Methacton Schools

ONLY A WEEK AWAY! Methacton High School Theatre Company proudly presents William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet — reimagined 1990s style! Step into an era of grunge, boy bands, flannel, and teenage rebellion, as the eternal feud between the Montagues and Capulets plays out against a soundtrack that captures the decade's restless energy. Amid the chaos of family loyalty and street violence, two young people fall helplessly, hopelessly in love. Their forbidden romance sparks a high-stakes chain of events that will change both families forever. 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦. 𝘝𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵. SHOWTIMES • Thursday, November 12th @ 7:00 PM • Friday, November 13th @ 7:00 PM • Saturday, November 14th @ 4:00 PM LOCATION Methacton High School Auditorium TICKETS Tickets are $8 for students, $10 for seniors, and $15 for adults. All tickets are general admission. Tickets are available now through Hometown Ticketing: events.hometownticketing.com…

Registration deadlines are fast approaching for two of our upcoming adult community education classes. Claim your spot before it's too late! ▪️ CPR Trainings - Heart Saver with First Aid Wed, 11/11 (6:00–9:30 PM) - Arcola Library Registration Deadline: Nov 3 (Today!) ▪️ Dot Painting Workshop: Tea Coasters Thu, 11/12 & Mon, 11/16 (5:15–6:45 PM) - Eagleville Flex Room #114 Registration Deadline: Nov 5 👉 Register now at: methacton.org/comed

WE'RE HIRING! Looking for a meaningful role where you can make a difference in the lives of students and families every day? Methacton School District is now hiring: ▪️ Personal Care Assistant (Arrowhead Elementary School) - $22.95/hour ▪️ Paraprofessional- Behavioral (Woodland Elementary School) - $23.37 / $24.27 depending on level of education Visit methacton.org/support_career… to learn more and apply now!

Today, we are celebrating our incredible Methacton School District Psychologists! They are the dedicated experts bridging mental health and education across our district, empowering our students to thrive academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Join us in sending a massive THANK YOU to our team for their unwavering dedication to every student’s success!

Welcome to the October edition of Dr. Zerbe’s Methacton Matters newsletter! Catch up on all the exciting news, achievements, and events happening across our district: ▪️ Meet our newly formed Methacton High School Belonging Ambassadors and see how our schools observed Unity Day. ▪️ Join us in honoring our APEX Award honorees and dedicated staff members celebrating 25 years of service. ▪️ Learn about the partnership between Meadowood Senior Living residents and Worcester Elementary. ▪️ Check out this month's Alumni Spotlight featuring Geoffrey Cornish, AccuWeather’s Assistant Chief Video Meteorologist. Read these stories and more in the latest edition! app.smore.com/n/8nax3

THANK YOU to the entire Methacton community for an incredible turnout at this year's Fall Blood Drive! Students, staff, and community members came together to give back—and the impact is truly life-changing. Here’s a look at what we accomplished together: Student Drive: 83 students stepped up to donate 59 units. Community Drive: 44 community members showed up to donate 47 units. That’s a grand total of 106 units of blood collected, which can save up to 318 lives! We are so grateful for everyone’s time, generosity, and commitment to making a difference. Way to go, Methacton!

Congratulations to the 15 employees listed below for reaching a huge milestone in their Methacton careers: 25 years of service! We are so grateful for their dedication to the district and their continued passion for helping our students thrive. Superintendent Dr. Zerbe surprised each of the staff members in their respective buildings this month with a handwritten note and a pin to honor their longstanding commitment. Congratulations to: ▪️ Sharon Bersheim - Teacher, Skyview Upper Elementary ▪️ Eileen Brown - Secretary, Technology Department ▪️ Bradley Casagrande - Facilities ▪️ Joseph Debro - Facilities (not pictured) ▪️ Mary Kate Fenstermacher - Teacher, Eagleville Elementary ▪️ Benjamin Greenover - Librarian, Skyview Upper Elementary ▪️ Elizabeth Hibbert - Instructional Assistant, Skyview Upper Elementary ▪️ Liza Kernan - Teacher, Methacton High School ▪️ Mark Lamplugh - Teacher, Methacton High School (not pictured) ▪️ Sophia Noblit - Secretary, Arcola Intermediate ▪️ Heidi Parente - Office Assistant, Arrowhead Elementary ▪️ Erin Ranieri - Teacher, Methacton High School ▪️ Paul Spiewak - Assistant Principal, Methacton High School ▪️ Deborah Wittenberg - Instructional Intervention Specialist, Eagleville Elementary ▪️ Anne Yost - Teacher, Arcola Intermediate

IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS! ▪️ Monday, November 2, 2026: NO SCHOOL - K-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences: K-8 In-Service: Grades 9-12 ▪️ Tuesday, November 3, 2026: NO SCHOOL - K-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences: K-12 Methacton Calendar: methacton.org/calendar

Methacton High School Theatre Company proudly presents William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet — reimagined 1990s style! Step into an era of grunge, boy bands, flannel, and teenage rebellion, as the eternal feud between the Montagues and Capulets plays out against a soundtrack that captures the decade's restless energy. Amid the chaos of family loyalty and street violence, two young people fall helplessly, hopelessly in love. Their forbidden romance sparks a high-stakes chain of events that will change both families forever. 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦. 𝘝𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵. SHOWTIMES • Thursday, November 12th @ 7:00 PM • Friday, November 13th @ 7:00 PM • Saturday, November 14th @ 4:00 PM LOCATION Methacton High School Auditorium TICKETS Tickets are $8 for students, $10 for seniors, and $15 for adults. All tickets are general admission. Tickets are available now through Hometown Ticketing: events.hometownticketing.com…

The Methacton School District is thrilled to join the Methacton Education Foundation in honoring our outstanding teachers and staff as this year’s Apex Award recipients. These extraordinary individuals were nominated by their peers for the incredible heart, passion, and positive influence they bring to our schools every single day. Please join us in celebrating the 2026 Apex Award honorees!

