2017 Citadel Heart of Learning Nominations
Take the time and nominate your favorite PALCS teacher for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award today! Students, parents, teachers and administrators can nominate the teacher of their choice.
Meet the High School Math Department
Meet the High School Math Department! Mrs. Takac, Mr. Antonucci, Ms. Majersky, Mr. Smith, Mrs. DiSciullo, Ms. Antar, Ms. Bridgewater, Mr. DiFernando, and Mr. DiCicco.
Dance Teacher Mrs. Duncan Presenting at National Conference
PALCS is proud to announce that CPFA dance teacher, Mrs. Toni Duncan, has been invited to present her proposal, "Curricula Design: Access to Non-Dance Content and for Atypical Populations", at the 19th Annual National Dance Education Organization's (NDEO) Conference this November in San Antonio, Texas.
Ms. Kofeldt Suggests Fun Learning Tools on NBC
PA Leadership’s very own Supervisor of Educational Technology, Ms. Courtney Kofeldt, was recently featured in a segment on Philadelphia’s NBC 10 News about keeping students sharp during the summer months by using fun technology.
PALCS Staff Longevity
PA Leadership is proud to report that 40% of PALCS Faculty and Leadership have been a part of the community for 5 or more years.
Ms. Kofeldt: Winner of the 2017 EdTech Leader Award!
The voting is over and the tally is in! PA Leadership’s very own Educational Technology Supervisor, Ms. Courtney Kofeldt, has been selected as one of five winners of EdScoop's 2017 NextGeneration EdTEch Leader Award!
Staff Spotlight: Mr. Logue
We recently had the chance to speak to PALCS High School teacher, Mr. Michael Logue, who has been working at PALCS since 2011. Mr. Logue teaches 11th and 12th grade students Economics, Human Geography, and Street Law.
National School Counseling Week
This past week marked 2017’s National School Counseling Week! Taking place from February 6th to February 10th, this special week celebrates the work of dedicated school counselors in schools across the United States. On Friday, February 10th, PALCS showed their support and appreciation for the PALCS Guidance department and counselors by participating in "College-Wear Day." Faculty and students were asked to sport their college pride in an effort to get students thinking about their options for the future.
Vote for Ms. Kofelt for the 2017 EdTech Leader Award!
PA Leadership's very own Educational Technology Supervisor, Ms. Courtney Kofeldt, is a finalist for Consortium for School Networking's (CoSN) and EdScoop's 2017 NextGeneration EdTech Leader Award, recognizing K-12 educational technology leaders in America's schools.
PALCS Staff Members Sponsor Gifts for Children in Need
It truly is the “season of giving,” which is why for the 6th year in a row, members of PALCS staff have sponsored children in need for a Christmas gift drive called the "Angel Tree" for the Delaware Valley Children's Charity (DVCC). 16 PALCS teachers took on sponsorships this year. 3 of those teachers coordinated donations for entire departments within the school. Members of the Guidance Department, Student Services Department, and Child Accounting Department have all sponsored one or more children as a team.
PALCS Teacher Publishes Research About Homeless Youth
On October 21, 2016, PALCS 10th grade guidance counselor Erin Neason had an article published in the Urban Education Journal from Sage Publishing. Ms. Neason has her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Chester University and her Master of Science in School Counseling from Villanova University. Her article is entitled "Local Liaisons: Roles, Challenges, and Training in Serving Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness."
Meet the Principals: Mr. Chris Stiles, University Scholars
Entering his 8th year with PALCS, Mr. Christopher Stiles is now taking on the role of Principal for the PALCS University Scholars Program (USP). Learn more about him!