Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

6/9/2025 7:15 am

Celebrate our Teachers and Staff!

May 5-9

And School Principals' Day: Thursday, May 1

The PAS leadership team and the HSA have exciting plans to celebrate all of our amazing teachers and staff! You can help by bringing some baked goods, stopping by or staffing a card making table, helping decorate, or taking a shift to staff a special event. Click MORE for details on how you can help or sign up HERE.

PAS 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

6/8/2025 8:30 am

13th Annual PAS 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk

Sunday, June 8

5K: 8:30 AM

1 Mile Fun Run: 9:30 AM

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

BUY TICKETS: Purchase HERE

Adults: $40; Students: $30; Deadline: June 1 (Register by May 1 for a T-shirt)

VOLUNTEER:

Sign up HERE to volunteer during the race. Sign up HERE to help lead a running club April 28-June 6. Tuesday will be for 4th and 6th grades, and Thursday will be for 3rd and 5th grades.

SPONSORSHIP:

Recommend businesses for sponsorship HERE. Help contact local businesses; more information HERE. Purchase sponsorship HERE.

Spring Musical

5/13/2025 7:00 pm

Frozen JR.

Tuesday-Thursday, May 13-15, 7 PM

Location: PAS Gym (enter through Blacktop)

Get ready to experience the magic of Frozen Jr. at Penn Alexander School!

VOLUNTEER: Sign Up HERE

Help is needed for Build Day on Saturday, April 5 and set strike/clean up on Friday, May 16. Sign up to usher and receive 1 FREE ticket!

BUY TICKETS: Purchase HERE April 1-May 9

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door if still available.

Add on a light up magic wand for only $5!

Art Show

3/20/2025 5:00 pm

Support PAS Artists at the Art Show!

Wednesday, May 21: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Atrium (enter from main entrance)

Come to the PAS Art Show and enjoy selected artwork and a student art talk from our talented PAS students. Light snacks will be provided.

VOLUNTEER: Sign up HERE Coming Soon

Volunteers (parents and students welcome) are needed to come the day before, Election Day, to help hang artwork.

SUPPORT: Donate HERE Coming Soon

Interested in supporting the PAS art program? You are welcome to make a donation!

Coffee with the Principal

1/24/2025 8:30 am

Coffee with the Principal

Wednesday, April 30 at 12:30 PM

Virtual Only

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
https://zoom.us/j/9751540779

Meeting ID: 975 154 0779

School Advisory Council

10/21/2024 3:45 pm

School Advisory Council Meeting

Monday, April 21 at 3:45 PM

Location: PAS Library; use Locust St. entrance after 3:45 PM

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 held on the third Monday of the month from 3:45-4:45pm 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.

Earth Day

4/22/2024 8:30 am

Happy Earth Day!

April 22: Earth Day

April 25: Arbor Day

Please click MORE to read a blog post from PAS science teacher Stephanie Kearney. Did you know Earth Day has its root here in Philadelphia?