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Jenkintown School Board Brief

April 2025 - Vol. 4 Issue 4

Jenkintown SchoolBoard BriefApril 2025 - Vol. 4 Issue 4

Message from Dr. Megan O'Brien, School Board President Message from Dr. Megan O'Brien, School Board President

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Dear School Community:

As April ends, we are looking forward to a very busy May and June to close out the school year, especially the upcoming Red & Blue Fair and Color Day festivities. The Board would like to congratulate Dr. Chris Jahnke and Ms. Susan Medina on their well-earned retirements, and we wish them all the best with their future plans. Once again, we are thrilled to congratulate Ava Bartlett, a senior in the Welding Technology program at Eastern Center for Arts & Technology for earning a bronze medal at the PA state SkillsUSA competition. We are so proud of all of our students' achievements and are grateful for our dedicated team of administrators, faculty and staff who keep our district moving forward.


Warmly,

Dr. Megan O'Brien, President (Go Reds!)

Summary of Board Action Items for April, 2025

At the Board combined work session and business meeting on Monday, April 28th, the Board reviewed and discussed the regular agenda items and reports in BoardDocs, including the following items:

  • Approval of an agreement with Play by Design to host a design day for Legacy Park
  • Approval of the middle school girls soccer program

All items can be reviewed in detail at Agenda - 250 West Avenue | Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046 | 215-885-3722 BoardDocs® LT

Jenkintown Legacy Park Information Jenkintown Legacy Park Information

Please visit the Legacy Park website using the link below and sign up for the newsletter for updates on the progress of this important project. Thank you to Kelly Hudson for leading this effort and to everyone on the planning committee.

Contact Us - Jenkintown Legacy Park

Questions? Use the form below to contact us. Or sign up for our monthly newsletter.

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Jenkintown School District 150th Celebration Jenkintown School District 150th Celebration

The Jenkintown School District's 150th Celebration continues this month with a calendar of exciting events! You can clink on the link below for a full list of events for the 2024-25 school year.
Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence

Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence

We are thrilled to announce the release of The School District of Jenkintown-150 Years Strong, a documentary celebrating our District's remarkable history and legacy. This special film offers an in-depth journey through the past century and a half, highlighting the community's unwavering commitment to excellence in education, the triumphs of our students and educators, and the close-knit relationships that define Jenkintown.

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May, 2025 - Upcoming Events

Friday, May 2nd - 150th Day of School with 150 Days of Kindness

Friday, May 2nd, 8:00am - 1:00pm - Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, May 2nd, 6:30pm - Middle School Semi Formal

May 5th through May 16th - AP Exams

Monday, May 5th, 7:00pm - Spring Band Concert

Wednesday, May 7th, 7:00pm - Home and School Meeting

Thursday, May 8th, 7:00pm - Spring Choir Concert

May 12th through May 16th - Keystone Exams

Monday, May 12th, 6:30pm - Technology Committee Meeting Cancelled - update on technology will be given during the work session at 7:00pm

Monday, May 12th, 7:00pm - School Board Work Session

Wednesday, May 14th, 6:00pm - International Festival & Renaissance Night

Friday, May 16th - H.S. Prom

Saturday, May 17th - Red & Blue Fair

Monday, May 19th, 7:00pm - School Board Business Meeting

Monday, May 19th, 7:00pm - The Ultimate Challenge (Students vs. Staff Basketball Game)

Wednesday, May 21st - Special Olympics

Wednesday, May 21st - Senior Class Trip

Friday, May 23rd - 87th Annual Color Day

Monday, May 26th - District Closed for Memorial Day Holiday

Wednesday, May 28th, 6:00pm - Senior Athletic Banquet

Saturday, May 31st - Middle School Band Adjudication Trip

Calendar of Events and Athletic Competitions
School Board

School Board

The School District of Jenkintown School Board The School District of Jenkintown is a nine-member political body elected by the residents of the Borough of Jenkintown. The Superintendent, Business Manager, and district solicitor also sit on the Board but are not voting members.

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