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        • Archive Meeting Minutes now posted in BoardDocs
      • School Board News
        • No tax increase in 2020-21 budget
        • Board President's speech to Class of 2020
        • Board unanimous: no millage increase for 2020-21
        • Directors set record straight on updated policy
        • Impact of Act 55 on Lunch Debt
        • School Board Newsletters
        • 03/28/19: As lunch debt soars, Board considers consequences
        • 03/28/19: Current budget shows surplus; next year’s deficit manageable
        • 03/28/19: Board supports proposed cyber charter school legislation
        • 03/28/19: Board updated on district's diversity, inclusion progress
        • 5 School Board seats on the 2019 Primary ballot
        • 10/25/18: Board agrees to sell closed schools
        • At 96, an honorary diploma
        • 2018-19 budget pays for SRO, music teacher, capital improvements
        • New Board member sworn in
        • New leadership, 4 new members, for Quakertown Community School Board
        • Outgoing Board members praised for their service
        • District consolidation gets high marks from students, parents
        • 2018-2019 Preliminary Budget
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  • Departments
    • Superintendent
      • Arrest made in threats to Quakertown schools
      • Superintendent Goals
      • Dr. Harner honored for global engagement in education
      • 2017-2020 Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements
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        • Changes coming to transportation, health & safety plan
        • Investigation of threats continues, and thank you
        • Safe2Say has been weaponized; please speak with your child
        • Happy Valentine's Day - Several major topics for families to be aware of
        • AP and Tech courses add value, now and later
        • Preparing our students for a multiracial democracy
        • As we return, take heart is so many positives
        • Regular start, early dismissal Wednesday
        • Dr. Damsker commends QCSD’s health plan
        • Many things to be thankful for
        • Let's do the right thing as we approach Thanksgiving
        • Pfaff ES to go virtual for rest of the week
        • QCSD’s plan is working; Happy Veterans Day!
        • A glimpse behind the curtain: Seeking balance between safety, live instruction
        • Board agenda includes COVID impact, instructional option
        • Board direction: Move quickly to live instruction
        • One week in, several COVID and staffing challenges
        • So excited to be back!
        • One month before reopening, here's where we stand
        • For online learning, our Virtual Option is the right choice
        • Plans to reopen schools, need your help
        • School's out but we're working on plans for fall
        • 2019-2020 Super Blogs
        • 2018-2019 Super Blogs
        • Super Blog Archive: 2014-2018
        • We will not tolerate racism
        • Hate has no place in Quakertown
      • Superintendent Job Description 7-1-2014
      • Cyber Charter Schools
        • Superintendent Dr. Bill Harner Calls For Cyber Charter Funding Reform in March, 2019 Op-Ed
    • Assistant Superintendent
      • Superintendent Goals
      • Elementary Redistricting Committee 2020-21
        • Redistricting maps
        • Enrollment projections
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        • School Board presentations
        • QE Scholarship Public Comment
      • Ms. Edwards awarded top PA supervision leadership award
      • Community School Start Times Committee 2019-20
        • Survey Research Page
      • Parent-Community Safety Committee 2018
      • Elementary Reassignments Committee 2017
    • Assistant Superintendent - OTL
    • Operations (Business, Food Service, Transportation)
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      • 2020-2021 BIDS, RFP, SURPLUS
      • Taxes
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      • Food Service
        • Lunch Debt
        • Mission Statement
        • What a Meal Consist of
        • Free and Reduced Lunch Information
        • How To Add Money To Your Student's Lunch Account
        • QCSD Charge Procedure; Act 55 School Code
        • Menus
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      • Transportation
        • School Board to award transportation services contract March 25
        • Bus Safety and Guidelines
        • 2020-21 Private/Charter Transportation Request Form
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    • District Information
    • Facilities
      • Pandemic Safety Data
