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    <title>Dr. Madson&apos;s #ParklandPride Podcast</title>
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      <title>The Rise of Flag Football, Unified Sports and Parkland Athletics Update</title>
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<p>Special Olympics Unified Sports® is an inclusive program combining teams of people with intellectual disabilities (Unified athletes) and without disabilities (Unified partners) to train and compete together.  Learn more about Unified Bocce Ball here: <a href="https://specialolympicspa.org/ius-bocce" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unified Bocce Ball in Pennsylvania: https://specialolympicspa.org/ius-bocce</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Special Olympics Unified Sports® is an inclusive program combining teams of people with intellectual disabilities (Unified athletes) and without disabilities (Unified partners) to train and compete together.  Learn more about Unified Bocce Ball here: <a href="https://specialolympicspa.org/ius-bocce" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unified Bocce Ball in Pennsylvania: https://specialolympicspa.org/ius-bocce</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Get your <i>Disney's Little Mermaid Jr. </i>tickets at https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/arts/ticket-information</p><p>November 21 - 23, 2025 at Parkland High School</p><h3>Show Times:</h3><ul><li><strong>Friday 11/21 7pm</strong></li><li><strong>Saturday 11/22 3pm & 7pm</strong></li><li><strong>Sunday 11/23 3pm</strong></li></ul><h3>Ticket Prices:</h3><ul><li><strong>$12 Adults</strong></li><li><strong>$10 Seniors (65+)</strong></li><li><strong>$10 Students/Children</strong></li></ul><p>Springhouse Middle School (SMS) presented<i><strong> A Night Under the Stars</strong></i>, an evening of humorous and heartwarming stories set in the great outdoors.  Orefield Middle School (OMS) performed <i><strong>Shuddersome: Tales of Poe</strong></i>, bringing Poe’s most haunting tales to life.  Their shows were held in early November.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>mcgallan@parklandsd.org (Jessica Reitnauer, Sydney Sniezek, Maeve Hilton, Cadence Adams, Riley Davidson, Ryan Iorio, Edan Silver, Dr. Mark Madson, Natalie Gabrie, Mark Madson)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1553699351819">Food Services website</a></p><p>Contact information:</p><p>Parkland School District Contact Information:</p><p>Casey Troutman, Director, Food Services<br />2219 N Cedar Crest Blvd<br />Allentown, PA 18104<br />Phone: 610-351-5670<br />Fax: 610-351-5679</p><p>Building Contacts: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1553699351819&page=staff</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Access the<a href="https://phscoursebook.parklandsd.org/?_gl=1*ac6p21*_ga*MTExMTQ4MDc3Ni4xNzQxNjQyODA3*_ga_RZP2846XRM*MTc0MjQwNzc4MC4yOC4xLjE3NDI0MTQ0MDYuMC4wLjA."> PHS Digital Coursebook here.</a></p><p>Click here to see all of the <a href="https://phscoursebook.parklandsd.org/course-search/?pltw=on">Project Lead The Way course offerings</a> at PHS</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=463BWSSLWcU&list=PLcTnBmAWjzjRwm6TZT7JyTzr2RHIsPiqk&index=12">Video about Biomed Program</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg8AhvgDxsk&list=PLcTnBmAWjzjRwm6TZT7JyTzr2RHIsPiqk&index=11">Tech Ed and Engineering Program video</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuAfQTHbebU&list=PLcTnBmAWjzjRwm6TZT7JyTzr2RHIsPiqk&index=9">Math and Computer Science and Cyber Security PLTW classes video</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Link to Parkland High School Course Offerings:</p><p><a href="https://phscoursebook.parklandsd.org/departments/visual-arts/">Visual Arts course offerings</a></p><p><a href="https://phscoursebook.parklandsd.org/departments/music/">Music course offerings</a></p><p><a href="https://phscoursebook.parklandsd.org/departments/english-language-arts/">English course offerings</a> (includes theatre, technical theatre, film, yearbook, tv studio, newspaper, creative writing and more)</p><p><a href="https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/arts/festival-of-the-arts">Parkland Festival of the Arts</a> - will be May 16 & 17, 2025.</p><p>The teachers on this podcast share about course offerings and talk about specific projects that spark creativity and self-expression.  Students share about getting involved at PHS and how the experience has helped them feel ready for the future.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Link to Parkland High School Course Offerings:</p><p><a href="https://phscoursebook.parklandsd.org/departments/visual-arts/">Visual Arts course offerings</a></p><p><a href="https://phscoursebook.parklandsd.org/departments/music/">Music course offerings</a></p><p><a href="https://phscoursebook.parklandsd.org/departments/english-language-arts/">English course offerings</a> (includes theatre, technical theatre, film, yearbook, tv studio, newspaper, creative writing and more)</p><p><a href="https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/arts/festival-of-the-arts">Parkland Festival of the Arts</a> - will be May 16 & 17, 2025.</p><p>The teachers on this podcast share about course offerings and talk about specific projects that spark creativity and self-expression.  Students share about getting involved at PHS and how the experience has helped them feel ready for the future.</p>
