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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
7 years
Congrats to PHS Student @fight_68 who is featured in Lacrosse Magazine Ad! Looking great and #CourageouslyBeatingCancer !
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Parkland Schools
3 years
Congratulations are extended to Parkland's newly appointed Superintendent to start on July 1st!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
3 years
Parkland School District Superintendent, Richard Sniscak, has retired. He served Parkland for 37 years! Congratulations Rich! #ParklandPride
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
3 years
Congratulations are extended to @MinottiZ3 for being appointed Assistant Superintendent this evening during the Parkland School Board Meeting.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
7 years
Schools will be closed Tues, 3/14. All offices will be closed and there will be no non-public transportation. Thank you.
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Parkland Schools
6 years
Seeing the devastating flood that occurred at Emmaus High and the hard work that their staff had to do to get the building back in shape, Parkland bus drivers collected food for the clean-up staff and school supplies to help the students whose lockers were flooded.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
7 years
Parkland Schools will be closed Thursday, March 16. There will be no non-public transportation. Offices open at 9 AM.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
6 years
Just announced... The Class of 2019 will graduate at PPL Center on June 11, 2019!
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Parkland Schools
7 years
Parkland Schools and Offices will be closed on Wednesday, March 15th. There will be no non-public transportation.
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Parkland Schools
4 years
After serving Parkland School District for 26 years, and in his 10th year serving as District Superintendent, we congratulate Richard T. Sniscak on his announcement to retire in June 2021! Note his many accolades here:
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
Thanks for helping us celebrate the Class of 2020 and local healthcare heroes during Friday Night Lights this evening!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
5 years
Say HELLO to Parkland High School's biggest team... the PHS Trojan Marching Band! #ParklandProud
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Parkland Schools
3 years
David Martin, a social studies teacher at Parkland High School, has retired after 25 years with the district. Congratulations David! #ParklandPride
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
5 years
Congrats to Joshua Mede and Ashley Molchany, Homecoming King and Queen! Joshua gave his crown to Adam Andreoli.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
2 years
Congratulations Timothy Chorones! Tim was appointed Assistant Superintendent tonight by the School Board. He will replace Dr. Rod Troutman upon retirement this summer.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
3 years
Yesterday our bus driver Jeff witnessed a bicyclist hit a bump and take a bad fall. He immediately called it in and Jeff then attended to the person the best he could and stayed with him until help arrived. Thank you Jeff for being a true example of a professional bus driver!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
This is what getting a diploma looks like in 2020! Congratulations to all of our seniors! Thanks to all of the teachers who lined the driveway to wish them well! #ParklandProud #ParklandStrong
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
6 years
Due to the inclement weather, Parkland School District will be closed today, Thursday, January 4, 2018. There will be no non-public transportation. Offices will open on time.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
8 months
Congratulations to the Parkland School District Athletic Director, Bill Dreisbach, on his retirement after 14 years at Parkland! Thank you for your dedication to our Parkland athletes, coaches, and fans! #ParklandPride
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
Congrats to Tracy Smith, Asst Supt for Operations, who won a LV Business Woman of Influence Award last night for constantly inspiring and mentoring females as well as her amazing leadership of the Parkland technology department and District at large. #LVBEvents #ParklandProud
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
6 years
Parkland School District will be closed on Thursday, March 22, 2018. There will be no non-public transportation. Offices will open at noon.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
8 years
The School Board just approved the Class of 2017 graduation date which will be Monday, June 12, 2017, at PPL Center in Allentown.
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Parkland Schools
3 years
Congrats to Parkland Music Teacher @scott_watson who was named the winner of one of only 10 Outstanding Music Educator Awards from across the state of PA by the PA Music Educator's Association @PMEAstate this year! #ParklandProud
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
6 years
These #ParklandForParkland bracelets were all the rage today. Congrats to the Class of 2018 and @CollinODuff for selling just about 1,100 on their first sale day today! Check out the flyer to get yours this week: #NEVERAGAIN
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Parkland Schools
6 years
Due to the forecast for inclement weather all Parkland Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 and there will be no non-public transportation. All offices are also closed.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
6 years
Meet Parkland's new Athletic Director Bill Dreisbach:
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Parkland Schools
6 years
Congratulations to the cast, crew, and musicians of the PHS Spring Musical, Hunchback of Notre Dame. They garnered 8 Freddy's last night including Most Outstanding Production! See the complete list here @mcall :
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Parkland Schools
8 years
Congrats to PHS student Yogeshwar Velingker who won a spot on the U.S. Physics Team - one of only 20 students in the country!