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    • Pupil Services & Special Education
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      • PaTTAN (Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network)
      • Parent Resources
        • Caron's Substance Abuse Resources
        • Family Service Association of Bucks County
        • Parent of Students with Mental Illness
        • Preventing Youth Suicide
        • Tips for parents from drug free generation
        • Vaping and Marijuana Trends
        • Virtual learning training sessions: Elementary, middle school and high school levels
      • Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 (BCIU #22)
      • At-Risk Students
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          • Child Find Notice - Special Education
        • 13 Reasons Why Netflix Series Talking Points
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        • NASP Guidance for Reinforcing Safe, Supportive and Positive School Environments for All Students
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    • Communications
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    • Forms, Annual Letters and Notices
      • Annual Public Notice of Special Education Services and Programs, Services for Gifted Students, and S
      • Public Awareness Notice
      • Upper Bucks Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Coalition
      • 2018-19 Student Accident Insurance
      • Military Opt-Out ESSA $8528 Grades 9-12
      • IPM Notification
  • Teaching & Learning
    • Office for Teaching and Learning
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    • Curriculum
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      • Atlas Rubicon- QCSD Curriculum Hub
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        • QCSD Curriculum Cycle 2016-2022
        • Curriculum Feedback
      • Career, Education, and Work Portfolio
        • Career, Education, and Work Portfolio for Students
        • Career, Education, and Work Portfolio for Parents
        • Career, Education, and Work Portfolio for Teachers and Administrators
      • Special Event Curricula
        • Martin Luther King Jr Day 2018
        • Super Bowl 2018
        • KidsVote 2018
        • Richard Moore and the Underground Railroad
    • Assessment
      • QCSD Assessment Calendars
      • Scholastic Assessment Information
      • DIBELS Assessment (Elementary)
      • Pennsylvania State Assessment System
        • Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT)
        • Keystone Exams
        • Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA)
        • Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA)
        • Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System (PVAAS)
      • LinkIt! Benchmark Assessments (Grades 2-HS)
    • Data and Reports
      • PA Future Ready Index
    • Equity
    • Professional Learning
      • Job Embedded Coaching
        • Instructional Coaching Overview
          • Personalized Instructional Coaching
          • Instructional Coaching Focus Areas
            • Kelly Cramer
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          • BDA Cycle: Instructional Coaching Foundation
          • Quality Lesson Review Instructional Coaching
          • Instructional Coaching Lab
        • Specialist Support
      • Online Professional Learning
      • Face to Face Professional Learning
      • New Teacher Academy
      • Non Instructional Days
      • Frontline Growth (Formerly My Learning Plan)
      • Act 48
        • Free Online Act 48
      • Act 82
      • Summer PD Opportunities
    • Programs
      • Alternative Education in QCSD
      • Federal Programs
        • Title I: Reading
        • Title II
        • Title III: ELD
        • Title IV
    • For Parents
      • K-5 Independent Reading Recommendations
        • Independent Reading Recommendations-K-5
      • At Home Literacy Activities(mClass)
      • Elementary Curriculum Parent Supports
      • District Assigned Novels
      • LinkIt! Parent Portal
      • Atlas Curriculum Parent Site
      • OTL Family Learning Series March 2021
    • For Teachers
      • Panthernet Links
      • OTL Online Resources
      • Canvas Information
    • Summer Learning Website for Parents
  • Technology
    • Canvas Information
    • Data Privacy
      • COPPA
      • FERPA
      • Data Privacy Professional Development
      • Data Privacy FAQ
      • Apps and Websites
      • COSN Trusted Learning Environment
    • For Parents
      • Acceptable Use Policy
      • Accidental Damage Protection insurance form
      • Comcast Internet Essentials - Discount Internet
      • Cyber Safety
