Weekly Newsletter - 6.6.26

It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into the final week of the 2025-2026 school year.

Next week, we’ll celebrate our graduates as they walk across the stage and step into the next chapter of their lives. To the Class of 2026, congratulations! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished, and we can’t wait to see what you do next.

And to every student across the district, thank you for your hard work this year. You showed up, you grew, and you made our schools better places.

As we head into summer break, I also want to say a heartfelt thank you to our incredible staff, families, Board members, and the entire community for your partnership and support. It is truly a privilege to serve the Quakertown community and to be part of the meaningful work happening in our schools every day.

While our students and staff enjoy some well-deserved rest, there’s still plenty happening behind the scenes this summer. Our teams will be running summer programs, moving forward with construction and facility projects, finalizing staffing, and preparing for a strong start to the 2026-2027 school year.

This is our last weekly newsletter until August. We’ll stay in touch through monthly updates over the summer to keep you informed about important dates, back-to-school information, and everything you need to prepare for the fall.

Wishing each of you a safe, joyful, and restful summer. Congratulations again to the Class of 2026. We’re cheering for you!

Dr. Lisa Hoffman

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It was a wonderful week of making memories one last time before we say goodbye to the Class of 2026. Seniors enjoyed visiting their former elementary schools, a fabulous picnic at Alumni Field, and an awards celebration honoring our seniors for their outstanding accomplishments. It was a week filled with saying goodbye to the Quakertown Community School District and preparing for their next chapter.

Seniors enjoyed an afternoon filled with great food, games, and making memories one last time at Alumni Field for the Senior Picnic.

Students played a variety of games and activities, including an inflatable obstacle course, relaxed with friends, and cooled off with delicious Rita's Italian Ice, generously provided by the Quakertown High School Alumni Association.

This special tradition gives our seniors an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments, reflect on their years at Quakertown Community School District, and enjoy one another's company before graduation and the next chapter of their lives begins.

On the evening of June 2, the auditorium at Quakertown Community High School was filled with proud families, dedicated staff members, community partners, and excited seniors as we celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during our annual Senior Awards and Scholarship Night.

A total of 111 graduating seniors were recognized for their outstanding achievements, receiving more than 175 awards and scholarships. Thanks to the incredible generosity of local organizations, businesses, families, and community members, over $150,000 in scholarship support was awarded to help students pursue their educational and career goals beyond high school.

This special evening highlighted not only the hard work and dedication of our graduates, but also the strong support network that surrounds them. The investment made by our community partners will have a lasting impact as they begin the next chapter.

Thank you to all of the donors, scholarship sponsors, and community organizations whose continued commitment helps make these opportunities possible. Your support is a testament to the strength of the Quakertown community and its dedication to empowering future generations.

This week, our graduating seniors participated in the "Senior Strut," where they returned to their former elementary schools: Neidig, QE, Pfaff, Richland, and Trumbauersville to walk the hallways and see former teachers.

Seniors were welcomed with cheers, high-fives, and smiles from current students celebrating their upcoming graduation. For some seniors, the day was especially meaningful as they reunited with younger siblings currently attending their former schools. A few even celebrated the occasion with a piggyback ride through the hallways, hugs from former teachers, meaningful photos, and, at Trumbauersville, a special song from their kindergarteners, "I'm ready to go!"

These visits provided a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how far our seniors have come and to inspire our youngest learners as they continue their own educational journeys.

Details:

The procession will start at 7:30 p.m. on Alumni Field, and gates will open at 6:30 p.m.

Parking:

Parking will be available in the school parking lots. Park Avenue and 8th Street will have

handicap parking directly adjacent to the field. Additional handicap parking will be available in

the school parking lot adjacent to 7th Street, and there will be golf carts to escort those who need

assistance to the gate.

Seating:

All seats are first-come, first-served, with the exception of handicapped-reserved seats. These will be clearly marked and will be available on either side of the field.

Program:

In addition to physical copies of the program, we will have digital versions available. Just scan

the QR code on the displays at the gates.

After the ceremony:

There will be a drone show at the conclusion of the ceremony. For the safety of all, the gates will

be closed for the duration of the show. No one will be permitted to leave the venue from the

moment the class is announced until the drone show concludes, which will last approximately 6

minutes.

Inclement weather plans:

The weather looks good for the Graduation ceremony on Monday, and we look forward to

celebrating our seniors with you! Should there be any change to the weather forecast, Dr. van't Hoenderdaal will communicate the contingency plans in the days or hours leading up to the event.

We look forward to seeing you at the commencement ceremony to celebrate this extraordinary

class!

Mark your calendars and get involved! We welcome members of the community and QCSD 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:

• Tuesday, June 9, 2026, QAPC – Quakertown Area Planning Committee, 35 N. Third Street, Quakertown, PA, 7pm
• Wednesday, June 10, 2026, QCEF Bi-Monthly Meeting, 7:30am
• Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Student Activities/Athletics and Policy Committee Meetings, 5:15pm
• Thursday, June 11, 2026, Quakertown Elementary Ad-Hoc Committee, 4:30pm
• Thursday, June 11, 2026, Facilities and Finance Committee Meeting, 5:15pm
• Wednesday, June 17, 2026, QCSD Board Meeting, 7pm
• Thursday, June 18, 2026, UBCTS – Policy and Program Subcommittee Meetings followed by the JOC Meeting, 5pm
• Tuesday, June 23, 2026, BCIU Monthly Meeting – 705 N. Shady Retreat Road, Doylestown, PA 18901, 7pm

We know how much this building means to so many, and now, you have a chance to preserve a piece of its legacy. Staff, alumni, community members, and local organizations are invited to submit a request for consideration to receive salvaged items from the current QE building before demolition.

Whether it's a small keepsake or a meaningful artifact, this is a unique opportunity to honor the history of a school that has impacted generations.

Click here to request your keepsake.
*Please note, it may not be possible to honor all requests.

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