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      <itunes:title>Artists as Storytellers: Visual and Performing Arts Department</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Dr. Madson sits down with Dr. Renee Mosser, the District new Visual and Performing Arts Director, along with Theatre teacher Natalie Gabrie and Art teachers Alyssa Tauber and Abby Chua-Root. Additionally, two senior students, Tariq Shahid and Katelyn Attieh, shared about their experiences in the music department.  Tariq plays violin in the orchestra and pit orchestra and has enjoyed trying new things in music.  Katelyn is the Club President for Festival of the Arts and a member of Performing Arts Club and involved in theatre, band, chorus and orchestra.  She also served as the leader of this year&apos;s PHS Trojan Marching Band.  Together they share the way that artists tell their stories through their creations and creative voice.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Madson sits down with Dr. Renee Mosser, the District new Visual and Performing Arts Director, along with Theatre teacher Natalie Gabrie and Art teachers Alyssa Tauber and Abby Chua-Root. Additionally, two senior students, Tariq Shahid and Katelyn Attieh, shared about their experiences in the music department.  Tariq plays violin in the orchestra and pit orchestra and has enjoyed trying new things in music.  Katelyn is the Club President for Festival of the Arts and a member of Performing Arts Club and involved in theatre, band, chorus and orchestra.  She also served as the leader of this year&apos;s PHS Trojan Marching Band.  Together they share the way that artists tell their stories through their creations and creative voice.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>GIVING BACK- How nonprofits and business work together to strengthen our community</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>For over two decades, the Parkland School District has been an active participant in the United Way Employee Giving Campaign. This year's campaign introduces a new option for employees to contribute to hurricane relief efforts.</p><p>Marci Lesko, CEO of the United Way, noted that 20 United Way chapters are currently engaged in relief efforts for Hurricane Helene. </p><p>Donate to the United Way here:  <a href="https://www.unitedwayglv.org/donate/">https://www.unitedwayglv.org/donate/</a></p><p>Learn more about the Parkland Education Foundation here:  <a href="https://www.parklandsd.org/foundation">https://www.parklandsd.org/foundation</a> or donate<a href="https://parklandeducationfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1180297"> here</a>.</p><p>Alvin H. Butz Construction, Inc.:  <a href="https://butz.com/">https://butz.com/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>mcgallan@parklandsd.org (Marci Lesko, Mark Madson, Lisa Ervin, Dr. Mark Madson, Mike Butz, Michael Butz)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For over two decades, the Parkland School District has been an active participant in the United Way Employee Giving Campaign. This year's campaign introduces a new option for employees to contribute to hurricane relief efforts.</p><p>Marci Lesko, CEO of the United Way, noted that 20 United Way chapters are currently engaged in relief efforts for Hurricane Helene. </p><p>Donate to the United Way here:  <a href="https://www.unitedwayglv.org/donate/">https://www.unitedwayglv.org/donate/</a></p><p>Learn more about the Parkland Education Foundation here:  <a href="https://www.parklandsd.org/foundation">https://www.parklandsd.org/foundation</a> or donate<a href="https://parklandeducationfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1180297"> here</a>.</p><p>Alvin H. Butz Construction, Inc.:  <a href="https://butz.com/">https://butz.com/</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>GIVING BACK- How nonprofits and business work together to strengthen our community</itunes:title>
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Dr. Mark Madson hosts a discussion with Marci Lesko, CEO of the United Way, and the Executive Director of the Parkland Education Foundation about the key factors driving their organizations&apos; growth and community impact. Mike Butz, Director of Business Development &amp; Administration at Alvin H. Butz, Inc. Construction Management Company, joins to highlight his company&apos;s community involvement, including their remarkable 37-year streak of 100% employee participation in United Way giving.

