Methacton Schools

This past Friday, April 10th, the Methacton High School community came together for our annual Mini-THON! This event was the culmination of a full year of dedicated planning and fundraising by the Mini-THON Club and their sponsor, Ms. Jordyn Nattrass. From PM to PM, the event was packed with non-stop action as more than 260 students stayed on their feet to enjoy everything from mini-golf and escape rooms to wiffle ball, pickleball, dodgeball, spikeball, and dancing! We are beyond proud to announce that these year-long efforts resulted in a staggering $44,916.15 donated to Four Diamonds. These funds go directly toward providing world-class care, comprehensive family support, and life-saving research in the fight against childhood cancer. To every student who attended, every donor who contributed, and every Mini-THON Club member who worked behind the scenes: Thank you! To see more photos, click here: highschool.methacton.org/p/~board/featu…

This past Friday, April 10, Arcola Intermediate School held its annual STEAM Fair. This school-wide career event is all about highlighting the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, while celebrating how the Arts support STEM fields. The morning was kicked off by keynote speaker Paul “Chip” Chantry, who inspired students with his journey, career insights, and the life lessons he’s picked up along the way. Following the keynote, every student participated in four thirty-minute sessions led by industry professionals. With nearly 100 guest speakers, our students got a front-row seat to the professional world. Scientists from Dow and Merck led live experiments, while representatives from Greene Tweed & Company, NorCom Systems, Jefferson Health, CHOP, Reliance Federal Credit Union, Equitable, and many others shared their expertise. Events of this scale don't happen without a dedicated team. A massive shoutout to Mr. Mueller, Arcola's Grade 7 School Counselor, and the entire Arcola STEAM Day Committee for their tireless efforts in planning such a high-impact program. Thank you to all our guests for promoting this incredible day of career exploration. To see more photos, click here: arcola.methacton.org/p/~board/featu…

The Athletics & Activities weekly newsletter is packed with highlights from this week's clubs and activities, plus details on exciting clinics and fundraisers coming soon. View it here: app.smore.com/n/7vwcd

The 3rd Annual Methacton High School Job Fair was a total success! Students in grades 9–12 were given a dedicated period to explore the floor and meet with professionals from across the region. With over 30 businesses on-site, students explored various career paths including Public Safety, Healthcare, Finance, Skilled Trades, and more. This event connected students with leading organizations such as GSK, Ottobock, Harkins Builders, Viant Medical, The YMCA, Variety Club, Temple University, several branches of the Military, Montgomery County, and Lower Providence. A massive thank you to our K-12 Career Counselor, Dr. Shab Maffei, for leading this initiative and connecting our students with these industry leaders. We are so grateful to all the participating organizations for empowering our students with invaluable real-world insights and helping them visualize their next steps! To view more photos, click here: highschool.methacton.org/p/~board/mhs-n…

We are so proud to announce that three of our very own Skyview students have been named winners in the Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center Student Sculpture Artwork Contest! The competition was open to K-12 students across all of Montgomery County, looking for 3D masterpieces that captured the essence of creativity, community, and self-expression. Huge shoutout to our 6th-grade winners: ▪️ Brenna Burnett & Elaina Krutz – "Sun and Moon" sculpture collaboration. ▪️ Tessa Walker – "Two Person" sculpture. The sculptures will be proudly displayed in the new Mission Kids building! A special thanks to our art teacher, Layla Lyons, for bringing this incredible opportunity to our students and helping them shine. Congratulations to our talented artists!

Methacton Science is on a roll! Following a dominant showing at the Montgomery County Science Research Competition (MCSRC) in March, 12 of our students advanced to the Delaware Valley Science Fairs (DVSF). We are proud to announce they took home major honors! Please join us in celebrating our MHS student successes at DVSF: 🏆 Category Awards: ▪️ 1st Place (Botany): Bryn Hamilton (9th Grade) ▪️ 2nd Place (Earth & Space Science): Carter Rembert (12th Grade) ▪️ 2nd Place (Microbiology): Andrew Kang (11th Grade) ▪️ Honorable Mention (Chemistry): Chelsea Lian (11th Grade) ▪️ Special Recognition: Maya Brown: 3rd Place Award from the American Chemical Society (Delaware Section). 🎓 Scholarship Success: Our students aren't just winning trophies—they’re earning incredible scholarships! ▪️ 3 students awarded a total of $12,000 to Delaware Valley University. ▪️ 5 students awarded a total of $30,000 to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Success at this level is a true team effort as it involves so many more disciplines than just science. We wish to thank Methacton High School's science fair sponsor, Mr. Robert Helm (Physics Teacher, Science Research Coordinator), as well as the entire faculty who shares in this success! Next Stop: PJAS State Competition at Penn State! Go Warriors!

