This past Friday, members of the Strayer Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Select Choir attended Music in the Parks.
For this trip, each group presented two pieces for adjudication in the morning and received awards for their performances in the afternoon at Dorney Park.
The Wind Symphony received a rating of Excellent. The Strayer Orchestra received a rating of Superior. The Select Choir received a rating of Superior and won first place. The Select choir also received the award for best overall choral performance.
Congratulations to all musicians!
For this trip, each group presented two pieces for adjudication in the morning and received awards for their performances in the afternoon at Dorney Park.
The Wind Symphony received a rating of Excellent. The Strayer Orchestra received a rating of Superior. The Select Choir received a rating of Superior and won first place. The Select choir also received the award for best overall choral performance.
Congratulations to all musicians!
St. Luke's will be offering FREE athlete physicals for the 2026-2027 school year for grades 7th - 12th on May 27th at the Quakertown Community High School from 5pm to 7:30pm.
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Are you looking for a music opportunity for your student this summer? Check out Quakertown’s Summer Music Academy (SMA)! The SMA is part of the QCSD Summer Camps program and is available to QCSD and non-QCSD grade school students. It is designed to help student musicians work on their skills throughout the summer. Click below to get the details! Registration closes Friday, May 22, 2026. This is a strict cut-off date; no registrations will be accepted after this date!
Sign up today:
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Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Your family's mental health matters! Join us for a FREE virtual online session with a licensed therapist on Tuesday, May 12 at 8PM.
This is a safe and supportive opportunity for families to ask questions, learn about available mental health resources, and gain helpful strategies to support emotional wellness at home.
No matter where you are in your journey, you are not alone — help, guidance, and support are available.
- Tuesday, May 12
- 8:00 PM
- Virtual Session | Free for Families
We encourage all families to attend and take advantage of this valuable opportunity.
To register, click below:
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And for more mental health resources, please visit:
https://www.qcsd.org/page/mental-health-resources
This is a safe and supportive opportunity for families to ask questions, learn about available mental health resources, and gain helpful strategies to support emotional wellness at home.
No matter where you are in your journey, you are not alone — help, guidance, and support are available.
- Tuesday, May 12
- 8:00 PM
- Virtual Session | Free for Families
We encourage all families to attend and take advantage of this valuable opportunity.
To register, click below:
https://tinyurl.com/3cwwbjum
And for more mental health resources, please visit:
https://www.qcsd.org/page/mental-health-resources
Thank you to everyone who has taken a moment to recognize our incredible Strayer teachers! 🎉
There’s just one day left to submit! All messages will be shared with our school staff as a reminder of the impact they make every day!
Take a moment to share some positivity, like this message for Mrs. McCauley:
““Because she (Mrs. McCauley) makes classes memorable and she's hilarious and taught me more than last year and 5th grade combined. She also teaches in such a fun way that helps me learn. Like active learning and introducing us to songs about the material we're learning. I also have grown a lot as a writer because of her."
- Emma, 7th grade
Don't miss your chance; click here to send your message of thanks today:
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There’s just one day left to submit! All messages will be shared with our school staff as a reminder of the impact they make every day!
Take a moment to share some positivity, like this message for Mrs. McCauley:
““Because she (Mrs. McCauley) makes classes memorable and she's hilarious and taught me more than last year and 5th grade combined. She also teaches in such a fun way that helps me learn. Like active learning and introducing us to songs about the material we're learning. I also have grown a lot as a writer because of her."
- Emma, 7th grade
Don't miss your chance; click here to send your message of thanks today:
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You're invited to join us this weekend for creativity, talent, and energy at the annual K–12 Art Showcase! The halls of Quakertown Community High School will be transformed with incredible student artwork from across the district, and the stage will come alive with a truly impressive cast and crew.
- 5/8 - QCSD Annual Art Show from 6pm - 8pm at QCHS
- 5/9 - QCSD Annual Art Show from 12pm - 8pm at QCHS
Take a sneak peek at our talented artists by clicking below:
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- 5/8 - QCSD Annual Art Show from 6pm - 8pm at QCHS
- 5/9 - QCSD Annual Art Show from 12pm - 8pm at QCHS
Take a sneak peek at our talented artists by clicking below:
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This week, we are celebrating teachers from across the QCSD for Teacher Appreciation Week! Join the celebration and send a kind note to your Strayer teacher, past or present, and we’ll make sure they receive it! You may even see it posted here, like this kind message for Mr. Carty from one of his 8th graders:
"He (Mr. Carty) helped me so much with everything I’ve learned in math so far. I may not be his best student, but he is really funny, and he makes my day so much better! When he explains a math lesson, I don’t feel rushed or overwhelmed; I actually feel like I understand it. He helped me a lot with test anxiety, and making the big tests into little chunks genuinely helped me academically. He is the best math teacher in the world, and he helped me like math a lot because I used to hate it a ton. So thank you, Mr. Carty!”
-Katelynn, 8th Grade
THANK YOU, MR. CARTY, FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!!
