Parkland News

Two New Appointments at Parkland High School

During the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, Harrison Bailey was appointed Acting Principal of Parkland High School in place of Dr. Lessel who is out on medical leave. Mr. Bailey is a graduate of Lafayette College with a Bachelor of Science degree in anthropology and sociology.  He also holds a Master’s Degree from Lehigh University in Special Education.  Harrison also received his principal certificate by completing his program at Lehigh University.  Harrison most recently served the Parkland School District as an Assistant Principal at the high school for almost 10 years.  Before that, he was the Dean of Students at the high school.

Theresa Stack, who previously was serving as Instructional Supervisor, was appointed as Acting Assistant Principal to cover for Mr. Bailey and will be handling matters for students whose names begin with the letters Ron to Z . Mrs. Stack is a graduate of Kutztown University with a Bachelor of Science degree in social studies.  She also holds a Master’s Degree from California University of Pennsylvania. Theresa is currently serving as an Instructional Supervisor at the High School. She had previously served the Parkland School District as a Social Studies teacher for 10 years as well as department chair.  Theresa completed her principal internship within the school district and received her principal certificate by completing her program at California University of Pennsylvania.

Parkland Approves Preliminary Budget & Filing of Exceptions

As part of Act 1 legislative requirements, a Preliminary General Fund Budget for the 2012-13 school year in the amount of $138,480,273 was approved by the Parkland Board of School Directors during the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.
The Preliminary Budget represents an increase of .19% over last year’s budget and equates to 1.97 mills from the current rate of 39.73 mills to 41.70 mills. While this represents a 4.96% tax increase, the budget to budget increase is only .19%. Declining revenues, particularly commercial/industrial real estate assessment appeals (that have amounted to a $4M loss over the past 3 years) is the main driver of the budget gap along with low interest earnings on District investments.

Charlotte’s Web – Saturday Show refunds

Charlotte’s Web Ticket Information:

Due to the fact that both of Saturday’s performances of Charlotte’s Web were cancelled because of the weather, tickets that were not redeemed on Sunday are eligible for refunds.  Please click the ”read more” below to view the procedure for refunds.

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Fri - Jan 27
  KV-FAMILY FUN NIGHT (SNOW DATE)
Fri - Jan 27
  JA-PTO Family Fitness Night 6:30PM-8:30PM
Fri - Jan 27
  EARLY DISMISSAL
HS/MS 12:45 PM/Elem 1:45 PM
Fri - Jan 27
  FO- Family Fitness Night
Fri - Jan 27
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  PM- PTO Bingo/Basket Auction 6-9pm
Snowdate for this event will be 2/3/12
Sun - Jan 29
  HS - Hoop Group
Tue - Jan 31
  HS - College Visit
LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1:00 Located in the career resource room
Wed - Feb 01
  KV-PAJAMA DAY
Wed - Feb 01
  KV-READ-A-THON BEGINS
Wed - Feb 01
  HS - Skills USA Program
6PM - Aud
Wed - Feb 01 -- Thu - Feb 02
  MS- Report Cards
Wed - Feb 01
  KV-PTO MEETING @ 9:30 a.m.
Wed - Feb 01
  HS - Athletic Signing
3:30pm - Gym


Calendar School Key

  • AC-Administation : HS-High School : OR-Orefield
  • SP-Springhouse : CE-Cetronia : FO-Fogelsville
  • IR-Ironton : JA-Jaindl : KV-Kernsville : KR-Kratzer
  • PM-Parkway Manor : SC - Schnecksville
  • CAC- Community Advisory Council