        • Student Online Safety Presentation
        • Common Sense Media
      • PowerSchool
        • Get the PowerSchool Mobile Apps
        • How to Create Parent Portal Account
        • Parent Portal
      • Student Computer Info
      • Canvas Observer Account Process
      • School Messenger App
    • For Students
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        • Get the PowerSchool Mobile Apps
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      • Employee Use of Electronic Devices
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      • Teacher Help Resource
        • ShoreTel Phone Setup Help
        • Password Reset Help
        • Connecting Personal Devices to the Internet
        • Submitting a Work Order
      • Canvas Login for Teachers/Admin
    • Resource Links
      • Canvas Login for Teachers/Admin
      • Library Catalog
    • Security
      • Ransomware
      • Phishing
      • Whaling
      • Password Tips
      • 2 Factor Authentication
      • Comcast Free Online Safety Training
    • Submit a Work Order
    • Distance Learning Lessons From A Tech-Fluent School District
    • Virtual Student Technical Support Form
  • Community
    • For Families
      • 2020-21 Returning Student Registration Form
      • Attendance Procedure
        • Absence Form
        • Family Trip Request Form
        • QCSD Attendance Policy
      • Bus Safety and Guidelines
        • Student Bus Boarding Pass
      • Closings and Dismissals
        • Closings, Late Starts, Dismissals & Modified Kindergarten
        • Modified Kindergarten Schedule
        • In Case of Delay, Here's When School Will Open
      • Food Service
        • Free and Reduced lunch information
        • How to add money to your student's lunch account
        • Lunch Debt
        • Menus and Cost
      • Forms
      • Mobile Apps
        • QCSD Mobile App
        • PowerSchool Student App
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        • SchoolMessenger App
      • Home Schooling
        • Home Schooling
        • Board Policy
        • Administrative Regulations
      • Inclusion Efforts
        • Diversity
        • Welcome Workplace
          • QCSD steps up diversity training with Bucks County's Pearl S. Buck Foundation
        • 032819: School Board updated on diversity, inclusion progress
        • The Peace Center
        • In Our Schools
          • QCSD celebrates first MLK Day of Service
          • QCSD gearing up for first MLK Day of Service
          • School district continues to take additional steps to fight discrimination
          • District fourth graders celebrate diversity
          • Students told healing racial divide is their destiny
          • In Quakertown, a day fit for King
          • Teaching the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
        • News Articles
          • Quakertown students give back in MLK Day of Service
          • After racist taunts, Quakertown students hold first MLK Day of service
        • Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee
        • Transgender Legal Opinions
      • Kindergarten Resources
        • Parent help for kindergartners
        • On the way to K - more tips
        • On the Way to K - A book by Brady
        • Full Day Kindergarten
        • Videos Made in QCSD Kindergartens
      • Lifespan Programs
        • Pre-K Counts: Information and Application
      • Pennsylvania Youth Survey
      • Registration Information K-12
        • QCSD Registration Information
          • Registration Grades K-12 for the 2020-2021 School Year
          • PRE-Registration Grades 1-12 for the 2021-2022 School Year
          • Kindergarten Information for the 2021-2022 School Year
          • Kindergarten Readiness
      • School Resource Officer
      • Security Issues
        • 032819: Taking holistic approach, Safety Committee makes its recommendations to School Board
        • Parent Community Safety Committee recommendations
        • 031519: What if questions drive school safety discussion
        • QCSD voices heard on school safety
        • Area superintendents call for improved health services, communications systems
        • Additional Security Stories
        • Raptor Security System
        • Safe2Say
      • School hours, 2020-21
      • Student Health Services
        • PA Vaccination Requirements 2020
        • ¡Prevenga la enfermedad, vacúnate!
        • Requesting an Evaluation
        • Concussion Resources
        • Forms: Medication, Exam, Dental, Immunization
        • What Parents Need to Know About Lice
      • Tips for parents, teachers: Talking to children about violence
      • Vaping
        • QCSD vs. JUUL Labs, Inc.