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Parkland Schools
7 years
Congrats to the cast and crew of Pippin - the PHS Spring Musical! 17 Freddy Nominations!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
Congrats to Mr. Jeff Bartman who was appointed as the new Fred J. Jaindl Principal which will take effect when Mrs. Diana Schantz retires this winter. Read more about him here:
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
PHS Senior Rhiannon Karess is leaving behind this incredible piece of art to commemorate the Class of 2020! It will be framed and displayed at PHS, representing a moment in history that will never be forgotten. Look closely to see the class names. #ParklandStrong
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
5 years
Congrats to our leader, Mr. Rich Sniscak!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
The show was canceled, but the cast, crew and pit came together to celebrate last night to honor what would have been Opening Night of the PHS Musical. Check out the virtual opening number here: #ParklandPride #WeLoveOurParklandClassOf2020
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
6 years
We will have school on Monday.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
3 years
And it begins! The PPL Center is an amazing venue!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
Today, we are grateful for Revive Power Washing who cleaned and sanitized all of our playground equipment at all elementary schools at NO CHARGE! We thank them for their generosity and kindness.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
Special thanks go out to brothers and PHS Volleyball Coaches Scott and Ryan Trumbauer for donating their spring coaching stipends to the senior boys volleyball players on the PHS team to be used for scholarships! Such a nice thing to to! #ParklandProud #ParklandStrong
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
6 years
Forgot to mention to check out the 10 PM News tonight - News stories about the Parkland for Parkland bracelets airing on WFMZ and Fox 29 10 PM News!
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Hank Flynn
6 years
One more rebuke to last week's insipid argument that young people can't move mountains... from Allentown tonight... @CollinODuff @Kyleigh_Duff @FOX29philly #ParklandForParkland #ParklandStrong
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
5 years
Congratulations go out to Parkland's EPC Scholar-Athlete: Boy’s Basketball player Adam Klinger.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
2 years
Congratulations to SMS teacher, Mr. Christman, for being named a recipient of the 2022 DuPont Excellence in Teaching Award! Mr. Christman is a huge asset to SMS and the Parkland District. Congratulations Mr. Christman! #ParklandPride
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
6 years
Congrats to the Cast , Crew and Orchestra of Hunchback of Notre Dame for 15 Freddy nominations today!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
2 years
PSD is proud to announce the new Varsity Boy's Soccer Coach for PHS is Mr. Scott Mang! Congratulations Coach Mang! We can't wait to see what next season brings! To see his press release, visit: #ParklandPride
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
PHS will recognize the Class of 2020 and health care workers on the front line of the fight against COVID-19 by lighting up our stadium and field scoreboards from 7-9 PM tonight with schools across our region. Thank You Class of 2020 athletes, for all the great memories!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
Congratulations to Monica Ouly-Uhl, Assistant Principal of Parkland’s Orefield Middle School, who was selected as Pennsylvania’s 2020 Assistant Principal of the Year!
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Parkland Schools
6 years
From nearly 140,000 applicants from across the country to 1,936 Semifinalists to 253 Regional Finalists, 150 new Coca-Cola Scholars were announced and TWO are from Parkland High School! Congrats to Aryaman Khandelwal and Habeeb Salau!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
2 years
It was announced today that Mr. Nate Davidson will become the next PHS Principal during today's School Board Meeting. He will begin his new role with us this summer! Congrats, Mr. Davidson- we are excited to have you join our team! Get to know him here:
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
6 years
Middle English, comprised of PHS teachers, performed at PHS’s Coffee House this morning
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
PHS senior Olivia Wilkinson was honored by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards with a NATIONAL GOLD MEDAL and an AMERICAN VISIONS award. Her work is here - a charcoal drawing.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
3 years
Congratulations Gwendolyn!
