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CRTV BROADCASTED MEETINGS - SOUND QUALITY ISSUES
Community members experiencing sound quality issues with meetings broadcasted on the school district's educational channel (CRTV) are advised to contact their cable provider directly to address the matter...
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MARCH 19TH SCHOOL SAFETY COMMUNITY FORUM
Council Rock school community members are invited to attend a School Safety Community Forum on March 19, 2019, at 7 PM in Newtown Middle School's Auditorium...
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MARCH 7 REDISTRICTING TRANSITION ACTIVITY OVERVIEW
On Thursday, March 7, K-6 students from around the district traveled to their redistricting school that they will attend in September 2019. Buses delivered students to their buildings where they were greeted by principals, staff members, and student ambassadors...
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CR STUDENTS TAKE 1ST AND 2ND PLACE AT BUCKS "YOU BE THE CHEMIST" CHALLENGE
The "You Be The Chemist" Bucks County local competition was held at Dow Chemical in Collegeville PA this past weekend. Council Rock had a 1-2 finish both advancing to the state level...
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WRIGHTSTOWN STUDENTS IMPRESS AT BCIU STEM DESIGN CHALLENGE COMPETITION
On Friday, March 8, 2019, two teams representing Wrightstown Elementary competed in the BCIU STEM Design Challenge at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit in Doylestown. After weeks of preparation, students had two hours to assemble their creative, environmentally friendly machine ...
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COUNCIL ROCK NORTH DEBATE TEAM'S HARD WORK PAYS OFF WITH SUCCESSFUL SEASON
The Council Rock HS North Speech and Debate team has had a very successful season to date and the last two weekends have shown just how much time and effort our team has put into this Speech and Debate season...
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HILLCREST ELEMENTARY STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE K'NEX SKILLS AT BCIU STEAM CHALLENGE
The Hillcrest K’nex Team competed recently at the Bucks IU in a STEAM challenge. Their effort, teamwork, and creativity were on full display along with over one hundred other students from the county...
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COUNCIL ROCK NORTH WRESTLERS FINISH 8TH IN PIAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Council Rock North Wrestling Team competed in the PIAA AAA Individual Championships at the Giant Center last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Council Rock North finished 8th out of 134 teams and was the highest placing team in Southeastern PA...
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COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH WRESTLERS WIN DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
The Council Rock South Wrestling Team won the PIAA AAA District 1 Team Championship at Quakertown High School last Friday and Saturday. Eleven student-athletes advanced to the PIAA AAA Regional Wrestling Championships held at Souderton High School on March 1st and March 2nd...
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COUNCIL ROCK NORTH STUDENT ARTISTS IMPRESS AT PA YOUTH ART EXHIBIT COMPETITION
Congratulations to Catie Chalupa who was awarded 1st Place in the PAEA Youth Art Exhibit in Harrisburg and to Meghan Hayes Fischer who was awarded Honorable Mention...
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS NOW THURSDAY, JUNE 20
Due to inclement weather closings, the last day of school for students, as of March 4, is Thursday, June 20, 2019. CR school community members are advised that inclement weather closings DO NOT affect the graduation date which is locked in as Monday, June 17.
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COUNCIL ROCK DISTRICT CALENDAR SURVEY - INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE
At the Thursday, February 21 Board Meeting, the Board discussed their desire to understand community opinions relative to the formation of the 2020-2021 school calendar and beyond. Specifically, consideration of a pre-Labor Day start date and/or an abbreviated spring break as long-term solutions to a late end-of-year trend...
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2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR APPROVED / 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR APPROVAL ON HOLD
At the Thursday, February 21 Board Meeting, CR Administration presented the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 draft school year calendars for approval. While the 2019-2020 calendar was APPROVED, it was decided that the 2020-2021 calendar should undergo further review...
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CREF RECEIVES $15,000 DONATION FROM CUSTOMERS BANK FOR STEAM INITIATIVES
Jonathan Klass, Senior Vice President of Customers Bank present a donation of $15,000 to the Council Rock Education Foundation (CREF) in support of K - 12 district-wide S.T.E.A.M. initiatives ...