Methacton School District is hiring Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) for the current and 2026-2027 school years! Whether you're looking to start a career in education or want a schedule that matches your kids' school day, this is for you. As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide essential 1-on-1 support to help students reach their learning goals, offer guidance with daily routines and physical needs, and partner with teachers to maintain a safe, productive classroom environment. JOB HIGHLIGHTS: ▪️ $22.28 per hour ▪️ No weekends, evenings or holidays. Schedule follows school calendar. ▪️ Full health benefits ▪️ Pathways to a teaching degree ▪️ Full-time, 10-month position REQUIREMENTS: ▪️ High School diploma/GED ▪️ Good communication skills and ability to follow prescribed routines and procedures ▪️ Current PA Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances (upon hire) Join us at our PCA Job Fairs: 📍 April 22 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 April 24 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Ready to start? Sign up here: methacton.org/pca_jobfair

☀️ SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ☀️ Methacton Community Education’s summer camps are back and better than ever! With 10+ exciting programs spanning arts, sciences, and sports, there is a perfect fit for every kid—no matter their age or passion. 🔗 Explore all camps here: methacton.org/summercamps ‍▪️ Kids, Games, Fitness, and Fun (with Sarah Quintois) - 6 sessions ▪️ Warrior Basketball Camp (with Patrick Lockard) ‍▪️ Science Explorers (Full & half-day options available) ‍▪️ Snapology (4 different camps; full & half-day options) ‍▪️ Shining Knights Chess ‍▪️ Firebird Theatre – Register at: firebirdtheatre.net

IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS: Friday, April 10, 2026: EARLY DISMISSAL for grades 5-12 /Professional Development Grades K-4 will follow their regular schedule. Methacton Calendar: methacton.org/calendar

Ten Skyview Upper Elementary School students represented the Methacton School District at the PMEA District 11 Elementary Songfest '26 on Wednesday, April 8. PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) promotes excellence in music education by providing enrichment and performance opportunities for exceptional young musicians. These ten students earned a spot at the festival through auditions and spent weeks preparing for this prestigious event. Join us in celebrating our 2026 representatives: ▪️ Joseph Bennett ▪️ Graham Callos ▪️ Isabella Guzman ▪️ Anna Kotsinonos ▪️ Rose LaManna ▪️ Alaiya Mosley ▪️ Hailey Procopio ▪️ Mackenzie Starace ▪️ Adeline Westhoff ▪️ Hannah Wolf A huge thank you to the Upper Perkiomen School District for hosting the festival and to the parents who were willing to drive these singers to rehearsals in the wee hours of the morning before school! Also, thank you to Mr. Bickle, Skyview's music teacher and chorus director, for his guidance, care and initiative.

Huge thank you to Lower Providence Presbyterian Preschool for once again making an impactful donation to our Backpack Program! The 3- and 4-year-old students and their families, along with LPPP staff, spent the last month collecting non-perishable food items to help our Methacton families in need—everything from canned soup to crackers and granola bars! The preschoolers and their teachers packed the items into individual bags decorated with fun images. Each bag included a heart-shaped card with an inspiring message. These bags (45 of them!) and some additional boxes of food will help families who are registered for the Backpack Program. To learn more about the Backpack Program, and to find out how to donate, visit methacton.org/community/back…

SAVE THE DATE You're cordially invited to immerse yourself in a celebration of artistic expression at our highly anticipated Methacton High School Art Show! Join us at MHS's Library on: ▪️ May 1 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 🏆 Art Awards at 7:00 PM ▪️ May 2 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM From vibrant colored pencil drawings to captivating sculptures, each piece tells a unique story waiting to be discovered. Come mingle with fellow art lovers, meet the talented students behind the masterpieces, and indulge in an evening or day filled with beauty and creativity. We can't wait to share this unforgettable experience with you! — The Methacton High School Art Department

📣 Attention NEW DISTRICT FAMILIES and KINDERGARTEN PARENTS! Online registration for all grades is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. We're excited to welcome you! Secure your child's spot and learn more at: methacton.org/registration. Join the Warrior family! IMPORTANT: Only families new to the district must register for 2026-2027. Current students will be automatically enrolled for the next school year. No action is required.

This morning, Methacton School District—alongside Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center and Rep. Joe Webster —celebrated the successful first year of our Community Cares peer mentorship program. Throughout the school year, nearly 50 high school students stepped up to teach important lessons to 6th and 7th graders—building character, strengthening connections, and modeling the life skills that shape respectful, responsible citizens. We couldn’t be prouder of these student leaders for the impact they’re making across our Methacton community. A special thank you to our partners and the Methacton Education Foundation for making this program possible! Learn how you can support Community Cares at methacton.org/communitycares and watch the video below for more information!

Want a glimpse of what happens in Mr Kralik's MHS Technology and Engineering classrooms? Students in Engineering Design 1 are solving problems with creative solutions every day. Their latest assignment was to design and build a ping pong ball launcher using their CAD and 3D printing skills. After researching and brainstorming, students collaborated with partners to develop CAD models optimized for 3D printing. The hands-on testing phase proved challenging but rewarding as students pivoted to overcome design obstacles and produce successful launchers. The Engineering Design 2 class has also been hard at work. To start, they flexed their creativity by developing 3D-printed prototypes of futuristic robots for a video game concept. These models were designed in 3D modeling software, printed, and then assembled based on their original CAD plans for display. For their next project, students were provided with components to assemble electrical circuits for Bluetooth speakers. After successfully testing the electronics, they were tasked with designing and 3D printing custom enclosures to house the components. Every student drew from their own unique inspiration to create their final speaker cases. It is inspiring to see these young innovators turn abstract concepts into tangible, functional reality. Great job, Warriors!

Happy Assistant Principals Week! Let’s take a moment to celebrate the important contributions these dedicated leaders make to our schools’ success and the well-being of our entire educational community. Their roles are truly multifaceted—from overseeing daily operations and student welfare to offering instructional leadership and supporting our teachers. This week, please join us in thanking our Assistant Principals for their hard work, dedication, and everything they do to help Methacton students thrive!

Wishing a happy Easter to everyone in the Methacton community celebrating!