Weekly Newsletter - 4.18.26

Beginning next week, we’ll start state testing with the PSSA and Keystone exams. We’re so proud of all the hard work our students have put in to get to this point and can’t wait for them to show us what they know!

Beyond the state and federal requirements, it is important to note that participation in these tests gives us helpful information about each child’s progress and allows us to plan strong instruction for next year.

Please encourage your child to do their best. On testing days, we’ve asked teachers to keep things light and focused. You can help by making sure your child gets a good night’s sleep, arrives on time, and has a healthy breakfast at home or at school.

Testing Schedule
• April 20–22: ELA PSSA
• April 27–28: Math PSSA
• April 29–30: Science PSSA (8th grade only)
• May 13–14: Keystone Algebra (for students in Algebra)

Dr. Lisa Hoffman

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We want to thank our extraordinary community and both Quakertown GIANT Food Stores for supporting the Round-Up program and selecting the Quakertown Community School District as the beneficiary.

Through this program and our community's generosity, the QCSD received $10,149.84 from GIANT, and we are grateful. These funds will be used to purchase three new dishwashers for our school's cafeterias! AND we also want to thank GIANT for their incredible drink donation to our QCHS Mini-thon Fundraiser on Friday, April 17. Through GIANT's generosity, our dancers were hydrated from 6pm - 6am!

Thank you to GIANT and our tremendous community for this amazing gift to our students!

Richland Elementary's Color Fun Run is an event that radiates joy. The playground was packed with eager students, family members, and staff, all ready to take to the blacktop and become a running work of art.

There was no shortage of food or fun. Organized by Richland's PTO, the evening included face painting, a robust raffle, treats, music, and of course… COLOR!

The event raised over $12,000—reaching their goal to slime Principal, Dr. Zuerblis, and five teachers!

Dr. Z and five teachers will be slimed next month at a school assembly—and we hear it will be streamed online!

Thank you to our community partners, volunteers, staff, and the incredible Richland PTO for putting on this spectacular event.

On Thursday, April 13th, all QCSD second graders got to go on a very special field trip. They had the privilege of seeing Willy Wonka, Jr. at Strayer Middle School before the community! The trip was complete with the chance to have lunch at the middle school cafeteria and getting to feel like a "big kid" for the afternoon. It was a day of “Pure Imagination”!

Want to see it again? Today is your last day!

Show times today, Saturday, April 18 are 2pm and 7pm

Tickets: $5 at the door (Cash/Check accepted)

Concessions & a photo booth will be available in the lobby!

We hope you can join us as our talented cast brings Roald Dahl’s beloved story to life on stage.

Wishing our QCHS Honors Choir all the best as they head to Kalahari for the 2026 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Annual Conference! On the evening of April 14th, students performed a preview of their PMEA performance for QCHS families, and the audience was blown away. Their voices and performance were spellbinding.

Students received feedback from music directors in the audience and words of encouragement from Dr. Lisa Hoffman, Interim Superintendent, and Dr. Rachael Urquhart, Quakertown Community High School Director of Bands, at the conclusion of their performance. Special thanks to Ms. Erin Camburn – Director of Choral Activities, for her amazing leadership and direction. Your energy is felt and reflected in our students!

Best of Luck at PMEA – we can’t wait to hear about your experience!

To learn more, click here to visit our QCSD School Board Webpage

4/22/26 - New Student Registration Event

Join us at the Quakertown Community High School from 3pm to 6pm for this in-person new student registration event. Please RSVP by clicking here.

4/23 - QCSD School Board Meeting, 7PM

To learn more, click here to visit our QCSD School Board Webpage

4/24/26 - New Student Registration Event

Join us at Quakertown Elementary from 8:30am to 11am for this in-person new student registration event. Please RSVP by clicking here.

Willy Wonka Junior at Strayer Middle School | 4/18 at 2pm & 7pm:

Your last chances to see Willy Wonka Jr. at Strayer Middle School are Saturday, April 18th, at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are available at the door for $5! Don't miss the chance to step into a world of pure imagination.

Meet the Instruments Night at Strayer Middle School | 4/21 from 6pm - 7pm:

And mark your calenders for "Meet the Instruments" night on April 21st from 6pm to 7pm, at Strayer Middle School. At "Meet the Instruments Night," your child will get the chance to try their top instrument choices before committing to the one they want to play. Parents will also learn more about the program, meet teachers, and get the opportunity to ask questions.

Please register for this event, as it will prepare us for how many people are attending and how many instruments and materials we will need. Please complete this form by clicking here. To find out more about the instruments before this event, visit QCSD Music Department's Website.

*Please note: Current 2nd grade students, who will be entering 3rd grade in the fall are only eligible to try out string instruments (violin, viola, cello, or string bass).

Mark your calenders:

• 4/28 - QCHS Band Spring Concert #2

• 4/30 - QCHS Orchestra Spring Concert

To see all upcoming dates please click this sentence.

After nearly 100 years of memories, milestones, and community, our beloved Quakertown Elementary School will soon be demolished to make way for a beautiful new school. 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.

Please join us for a final community walk through Quakertown Elementary before construction begins. Community members are welcome to come explore a guided tour and walk the halls of QE one last time.

Please join us Tuesday, May 26th, from 5pm to 7pm at Quakertown Elementary, located at 123 South 7th Street, Quakertown, PA 18951.

A successful superintendent search depends on finding the right “fit” between the district and its next superintendent. This requires a clear understanding of the district’s needs and challenges, as well as a well-defined set of desired qualifications.

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) refers to these qualifications and characteristics as the Leadership Profile. This survey was designed to gather representative input from district stakeholders to help shape that profile.

The purpose of the survey is to collect confidential feedback from members of the school community. The summarized results will be shared with the school board and used to guide the selection of the district’s next superintendent.

Click this sentence to complete the survey!

Tell us what you think of our school nutrition program! Please take a quick survey and let us know what you think. It is the goal of our Foodservice Management Company, Whitsons Culinary Group, to Enhance Life One Meal At A Time,™ and they value your opinion and strive to make continuous improvements to better serve the school community.

Click here to take the survey!