Reminder: ESY and Summer School begin on July 5th and run through July 28th. Please refer to your information letter that was sent to your home address for specific details. We are looking forward to a great summer program!

SV Sports has created a fundraiser to help the families affected by the recent house explosion.

4th Marking Period Honor Roll

Pottstown Area PAL Sign-ups Open Now!

Join us at our Pottstown School District career fair!

Pottstown School District will have all flags lowered to half staff. . .

By now you have likely heard about the horrific tragedy in Uvalde, Texas yesterday, in which 19 elementary students and two adults were killed by a gunman, who is also deceased.

On Friday, Montgomery County leaders made another public announcement that the County designation is now moving from the medium to high CDC designation, due to rising positivity levels of COVID-19.

Please see the attached flyers from ACLAMO regarding registration for their free summer camp program for children in 1st - 8th grades.

At the end of last week, Montgomery County leaders publicly announced that the county designation is moving from low to medium transmission levels due to rising COVID-19 positivity.

All districts are required to complete security drills twice per year when fully in session.

Students at Barth Elementary School helped celebrate Earth Day by giving Mother Earth a helping hand.  

This morning the Middle School was evacuated due to a small fire that was set in a paper dispenser in the third floor girls bathroom.

The annual McDonald's Writing Contest gives elementary students the opportunity to develop writing skills that will serve as one of the building blocks to future success.

Thanks Superintendent of schools, Mr. Stephen Rodriguez paid a surprise visit to each of our four elementary schools to recognize the students at each grade level who achieved the highest level of academic growth in the areas of reading and math.

Honor Roll Report - Third Marking Period - 2021-2022

Have a look at the attached posters for information on Boosters and Immunization.

Students from Barth and Franklin elementary schools earned honors at the 21st annual county wide Reading Olympics, sponsored by the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.

Meet McKalley Bolam, student teacher for Mr. Medvetz's Health and Physical Education Class.

Due to changing guidance from both the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and our local Office of Public Health (OPH), recommendations for mask wearing in schools has changed.

Getting started substitute teaching is easier than you’d think— we’ll provide all the training you need to be successful, and you can create your own work schedule.

Hello Barth Elementary! My name is Lauren Nigro and I am Mr. Medvetz's student teacher. I am a Health and Physical Education student from West Chester University. Rams Up!  

The Pottstown School District "All District" musical performance of Shrek is the model of teamwork in action.

Today, the Pottstown Middle School received phone threats and immediately began working with the Pottstown Police Department.

How can Pottstown School District encourage and build a strong sense of community?

Honor Roll report for the second marking period.

You are invited to join us for a night of FREE choral entertainment presented by the Pottstown middle and high school choirs.

Show times and dates for the Pottstown School District production of Shrek the Musical.

Pottstown Pride, Fall edition 2021 shows we are on target with our district's mission. 

Many of us may remember when we were young being told to wear a hat in cold weather.

Family Services of Pottstown will be offering the Triple P Program (Positive Parenting Program) in January.

As a result of contact tracing, and in order to slow any more spread of COVID-19, we will be moving to a virtual setting for one of our 1st grade classrooms at Franklin Elementary School starting Monday, December 20th and continuing through the holiday break with a return to in-person class on Monday, January 3rd.

The District has learned that a member of the audience at last week’s Band performance was confirmed positive for Covid-19.

You are invited to join us for a night of FREE holiday music.

The Pottstown Middle School staff conducted a schoolwide search this morning as a result of a credible threat, which we responded to in cooperation with the Pottstown Police Department.

The School Board of Directors took decisive action at last night's meeting to support our students and our schools.

As a result of contact tracing, and in order to slow any potential spread of COVID-19, we will be moving to a virtual setting for two of our 5th grade classrooms at Pottstown Middle School starting tomorrow and continuing through the Thanksgiving break with return to in person class on Tuesday, November 30th.

Montgomery County Immunization Coalition (MCIC) is hosting Covid-19 Vaccines for Children ages 5-11 Virtual Town Halls in November.

Coming Soon! Shrek the Musical!

All districts are required to complete security drills twice per year when fully in session. However, the coronavirus pandemic is a safety concern by itself and we will be making accommodations to complete our obligations for the security drill, while also keeping our students within the current Department of Health guidelines.

