Methacton Matters

This month, I visited Skyview Upper Elementary School to check in on their thriving PBIS program. PBIS, which stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, aims to improve the overall climate of our school and lay a foundation for building relationships with students that will pay dividends in the future. Skyview piloted the program for Methacton last year and is now in the second year of implementation. All of our other schools, K-8, have launched their PBIS programs this year, following the success of Skyview.

Watch the video below to learn more about PBIS from Skyview Principal Dr. Nicole Berical, Ms. Bigler, and students Reagan and Drew.

The Board of School Directors, at their October 28, 2025 meeting, unanimously approved moving the Methacton High School Campus Renovation project into the schematic design phase.

You can learn more about the next steps, including a timeline for construction, here or visit our Campus Planning website at the button below.

Methacton High School students are taking the lead in fostering positive change through the district’s new Community Cares program — a collaborative initiative with Mission Kids and PA Representative Joe Webster’s Office. On September 29, the first group of student leaders visited Skyview Upper Elementary and Arcola Intermediate School to present on cyber safety and online bullying, marking the launch of this impactful peer-to-peer mentorship program. Designed to teach essential life lessons that go beyond the classroom, Community Cares connects 11th and 12th grade mentors with 6th and 7th grade students through meaningful discussions and guided activities. By pairing high school and middle school students, it creates a sense of mutual respect and teamwork across age groups, reinforcing the idea that everyone has a role in supporting the Methacton community.

Read more about how this program is built on collaboration and partnership--between students, district staff, community organizations, and local leaders--exemplifying Methacton's core value, "Trust in Teamwork."

I was so proud to see all of the orange across Methacton on October 22 for Unity Day! Across all seven schools and our various administrative offices, students and staff proudly displayed their orange while actively demonstrating kindness, inclusion, and respect. Through unity walks, powerful sidewalk chalk messages, and heartfelt conversations, our Methacton community showed its commitment to fostering empathy and connection.

See more photos from Unity Day here!

Coffee Chats are back for the 2025-2026 school year! Earlier this month, I visited with the residents of Shannondell and Meadowood, discussing a variety of topics about our district, and sharing some of the stories of our schools. We also talked about more ways that they can get involved in the district's events and programs, so we can continue to build connections with the community.

This year, I'm taking my Coffee Chats to the heart of our mission - our students! I joined students from Methacton High School for breakfast and students from Arcola Intermediate School for lunch for vibrant conversations about the high school renovation plans and the use of AI among teachers and students. I was impressed by their insightful questions and comments and look forward to staying engaged with them on these important topics throughout the year.

Learn more about our conversations.

Thank you to the Worcester Fire Department for their hands-on safety demonstration at Worcester Elementary! Students enjoyed a hands-on safety lesson with the local fire department, learning how to “Stop, Drop, and Roll” and make effective 9-1-1 calls. The visit ended with an exciting fire truck and hose demonstration. Thanks to our local first responders for teaching our students valuable, life-saving skills!

See more photos from the event here.

Methacton's nursing staff organized two health events this month to support wellness in our community. On October 9, the district partnered with Skippack Pharmacy for a COVID-19 and Flu vaccine clinic, providing over 150 vaccinations to the community.

On October 23, the nursing staff, student volunteers, and the American Red Cross held a blood drive where they successfully collected over 100 units of blood, which could potentially save up to 318 lives. Thank you to all of the students, staff and community members who donated and supported this event.

Mark your calendars: the next Methacton Community Blood Drive will be February 26!

Methacton has been proudly hosting the American Red Cross for student blood drives since the late 1980s—that's over 36 years of saving lives! Way to go, Methacton!

Congratulations to our fall athletes who have won the PAC Championship! Read more about their accomplishments here.

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Methacton High School held its 60th National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, welcoming a new class of 38 exceptional students. The inductees were recognized for their outstanding achievements in leadership, character, scholarship, and service. Congratulations to our students, and I encourage them to continue to strive for success in all they do!

See the list of new inductees here.

This month, our Alumni Spotlight shines on Brian Robbins, a proud 1998 Methacton graduate whose career has truly come full circle within the district. After earning his degree, Brian returned to Methacton High School to become a social studies teacher. His dedication to students and proven leadership skills led to his current position as the Interim Assistant Principal, where he exemplifies Methacton's core values of commitment and empowerment. Read Brian's story here!

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• No School - November 3
  Parent Teacher Conferences K-8; Professional Development 9-12
  
• No School - November 4
  Parent Teacher Conferences K-12
• Methacton Theatre Company: Alice in Wonderland - November 13 - 15
  Methacton High School Auditorium | Purchase Tickets

• Methacton Education Foundation Apex Awards - November 19
  Jeffersonville Golf Club | 6:00 PM | Purchase Tickets
• Schools and Offices Closed - November 27-28