        • Resolution Authorizing Litigation
        • Students Hear Straight Talk About Vaping
        • Student Vaping Epidemic 'Came out of nowhere'
        • Vaping and Drug Trends in Bucks County: Video
        • Vaping Toolkit: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission
        • Vaping and Marijuana Online Course
        • News Stories
          • E-cigs ARE dangerous
          • Few options for teens hooked on nicotine
          • Spike in vaping by teens triggers community education, FDA action
          • New trends in vaping alarm educators and parents
        • E-cigs ARE dangerous
        • Few options for teens hooked on nicotine
        • Spike in vaping by teens triggers community education, FDA action
        • New trends in vaping alarm educators and parents
    • About Quakertown
      • Community Links
    • About Us
    • Alumni
      • Alumni Homepage
      • Former teacher/coach receives honorary diploma
      • Alumni Association awards scholarships to 4 2018 grads
      • Richland Library
      • Wall of Fame
        • High school seeks Wall of Fame nominations
        • Nomination Form
        • Voting Procedures
      • Alumni Directory published in 2016
      • Pictures from the past...
      • Class of 1938
      • 1950s Classes
        • Class of 1950
        • Class of 1951
        • Class of 1952
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    • Back to School 2020-21
    • Black History Month Spark Talk
    • Bulletin Board Submissions
      • Bulletin Board
    • COVID-19 directory
      • Back to School 2020-21
      • COVID vaccine FAQ and videos
      • COVID-19 numbers in QCSD
      • COVID-19 procedures to follow
      • Emotional, Mental Health Resources
        • Helpful resources for those dealing with anxiety
      • Family Academic Supports and Resources
      • Free COVID-19 testing
      • Free meals for all students
      • Health and Safety Plan
      • Nurses' message to QCSD families
      • Quarantine guidelines
      • Reopening Task Force
      • Reopening updates
      • Safety data in QCSD
      • School closure requirements
      • School day screening questionnaire
      • State guidance and orders
      • Superintendent Blog
      • Superintendents' letter to County state legislators
      • Surveys
    • District Directory
    • In The Q Newsletter
      • 2020-2021 Newsletters
        • April 14, 2021
        • March 20, 2021
        • February 12, 2021
        • January, 22, 2021
        • December 18, 2020
        • November 17, 2020
        • October 15, 2020
        • October 1, 2020
        • Back to school
      • 2019-2020 Newsletters
        • June 30,2020
        • May 28, 2020
        • May 14, 2020
        • May 4, 2020
        • April 1, 2020
        • March 24, 2020
        • February 24, 2020
        • February 4, 2020
        • January 16, 2020
        • November 8, 2019
        • October 18, 2019
        • October 7, 2019
        • September 20, 2019
        • August 29, 2019
      • 2018-2019 Newsletters
        • June 18, 2019
        • May 28, 2019
        • May 9, 2019
        • April 22, 2019
        • March 22, 2019
        • March 8, 2019
        • February 25, 2019
        • February 8, 2019
        • January 24, 2019
        • January 11, 2019
        • December 20, 2018
        • December 3, 2018
        • November 16, 2018
        • November 2, 2018
        • October 19,2018
        • October 5, 2018
        • September 20, 2018
        • Welcome Back! Kicking Off 2018-19
      • 2017-2018 Newsletters
        • End of 2017-18 school year
        • June, 2018
        • May, 2018
        • March, 2018
    • Job Opportunities
      • Bus Drivers Needed
      • Custodians Needed
      • School District Openings
    • Neidig Renovations
      • 053119: Neidig's renovation offers 'limitless possibilities'
      • May 6, 2019: Board approves contracts for Neidig renovation, addition
      • Act 34 hearing transcript
      • Renovation may mean shift to TV for Neidig students
      • Presentation to School Board: 1/10/19
      • Presentation to School Board: 10/11/18
      • Progress reports
      • D'Huy Engineering June 14,2018 presentation to Facilities Committee
      • Public Presentations: April 24, 26, 2018
