Spring Musical

3/27/2026 7:00 pm

Shrek The Musical JR.

Tuesday-Thursday, May 12-14, 7:00 PM

The Penn Alexander School stage will transform into a faraway kingdom this May as we bring the hilarious and heartwarming world of Shrek The Musical JR. to life. The directors, cast, crew, and choir members are all working hard getting the production ready!

Tickets will go on sale after spring break, but Friday, March 27 is the deadline to purchase T-shirts, Playbill "shout-outs" for your budding stars, and Playbill sponsorships for local businesses and families, all of which help support the cost of putting on the production.

T-SHIRT SALES ($20) & SHOUT-OUTS ($5): Purchase HERE by March 27.
SPONSORSHIPS ($100-$1500): Purchase a personalized congratulatory Playbill ad HERE or recommend potential local businesses HERE by March 27.
VOLUNTEER: Volunteer Build Day is Saturday, April 11, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Sign up HERE.

SEL Parent Series

3/11/2026 5:30 pm

Social Emotional Learning Parent Series

Wednesday, March 11 at 5:30 PM

Location: PAS Cafeteria

Topic: Family Emotional Safety

This discussion series, coordinated by Mr. Manny Harris, Ms. Matti Freiberg, and Ms. Beth Clauss, was developed to support schools and community partners that wish to engage parents and caregivers in conversations about the social and emotional growth of their families.

Space is limited to 30 participants. Dinner and childcare will be provided, paid for by HSA funds.

Sign Up HERE

School Advisory Council

2/9/2026 7:30 pm

School Advisory Council Meeting

Monday, March 16 at 3:45 PM

Location: PAS Library

School Advisory Council (SAC) meets once a month and is a forum for discussion and collaboration with the PAS administration on school-based decision making with a focus on student achievement, school improvement, effective teaching, and parent and community engagement, communication, and support. Meetings are typically held on the third Monday of the month and are open to everyone in the school community. To learn more about Penn Alexander’s SAC and review a list of SAC members, please visit the SAC website.

Coffee with the Principal

12/11/2025 7:00 pm

Coffee with the Principal

Friday, March 6 at 8:45 AM

In Person and Virtual

Location: Cafeteria, enter from Blacktop

About once a month Principal Overton hosts a meeting in the cafeteria. In these sessions, Dr. Overton shares valuable information and answers any questions parents may have.

Join Zoom Meeting HERE

PAS 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

5/31/2025 8:30 am

14th Annual PAS 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk

Sunday, May 31

Support STEAM education at Penn Alexander School by running, volunteering your time, or becoming a sponsor for the culminating event of the year.

EARLY BIRD PRICING: Adults: $35 / Students: $25

Purchase HERE through March 31.

BIGGEST VOLUNTEER NEEDS:

Running Club helpers: the more parents who sign up, the more children can be included in the clubs. Running is not necessary!
Sponsorship help: contact a few local businesses to become T-shirt sponsors
Prize manager: contact local businesses for gift certificates and race prizes
Day of Race volunteers: sign up HERE

If you are interested in helping out, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form or contact Dr. Kreidle. This race won't successfully happen without lots of helping hands!

Math Festival

4/16/2025 5:00 pm

Learn Something New at the Math Festival!

Thursday, April 16: 5:30-7:30 PM

5:30-6:00 PM: Optional FREE dinner in the lunchroom

6:00-7:30 PM: Visit fun math stations in the gym

Spend an evening doing puzzles and games, and learn some math too! Learn through play together with your children and see first-hand how to support them in their math studies. Volunteers are needed to bring dessert, with set up and clean up, and to help run the games. Come home with some fun freebies.

RSVP HERE by March 31

Volunteer HERE

Literati Book Fair

4/6/2025 3:00 pm

Shop the Literati Book Fair!

April 6-10

Atrium

Open to the Public

April 8: 3:15-5:00 PM

April 9-10: 12:30-4:00 PM

Shop for your child(ren), purchase a classroom gift card, and/or sign up to work a shift at the Literati Book Fair. Every purchase benefits our school library.

VOLUNTEER: Sign up HERE

Volunteers are needed for set up on April 6, clean up on April 13, and for working shifts April 6-10. All volunteers will be given a FREE $10 gift card!

SHOP: Online Store HERE

You can shop online (starting March 9) or visit in-person (April 8-10). You can purchase gift cards for your kids online, if you wish to avoid sending them with cash. You can purchase classroom books by purchasing a gift card for a teacher.