The conversation explores the United Way&apos;s recent $25 million fundraising success and their diverse contribution options. The Parkland Education Foundation shares insights on their expanding reach, attributing it to increased recognition of their initiatives. They recently completed an employee giving campaign, securing over $42,000 in payroll contribution pledges from Parkland staff for the current school year.

As the United Way launches workplace giving campaigns throughout the Lehigh Valley, the leaders discuss how contributors can direct their support to various local charities, including the Parkland Education Foundation.</itunes:summary>
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Dr. Mark Madson hosts a discussion with Marci Lesko, CEO of the United Way, and the Executive Director of the Parkland Education Foundation about the key factors driving their organizations&apos; growth and community impact. Mike Butz, Director of Business Development &amp; Administration at Alvin H. Butz, Inc. Construction Management Company, joins to highlight his company&apos;s community involvement, including their remarkable 37-year streak of 100% employee participation in United Way giving.

The conversation explores the United Way&apos;s recent $25 million fundraising success and their diverse contribution options. The Parkland Education Foundation shares insights on their expanding reach, attributing it to increased recognition of their initiatives. They recently completed an employee giving campaign, securing over $42,000 in payroll contribution pledges from Parkland staff for the current school year.

As the United Way launches workplace giving campaigns throughout the Lehigh Valley, the leaders discuss how contributors can direct their support to various local charities, including the Parkland Education Foundation.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Vision 2030:  Expansion Plans for Parkland</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Visit Parkland's Vision 2030 web page for updates and presentations: <a href="https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/superintendents-office/vision2030"> https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/superintendents-office/vision2030</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 3 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>mcgallan@parklandsd.org (Nathan Davidson, Randy Galiotto, Dr. Mark Madson)</author>
      <link>https://dr-madsons-parkland-pride-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/vision-2030-expansion-plans-for-parkland-VQGjBN4L</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Visit Parkland's Vision 2030 web page for updates and presentations: <a href="https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/superintendents-office/vision2030"> https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/superintendents-office/vision2030</a></p>
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      <itunes:summary>Dr. Mark Madson sits down with Parkland High School Principal Nathan Davidson and Randy Galiotto, Architect and co-founder of Alloy5 Architecture and Design firm that specializes in school buildings.  The three talk about the past year and a half that included a feasibility study that analyzed current space in the District as we continue to grow.  The study looked at classroom space in all buildings, building utilization, where residential development is happening or projected to occur, and pressure points across the District.  Then, the team worked with staff and students to assess future needs as well as analyze possibilities for construction options.  They also visited other school districts who underwent expansion projects in recent years at the secondary level because that is where Parkland&apos;s projected enrollment growth is of most concern.  As a result, the high school is about to undergo an expansion and plans to reconfigure Orefield&apos;s site are in the works as one project affects the other.  Listen to the complex thought process surrounding the project for more details.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Mark Madson sits down with Parkland High School Principal Nathan Davidson and Randy Galiotto, Architect and co-founder of Alloy5 Architecture and Design firm that specializes in school buildings.  The three talk about the past year and a half that included a feasibility study that analyzed current space in the District as we continue to grow.  The study looked at classroom space in all buildings, building utilization, where residential development is happening or projected to occur, and pressure points across the District.  Then, the team worked with staff and students to assess future needs as well as analyze possibilities for construction options.  They also visited other school districts who underwent expansion projects in recent years at the secondary level because that is where Parkland&apos;s projected enrollment growth is of most concern.  