Towanda Area School District - Towanda Area School District
"Make a Change" for Towanda High School Students
Senior Zack Ripic would like to you to "make a change" for Towanda High School Students. His senior project is a campaign for donations to "Make a Change" for funding of student programs that have recently been eliminated from the budget with necessary budget cuts. Donation containers will be available during events that require an admission fee.
The main goal of this senior project is to raise money for the students participating in extracurricular activities. Fans have the opportunity to donate spare change at the time of admission in to a school sponsored event at the high school. All contributions will go into a Student Activity Fund (SAF). Donations will be used for activities that are currently unable to be funded. Examples include: Band front/Cheerleader transportation to away games and matches, club travel for scholastic competition events (such as FBLA, Forensics), and any other non-funded activity in which many students participate in.
The students of Towanda High School ask you to "Make a Change" and be a part of our goal to support the spirit of our school and KNIGHT PRIDE!
Notice of Act 1 Referendum Exception
TOWANDA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF ACT 1 REFERENDUM EXCEPTION
Pursuant to Act 1, the Pa Department of Education publishes an index % applicable to each school district. The school district real estate tax increase for the next fiscal year is limited to the index % unless the proposed tax rate is approved by voters pursuant to a referendum or the school district qualifies for an Act 1 exception. As a result of special circumstances covered by an Act 1 referendum exception, a tax rate % increase above the index may be required to balance the school district budget for the next fiscal year. This tax increase may be required to provide a quality education program as reflected in the school district budget.
The Towanda Area School District intends to seek approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education as required by in Act 1 for an exception allowing an increase of the real estate tax as may be reflected in the final budget. The district's preliminary budget is available for public inspection at the school district business office, 410 State St, Towanda PA 18848. On written request by any Towanda Area School District resident or taxpayer, the district will provide a copy of the referendum exception application.
Towanda Selected as NAEP Test Site
Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School has been selected to represent schools across the nation by participating in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education, and is the largest continuing and nationally representative assessment of what our nation's students know and can do. NAEP has been providing valid and reliable information on student performance since 1969. The results of NAEP are released as The Nation's Report Card, which provides information about student achievement to educators, parents, policymakers, and the public.
In our school, the NAEP assessment will be given to selected Grade 12 students on January 26, 2012 in Economics, Mathematics, or Reading. In addition to answering questions in one subject, students will be asked some questions about themselves and their educational experience. Selected students will receive a letter requesting their participation in this important program.
There is no need for students to study in preparation for NAEP. We do, however, ask parents to encourage their children to do their best and get plenty of rest the night before the assessment. To show students our appreciation for their participation in this assessment, we are offering students 2 hours of community service upon completion of the testing.
Three TASD Employees Recognized for 25 Years of Service
Three employees of the Towanda Area School District were recognized at the January 16, 2012 board meeting for 25 years of dedicated service to the district. The employees were awarded a certificate of appreciation and an apple for education key chain following a description profiling their respective educational and work experiences. The honored employees received a round of applause following their introduction. The Towanda Area School District wishes to thank the honorees for their many years of service to the district and to public education. Congratulations and best wishes!
Pictured from left to right are Mrs. Kelly Madden, Learning Support Teacher, Towanda Area Elementary School, Mrs. Tammy Van Ness, Guidance Secretary, Towanda Junior-Senior High School, Mrs. Diane Place, Superintendent, congratulating the honorees, and Mrs. Mary Tuttle, Building Secretary, Towanda Area Junior-Senior High School.
Towanda Students Compete at FBLA Regionals
Members of the Towanda Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization recently competed at the Region 27 FBLA Conference held at Montrose High School in Montrose, PA. There were over 600 students from 12 different schools in the region that participated in this event. Students attended workshops on business topics such as "Making Money in the Stock Market", "Social Networking", "Mind Your Manners-Business Etiquette" and "Leadership Skills Business People Desire". They also competed in written and speaking events in more than 50 categories of business topics in hopes of qualifying for competition at the state level in Hershey, PA in April.
Towanda had 34 students receive awards for their performance, with 20 of those students qualifying for competition at the PA FBLA State Conference. Those qualifying to attend the PA state competition were: Mackenzie Watkins, Matthew Susko, Jake Serrano, Michael Schultz, Cory Schoonover, Dallas Mosier, Daniel Miller, Zachary Mayers, Laura Maryott, Taylor Madden, Zachary Johnson, Hannah Innocenzo, Hailey Innocenzo, Scott Hinckley, Emily Gorman, Edward Fetterman, Brandon Dinelli, Jordan Dawsey, Casey Corbett, Daniel Christian and Carolyn Black. Those who placed but did not qualify for state competition were: Dylan Bartholomew, Anna Belokur, Rachel Dawsey, Skyler Gerrity, Matthew McGee, Jacob Manchester, Zachary Mayers, Olivia Powers, Zachary Ripic, Mason Roof, Cole Sexton, Schuyler Smith, Nicholas Spencer, and Elizabeth Vana.