To send your Strayer teacher a note of thanks, simply click the link below:
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"He (Mr. Carty) helped me so much with everything I’ve learned in math so far. I may not be his best student, but he is really funny, and he makes my day so much better! When he explains a math lesson, I don’t feel rushed or overwhelmed; I actually feel like I understand it. He helped me a lot with test anxiety, and making the big tests into little chunks genuinely helped me academically. He is the best math teacher in the world, and he helped me like math a lot because I used to hate it a ton. So thank you, Mr. Carty!”
-Katelynn, 8th Grade
THANK YOU, MR. CARTY, FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!!
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Today is a very special day at Strayer Middle School —it's Principal Appreciation Day! Thank you, Dr. Crater, for everything you do for Strayer. Each and every day, you go above and beyond to support your staff and students, and it shows. Thank you for creating such a positive learning environment where students and teachers can thrive.
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Have an amazing day—you deserve it!
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Have an amazing day—you deserve it!
🚌 Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Today, we want to take a moment to recognize our amazing school bus drivers! Thank you for all you do, helping our students get to school and home safely every day! 💙
Today, we want to take a moment to recognize our amazing school bus drivers! Thank you for all you do, helping our students get to school and home safely every day! 💙
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th - 8th
Our teachers go above and beyond to inspire, support, and guide our students. Now, it's time to let them know we care! Share your stories, compliments, and kind words about your QCSD teacher (past or present), and we’ll make sure they receive your message of appreciation.
Simply click the link below and tell us all about your QCSD Super Star. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate the heart of our schools—our amazing teachers.
Click here to send your message:
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Our teachers go above and beyond to inspire, support, and guide our students. Now, it's time to let them know we care! Share your stories, compliments, and kind words about your QCSD teacher (past or present), and we’ll make sure they receive your message of appreciation.
Simply click the link below and tell us all about your QCSD Super Star. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate the heart of our schools—our amazing teachers.
Click here to send your message:
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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to our Strayer Super Heroes—Karen Succi, Kendra Swackhamer, and Michael Badway. Thank you for your organization, professionalism, and support of our students, staff, and families. Your hard work and commitment to Strayer are felt every day. Thank you for all you do!
Ask a Therapist Live is coming up fast on April 21st at 8pm online. Got burning questions about parenting, relationships, or your child's well-being?
Join us for Ask a Therapist Live with our renowned family therapist, Dr. Kevin Skinner. Participants anonymously submit questions to receive thoughtful, personalized answers.
Click here to register:
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Join us for Ask a Therapist Live with our renowned family therapist, Dr. Kevin Skinner. Participants anonymously submit questions to receive thoughtful, personalized answers.
Click here to register:
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Track Stars Shine at Penn Relay Qualifiers!
Our sprint teams gave it their all at Hatboro-Horsham last week, and the results are in!
Girls’ 4x1 Team Qualified! Sadie W., Cecily C., Kate H., and Morgan R. placed 8th out of 48 schools with a time of 54.16 seconds, officially punching their ticket to the Penn Relays.
Boys’ 4x1 Team Personal Best: Elliot M., Ben F., Rasool H., and Logan C. placed 13th overall, won their heat, and set a new personal record of 48.94 seconds.
It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved. Thank you for your support as we head to the Penn Relays—hopefully, we’ll be bringing back a medal for the trophy case!
Our sprint teams gave it their all at Hatboro-Horsham last week, and the results are in!
Girls’ 4x1 Team Qualified! Sadie W., Cecily C., Kate H., and Morgan R. placed 8th out of 48 schools with a time of 54.16 seconds, officially punching their ticket to the Penn Relays.
Boys’ 4x1 Team Personal Best: Elliot M., Ben F., Rasool H., and Logan C. placed 13th overall, won their heat, and set a new personal record of 48.94 seconds.
It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved. Thank you for your support as we head to the Penn Relays—hopefully, we’ll be bringing back a medal for the trophy case!
This week is National Assistant Principals Week, and we are thrilled to recognize the hard work and dedication of Mr. Smith and Ms. Maddon.
While their presence is felt throughout the halls, much of their impact comes from the tremendous amount of work they do behind the scenes. At all hours of the day, they are managing the vital logistics that make learning possible—from complex scheduling and staff coverages to rigorous data reviews that help us tailor support for every student.
Their leadership in PSSA preparation and their work spearheading MTSS, PBIS, and AI initiatives ensures our school remains at the forefront of education. But even that is just the beginning; there is so much more they do to support our students, staff, and families that never makes it into the spotlight.
Mr. Smith and Ms. Maddon, thank you for being our tireless advocates and the backbone of our school community!
While their presence is felt throughout the halls, much of their impact comes from the tremendous amount of work they do behind the scenes. At all hours of the day, they are managing the vital logistics that make learning possible—from complex scheduling and staff coverages to rigorous data reviews that help us tailor support for every student.