@LehighCTI
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
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Congrats to Gwendolyn Houser, a @ParklandSchools student in LCTI's Emerging Health Professionals program who just got accepted to @WestPoint_USMA ! Her goal is to become a surgeon in the @USArmy . We're proud of you, Gwendolyn! #mylcti
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Parkland Schools
4 years
Special thanks to the Parkland Technology staff who inventoried and distributed 500 devices to kindergarten and 1st grade families last night before the Lehigh County shelter in place order went into effect - AMAZING JOB EVERYONE!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
6 years
Nice to see that the PHS main gym floor is open for playing on! It looks great! It has been closed for repair due to a glycol leak that occurred during a power outage in early March.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
5 years
Congratulations are extended to Mrs. Karen Dopera, newly appointed Principal of Veterans Memorial Elementary School, and Mr. Damian Goodman who will replace Karen as the new Principal of Schnecksville Elementary School on July 1, 2019.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
2 years
Congratulations to PHS Girls' Basketball player Talia Zurinskas! Talia, a sophmore, now holds the school record for the most 3-pointer shots made in a season with 64! We can't wait to see what you accomplish next season! @ladytrojanhoopz #ParklandPride
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
6 years
Just announced, the new Parkland Elementary School will be named Veterans Memorial, name given by David and Jackie Jaindl who donated land for the new school.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
Today we are grateful for our team of teachers, administrators and staff who have given 110% this week to prepare for this challenging time and provide extended learning opps for our students as well as this digital learning parent portal: #ParklandProud
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
3 years
Congratulations to Dr. Jude Sandt. He has been appointed as the new Principal of Springhouse Middle School upon Dr. Michelle Minotti's transition to becoming Assistant Superintendent in June. Read more about him here:
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Parkland Schools
6 years
Congrats to PHS students Mia Jago and Grace Steurer....both named All State for Volleyball this year!
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Parkland Schools
6 years
Parkland Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on Friday, January 5, 2018. Non-public transportation will also be on a 2-hour delay.
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Parkland Schools
5 years
Congrats to Mrs. Bartolacci on her last concert after starting Parkland’s string program in 1987! Our best to you in retirement! Nice performance by your former students!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
2 years
Join us in congratulating PHS Girls Volleyball Coach, Mike Krause, for being named as one of the region coaches of the year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Mr. Krause has more than 350 wins in his 19 years at Parkland! Congratulations! #ParklandPride
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
Thanks to the Parkland Education Foundation for purchasing $2800 of books for all schools that explore the history of racism in America, confronts its current state, and address how we can move forward with real change to treat all racial groups as equals.
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
3 years
Parkland Graduate, Kenny Yeboah, who played football for Temple University and Ole Miss, has signed a free agent deal with the New York Jets! Congratulations Kenny! The Parkland Community is proud of you and we can't wait to watch you play in the NFL! #ParklandPride
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
5 years
Congrats to the Prom King and Queen: Matthew DeStefon and Vanessa Krempasky
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
Congratulations to all of the music teachers! We are #ParklandProud of our music education program here in Parkland - this is the 7th time we have won this award from NAMM - the National Association of Music Merchants!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
5 years
Congratulations to all of the Parkland bus drivers today who will be celebrated at the 26th Annual School Bus Safety Awards in honor of accident-free bus driving!
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Parkland Schools
3 years
Congratulations to Parkland Superintendent Richard Sniscak for winning the INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning across the curriculum. The award was given by the PA Association of School Administrators today.
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Parkland Schools
2 years
Congratulations to PHS and elementary music teacher, Dr. Scott Watson, on being named the Nu Chapter Outstanding Contributor Award Winner for 2022! Thank you Dr. Watson for all you do for our District, we are lucky to have you! #ParklandPride
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
6 years
Due to a fire in the bus garage that caused the loss of 25 buses, Parkland School District will be close Friday, February 23, 2018. There will be no non-public transportation. Offices will open on time.
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Parkland Schools
6 years
Parkland once again ranked #1 in the Valley on this Best School District report!
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Parkland Schools
6 years
Due to the inclement weather, Parkland School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Offices are also closed.
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Parkland Schools
4 years
Parkland will launch an e-Learning Program on Monday, March 30th. Click for details:
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Parkland Schools
6 years
Congratulations to PHS Boys' Soccer Coach Patrick Birns - the Pennsylvania State Soccer Coaches Association 2017 W. Gene Davis Memorial Award Coach of the Year in the AAAA Boys classification!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
5 years
Fabulous tape art done by the National Art Honor Society in the B Hallway at PHS!
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Parkland Schools
6 years
Congrats to the Girls' Swim Team who are District XI Champions! Congrats to the Boys too - they won silver!