As a result, the high school is about to undergo an expansion and plans to reconfigure Orefield&apos;s site are in the works as one project affects the other.  Listen to the complex thought process surrounding the project for more details.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>The Parkland girls' and boys' basketball teams both had remarkable seasons. The girls' team won the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC) and District Championships, and made a deep run in the State Tournament before falling in the semi-final round to the eventual state champion, Cardinal O'Hara. This was the furthest the team had advanced since winning the State Championship in 2006.</p><p>Meanwhile, the boys' team also made an impressive run, advancing all the way to the State Final - a feat not accomplished since 2004. However, they ultimately fell short, losing the State Championship game by just two points.</p><p>It's worth noting that the boys' head coach, Eddie Ohlson, was a senior on the Parkland team back in 2004. Interestingly, the girls' head coach is Eddie's father, Ed Ohlson Sr.</p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>mcgallan@parklandsd.org (Nick Coval, Eddie Ohlson Jr., Ed Ohlson Sr., Madison Siggins, Talia Zurinskas, Mark Madson, Dr. Mark Madson)</author>
      <link>https://dr-madsons-parkland-pride-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/basketball-super-stars-of-the-class-of-2024-pT6_6uce</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Parkland girls' and boys' basketball teams both had remarkable seasons. The girls' team won the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC) and District Championships, and made a deep run in the State Tournament before falling in the semi-final round to the eventual state champion, Cardinal O'Hara. This was the furthest the team had advanced since winning the State Championship in 2006.</p><p>Meanwhile, the boys' team also made an impressive run, advancing all the way to the State Final - a feat not accomplished since 2004. However, they ultimately fell short, losing the State Championship game by just two points.</p><p>It's worth noting that the boys' head coach, Eddie Ohlson, was a senior on the Parkland team back in 2004. Interestingly, the girls' head coach is Eddie's father, Ed Ohlson Sr.</p><p> </p>
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      <itunes:title>Basketball Super Stars of the Class of 2024</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Dr. Madson speaks with the Parkland boys&apos; and girls&apos; basketball coaches, as well as players Nick Coval, Talia Zurinskas, and Madison Siggins, about their remarkable seasons.  During the interview, Dr. Madson highlighted the individual accomplishments of the players. Nick Coval surpassed the 2,000-point mark during the postseason. Both Talia Zurinskas and Madison Siggins reached the 1,000-point milestone during the regular season. The coaches and players reflected on their teams&apos; success and the hard work that went into their impressive campaigns.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Madson speaks with the Parkland boys&apos; and girls&apos; basketball coaches, as well as players Nick Coval, Talia Zurinskas, and Madison Siggins, about their remarkable seasons.  During the interview, Dr. Madson highlighted the individual accomplishments of the players. Nick Coval surpassed the 2,000-point mark during the postseason. Both Talia Zurinskas and Madison Siggins reached the 1,000-point milestone during the regular season. The coaches and players reflected on their teams&apos; success and the hard work that went into their impressive campaigns.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Link for show tickets:   https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/arts/ticket-information</p><p>Plan to come 30 minutes early to check out the Beach Party in the auditorium as the pit orchestra entertains patrons with party music.</p><p>SpongeBob contains music composed by Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, David Bowie, Panic! at the Disco, Steven Tyler and more.</p><p>Vocabulary:</p><p>Sitzprobe - <strong>a rehearsal where the singers sing with the orchestra, focusing attention on integrating the two groups</strong>.</p><p>Foley Artist - A <i><strong>Foley artist</strong></i> is the person who creates this sound art. <i><strong>Foley artists</strong></i> use creativity to make viewers believe that the sound effects are actually real.  A student Foley artist is on stage and part of the SpongeBob show!</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 3 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>mcgallan@parklandsd.org (Andrew Sachse, Vasilis Motsenigos, Gabriella Gavirati, Maansi Birru, Torin Heiland, Theresa Kollar, Lori Colacito, Mark Madson, Frank Anonia)</author>