While our 10th and 11th graders were hard at work tackling the PSATs, MHS freshmen got a taste of the future at the Futures Expo! Students rotated through four interactive sessions led by industry professionals, diving into career pathways like firefighting, human resources, finance and skilled trades. They gained firsthand insight into daily real-world experiences, career opportunities, and the education that's needed to reach those goals. They also picked up valuable interview tips, learning how to ask smart questions and give responses that set them up for job success. A massive thank you to our incredible partners for giving their time to inspire and guide the next generation of leaders: ▪️ Allan Myers ▪️ American Heritage Credit Union ▪️ Franklin Mint Credit Union ▪️ Montgomery County Community College ▪️ Automotive Training Center ▪️ Lower Providence Fire Department ▪️ Worcester Fire Department ▪️ Methacton School District HR Department

Today, Worcester Elementary School welcomed the Worcester Fire Department for an exciting fire safety assembly! Our 3rd graders learned essential safety tips, got hands-on practice with protocols like "stay low and go" and "stop, drop, cover and roll," and checked out specialized firefighting gear up close. Later, the entire school gathered by the playground for a live fire hose demonstration! It was a wonderful day filled with valuable, life-saving lessons. A huge thank you to the Worcester Fire Department for visiting and keeping our community safe!

View a live stream of the October 28, 2026: Act 34 Hearing at 7:00PM via YouTube: youtube.com/live/63L2PFVrbK4…

The Methacton Fall Community Blood Drive is TOMORROW! One donation can save up to three lives—join us and make an incredible impact! Community Blood Drive ▪️ Thursday, October 29, 2:30 - 7:30 PM Methacton High School Main Gym 🩸 Your donation can save lives! 👉 Sign up here: redcrossblood.org/give.html/…

Fueling the team that moves our district! Our bus drivers and aides do so much for our community, and today we had the chance to show a little extra appreciation! The district dropped off donuts, coffee, and snacks at the transportation depot to power our First Student team through their morning runs. We’re incredibly grateful for everything they do to get our students to and from school safely each day. Join us in saying a big  “thank you” to your bus driver today!

View a live stream of the October 27, 2026: Regular Board Meeting at 7:00PM via YouTube: youtube.com/live/G5aJOkAGVCg…

SPIRIT OF METHACTON AWARDS - OCTOBER 2026 The Methacton School District is proud to announce the 2026-27 Spirit of Methacton Awardees from Woodland Elementary School. The Spirit of Methacton Award is an opportunity to recognize our students, staff, coaches, advisors, and volunteers who consistently model the qualities of the 9 core values of the Methacton School District. These individuals enrich our school environment with their commitment, expertise, and support. Please join us in thanking them for their work here in the Methacton School District. The Spirit of Methacton Recipients for October 2026 are: PROFESSIONAL STAFF: ▪️ Dawn Hess ▪️ Jennifer Malloy SUPPORT STAFF: ▪️ Jackie Halpin ▪️ Nerissa Spampanato VOLUNTEERS: ▪️ Jillian Sharp ▪️ John Dougherty STUDENTS: ▪️ Ava Gupta ▪️ Hudson Ruibal Congratulations and thank you for all you do! Learn more: methacton.org/spirit-of-meth…

TOMORROW! Act 34 Hearing MHS Renovation Project October 28, 2026 - 7 PM MHS LGI - 1005 Kriebel Mill Rd, Eagleville PA 19403 Join us to learn, review and comment on the proposed renovation plans for Methacton High School. A description of the High School Project, including the facts with respect to the educational, physical, administrative, budgetary, and fiscal matters relating to the High School Project will be presented. Attendees: Please park in the front lot of the High School. A parking attendant will direct you to a spot. Find out how to participate and learn more about the project at: methacton.org/Act34

The Athletics & Activities weekly newsletter is packed with information for Fall sports, upcoming fundraisers, highlights, and important dates. View it here: app.smore.com/n/fjd7t

HISTORY MADE! Huge congratulations to our incredible Girls Soccer team on capturing the PAC Championship with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over OJR yesterday! Talk about rewriting the record books—this is not only our program’s first-ever PAC Championship win, but our first time ever qualifying for the PAC tournament! The team capped off this historic run by setting a new program record with their 17th win of the season while racking up an astounding 13th shutout. A huge thank you to Head Coach Bret Smith and Assistant Coach Colleen Wolf for their outstanding dedication and leadership, and congratulations to all the players on an unforgettable championship performance!