      • Plans proposed for Neidig renovation
      • Elementary Reassignment Committee calls for Neidig upgrades if School Board closes Tohickon Valley
      • Board President Letter to Neidig Community
      • Architect's Meeting Minutes
    • Quakertown Community Education Foundation
      • $25K QCEF Grant Targets Literacy
      • Dr. Leight recognized for service to district
      • Contact Information
      • Who We Are
      • What We Do
      • Mini Grant Application
      • Anna Neamand Memorial Fund
      • Get Involved
      • Contributions
      • 1st graders receive new books as summer prize
      • Teachers awarded grants from QCEF
    • Right to Know
    • School Listings
    • Senior Citizen Tax Relief
    • State Lawmakers
      • Here's How to Contact Your State Lawmakers
      • Citizen Information & Advocacy
    • St. Luke's Tail on the Trail
  • News
    • QCSD News
      • Board chooses Levy as transportation provider
      • Students inspire on MLK Day
      • ‘Walking While Black’ returns to QCSD
      • Students react to Capitol attack
      • Local non-profits make Quakertown 'a special place'
      • 180 youngsters benefit from Shop With A Cop
      • Former teacher/coach receives honorary diploma
      • Live instruction to increase for virtual learners
      • 3 QCSD students honored by CB Chamber
      • Major promotion for QCSD orchestra director
      • Schedule change for free meal pickup
      • QCSD officially ‘ALICE Certified’
      • District boosts pay for substitute teachers
      • 10th annual Shop With A Cop
      • Dr. Harner honored for global engagement in education
      • Board accepting applications for open seats
      • Breakfast and lunch for QCSD students
      • Board passes PA-required Health & Safety Plan
      • 2019-2020 school year stories
        • QCSD set with tasty summer meals program
        • QCHS junior inspires food drive
        • Chef Polk ‘humbled’ by Teacher of Year nomination
        • US News 2020 High School Rankings
        • Helpful resources for those dealing with anxiety
        • QCSD officials attend forum on coronavirus
        • District achieves rare Gold Award for facilities
        • QCSD, BucksIU accomplish shared mission
        • Walking While Black an ‘emotional roller coaster’
        • Dr. Leight recognized for service to district
        • QCSD Celebrates MLK Day of Service
        • $25K QCEF grant targets literacy
        • Tech brings more options for classroom learning
        • District to Host Job Fair
        • Shop With A Cop brings smiles to 130 students
        • Parent Info Night For Future Kindergartners
        • Vote for Strayer in Choir Competition
        • Vaping Panel Discussion set for Dec. 17th
        • Board unanimous: No exceptions for 2020-21
        • QCSD to Sue E-Cigarette, Vape Makers
        • Setting Standard in Student Assistance Program
        • Operation Safe Stop
        • Ms. Edwards awarded top PA supervision leadership award
        • District boosts pay for substitutes
        • ‘A bigger cause’
        • LGBTQ advocate to educate parents
        • Peace Center to honor QCSD
        • Amy Migliore: Art Educator of the Year
        • QCSD Convocation, 2019
        • Student Vaping Epidemic 'Came out of Nowhere'
        • Transportation Safety
      • 2018-19 stories
        • 2018 QCHS grad earns BCCC degree in one year
        • Substitute Teachers Needed
        • Chefs Camp 2019
        • Resiliency a key lesson for today’s students
    • QCSD News Archives
      • Chef’s camp receives 5-star reviews
      • Elementary School Archives
        • Neidig Elementary School
          • Neidig student's efforts to help homeless recognized on U.S. House floor
          • Veterans Day Assembly
        • Pfaff Elementary School
          • 051319: Pfaff students jump into water safety program
        • Quakertown Elementary School
          • QE second-graders rehearse for 2019 spring concert: 'Click, Clack, Moo'
          • High marks for Teacher of Year candidate
          • Virtual Reality provides an additional learning opportunity for students
          • How the West Was Really Won
          • Channel 69 meteorologist educates QE students about potential career
          • Reading across Quakertown!