      <link>https://dr-madsons-parkland-pride-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/spongebob-musical-cast-and-crew-77fSxreb</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Link for show tickets:   https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/arts/ticket-information</p><p>Plan to come 30 minutes early to check out the Beach Party in the auditorium as the pit orchestra entertains patrons with party music.</p><p>SpongeBob contains music composed by Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, David Bowie, Panic! at the Disco, Steven Tyler and more.</p><p>Vocabulary:</p><p>Sitzprobe - <strong>a rehearsal where the singers sing with the orchestra, focusing attention on integrating the two groups</strong>.</p><p>Foley Artist - A <i><strong>Foley artist</strong></i> is the person who creates this sound art. <i><strong>Foley artists</strong></i> use creativity to make viewers believe that the sound effects are actually real.  A student Foley artist is on stage and part of the SpongeBob show!</p>
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      <itunes:title>SpongeBob Musical Cast and Crew</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Andrew Sachse, Vasilis Motsenigos, Gabriella Gavirati, Maansi Birru, Torin Heiland, Theresa Kollar, Lori Colacito, Mark Madson, Frank Anonia</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Lights, Camera, Action!  The cast and crew and excited to open SpongeBob the Musical on the PHS stage on April 10, 2024!  Dr. Madson speaks to SpongeBob, the Dance Captain, some characters, a student musician and the show&apos;s director who will get you excited to see the show and also learn about how these very talented students manage their school work in addition to putting in the hours that are necessary to put on a spring musical at PHS!  This is a flagship program at Parkland and we are excited to take you behind the scenes of our theatre department.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Lights, Camera, Action!  The cast and crew and excited to open SpongeBob the Musical on the PHS stage on April 10, 2024!  Dr. Madson speaks to SpongeBob, the Dance Captain, some characters, a student musician and the show&apos;s director who will get you excited to see the show and also learn about how these very talented students manage their school work in addition to putting in the hours that are necessary to put on a spring musical at PHS!  This is a flagship program at Parkland and we are excited to take you behind the scenes of our theatre department.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Meet our Newest School Board Directors</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Link to Community Advisory Council Meeting Schedule (CAC):  <a href="https://www.parklandsd.org/community/community-advisory-council">https://www.parklandsd.org/community/community-advisory-council</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>mcgallan@parklandsd.org (David Ellowitch, Chris Pirrotta, Mark Madson)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Link to Community Advisory Council Meeting Schedule (CAC):  <a href="https://www.parklandsd.org/community/community-advisory-council">https://www.parklandsd.org/community/community-advisory-council</a></p><p> </p>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Mark Madson sits down with new School Board Directors David Ellowitch and Chris Pirrotta.  School Board Directors are elected officials who are not paid, but rather, volunteer their time to serve their local school community.  As required by the Pennsylvania School Code, public school districts are governed by a School Board that is comprised of directors who serve terms. In compliance with state and federal laws, school boards establish policies and regulations by which their schools are governed.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dr. Madson explores the 5th grade experience, which is the last year of elementary school within Parkland.  Mr. Bartman, Principal of Parkway Manor, Yael Shimon, 5th grader in Mrs. King's class from Parkway Manor, Mrs. Aulisio, Principal at Kratzer, and Jaxon Kijak, 5th grader from Mr. Green's homeroom at Kratzer, open up about their 5th grade experience and thoughts about life beyond elementary school. 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 1 Feb 2024 17:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dr. Mark Madson meets with Mark Stutz, Director of the Visual and Performing Arts, who will retire in January after serving the District for 18 years.  Also on the podcast is Mark's successor, Mr. Frank Anonia, the current PHS choral director, Dr. Scott Watson, Elementary and Secondary music teacher, and Ms. Monica Danner, Visual Arts Department Chair.   
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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