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CR SOUTH STUDENTS MAKE REGION SIX BAND
Congratulations to the following Council Rock South students: Percussion player Aaron Diefes, Euphonium player Jason Costello, and Clarinetist Jessica Wang on their successful audition into the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association...
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COUNCIL ROCK ALUMNI SURVEY RESULTS
In fall 2018, Council Rock Administration disseminated its first ever Alumni Survey to better understand the way in which we serve our students while with us and after they graduate. We are pleased to announce that 3,353 alums completed the survey...
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INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
With the winter season upon us, please take a moment to review Council Rock School District's inclement weather notification methods and procedures...
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COUNCIL ROCK REGION 5 BOARD MEMBER APPOINTED
At the January 31, 2019, Special Board Meeting, the Council Rock Board of School Directors interviewed and appointed Mr. Ed Salamon as the new Region 5 Board Member. Mr. Salamon replaces Mr. Jerold Grupp who resigned as Region 5 Board Member on January 6, 2019. Mr. Salamon has been a Holland resident for the last six years...
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SAFE2SAY SOMETHING SAFETY PROGRAM
As a school community, the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff continue to be our foremost priority. With direction and support from the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, Council Rock School District will begin implementing the Safe2Say Something (S2SS) program...
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COUNCIL ROCK MAKES IT A "DAY ON" IN HONOR OF MLK
For the 13th year in a row, Council Rock School District celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on his birthday with an expansive CR CARES initiative...
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CR SOUTH YEARBOOK TAKES FIRST PLACE F0R 2017-2018 TALON PUBLICATION
For the 5th time in the last 6 years, the 2017-18 South Yearbook, The Talon, won a "First Place" award in the annual American Scholastic Press Association contest...
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DON'T MISS CR NORTH'S "CELEBRATING FAMILY, A BROADWAY CABARET" JAN. 24-26
Join Council Rock North's Sock 'n' Buskin in their winter production of Celebrating Family: A Broadway Cabaret...
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CR DELIVERS GIFTS OF JOY AND MORE AT FRIENDS HOME AND VILLAGE HOLIDAY SUPPER FOR RESIDENTS
Friends Home and Village in the heart of Newtown was buzzing with special holiday activity on Tuesday, December 18th. This year's Holiday Supper for Residents was made extra special thanks to the support of Council Rock students, staff, and PTO members. With Council Rock's year-long, districtwide theme being intergenerational connections...
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COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH HOLIDAY HELPERS
Council Rock South student that make up both SEB and Student Council, started a new program this year called “holiday helpers” raising money to donate to others. The Council Rock South SEB had the opportunity to hand deliver a variety of school supplies to students and teachers at the Bache Martin Elementary school in Philadelphia...
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COUNCIL ROCK NORTH STUDENTS HONOR VETS WITH HOLIDAY WREATH PROJECT
This year, the Veterans Service Club invited the Men's Lacrosse team and Ro Kappa (Social Studies Honor Society) to join in the efforts. The goal of this project is to remember the sacrifices that many have made to this country by placing a wreath..
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COUNCIL ROCK NORTH SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM COMPETES AT PRINCETON CLASSIC
The Council Rock High School North Speech and Debate Team competed at The Princeton Classic from November 30 through December 2, 2018. Students competed in various speech events including Duo, Extemp, Poetry & Prose, and Drama...
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DECEMBER 4 BOARD REORGANIZATION
The Council Rock Board of School Directors met on Tuesday, December 4 for their annual Reorganization Meeting. The following Board leadership positions and Committee Chair roles were officially approved for a one-year term, per the voting session...
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CR HIGH SCHOOLS IN TOP 25 OF NICHE, 5O HIGH SCHOOLS WITH BEST TEACHERS LIST
Placing at #11 and #22 respectively, Council Rock High School North and Council Rock High School South excel in the top 25 of Niche's 50 PA High Schools with Best Teachers list. The list is developed using student and parent ratings, academic standings, teacher experience, and student-teacher ratios...
