Issue 18: April - May 2026

Conestoga High School

Conestoga Job Fair - April 21

The Annual Conestoga Job Fair for students will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 11am -2pm, in the Atrium. Area businesses who are looking for student employees, seasonal or year-round part-time, will be here to talk to students. If you or your business are interested in participating as a local business/vendor, please complete the form below.

Conestoga Job Fair 2026 Vendor Form – Fill out form

Snow Day in May: Senior Picnic Sign-up and Donation

Each year, Seniors at Conestoga High School are invited to celebrate the last day of classes at the Snow Day in May picnic.This year’s picnic will be on Friday, May 1st at CHS from 11:00 am - 1:15 pm. It is a FREE event organized by Senior parents.

In order to provide the majority of the food for the 600+ seniors, we are asking for some food and monetary donations. If you would like to donate money, and any amount is appreciated! You can easily donate via PayPa l. As a guide, in the past we have asked for donations of $25, $50 and $100, or a custom amount for the Hoagie and Ice Cream fund.

We also need additional snacks and water bottles, along with some games to borrow and some parents to help out on Snow Day May 1. Please take a look at the sign-up genius and donate what and volunteer when you can. We are looking forward to putting on a great picnic for the kids!

Thank you!

The Snow Day committee

AP Exam Update

AP exams are scheduled for May 4-16, 2026. If your student is registered for an AP exam, please review the information below. The majority of exams will be administered digitally, or will be a hybrid of digital and paper/pencil. Teachers are communicating the format of their specific exam to students in class. Students must have their laptops, fully charged, and their charger on the day of their exam. Likewise, they must have their College Board email address and password to be able to access their exams. They will not be able to use their phone or notes on the day of the exam. Please click on the links below for additional information.

Detailed AP exam schedule

AP Info sheet

Attention Interested College-Bound Athletes and Parents!

Conestoga Student Services proudly presents “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 VIRTUAL event is for you! We hope to see you on Thursday, May 7th at 7pm (link to follow). All grades welcome.

31st Annual Service and Leadership Awards Program

May 14, 2026, 7pm, Auditorium

Each year we hold a Service and Leadership Awards night where we congratulate students for their efforts in contributing to a stronger Conestoga community. Students who will be recieving an award will be notified in advance. These efforts should be significant in terms of improving school climate, extending service to others in the community or leading the community in an important initiative. Recognition is for actions here at Conestoga.

Junior Prom - May 16, 2026

The Junior Prom will be held at the Sheraton Valley Forge in King of Prussia on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 6-10pm. Students and guests should arrive before 7pm and are not permitted to leave before 9:45pm without prior permission from Mrs. Parker. Tickets will be delivered to Junior homerooms during the week of May 11th; please bring your ticket and a photo ID for entry. Your ticket includes a buffet dinner, drinks, dessert, a DJ and a photobooth; do not bring outside food or drink to the venue. Please refer to the prom contract you signed in PowerSchool (a copy is available on Schoology in the Class of 2027 group) for the complete list of rules and guidelines. If you have a dietary restriction, such as being gluten free, please contact Mrs. Bates prior to May 11th.

Prom tickets will be sold on-line through Sunday April, 26. (It is listed as a fee in PowerSchool). Each junior is only able to buy their own ticket in PowerSchool; there is not an option to purchase two tickets on-line. Students bringing a guest from another grade and/or another school must purchase the guest ticket in person beginning Monday April 27th through Friday May 1st. Ticket sales will be in room 153. Tickets may be purchased before school, after school, or during Lunch and Learn during the in-person ticket sales window.

IN PERSON ticket sales, forms and guest forms will be available outside of room 153. All debts must be cleared whether you are purchasing on-line or in person. . If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bates in room 153 or email at BATESS@TESD.NET.

Class Parent Organizations & Class Meetings

Each grade level at Conestoga has a Class Parent Organization which meets each month. These class meetings are held virtually on Microsoft Teams. The link to your grade level meeting will be the same each month. The Parent Chairs will provide the links to the meetings in their email blasts. The links can also be found on the CHS website. The meetings are led by the Class Parent Chairs and include updates from Dr. Meisinger, the Assistant Principals, and Counselors. Information provided at the meetings also includes school activities and events, community announcements and parent volunteer opportunities. Meeting dates, meeting links, and Parent Chair contact information can be found from the Parent Chair emails and on the CAPCO website.

Parent meeting dates for the month of April, all at 10:00am on Teams:

Class of 2026 - April 21st

Class of 2027 - April 23rd

Class of 2028 - April 14th

Class of 2029 - April 16th

Senior Reflections - June 1

Families of seniors will be receiving an invitation to attend Senior Reflections. Reflections is an inspiring, long-standing Conestoga High School tradition held at Daylesford Abbey the night before graduation. It is a non-religious event, planned by parents of seniors.

Many members of the Class of 2026 will speak and perform, reflecting on their experiences their school years have provided. This event is funded solely by families of the Class of 2026. Donations are now being accepted at this link:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QFWDUQKJYXHBW

Message from the Nurses

Parents/Guardians,

Seasonal allergies are approaching this time of year. If your child experiences allergy symptoms, please ensure they take their allergy medication at home before coming to school, as prescribed.

Please note that the school does not have allergy medication available. Thank you for helping keep your child comfortable and ready to learn.

Athletic Update

Spring sports are “up and running” and we are excited to be using the new facility. Please know that the facility is still an active construction site and the fields and roadways are not open to the public at this point. Please check the athletic website for all important information Conestoga Athletics. For Spring sports, please make sure all pick up and drop off take place in the lots provided. The police have asked that drop offs should not take place on public roads.

Traffic Safety Reminders

In agreement with the township, the New Lower North Parking Lot is not to be used as a Drop Off in the morning or a Pick-Up in the afternoons. We ask our parents to please plan accordingly when dropping off and picking up your child.

DROP OFF – Parents may drop off in the front of the building using two lanes. The bus circle is available beginning at 7:40AM as an additional drop-off location.
PICK UP - Parents may pick up in the front of the building using two lanes. The bus circle is available at 3:00PM for parents to pick up students.
Please DO NOT use the Main Lot for drop-off and pick-up as it creates more congestion for our student drivers.
Drive slowly and carefully on school drop off areas and nearby roads.
Obey all traffic flow patterns and rules of the road DO NOT MAKE ILLEGAL U-TURNS
Please be respectful of our neighbors. DO NOT use driveways as a turn around.
The Timothy School should not be used as a drop-off/pick-up location.
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).

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