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Online PHS Course Catalogue PHS Dual Credit/Early College webpage   Active Collaborations at the start of the 2026-27 School Year:• Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC): Features dual-credit options taught by Parkland teachers, as well as the “Early College” program allowing juniors and seniors to earn an Associate Degree alongside their high school diploma, and part-time college. LCCC also partners on specialized pathways like Private Pilot Flight Theory and Medical Assisting where Parkland students recently secured competitive Valley-wide slots and scholarships.• Lackawanna College: Provides part-time college online opportunities and dual-credit options taught at PHS in Accounting, Business Management, and Marketing.• Kutztown University: Features the “Early College Academy” with dedicated Education and Exploratory Studies tracks. Students complete morning coursework on Kutztown’s campus before returning to PHS.• Cedar Crest College, Penn State University-Lehigh Valley, Muhlenberg College and Moravian University: Provides part-time college experiences through access to select campus courses.• Rochester Institute of Technology (PLTW): Certifies Parkland teachers to deliver national STEM curricula in Engineering and Biomedical Science for college credit.• Seton Hall University: Offers dual-credit options via Project Acceleration for advanced World Language courses (Spanish, French, German, and Latin) taught at PHS by Parkland teachers.• DeSales University: An upcoming collaboration currently in development to further expand student options.

Dr. Mark Madson sits down with retirees and living legend former administrators of the Parkland School District who all retired at least 20 years ago: Dr. Lee Kreidler – Former Assistant Superintendent (1975–1998) Joan Failla – Former Kernsville Elementary Principal (1991–2000) Ken Zellner – (1963-2004) Parkland High School graduate, former Schnecksville teacher (starting in 1967), and Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction for 7 years, completing 37 years total as a Parkland staff member. Rich Houck – Hired in 1969 to teach at James W. Good Elementary (now Cetronia Elementary), later becoming Principal of Ironton Elementary

Girls' flag football is now an official PIAA-sanctioned high school sport in Pennsylvania as of 2024, with official competition in the 2025-26 school year. Parkland has a team that is playing games this spring and will be sanctioning the sport officially in the 2026-27 year.   Following rapid growth led by the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers, over 100 teams already exist statewide, with high schools in districts across the state forming teams. Special Olympics Unified Sports® is an inclusive program combining teams of people with intellectual disabilities (Unified athletes) and without disabilities (Unified partners) to train and compete together.  Learn more about Unified Bocce Ball here: Unified Bocce Ball in Pennsylvania: https://specialolympicspa.org/ius-bocce

The PHS Expansion Project includes: • 30 Classrooms • 16 New Science, Art, Engineering, Robotics & Food Labs • 2 Enclosed Outdoor Courtyards • Media Center Makeover • Improved Building Flow • Expanded Office Space & Cafeteria   See pictures and more information at https://www.parklandsd.org/about-us/vision2030

Get your Disney's Little Mermaid Jr. tickets at https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/arts/ticket-information November 21 - 23, 2025 at Parkland High School Show Times:Friday 11/21 7pmSaturday 11/22 3pm & 7pmSunday 11/23 3pmTicket Prices:$12 Adults$10 Seniors (65+)$10 Students/ChildrenSpringhouse Middle School (SMS) presented A Night Under the Stars, an evening of humorous and heartwarming stories set in the great outdoors.  Orefield Middle School (OMS) performed Shuddersome: Tales of Poe, bringing Poe’s most haunting tales to life.  Their shows were held in early November.

Food Services website Contact information: Parkland School District Contact Information: Casey Troutman, Director, Food Services 2219 N Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown, PA 18104 Phone: 610-351-5670 Fax: 610-351-5679 Building Contacts: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1553699351819&page=staff

Access the PHS Digital Coursebook here. Click here to see all of the Project Lead The Way course offerings at PHS Video about Biomed Program Tech Ed and Engineering Program video Math and Computer Science and Cyber Security PLTW classes video

Link to Parkland High School Course Offerings: Visual Arts course offerings Music course offerings English course offerings (includes theatre, technical theatre, film, yearbook, tv studio, newspaper, creative writing and more) Parkland Festival of the Arts - will be May 16 & 17, 2025. The teachers on this podcast share about course offerings and talk about specific projects that spark creativity and self-expression.  Students share about getting involved at PHS and how the experience has helped them feel ready for the future.

For over two decades, the Parkland School District has been an active participant in the United Way Employee Giving Campaign. This year's campaign introduces a new option for employees to contribute to hurricane relief efforts. Marci Lesko, CEO of the United Way, noted that 20 United Way chapters are currently engaged in relief efforts for Hurricane Helene.  Donate to the United Way here:  https://www.unitedwayglv.org/donate/ Learn more about the Parkland Education Foundation here:  https://www.parklandsd.org/foundation or donate here. Alvin H. Butz Construction, Inc.:  https://butz.com/

Visit Parkland's Vision 2030 web page for updates and presentations:  https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/superintendents-office/vision2030

The Parkland girls' and boys' basketball teams both had remarkable seasons. The girls' team won the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC) and District Championships, and made a deep run in the State Tournament before falling in the semi-final round to the eventual state champion, Cardinal O'Hara. This was the furthest the team had advanced since winning the State Championship in 2006. Meanwhile, the boys' team also made an impressive run, advancing all the way to the State Final - a feat not accomplished since 2004. However, they ultimately fell short, losing the State Championship game by just two points. It's worth noting that the boys' head coach, Eddie Ohlson, was a senior on the Parkland team back in 2004. Interestingly, the girls' head coach is Eddie's father, Ed Ohlson Sr.

Link for show tickets:   https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/arts/ticket-information Plan to come 30 minutes early to check out the Beach Party in the auditorium as the pit orchestra entertains patrons with party music. SpongeBob contains music composed by Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, David Bowie, Panic! at the Disco, Steven Tyler and more. Vocabulary: Sitzprobe - a rehearsal where the singers sing with the orchestra, focusing attention on integrating the two groups. Foley Artist - A Foley artist is the person who creates this sound art. Foley artists use creativity to make viewers believe that the sound effects are actually real.  A student Foley artist is on stage and part of the SpongeBob show!

Link to Community Advisory Council Meeting Schedule (CAC):  https://www.parklandsd.org/community/community-advisory-council

Dr. Madson explores the 5th grade experience, which is the last year of elementary school within Parkland. Mr. Bartman, Principal of Parkway Manor, Yael Shimon, 5th grader in Mrs. King's class from Parkway Manor, Mrs. Aulisio, Principal at Kratzer, and Jaxon Kijak, 5th grader from Mr. Green's homeroom at Kratzer, open up about their 5th grade experience and thoughts about life beyond elementary school.

Link to the PHS Trumpet Newspaper: www.phstrumpet.org The Blare podcast:  https://theblare.simplecast.com/ Mrs. Beck can be reached at [email protected].