Yesterday we learned that one of our Pottstown High School students was involved in an off campus altercation which resulted in a gunshot wound to the buttocks from a small caliber pistol.

Throughout the district we are experiencing intermittent phone disruptions at some of our schools resulting in dropped calls or other problems.

Programs are available for teens and elementary students. Please click on the link below for class descriptions and the application. A Spanish version of the flyers are also available.

The flu shot is offered at the Office of Public Health to individuals age 6 months and older. Flu Clinics - Fall 2021.pdf

Remember that all Pottstown School District students are eligible so please do not hesitate to utilize this resource! Food security is extremely important during a pandemic and we want both you and your children tobe safe. If you have any questions please reach out [email protected]

Fall Dek hockey registration is open now. Check out this great program!

The last school year stretched us in ways we didn’t think possible. There is no question that our students are more technologically savvy than ever. While we are dedicated to In-person instruction five days per week, it is good to have options for inclement weather or other situations that would have caused us to cancel school and extend the school year.

As a result of contact tracing, and in order to slow any potential spread of COVID-19, the Office of Public Health for Montgomery County has recommended a virtual setting for one kindergarten classroom at Barth Elementary School for a period of two weeks starting Wednesday, September 1.

As a result of contact tracing, and in order to slow any potential spread of COVID-19, the Office of Public Health for Montgomery County has recommended a virtual setting for two of our 5th grade classrooms at Pottstown Middle School for a period of two weeks starting tomorrow.

Students from all around PA-including right here in Pottstown- are using art to show how inequitable education funding is harming them.  

Thank you to those that participated in our recent survey regarding mask requirements. Attached to this email, you can see the results.

The consensus decision was reached during a public relations and community engagement committee meeting Aug. 12 at which seven board members agreed to move forward with the change.

Higher Ground Church Is having a book bag and school supply giveaway on August 7th from 12 noon to 2pm.

“The health and safety of our students, teachers, and staff, and ensuring our kids get the instruction they need, are top priorities heading into the school year," said Montgomery County Commissioners' Chairwoman Val Arkoosh. 

Pottstown Vaccine Clinic Public  by Bethel Community Church of Pottstown Pottstown Vaccine Clinic open every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM.  

Pottstown Area Athletic League offering Lacrosse and Field Hockey clinics.

Last week, I announced to the school board and shared publicly, the preliminary 21-22 school year plan to return to full time in-person instruction 5 days per week starting August 23rd 2021.

There is now a vaccine clinic located at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown.

As National Library week comes to a close we want to highlight our very own librarian team with a few of their favorite books.  

Congradulations to all the students who are on the third marking period honor roll.

Pottstown Middle School Presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

This morning, during their daily inspection our food service staff noticed packaging problems and some food spoilage with meals that are part of the food distribution program.

As we look forward to the safe return of students to in-person class next week, we want to remind you that masks are mandatory. Every student and staff member is required to wear a mask at all times.  

As a reminder, we will begin the hybrid program return to school on March 22, 2021. In preparation for that return, all students are required to have the typical back to school paperwork completed. This is required for virtual and hybrid students. Please click on the link below for a short explanation and then click on the link below that to begin the process.

The federal government indicated they would not be waiving the PSSAs and other standardized testing requirements this year. Our state lawmakers are pushing back with a bipartisan effort to compel them to change their minds.  

Thanks to Mrs. Katie German Pottstown Middle School Band Director and the 7/8 grade band for a virtual "Ice Ride" concert on a cold snowy day in February. 

Local healthcare and community leaders will share the latest information on prevention, vaccines, and answer your questions and concerns.

Congratulations on the 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll.

Just a friendly reminder about the boxed meals. All hot items in the foil need to be cooked at 365 degrees for 15-20 minutes. If heating in the microwave, please remove items from foil before heating. Oven temperature may vary. Keep cold items refrigerated until needed.

The Fall 2020 edition of Pottstown Pride proves once again that Hard Work Pays Off. COVID could not slow down the work ethic of Pottstown School District students,staff and alumni. They make every second count. Read about all of their achievements and you will know why we say Proud to be from Pottstown.

PSD 2020-21 First Marking Period Honor Roll-revised   -    Congratulations to students who earned academic honors during the 1st marking period. COVID has given us all new challenges to overcome. Virtual or in person hard work pays off.

The opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program provides scholarships to eligible students who wish to attend a participating public or nonpublic school of their choice.

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