Student Vaccine Interest Survey

The District has partnered with Springfield Pharmacy to help distribute vaccines to students. Earlier this week, TESD hosted a successful COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students aged 16 and over who wished to receive a vaccine. We anticipate that children aged 12 and over will soon be eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, and we are making plans to host a similar clinic in the very near future. To help with planning, we are asking interested families to please review and complete this interest survey by the end of the day on Monday, May 10. 

Please click on this link if you are interested in having your child vaccinated.

Completing this survey is not a commitment to receiving the vaccine; it is to help the pharmacy identify how many doses to obtain. There will be a separate communication with information on how to sign up for the vaccine. 

Here are the current details of the plan. 

1. Location: one or both middle schools. 

2. Date: To Be Determined, based on FDA approval and availability of the vaccine. 

3. Time: We would likely conduct it from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. 

4. Parents are required to be present if their child is not 18. 

5. It is possible that the second dose will be administered after the last day of school (June 11). 

6. The vaccine is free -- there is no cost to families. 

7. Parents and students aged 18 and over would need to complete a consent form. 

8. If available, families are asked to please bring a student photo ID, insurance card and the signed consent form. 

If you are interested in having your child vaccinated at this clinic, please click on the link above and respond to the survey by the end of the day on Monday, May 10, 2021. If you have questions, please contact Chris Groppe at [email protected].

We welcome volunteers! 

We could use support from medical professionals such as nurses or M.D.s, to administer the shot, and non-medical volunteers for support in monitoring the line or other tasks. If you wish to volunteer, contact Chris Groppe at [email protected].

Commencement 2021

Graduation will be held on Tuesday, June 8^th at 6pm on Teamer Field. This week, Pennsylvania announced updated guidelines which will begin on June 1^st. Our Pandemic Team is in the process of reviewing our current Safety Plan in light of these changes.  We will communicate how these changes impact graduation, specifically guest tickets, in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we work through the details. Stay tuned for more details.

Please click here for more information on senior timeline and events.

AP Exams are Underway!

Click here to review the letter and AP Exam schedule that was sent to AP Students and Families last month.

Key Points:

• We will be administering AP Exams during Administration 1 and 2. Please review which exams will be administered in-person paper/pencil and which will be at-home digital. 
• Important reminder to check the “CHS Advanced Placement” group in Schoology daily leading up to AP Exams. You will find important information regarding how to download the 2021 AP Exam Application (required to test digitally) and how to prepare for exam day.
• All cancelation fees are waived this year to give students utmost flexibility. To request a full refund, students should log into their Total Registration account by May 27^th to cancel their exam(s). 

AP Teachers will be discussing exam administration in detail with their respective AP students, and information will be posted often to the CHS Advanced Placement Schoology Group. Please contact Megan Smyth ([email protected]) or Katherine Barthelmeh ([email protected]) with questions.

Attention Interested College-Bound Athletes and Parents!

Conestoga Student Services will offer a new virtual program - Athletic Recruitment: NCAA Updates and Finding Your Fit. Come learn the “how-to’s” of being a recruited athlete. We will be joined by a panel of college admissions experts and college coaches. If you are serious about playing a sport in college or if you just want to learn more, this event is for you! We hope to see you on Tuesday, May 11^th at 7pm (link to follow). All grades welcome.

May PARENT MEETINGS

We are looking forward to meeting with Conestoga parents at the monthly parent meetings this May. The dates and times are below, along with the Teams Meeting link.

9th Grade Parent Meeting

10:00am Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Join Microsoft Teams Meeting

+1 717-431-7267 United States, Lancaster (Toll)

Conference ID: 772 159 115#

10th Grade Parent Meeting

10:00am Friday, May 14, 2021

 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting

+1 717-431-7267 United States, Lancaster (Toll)

Conference ID: 544 339 188#

11th Grade Parent Meeting

10:00am Tuesday, May 18, 2021

 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting

+1 717-431-7267 United States, Lancaster (Toll)

Conference ID: 264 190 595#

12th Grade Parent Meeting

10:00am Thursday, May 20, 2021

 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting 

+1 717-431-7267 United States, Lancaster (Toll)

Conference ID: 537 256 324#

GET YOUR STOGA GEAR!

