A few photos from the Veterans Day ceremonies throughout the district.
A heartfelt thank you to the veterans who have served our country, those currently serving, and the families who stand beside them. We are forever grateful for your service!
Have a great Veterans Day!

The CR North Marching Band does it again!! On Saturday, October 31st, the Council Rock North Marching Band traveled to Central Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg, PA, to compete in the USBands Pennsylvania State Championships. Competing in Group IVA, the band took home 1st Place with a score of 93.200 and was named the 2026 USBands Group IVA Pennsylvania State Champions!

In addition to winning the State Championship, the band earned caption awards for Best Music, Best Visual, and Best Overall Effect! This victory marks BACK-TO-BACK Pennsylvania State Championships for the Council Rock North Marching Band! Congratulations to our AMAZING students and staff for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence throughout the season!

The CRNMB has one final week remaining in their season as they prepare for the USBands A-Class National Championships next weekend in Allentown, PA, where they will look to defend their 2025 National Championship title and bring home another BACK-TO-BACK championship!

Council Rock Student Named Poet Laureate!
"Congratulations to Morgan Marshall on being named one of three National Poet Laureates from over 85,000 student participants across the country. As the NEHS Poet Laureate, Morgan will, through intensive mentoring, be working/writing through the rest of this year, receiving national publishing opportunities, organizing public readings, and attending the NEHS National Conference, where she will present her work. We are all extremely proud of her!"

Jason S. Traczykiewicz
Principal
Council Rock High School North

In Council Rock, Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) blends creativity with real-world skills to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. From designing interiors and creating fashion to exploring global cuisines, mastering nutrition, and building essential life skills, our students learn by doing. At the high school level, courses in parenting, early childhood education, and career exploration provide hands-on experiences that connect classroom learning to future opportunities, while our middle school students build a foundation in cooking, nutrition, and sewing. Whether students are whipping up international dishes, bringing their own designs to life, or learning how to navigate adulthood, FCS is all about building confidence, independence, creativity, and skills that last a lifetime!

Holland Middle School pride.
A glimpse into a day in the life of a middle schooler in Council Rock! From poetry to cell models, our students are showing off their smiles and knowledge.

Check out MBIT students rocking out in their viral video "Learning Medical Terminology." This video has been watched over 12 million times on Instagram!

Watch the video here!

Big Ideas. Creative minds. STEAM students in their natural habitat.
A look inside a day in the life of our elementary-level STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) specials. Council Rock students explore engineering, coding, and fabrication through hands-on projects.
Students turn ideas into solutions by designing, building, and testing hands-on. They practice critical thinking, teamwork, and communication while learning to improve their designs and keep trying when challenges arise.
Every project is a chance to connect classroom learning to solving real-world problems!

It is National School Lunch Week! Council Rock students enjoy delicious cafeteria choices every day that keep them fueled for the learning ahead. A big thank-you to our cafeteria teams for serving nutritious meals and welcoming smiles. You are an important part of every school day! Check out our school menu page for all of the great options!

Congratulations to our Council Rock South Marching Band on winning their second Marching Band competition of the season, in a head-to-head matchup against the 2025 National Champions from Upper Moreland HS.

On Saturday, 10-03-26, at Central Bucks South HS, the South Marching Band won the Group III Open Class competition with a score of 78.3. South also won awards for Best Overall Effect, Best Visual, Best Color Guard, and a Tie for Best Music.

-John Burns
Council Rock South Marching Band Director

South's next competition is Saturday, October 10th at North Penn High School. Bring your Council Rock spirit and cheer on our amazing marching band!

Don't Forget!
This Thursday is an early dismissal day for all K-8 students.
Elementary students are dismissed at 12:15 PM
Middle School students are dismissed at 11:30 AM

A Little Imagination, a Memorable Author Visit! 4th, 5th, and 6th graders at Churchville, Holland, and Newtown Elementary Schools had a fabulous visit with NY Times best-selling author and illustrator and Caldecott Medal honor winner Tony DiTerlizzi on Friday, 10/2!
Well known for his highly popular Spiderwick Chronicles series, Tony has written and illustrated dozens of books! On a book tour for his latest book, The Wump, Tony shared his own story of growing up and becoming an author and illustrator. He showed early photos of himself, his drawings, teachers who motivated him, and explained his creative process. A big thank you to the Doylestown Bookshop for making this visit possible!
-Lisa Weiss
District Library Coordinator

One District. Plenty of Pride! The North vs. South Legacy Cup last weekend showcased our student-athletes’ talent and determination. Keep that energy going- come out this weekend to cheer on our fall teams!

All Council Rock Parents are invited to subscribe to SmartSocial, a platform that teaches digital safety to keep kids and families safe and successful. Register for upcoming SmartSocial live events or use their on-demand resources at this link.

The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation, Health & Academics
September 30 | Online Workshop 7:00 PM
Learn how screen time can affect motivation, health, and learning—and practical ways families can set healthy limits.

When Screens Turn Mean: Online Bullying & Positive Behavior
October 6 | Online Workshop 7:00 PM
Learn how to recognize cyberbullying, support your child, and encourage safer, more positive online behavior.

District Wellness Night
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM
Council Rock High School South – Cafeteria

Join us for an evening focused on mind, body, nutrition, and community.
Explore practical wellness resources, meet local experts and community partners, and participate in hands-on activities for the whole family!

Featured Activities
- DEA Drug Take Back – bring unused or expired medications for safe disposal
- Bike Helmet Fitting – bring your own helmet for a professional fitting
- Arts & Crafts Stations
- Live Yoga Instruction
- Healthy Snacks & Nutrition Information from Aramark
- American Red Cross Community Blood Drive – scan the QR code on the flyer to register

All are welcome! Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to attend.
Small steps. Big impact. Take care of yourself so you can show up for what matters most.







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Congratulations to our Council Rock South Marching Band on winning their first competition of the season in an unusual tie for first place with Quakertown HS!   With identical winning scores of 72.8, South also took home awards for Best Overall Effect, Best Visual, and Best Color Guard.  We'll see our friends from Quakertown again this Friday at Walt Snyder Stadium at our Homecoming Football Game.  Council Rock South's next competition will be held on October 3rd at North Penn HS.

Great job to our talented Marching Band.

Come out on Saturday to support our amazing Council Rock athletes! The Second Annual North-South Legacy Cup will take place at various locations in and around Council Rock South.
(2002 Rock Way | Holland, PA | 18966)
@ 10 AM
Varsity Girls Tennis
Cross Country @ Tyler Park
@ 11 AM
Varsity Field Hockey on the Turf
JV Girls Soccer on the Varsity Grass Field
Freshman Boys Soccer on the JV Grass Field
JV Girls Soccer in the Gym
@ 1 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer on the Turf
JV Boys Soccer on the Varsity Grass Field
JV Girls Field Hockey on the JV Grass Field
Varsity Girls Volleyball in the Gym
@ 3 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer on the Turf

Annual Demographic Update Reminder

Parents and guardians: If you haven't yet, please complete the 2026-27 Annual Demographic Update in the Home Access Center (HAC).

• Log in to HAC

• Select Update Registration → NEW

• Review and update your information

• Check I Agree and Submit

All families should complete the review, even if nothing has changed. Please complete one for each student.

Keeping this information current helps us maintain accurate contact, emergency, notification, and annual medication authorization information.

Council Rock North Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The National Merit program honors students who show exceptional academic ability and the potential to succeed in rigorous college studies. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation on Wednesday announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These high school seniors now have the opportunity to continue competing for about 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth approximately $24 million, which will be awarded next spring.