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Parkland Schools
7 years
Congrats to PHS Social Studies teacher Wes Spence for winning the Klopp Award for Exemplary teaching today from @cedarcrestcolle !
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Parkland Schools
6 years
Congrats to @aryamankhawow (Aryaman Khandelwal) one of 161 American seniors who were named a U.S. Presidential Scholar this week for demonstrating outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, and service to school and community!
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We were super excited to welcome ALL STAFF back from summer break in our football stadium this morning to reconnect and get ready to receive students. They wore red to show their #ParklandPride ! The first day of school is August 29th.
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Parkland Schools
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Congrats to the PHS Homecoming Queen and King: Jillian Morgan and Bobby Carlson!
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Congratulations to PHS Girls Volleyball Coach Mike Krause who was one of 40 coaches in the nation to be recognized as Region Coach of the Year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.
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Parkland Schools
4 years
Congratulations to @tsmithpsd Tracy Smith, Assistant Superintendent for Operations! She was honored by the Lehigh University School Study Council with the Cooperative Leadership Award recognizing outstanding efforts to establish relationships with other educational agencies!
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Parkland Schools
6 years
Congratulations to Mark Stutz, Director of Visual and Performing Arts, for winning the Education Policy and Leadership Center's Alumni Award today in Harrisburg!
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"She is everywhere! Cleaning lunch tables, answering phones, subbing in classrooms, and making sure her staff and volunteers know they are appreciated!" --V.M. Parents #ParklandPride #ThankAPrincipal
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@ParklandSchools
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So #ParklandProud to announce that we collected 22,633 items of food for Second Harvest Food Bank during our 13th Annual District-wide Food Drive. Students learned so much when we visited @SHFBLV for a tour today.
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Parkland Schools
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Congrats PHS Scholastic Scrimmage Champs: Jack Blizard, Sahil Inaganti, Rayhan Rahman and Arjun Vendantham! The team, led by Captain Sahil Inaganti, won $4000 from @AirProductsJobs
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Parkland Schools
4 years
Another National Merit Scholarship was just announced... Michael Schmitt received the National Merit - The University of Maine Scholarship. Congrats!
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Parkland Schools
2 years
Congratulations to Parkland's own Director of Community Relations & Development, Nicole McGalla, on being named a 2022 Women of Influence Honoree! Nicole's work ethic & concern for her community shines through in everything that she does. #ParklandPride
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4 years
Congratulations to Political Science Club winners Gabe Fahey and Rahul Inaganti who won Best Delegation from the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania. These students competed against over 2600 students from all over the world.
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Parkland Schools
9 years
PHS graduation will occur at the new PPL Center in Allentown on June 9, 2015. PHS is first school to sign contract for commencement.
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Parkland Schools
4 years
Congratulations Parkland! 5x winner of a Top Workplace and Repeat Winner Rich Sniscak for the Top Leadership Award!
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Parkland Schools
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We are thankful for the music teachers who made this video to show students they care. Just another example of Parkland staff going above and beyond for students. We love and appreciate you, teachers! #NationalTeacherAppreciationWeek #ParklandPride
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9 years
PHS Class of 2016 Graduation will be on June 14, 2016 at the PPL Center.
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4 years
Congratulations to Kyleigh Duff and Humza Imam who were crowned Homecoming Queen and King this weekend!
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Parkland Schools
5 years
Congrats Parkland Football!
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@ParklandSchools
Parkland Schools
4 years
Elementary Schools will launch a spirit week next week as we dive into our new e-Learning platform! Feel free to post photos of your family on your school facebook page each day! We look forward to seeing our families next week online!
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Parkland Schools
4 years
Congrats PHS Band members who qualified for the PMEA District 10 Band (includes 75 schools in 7 counties)! Meg Takahashi, Laura Ruozzi, Alex Tang, Olivia Wilkinson, Jordan Bucks, Meredith Schmoyer, Maggie Gareca, Mitchell Roth, Jarred Lazansky, Izzy Landis, & Coby Lindenmuth.
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Parkland Schools
4 years
Congratulations to PHS science teacher Jon Trenge who has been recognized by @NNSTOY (Nati'l State Teachers of the Year Pennsylvania Chapter) with the APPLE AWARD! This award recognizes Jon's exceptional efforts in teaching and coaching wrestling.
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