          • Keep those hands clean
          • For safety, QE parents advised to keep close watch of their child’s use of technology
          • Quakertown Elementary teams up to raise $3,000 to help kids fighting cancer
        • Richland Elementary School
          • Richland second graders inspired to read with Strayer mentors
        • Tohickon Valley Elementary School
          • In narrow vote, Board elects to close Tohickon Valley Elementary School at end of school year
        • Trumbauersville Elementary School
          • In the News
          • Trumbauersville principal tops in PA
          • Notice of school break-in
      • Noteworthy Happenings
        • District 2nd graders to take part in YMCA 'Water Safety Program'
        • Math 24 in 2019: Richland building a dynasty
        • Junior Girl Scouts’ project seeks students’ help
        • Levy says ‘thank you’ to its school bus drivers
        • Special Olympians bring home the Gold
        • Emotions spill over in Memorial Day speech
        • QCSD lobbies & learns about political process in PA Capitol
        • Richland, Pfaff tops in Math 24 tourney
        • Realtors learn value of doing business in Quakertown area
        • Daddy Daughter Dance
        • 'Thank you breakfast' for bus drivers
        • Cheerleaders second in championships
      • Photo Pages
        • Girls Basketball: Happy Campers
        • Baseball Camp: The Gang's All Here
        • Soccer Camp: Having A Ball
        • Boys Basketball: Hitting The Hardwood
        • Speed & Agility Camp
        • Music Photo Pages
          • For Strayer Jazz Band, Practice Makes Superior
          • Varsity Singers Light Up Capitol
          • Lessons in Music
        • Photos
          • About This Section
          • Photo Albums
      • Secondary School Archives
        • Quakertown Community High School
          • Additional Stories & Photos
          • QCHS senior receives $2,500 National
          • Cam Strong: Young boy battling cancer is embraced by baseball team and community
          • Joshy J: Rapping to his own drum
          • Panthers show they're in Cam's corner
          • 5th annual College Fair
          • 2019 a record-setting Mini-THON: $31,360.65 For The Kids
          • Principal accepts job as Assistant Superintendent of Twin Valley SD
          • January, 2019: Megan Jackson recognized as UBCTS student of the month
          • Teens get educational look at distracted driving dangers in hopes of avoiding real-life disaster
          • Sophomores earn HOBY leadership scholarships
          • National Merit Scholarship Program commends Quakertown seniors
          • QCHS students achieve elite academic status as 2019 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
          • Tech school's new leader an example for students to follow
          • Graduation 2018: Cheers, tears and tradition
          • Alumni Association awards scholarships to 4 2018 grads
          • ASPIRE recognition night
          • QCHS senior Anna Tran awarded prestigious scholarship
          • Night of memories for senior citizens and students
          • Mini-THON 2018: Quakertown students gave a great effort for a great cause
          • Students told healing racial divide is their destiny
          • Jordan Meyers: Upper Bucks County Technical School's April, 2018, student of the month
          • AP Seminar students present their case
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          • Financial adviser gives Strayer students wealth of knowledge
          • Strayer’s Messa di Voce chosen exemplary middle school choir
          • Health incentive earned by Strayer teachers
          • New district program highlights career possibilities for middle school students
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          • Given opportunity, Sumo Woodson earns his diploma
          • Academy honors its first graduate
          • QCSD set to unveil learning center for 2018 school year
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          • January, 2019: Megan Jackson recognized as student of the month
          • Tech school's new leader an example for students to follow
          • UBCTS students show their worth at 2019 PA Farm Show
      • Staff Updates
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        • Strayer principal to answer higher calling
        • Trumbauersville principal tops in PA
        • Assistant Superintendent of Quakertown schools captures state honor
        • ‘Old-school’ teacher retires from QCSD after 31 years
        • 3 QSCD teachers, school nurse, winners in wellness challenge
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        • Changes coming to transportation, health & safety plan
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        • As we return, take heart is so many positives
        • Regular start, early dismissal Wednesday
        • Dr. Damsker commends QCSD’s health plan
        • Many things to be thankful for
        • Let's do the right thing as we approach Thanksgiving
        • Pfaff ES to go virtual for rest of the week
        • QCSD’s plan is working; Happy Veterans Day!
        • A glimpse behind the curtain: Seeking balance between safety, live instruction
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        • Board direction: Move quickly to live instruction
        • One week in, several COVID and staffing challenges
        • So excited to be back!
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