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COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH VOCAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMS FOR WHITE HOUSE
On Thursday, December 20th, the South Vocal Ensemble from CRHS South performed for over two hours at the White House for staff members, their families, and invited guests, who all had the opportunity to Tour the White House and hear our students perform holiday music...
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CR SOUTH ORCHESTRA PERFORMS AT WHITE HOUSE
The Council Rock South Orchestra enjoyed a wonderful day at the White House on Wednesday, December, 19. Our student musicians performed beautifully and represented their school and community with distinction. In addition to entertaining White House staff and their families...
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CR APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
On November 29, 2018, the Council Rock Board of School Directors approved the appointment of Mr. Bill Stone as Director of Business Administration, effective January 28, 2019. With this approval, Mr. Stone is scheduled to assume the responsibilities of current Director of Business Administration, Mr. Robert Reinhart, who will officially retire on March 14, 2019...
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COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR FBLA NATIONAL COMPETITION
Two Council Rock South students, Andrew Belder and Mitchell Gribman, qualified for the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) national competition. Andrew and Mitchell competed in a virtual personal finance and investing simulation against students from across the country...
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COUNCIL ROCK NORTH STUDENT PERFORMS WITH BEST OF THE BEST AT "ANHE"
During the 2017-18 school year, Madeline Wray from Council Rock High School North practiced with dedication to gain a chair in her district, region, and state music honor ensembles. And now, Madeline joined the “best of the best” at the National Association for Music Education’s 2018 All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) from November 25-28, 2018, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL...
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MAKE-UP DAY - MAY 21, 2019
Please be advised that May 21, 2019 will be the make-up day for all students and staff for last week's inclement weather closing. This date was published as a make-up day on the school calendar.
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NOVEMBER 15 BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD AT NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL, TELEVISED AS NORMAL & YOUTUBE ACCESS
Council Rock community members are advised that the November 15 meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held at Newtown Middle School. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 PM in the NMS Auditorium...
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PASSING OF FORMER CR STAFF MEMBER, DOLORES MCCRACKEN
It is with deep sadness that I send this communication regarding the sudden passing of former Council Rock staff member, Ms. Dolores McCracken. Dolores passionately served our district from 1992 to 2011 in various support staff roles and through her leadership as President of ESP (Education Support Professional Association). She continued to serve Council Rock, and school districts throughout the state, in recent years as the PSEA (Pennsylvania State Education Association) President...
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FAMOUS AUTHOR, TODD PARR, VISITS CR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Churchville students and staff from kindergarten to third grade had a blast with Todd Parr on Friday, October 26th. Todd Parr is the author and illustrator of more than 40 books for children, including the New York Times bestselling The I Love You Book, The Earth Book, and The Thankful Book...
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HIGH SCHOOL DIVERSITY TEAMS HONORED BY THE PEACE CENTER
The Peace Center recognized our teacher-led Diversity Teams from both Council Rock North and Council Rock South High Schools at their recent gala on October 14. The Teams received certificates for their outstanding work...
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DISTRICT TO INCORPORATE 3-HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE OPTION ON SNOW DAYS
Beginning this year, CR will incorporate a 3-hour delay schedule into its inclement weather options. The district has traditionally utilized a 2-hour delay on mornings that present a need for extra time due to weather conditions...
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KEYSTONE EXAMS OFF TABLE FOR NOW AS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has passed SB1095, essentially eliminating Keystone Exams as a mandatory graduation requirement for now. Once signed into law by Governor Wolf, the bill will allow school districts flexibility for students who do not pass all three Keystone exams. In brief, there will be several ways for a student to meet his/her graduation requirement. Options include the following...
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CR SOUTH MARCHING BAND TAKES 1ST PLACE AT STATE CHAMPS
Congratulations to the Marching Band State Champions of Council Rock South! On Saturday, October 27th the Council Rock South Marching Band won first place at the 2018 US Bands Group IV-A Pennsylvania State Championships!
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