Harvest Food Drive

10/1/2026 8:30 am

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Contribute to the Harvest Food Drive!

Deadline: Monday, November 16

Penn Alexander School will be hosting its 25th Annual Harvest Food Drive to support the University City Hospitality Coalition. Drop off food and toiletries at school or make a donation to UCHC.

Staff Breakfasts

9/29/2026 7:30 am

Monthly Teacher & Staff Appreciation Breakfasts

Bring in or Bake Something Special!

Each Grade Hosts One Breakfast

We are excited to formally introduce our family-led Teacher & Staff Appreciation Breakfast Program! As part of this program, we will ask each grade at PAS to host ONE breakfast during the school year. On a designated date, families from the grade will be asked to bring home-baked sweet and savory goods, juice, and other contributions to provide a special breakfast for all our teachers and staff.

Click More for dates and grade assignments. The next one will be on Tuesday, September 29, hosted by 8 Grade Families. Form only visible to 8 Grade families.

Sign Up HERE

Hispanic Heritage Month

9/15/2026 8:30 am

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15-October 15

Share your Story!

We are excited to celebrate and honor the history, culture, and influence of current and past generations from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. If you or someone you know would like to share your culture, traditions, artistry, or story with our community, we are grateful for the experience to learn with you. If interested, please fill out the form HERE, and PAS will reach out to coordinate.

Field Match Challenge

8/25/2026 1:26 pm

Field Match Challenge

After many long years of planning, our work on the new field and outdoor spaces at Penn Alexander is now underway! This past Spring, we received a $267,000 state grant that we have matched with HSA funds raised over the last several years. We are currently completing the planning and design stage of the project with our architects and Penn, a crucial first step.

As we near meeting our full fundraising goal for these projects, the Neubauer Foundation has awarded a generous 2:1 matching grant. Between now and December 1, the foundation will match all gifts toward the field project: $1 for every $2 contributed, up to a total of $50,000 raised. Help us meet this match by making a gift here now!

Donate Here

EITC

3/16/2026 3:45 pm

Learn about the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)

Would You Like to Turn a $500 Donation into a $4,500 Gift to PAS?

The EITC program is a way to designate your Pennsylvania tax dollars directly to Penn Alexander. Learn more through the slideshow or webinar.

EITC Slideshow HERE

EITC Webinar HERE

Passcode: iUQ55*U!

Attendance Form

8/25/2025 8:30 am

How to Report an Absence

Fill out a Google Form for ALL Absences

In an effort to increase efficiency for the staff and to ease and improve communication between teachers, staff, and families, a Google form has been created for parents to use for all absences. Please use this electronic form to submit an excuse for your child's absence from school within three days of the absence. A doctor's note must be provided for three consecutive days of absence. After 10 parent excuses, a doctor's note will be required.

See the Family Handbook HERE for more details about the attendance policy (page 8) and the school district policy HERE.

Absence Form

Teacher Appreciation Chair

5/5/2025 8:30 am

Teacher Appreciation Chair Needed

Show Teachers and Staff the Love!

Time Commitment: approx. 1-4 hours / month

The HSA is looking for someone to lead teacher and staff appreciation efforts at PAS. We need someone who can lead a committee, help set up meetings, execute project plans, coordinate tasks with committee members, make decisions, etc. We could also use more committee members to help with various tasks. Fill out the Volunteer Interest Form if interested in learning more.

Working Groups

8/20/2024 1:00 am

Join a Working Group

Short-Term, Huge Impact!

Time Commitment: approx. 2-10 hours per project

The HSA needs help with many projects that benefit our students! Working Groups (Committees) Include:

5K
Beautification (NEW!)
Book Fair
Events
Finance
Fundraising
Nominating
Teacher Appreciation

If you are interested, please log in and fill out the Volunteer Interest Form:

Sign Up Here

Event Volunteers

8/1/2024 4:00 pm

Interested in Helping with an Upcoming Event?

Short-Term, Super Helpful!

1 - 4 Hour Shifts Usually Available

Have a few hours to spare to help make the next event a smooth success? We'd love your help!

See Options Here

Safety Concerns

7/1/2023 1:00 am

Be a Safer Neighbor

Everyone's Actions Matter; NO Double Parking!

In an effort to reduce accidents, to ensure emergency vehicle access, and to allow teachers and children safe entry and egress, please take a minute to click MORE to see how your actions can make a difference in keeping everyone safe.

Please make sure to NEVER double park or block bike lanes. Use Locust or Spruce Streets for short term parking.

Also, as a reminder, dogs are not allowed at PAS.