Student Council is having an on-line Spirit Wear Sale. Click on the link below to view/purchase merchandise https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/Qefr6zJ6n6

*Order fast – the sale ends 5/17.

Important information:

•      For all decorated items, returns are accepted for damaged or defective merchandise only.

•      For non-decorated items, there is a $20 fee for exchanging sizes after delivery.

•      The delivery date is estimated as 3-4 weeks after the closing date. The items will be delivered to the Students/ Parents Home addresses as arranged on order. 

Spring Sports

Spring Sports are well underway and we have begun competitions. As a reminder, all spectators must wear a mask and be socially distanced from others who are not residing in the same household. We will continue to follow the guidance from PIAA and the health departments as the situation evolves.



We are planning on having a fall Sports meeting before the end of the year. The Athletic Department will be sending out information as the format and date is finalized.  As always, let’s keep up the fight in mitigating the spread of Covid-19. Go Stoga!

Traffic Safety Reminders

TESD urges all parents to exercise traffic safety around our schools. Please be reminded to: 

• Drive slowly and carefully in school parking lots, drop off areas and nearby roads
• Obey all traffic flow patterns and rules of the road
• When dropping off and picking up students, please pull all the way up allowing traffic to flow
• Discuss pedestrian safety with your kids (use crosswalks/sidewalks, look both ways, don't "walk and text," etc)

Traffic patterns around the schools are always busy at the start and end of our school days. We appreciate your attention to the safety of all of our students. 

***VISITORS***

Per our district's safety plan, we are not permitted to have visitors or parents/guardians in the school building. Exceptions will be made for emergency situations. Thank you for your understanding as we begin our reopening plan for hybrid instruction. 

A Note from the Attendance Office

During the hybrid model, daily attendance will continue to be taken through homeroom Schoology pages. If your child is scheduled to attend school in person but remains home (and participates virtually), there is no need to send an absence note to the attendance office. If your child is unable to attend school in person or participate virtually, please contact the attendance office at [email protected]. 

Tech Update

In order to streamline and provide service for any district laptops that may have hardware/software issues please follow these guidelines:

1. Open any Internet browser. 

2. Type https://helpdesk.tesd.net.

3. Log in with your network user name (ie. 202ldoej) and password. Do not include @tesdk12.net.

4. Click on Report an Issue in the "I am facing an Issue" box in the middle of the page.

5. Click on the Others tab on the left and click on Student Helpdesk Request.

6. Fill out the required fields (with red asterisks). Include as many details as you can regarding your issue in the Description area. Include screenshots, too! 

7. Add request. An IT technician will reply to your ticket 

If you have an issue that necessitates an in-house visit you will be directed to visit the CHS Main Lobby. The Tech hours will be 7:30am-3pm Monday thru Friday. You will need to report any issues via the Student Helpdesk Request first or call the Family Helpdesk at 610-240-1730.

We are here to make your virtual learning experience the best it can be!

Your Helpdesk Staff

2020-2021 School District Calendar Information

Please visit the T/E School District website to view the 2020-2021 School District Calendar information. School staff members have begun planning events and activities

for the 2020-2021 school year. To view the single page summary of the 2020-21 school year, please view this link. 

Inbox to Receive Feedback on TESD 

Virtual Instruction Program

TESD has created an inbox to receive comments and feedback on our virtual

instruction program. Members of the school community may email comment to [email protected]. Feedback received through this inbox will be

shared with School Board members and members of the TESD administrative

team on a weekly basis. Please note: this inbox is designed for feedback on

the TESD virtual instruction program. Technical questions regarding virtual

instruction should be sent to [email protected]. Specific

questions about individual classroom procedures or lessons should be directed

to the teacher or school principal.

QUICK LINKS

• Student Services Department
• Conestoga High School website