Left: Congratulations to Charlotte Gilfoil CDHS 1st Female Wrestling State Champion.
Right: Ben Ferster, CDHS Senior, National Place winner (5th) for the 2025 Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. During this competition, Ben won 1st at the Post #9639 competition, 1st at the District 18 competition, and 1st during the Department of Pennsylvania Competition. You can hear Ben's essay on the Voice of Democracy website.
Charlotte Gilfoil - CDHS
🌟MEET THE STAFF🌟
Kristin Martin Director of Secondary Education
Kristin Martin is a dedicated educator with 18 years of experience, all within the Central Dauphin School District. She began her career as a 3rd and 4th grade teacher at Paxtang Elementary before transitioning into leadership roles as Assistant Principal at Swatara Middle School and Principal of the CDSD Cyber Academy.
As the Director of Secondary Schools, Kristin is committed to strengthening instructional leadership among principals to drive student achievement and school success. She will work closely with secondary school leaders to enhance curriculum implementation, data-driven decision-making, and instructional best practices. By providing targeted professional development, coaching, and collaboration opportunities, she aims to empower administrators to lead with confidence and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Kristin believes that strong instructional leadership is the foundation of effective schools, and she is dedicated to supporting principals in creating environments where both students and educators thrive. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Dr. Joseph Intrieri Principal of
Central Dauphin East High School
Dr. Joseph Intrieri comes from Western Pennsylvania and was raised in a family of educators. Dr. Intrieri received his Bachelor's degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, a Masters of Education from California University of Pennsylvania, and an Educational Doctorate from Shippensburg/Millersville Universities of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Intrieri has taught students in the middle and high school levels in Western Pennsylvania while also coaching high school basketball. He came to Central Pennsylvania to begin his administrative career holding principal positions at all secondary levels. Dr. Intrieri plans to bring a collaborative approach to his leadership at East High by facilitating dialogue with students, staff, and the community.
Dr. Intrieri is married to an educator in a neighboring district, and together they have two young daughters. A lifelong fan of Pittsburgh sports, he enjoys cheering on his hometown teams. One of his favorite pastimes is taking family vacations to Disney World, creating lasting memories with his loved ones.
Tyshaun Pollard - Central Dauphin East Football Coach
As a proud Central Dauphin East Alumni, I am excited and blessed to have the opportunity to be the head football coach here at my alma mater. I graduated from East in 2017 and went on to attend Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, now a part of Commonwealth U. While at Bloomsburg I earned my bachelors in sociology and my master’s in business administration along with being a part of the Huskies football team.
Returning to my alma mater, I am committed to building a championship culture–one that not only develops successful athletes but also shapes young men into leaders who will make positive impacts in the world. My vision for the program is centered around connection, discipline, and a team-first mentality.
Outside of football, I enjoy building my collection of colognes, cooking, and spending time with my family. I am looking forward to building something special with my players, staff, and the East High community.
Good Character Awards
Central Dauphin East High School
Central Dauphin High School
Swatara Middle School
CDHS & EHS Colonial Park Rotary Students of the Month
CDHS Colonial Park Rotary Student of the Month
Congratulations to Jasmine Echevarria CD High Student of the Month.
CDEHS Colonial Park Rotary Student of the Month
Congratulations to Enoch Ogunsanya East High Student of the Month.
LP & CDSD UNVEIL TOWNSHIP'S
FIRST COMMUNITY GARDEN
Located at 4905 Haverford Road (southeast corner of E.H. Phillips Elementary School), 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐱𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬 provides 50 plots for residents to cultivate fresh produce, learn sustainable gardening practices, and connect with neighbors. Central Dauphin provided almost an acre for the garden, and the Township set up perimeter fencing and, along with volunteers, will manage it.
Garden Details:
Two plot sizes available: 10’x20’ ($20/season) & 20’x20’ ($30/season)
Season runs from March to mid-November, Open to Lower Paxton residents
REGISTER TODAY USING THIS LINK
Photo From left: State Rep. Justin Fleming, Former Township Supervisor Robin Lindsey, Volunteer Garden Coordinators Andrew Silliker and Evelyn Lopatic of Cultivating Roots, Township Supervisor Allen McCormack Jr., CD School Board Member Eric Epstein, Township Supervisor Pamela Thompson, and CD Schools Superintendent Eric Turman.
HIGH SCHOOL FREE VACCINE CLINIC
East High and CD High in collaboration with Hamilton Health Center are offering FREE vaccine clinics for high school students who are missing vaccines that are required for school attendance. The clinics will be offered on May 28th (EHS) and May 29th (CDHS) during school hours. You must register your student in advance, but parents do not have to be in attendance on the day of the clinic. Currently, this clinic is ONLY for high school students.
If your student is missing required vaccines, you will receive a letter from your school nurse at your home. Please contact the nurse at your student's school to register for the clinic or if you have any questions.
East High nurses (Mrs Foran and Mrs Berman): 717-541-1662 ext. 5
CD High nurses (Mrs Bechtel and Mrs Morris): 717-703-5360 ext. 5
EHS The SpongeBob Musical
CDHS My Favorite Year
EMS & SMS Finding Nemo, Jr.
CDMS & LMS Into the Woods
CDMS & LMS Into the Woods Cast 2
Mt. View Elementary Presents Willy Wonka Jr.
April 4 & 5. For more information visit our website.
For more information, Visit the Kindergarten Registration Area of the website. or select the image to the right. If you have questions, please contact the Central Registration Office at 717-545-4703, ext. 70257
- School Board Meeting Location has Returned to the East High Auditorium
- Upcoming Meeting Dates - April 14, May 5, May 19, June 9, June 23
- All Meeting Dates: https://www.cdschools.org/our-district/school-board/board-meeting-dates
- Contact the board with concerns: boardmembers@cdschools.org or the Board President directly Mike Jacobs at mjacobs@cdschools.org.