Sixth Grade Center

This Thursday, October 23rd—Join us at the QCSD administrative building for our monthly School Board Meeting at 7pm. All members of the Quakertown community and QCSD community are welcome!
These meetings provide a great opportunity to:

Stay informed about district initiatives, budget decisions, curriculum changes, and upcoming projects that impact students and schools.

Have a voice by offering public comment, sharing feedback, and asking questions that can influence priorities and decisions.

Build trust and transparency by seeing firsthand how Board members discuss issues, make decisions, and address community concerns.

Support students and staff by showing engagement in their education and the policies that affect their daily experiences.

Strengthen the community by fostering collaboration and shared understanding among families, educators, and district leaders.

Mark your calendars and please join us in person or online. Please visit to watch past and current board meetings:
https://www.youtube.com/@qcsdboard4511

Our teachers and administrators are committed to making this event a valuable experience for all QCSD families. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the purpose and structure of our math curriculum, learn about the course sequence, and discover practical ways to support your student’s learning at home. Don't miss it!

Date: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Where: Quakertown Community High School - Commons

Happy Principal Appreciation Month to SGC's Mr. Dinney! Here is a kind message from a teacher at the Sixth Grade Center. To share your words of thanks this month, simply click here:
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#PrincipalAppreciationMonth #sixthgradecenter #QCSDProud

Did you know that it's Principal Appreciation Month throughout the entire month of October? Send Mr. Dinney a kind message and we'll make sure he receives it!
Click here:
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Happy October, Panther Nation:

This week’s edition of Take 5 with Dr. Friedman highlights several important topics for our QCSD community. We celebrate Principal Appreciation Month, recognizing the dedication and leadership of our school principals, and how you can share words of thanks with them; exciting updates on academic programs and community partnerships that are helping to enrich our learning opportunities for our students. And finally, practical guidance on protecting your child’s device from damage, ensuring students can safely and effectively use technology to support their learning.

Click here to read more:
https://secure.smore.com/n/xrwp5

Please join us for our monthly QCSD Board Meeting, Wednesday, September 24th at 7pm at the QCSD Administrative Building, located at 100 Commerce Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951 or join us online at
https://youtube.com/live/prfJrVo9r8c?feature=share

Reminder! There is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23rd in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
We will see you on Wednesday, September 24th!

We hope to see you tonight at the SGC for BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT from 6pm - 8pm. Get acquainted with our educational programs and become more familiar with various procedures important to your child’s success.
The evening is structured so you can meet teachers in their classrooms and have the opportunity to follow your child’s schedule!
Click here to learn more & we hope to see you this evening:
https://sgc.qcsd.org/o/sgc/events?id=45763195

Do you have a student success story? Know an amazing teacher? Or a staff member that knocks it out of the ballpark? We want to hear from YOU! Share your #PantherPride story with us, and you could be featured in our next #PantherPride Post!
Click here:
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Please join us Wednesday, August 27th for our Monthly School Board Meeting. This meeting will be voting on the Quakertown Elementary School Project! Please join us at 7pm at 100 Commerce Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951 or tune in online at:
https://youtube.com/live/4byXIoFJ-1c?feature=share

To get up-to-date on the QE Project, click here:
https://www.qcsd.org/page/capital-projectsunpublished
and scroll down to "Quakertown Elementary Project" to view all the details from our recent Facilities Committee Meeting.

Start the school year off on the right note—read Dr. Friedman's latest blog post on "Setting the Tone for Success"
Click here:
https://www.qcsd.org/page/superintendent-blog

Sixth Graders & Families! Come Meet Mr. Dinney, your new SGC Principal on August 14th from 3pm - 5pm at the Sixth Grade Center!
RSVPs are welcome here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrghL9zznnkLIF04oLi8SWmN7V2YwyEpFbOtH38_oZGwSmIQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawMIX_dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhVjluNHM5ZjJFZXVOYnFsAR59sM0UN_DJudQ-iMIKxeYzxbymoJUJ6PieiaY82SdJfNM-MJSnO6YOeqJcWg_aem_OhI-zr8lvtc3DLSCojZVMg

Join Dr. Friedman on a Journey Through Panther Nation!

Step into the heart of our school district with Superintendent Dr. Friedman as your guide. Through his regularly updated blog, Dr. Friedman offers an inside look at the dynamic world of the QCSD—from exciting district-wide initiatives to everyday classroom successes.

Celebrate the achievements of our incredible students, stay informed on important developments, and discover the stories that make our community so special. Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community partner, Dr. Friedman’s blog is your window into the spirit, progress, and pride of our schools.

Stay connected. Stay inspired. Welcome to the journey!
Click here: https://www.qcsd.org/page/superintendent-blog

Ready to start your Back-to-School Shopping? Click below to download your SGC supply list:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4418/SGC/5877436/25-26_Supply_List_-_English.pdf

Greetings Panther Families:

Back-to-school is almost here - and we need your help! All QCSD Families must complete the following online registration for your returning student(s).

This process should take between 20-30 minutes.

If you have more than one student enrolled in the District, you must enter a unique snapcode to begin each of their registrations.

Additionally, if your student is an incoming kindergarten student or new to QCSD, we understand that you have recently completed the New Student registration form. Please use this form as a way to update any needed information prior to the beginning of school to ensure that we have the most accurate contact information for your child.

Thank you for your assistance in ensuring we have up-to-date information for your family. Please complete your student's online Returning Student Registration as soon as possible to ensure we can finalize class lists, building placements, and district transportation in a timely fashion.

Please join us on August 21st for our New Student Open House at the Sixth Grade Center from 4pm - 5pm and 6pm - 7pm

Please join us in welcoming our new Principal of Strayer Middle School, Dr. Matthew Crater! Join us Wednesday, July 30th for a Meet & Greet from 3pm - 5pm! Ask questions and get to know our new #StrayerStrong Leader

Free Immunization Clinic - August 21st
QCSD is running an immunization clinic on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 5-8 pm at Quakertown Community High School. If your child has insurance, the clinic can submit the immunization to their insurance company. If your child is uninsured, they can receive the immunization at no cost.

Thank you St. Luke's University Health Network for providing the Summer Meals Program to children and teens, ages 18 and younger at NO COST! No sign-up or ID necessary. Fridays are weekend bag days, where children are provided a bag of non-perishable food.