Council Rock School District
Students First. Always.
Congratulations to Team 1's success with CEF You Be the Solution challenge! They are heading to Houston, TX after a first place finish in the Pennsylvania State Championships. These young students researched, designed, and presented innovative solutions addressing sustainability challenges. Best of luck at Nationals!
Come participate in our last community blood drives for the 2025-26 school year.
On May 1 from 1:00–5:00 PM, you can donate at one of three locations: Maureen M. Welch Elementary, Richboro Elementary, or Sol Feinstone Elementary. Choose the site that works best for you and help support our community!
To sign up, visit redcrossblood.org and search for the school location you prefer.
A spotlight of a few of the outstanding achievements from our math programs this year so far!
Council Rock High School North earned 1st place in Bucks County in the Pennsylvania math League. Students showcased their outstanding problem-solving skills.
Newtown Middle School's MATHCOUNTS team also took first place in Bucks County, earning a spot at the state competition!
Congratulations to our students, coaches, and staff. We are our proud of your hard work!
Today is Arbor Day in Newtown Boro! Goodnoe Elementary students joined in the celebration at Brian S. Gregg Memorial Park, adjacent to the Chancellor Center. Students learned about the work arborists do to protect trees, met some very interesting critters, and enjoyed a nature sing-along! #ArborDay
Our AP Language and Composition students spent the day at Drexel University for the third annual Writer’s Festival. They participated in a series of engaging seminars led by Drexel’s English Department. Council Rock students and teachers gained new writing tools and meaningful insight into the college experience. They are excited to return again!
Council Rock hosted its first Adapted Physical Education Nights in our elementary schools. Our students are climbing and jumping to new heights! Thanks to the team of teacher who organized these events and all who participated.
Math Accolades in Council Rock!
Our students are excelling in First in Math, the K-8 online program that builds fluency through fun, self-paced games and their hard work shows.
National Rankings:
MMW #3 Goodnoe #5 Sol Feinstone #6 Newtown Elementary #14 Churchville #17 Wrightstown #20 Rolling Hills #25
Seven of our schools placed in the Top 25 nationwide!
Our Math Enrichment students are also taking on the Mathematical Olympiads, a global competition with over 120,000 participants. Council Rock students show up with creativity and enthuasiasm in our math community!
Our seniors traded classrooms for Disney adventures last week. Council Rock North and South students enjoyed this special tradition. Here's to the Class of 2026 as they begin their celebrations of their K-12 academic careers. Your story is just getting started!
Save the Date!
Council Rock District Art Show will be open to the community Friday, May 8th, from 6-8:00 PM and Saturday, May 9th, from 10 AM- 2 PM. It will be hosted at Council Rock South's Gymnasium. Join us to celebrate our students' artistic talents!
Council Rock District Art Show will be open to the community Friday, May 8th, from 6-8:00 PM and Saturday, May 9th, from 10 AM- 2 PM. It will be hosted at Council Rock South's Gymnasium. Join us to celebrate our students' artistic talents!
The Council Rock High School South Choir recently completed a remarkable performance tour through Austria and Germany. Students had the opportunity to perform and explore in Innsbruck, Salzburg, Munich, Mondsee, and Freising, gaining invaluable musical experiences.
Congratulations to all participants on a successful and inspiring international tour!
We are excited to announce Summer Academy 2026! This optional, tuition-based enrichment program is designed to help students review and practice grade-level content while strengthening study habits, executive functioning skills, and organizational strategies that support academic success.
Program Details
Registration: March 13 – April 3 crsd.org/summer-academy
Dates: July 6–9, July 13–16, July 20–23 (3-week program, Monday–Thursday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Holland Middle School, 400 East Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966
Transportation: Families are responsible for providing transportation
Tuition: $300 for the full 3-week program (partial registration not available)
Grade-Level Programming
Elementary (Grades 1–6): Reinforce current ELA and Math skills, preview next-grade concepts, and practice routines, positive behaviors, and organizational habits.
Middle School (Grades 7–8): Review current ELA and Math content, strengthen study habits, and develop executive functioning skills essential for high school success.
High School: Focus on Keystone-eligible content in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, build study and executive functioning skills, and prepare for college and future success.
The Summer Academy is a great opportunity for students to maintain skills over the summer, preview upcoming content, and enter the new school year with confidence!
Elementary: Kathleen Manning – Summer.academyElementary@crsd.org
Middle & High School: Michael Catalano – Summer.academyHS@crsd.org
Don't forget to complete your new-student registration if they are joining us for the first time in 2026-27. The process is online and quick if you have your documents ready! Go to our registration portal found here. Reach out to us if you have any questions! We are happy to help you through the process.
Please complete your elementary student's registration by June 1st. This is our staffing deadline and helps us ensure we have enough teachers for each elementary school.
Our Council Rock Math Specialists are feeling inspired!
They recently attended a Building Thinking Classrooms workshop with renowned math educator Dr. Peter Liljedahl. Through hands-on tasks, vertical non‑permanent surfaces, and collaborative routines, the team explored powerful strategies to boost student thinking and engagement in math.
Meeting Dr. Liljedahl in person made the experience even more meaningful, and our specialists are excited to bring these innovative practices back to Council Rock classrooms to support rigorous math learning for all students.
From earning state-level honors to mastering their very first xylophone notes, Council Rock Students continue to impress with their passion for music. No matter the stage or the skill level, they are always finding ways to make our district sound the best.
Join SmartSocial for an informative webinar, "Raising Kids in a Video Game World," to explore why kids love video games and the surprising skills they can build, such as strategy, teamwork, and resilience. The hidden risks families should understand are also included, along with practical strategies parents can use to set healthy boundaries, talk with their child about gaming, and create a safer gaming environment at home
https://streamyard.com/watch/sj2ru9RAyahK
https://streamyard.com/watch/sj2ru9RAyahK
Please join us for Webinar Session 4 in our Special Education Compass Series. It will be hosted on Wednesday at 7 PM.
Topic- The Parent Partnership: Advocating Without Anxiety and Building Positive School Relationships
Zoom link to watch the webinar.
Happy Monday! We invite you to enjoy these photos of our students engaged in the artistic process. Their work reflects the spirit of our school district's art program and the guidance of our exceptional educators.
Council Rock celebrates Music in Our Schools Month! Across our school district, our talented students are filling stages, football stadiums, and hallways with their creativity. Music doesn't just teach students how to play an instrument or sing- it helps them grow in ways that last a lifetime!
Don't forget about tonight's College Panel event! Admissions Representatives will discuss various topics regarding the college application process. This will be hosted at Council Rock South's Cafeteria starting at 6:00 pm.
