Central Middle School
October 22, 2026
Pennridge Central Middle School Community,
As we move through Red Ribbon Week, I want to thank our students and families for helping make the first day a success. The activities during lunch were well received, and we are excited to continue building momentum throughout the week. Our goal is to raise funds for our PBIS program while promoting healthy choices in a fun and engaging way. Please take a moment to review the prize information below and consider supporting this worthwhile cause.
Looking ahead, students will complete the final assessment in the first round of our LinkIt! Benchmark Assessments on Monday in Science. While these assessments are not graded, they provide valuable information that helps us monitor student progress and strengthen instruction.
We are also excited for next Friday's Fall Festival, our second schoolwide PBIS celebration of the year. To build school spirit and unity, we encourage students to wear the following grade-level colors:
- 6th Grade: Orange
- 7th Grade: Yellow
- 8th Grade: Red
These fall colors will help showcase the strength of our school community and reinforce the importance of teamwork, positive choices, and belonging. More informaton is on the flyer below.
As a reminder, while students may participate in various spirit days throughout Red Ribbon Week, Halloween costumes should not be worn to school on October 30. Students will be engaged in a variety of activities throughout the day, and we want to avoid costumes becoming damaged or creating distractions during the school day.
Also, please save the date for our CCN's Dine & Donate supporting our school. More information is on the flyer below.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to a great week ahead at Central Middle School!
GO Rams!
Tim Keddie
Principal
Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that encourages students to make healthy choices and remain drug-free. Through this fundraiser, students can have fun while supporting a positive cause.
This Red Ribbon Week (Thursday 10/22-Wednesday 10/28) , our Student Assistance Program (SAP) is celebrating healthy choices and a drug-free lifestyle with an exciting Balloon Pop Fundraiser! Through this fundraiser, students can have fun while supporting a positive cause.
Students who make a donation will have the opportunity to select and pop balloons during lunch for a chance to win a variety of prizes and special rewards.
All proceeds from the Balloon Pop Fundraiser will directly benefit our PBIS program, helping us recognize and reward students throughout the year for making safe, responsible, and respectful choices.
Donation Options:
- 1 Balloon = $3
- 2 Balloons = $5
- 5 Balloons = $10
- $20 Package = 5 Balloons PLUS automatic entry into the Students vs. Principal Dodgeball Challenge
Exciting Prizes Include:
- Red Ribbon Week bracelets and pins
- An extra gym period
- Pizza party lunch for the winner and five friends
- Students vs. Principal Mr. Keddie Dodgeball Challenge (all winning students vs. Mr. Keddie)
- $100 CASH GRAND PRIZE
- And many additional prizes generously donated by our community partners and CCN parent group, including:
- Chick-fil-A Swag Bag (valued at $75)
- IronPigs Swag Bag
- Reading Royals tickets
- Inline 309 passes
- Otherworld passes
- Additional surprise prizes
Looking for a supportive space for your child to complete assignments and stay on top of schoolwork? The Homework Club at Pennridge Central Middle School provides students with a structured, supervised environment on Tuesdays and Thursdays where they can work on homework, get organized, and develop strong study habits. Whether a student needs a quiet place to focus, extra time to complete assignments, or support staying on track academically, Homework Club is a great resource to help them succeed. We also offer bus rides home at 4:20PM!
Contact Mrs. Miller @ jumiller@pennridge.org if you have any questions!
This year’s Central Middle School spring musical is Disney’s Dare to Dream!
Auditions will be held on October 22 and 23 from 3–5 p.m. in the auditorium.
Audition materials are available in the Canvas “Dare to Dream” course. Students can find the link to join the course on their grade-level Canvas page.
We look forward to seeing you there!
RamPacks is an organization that provides food for children with food insecurity and those at risk of hunger within the Pennridge School District. The food is provided and packed into backpacks or bags by volunteers and delivered to schools every week. It is funded by donations from churches, community groups, businesses, and individuals. If you are interested in learning more about RamPacks, please click the logo below. If you need a form, click HERE.
