Uniform Swap
8/18/2026 6:00 pm
Swap Uniforms or Buy New PAS Gear!
Tuesday, August 18, 5-7 PM and
Tuesday, August 25, 6-7 PM
PAS Blacktop (corner of 43rd & Locust)
Exchange gently used uniform pieces or buy for $1 each. New gear will be available for purchase as well. Donations of "like new" uniform clothes needed. Please bring to event or drop-off at the PAS office from 8-3 PM, Monday-Friday.
New families: don't forget to stop by the playground Tuesday August 18 from 6-7 PM for a "Pop with the Principal"!
Volunteers needed! All volunteers will receive 10 tickets good for 1 used article of clothing each.
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8/18/2026 5:00 pm
Celebrate the New School Year with the HSA!
Tuesday, August 26: 6-7 PM
PAS Blacktop (corner of 43rd & Locust)
The HSA is proud to sponsor our annual Ice Cream Social. We will have FREE ice cream for everyone. We will also have new PAS gear for sale as well as an additional Uniform Swap.
Rain date: August 27
Volunteers and large coolers needed! All volunteers receive 10 tickets good for 1 used article of clothing each.
Read MorePops with the Principal
8/18/2026 5:00 pm
Enjoy a Popsicle with the Principal!
Tuesday, August 18, 6-7 PM
PAS Playground (on Locust Street between 42nd and 43rd)
Join other Kindergarten and new families at this event. Meet Principal Overton and Assistant Principal Talbert, grab a treat, and make new friends! Don't forget to also visit the Uniform Swap on the blacktop at 43rd and Locust from 5-7 PM. No RSVP required.
Kindergarten and new families only please.
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New Family Meet & Greet
8/18/2026 4:30 pm
New Family Meet & Greet
Thursday, August 27: 8:30 AM
PAS Blacktop (corner of 43rd & Locust)
New families have an opportunity to meet the Penn Alexander leadership team and members of the Home & School Association (HSA), School Advisory Council (SAC), and Equity Circle.
Grab a treat and some coffee and ask all of your burning questions.
Read MoreSummer Resources
6/15/2026 3:00 pm
Summer Resources
To keep your child's skills sharp and on track, click Read More to see the summer work outlined in Principal Overton's letter including summer reading lists, math resources, information on summer camps (including free and low-cost options), PAS garden adoption, and details on school supplies needed for the 2026-27 school year.
Have a fantastic summer!
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