District News

The first walk to school for 2019 drew a large crowd. Join us the first Wednesday in May for the next walk.

Fourth-grade students that are part of the Principal’s Leadership Committee at the Towanda Area Elementary School helped to pick up and deliver food today for the backpack program. These hard-working students picked up food from the CHOP pantry and then delivered bags to all 3 district buildings. We proudly say, “THANK YOU” to these Black Knights for their hard work and help with this program.

Mrs. Watkins' Class recognized Down Syndrome Awareness Day in honor of their classmate Rebekah. #teambek

Towanda Elementary School Third Grade teachers Liz Maurer, Mary Smith and Julie Larson along with students Owen Savercool, Adrianna Austin and Dominik Miller presented the Guided Math program they have implemented to the school board members. Both the students and teachers were excited to share the success of the Guided Math program.

Second-graders in Mrs. Adams’ and Mrs. Lane’s classes are growing fruits and vegetables! The teachers were able to purchase a Tower Garden through a Venture Grant from the Towanda Area Education Foundation.

The Winter Sports Awards Program is Wednesday, March 27th at 6:00 PM in the High School New Auditorium for those students who participated in a JV or Varsity Winter Sport. Following the awards refreshments will be provided by the Towanda Booster Club.

Elementary yearbook for sale until April 5th for $20. Additional ala carte options are available for additional cost. Payment can be sent to the school with check directed to Towanda PTO or order online at YBPAY.LIFETOUCH.COM

The 2019 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA) will be administered to Towanda Area Elementary School students in grades three through six during April and May 2019. The English Language Arts Assessment will be administered to students April 15 – 17, 2019. The Mathematics Assessment will be administered to students on April 30 and May 1, 2019. The Science Assessment will be administered to 4th-grade students on April 29, 2019.

The 18th Annual Frank Joyce memorial Spaghetti Dinner will be held Thursday, April 11th from 5-7 PM in the High School Cafeteria.