Superintendent's Report

There are several retirements on this evening's agenda, each of which is effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

• Debbie Bonk - Debbie has served our JTES community as a school counselor for 26 years.
• Fran Duntzee - Fran has served the FWES community as a third-grade teacher for 26 years.
• Dawn Edelman - Dawn has served the UDHS community as a chemistry teacher for 17 years.
• Debbie Einhorn - Debbie has served our FWES community as a school counselor for 32 years.
• Gary Hite - Gary has served the SRMS community in several capacities including a gifted support, social studies, and science teacher for 29 years.

We will surely miss these team members as they begin their retirement journey! Between now and the end of the school year, we will have a chance to thank them and celebrate their many years of service!

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make UD Celebrate a huge success! The evening included performances, vendors, storytelling, and more. This was the first in-person UD Celebrate event in several years. We thank everyone who attended the event!

The first phase of the FWES renovation project is completed; students and staff moved into the newly renovated spaces on Monday, February 13, 2023. The library is open as well! Now our contractors are doing work in the other sections of the building as phase two of the project begins. The entire project will be completed this summer.

Congratulations to our 8 National Merit Finalists: Alex Cai, Sneha Chaudhuri, Thomas Deng, Hannah Gong, Arden Kang, Landon Kullmann, Megan Lim, Ben Serafin.

The National Merit Scholarship Program has now determined which of the 16,000 Semifinalists named in September 2022 have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the competition. The Upper Dublin School District is pleased to announce that all eight students previously named semi-finalists are now considered Finalists. All Finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarship awards to be offered in 2023. The Upper Dublin High School students named as National Merit Finalists are: Alex Cai, Sneha Chaudhuri, Thomas Deng, Hannah Gong, Arden Kang, Landon Kullmann, Megan Lim, and Ben Serafin.

Coach Stover has been named the Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association, District One PIAA football Coach of the Year. This award is a fitting tribute to him, his staff, and his team on another great season! Congratulations to Coach Stover!

During the 2021-2022 school year, members of the District's Leadership Team engaged a variety of stakeholders to develop a set of goals and strategic plans.

The complete set of goals and strategic action plans is known as Vision 2025, and the plans will guide decision-making over the next few years. Updates will be provided on our work biannually through June 2025. You can click here to access the updates on our work toward achieving the goals in Vision 2025.

A presentation on this year's work toward meeting or exceeding these goals will take place in May or June.

We continue to register kindergarten students and students in grades 1-12 for next school year. Registration information is available on our website. Our District's registrar, Ms. Mora Ruiz, is eager to help anyone who may need assistance in the registration process.

Please keep in mind that students must be at least five (5) years of age before September 15, 2023, in order to be registered for kindergarten. Next year's kindergarten students will be the Class of 2036!

Winning Cards Casino Night 2023 is a joint venture between the Upper Dublin Education Foundation (UDEF) and Upper Dublin Township. As a reminder, UDEF provides seed money through grants for innovative projects across the District.

Click here to register for your spot online now through 3/15/23. To cover costs for this fun-filled community fundraiser, there is a suggested donation of $95 per person. Registration includes $50 in gaming chips per person. Chips have no cash value, but can be traded in for chances to win one of many great prizes. Avoid lines by donating now for extra gaming chips.

Attire is Saturday night chic! Avoid the cold and save your feet for dancing by using the complimentary valet parking service. You must be 21 years or older to attend the event.

ABBA's hits tell the story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother, Donna's, past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs like "Dancing Queen", "S.O.S.", "Thank You For the Music", and more propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, laughter, and exciting dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for any theater. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!

Purchase your tickets soon! The shows will undoubtedly sell out!

Nominations are now being accepted for the 39th annual Upper Dublin Medals Program, which recognizes outstanding Upper Dublin community members. Due no later than Friday, March 17th, nominations are sought in the following categories: Citizen, Educator, and Community Business or Non-profit Organization.

To submit a nomination, please fill out the UD Medals Nomination Form. To be considered, candidates must meet the designated criteria. Please include relevant supporting details and commentary to inform the selection committees’ decisions. Each selection committee is made up of individuals from various community groups who review all nominations and meet as a group to select the recipient in their category. Recipients will be announced early April and celebrated at an event on Wednesday, May 17,th at 6 pm.

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