Their leadership in PSSA preparation and their work spearheading MTSS, PBIS, and AI initiatives ensures our school remains at the forefront of education. But even that is just the beginning; there is so much more they do to support our students, staff, and families that never makes it into the spotlight.
Mr. Smith and Ms. Maddon, thank you for being our tireless advocates and the backbone of our school community!
Last week, Strayer Middle School hosted the Bucks County Intermediate Unit Reading Olympics—a program that promotes teamwork, discussion, and a love of reading. Teams of 8–16 students spent months preparing by reading 25 titles. The event culminated in an evening competition, where 12 Upper Bucks County teams—including Strayer’s “Fiction Addiction” and the Sixth Grade Center’s “Story Squad”—competed in three rounds and were recognized for their efforts.
Students began meeting with their coaches—Mr. Michael Murphy of Strayer and Mrs. Julie DiGiacomo of the Sixth Grade Center—in November. Tasked with mastering 25 books, teams divided the reading, with each student covering several titles—some nearly all. They reviewed, discussed, and quizzed one another using the 20-second format, practicing with Blooket, Gimkit, Kahoot!, Quizizz, and Quizlet. Students also shared summaries, ratings, and questions for each book, using a Google Sheet to stay organized and ensure every title was covered by at least two teammates.
Both teams represented the QCSD well! They were positive, encouraging, and respectful to the judges and are looking forward to next year’s competition and new books to read.
Students began meeting with their coaches—Mr. Michael Murphy of Strayer and Mrs. Julie DiGiacomo of the Sixth Grade Center—in November. Tasked with mastering 25 books, teams divided the reading, with each student covering several titles—some nearly all. They reviewed, discussed, and quizzed one another using the 20-second format, practicing with Blooket, Gimkit, Kahoot!, Quizizz, and Quizlet. Students also shared summaries, ratings, and questions for each book, using a Google Sheet to stay organized and ensure every title was covered by at least two teammates.
Both teams represented the QCSD well! They were positive, encouraging, and respectful to the judges and are looking forward to next year’s competition and new books to read.
“Meet The Instruments Night” and parent meeting will be held Tuesday April 21st from 6-7:00pm at Strayer Middle School. This event is for any student who might like to learn a musical instrument next year in the band and orchestra program! (Current band and orchestra students do not need to attend this event unless you are considering learning a new instrument.)
At "Meet the Instruments Night" your child will get to try out their top 3 instrument choices before you enroll in the program and get an instrument for them. Parents will also learn more about the QCSD band and orchestra program, get to meet the teachers, learn about instrument rentals, and ask any questions.
You must pre-register for this event, so we will know our anticipated attendance and can provide the correct amount of supplies (mouthpieces, reeds, etc.).
Please click the link below to register:
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*Registering for “Meet The Instruments Night” does not enroll your child in the program. It simply allows the students an opportunity to try out the instruments before you rent, purchase, or borrow an instrument.
If you have questions, please contact your school’s music teacher. Visit qcsd.org/music and click the CONTACT page to find their contact information.
There’s an instrument for everyone, we just need to find the right fit for your child!
At "Meet the Instruments Night" your child will get to try out their top 3 instrument choices before you enroll in the program and get an instrument for them. Parents will also learn more about the QCSD band and orchestra program, get to meet the teachers, learn about instrument rentals, and ask any questions.
You must pre-register for this event, so we will know our anticipated attendance and can provide the correct amount of supplies (mouthpieces, reeds, etc.).
Please click the link below to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp6cv8KWKc_RzqztqbtccME9wXF0wfzLUHlRczFxORMjmIcw/viewform
*Registering for “Meet The Instruments Night” does not enroll your child in the program. It simply allows the students an opportunity to try out the instruments before you rent, purchase, or borrow an instrument.
If you have questions, please contact your school’s music teacher. Visit qcsd.org/music and click the CONTACT page to find their contact information.
There’s an instrument for everyone, we just need to find the right fit for your child!
REMINDER!
There is no school on Friday, March 13th, for QCSD students for a Professional Development Day for staff.
Have a great weekend, Panthers!
There is no school on Friday, March 13th, for QCSD students for a Professional Development Day for staff.
Have a great weekend, Panthers!
We want to connect with you! Let us know which social media platforms you use and how you use them, so we can better communicate with our community.
Click the link below to take this quick survey and give us the insight we need to better connect with you:
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Join us Monday, March 9th at 5:15pm for our monthly Education Committee Meeting, located at 100 Commerce Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951 or join us online, where the meeting will be live-streamed here:
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STRAYER SPRING 2026 STORE IS LIVE:
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We’re excited to announce that the Strayer Spring 2026 Online Store is officially open! Now is the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favorite Strayer gear and show your school pride.
Don’t miss your chance to represent Strayer this spring — thank you for supporting our school community!
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We’re excited to announce that the Strayer Spring 2026 Online Store is officially open! Now is the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favorite Strayer gear and show your school pride.
Don’t miss your chance to represent Strayer this spring — thank you for supporting our school community!
