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  • Important Information, Dates and Reminders

    As the first day of the 2023-2024 school year approaches on August 29, here are a few notes and reminders to help your family prepare for another successful school year:

    PowerSchool Parent Portal

    • Class/Teacher Assignments will be available in PowerSchool on the following date:
      • Methacton High School/Arcola/Skyview – August 9, 2023 after 5pm
      • All Elementary – August 21, 2023 after 12pm

    Contact Information Verification: Please review your student’s emergency contact information in PowerSchool (Navigation Menu > Forms > General > Emergency Contacts) to verify the information is correct or make any necessary updates.

    The following forms can be found under Navigation Menu > Forms > General Forms.

    • Acknowledgements (available on August 21, 2023 after 6pm)
      • Handbook Sign Off: Please review your student’s school handbook in PowerSchool or on the building websites. You will be prompted to acknowledge that you have reviewed and discussed the document with your student.
      • Code of Conduct Sign Off
      • Acceptable Use Policy
      • 1:1 Student Device Program Guidelines
      • Board Policies
      • Optional Publicity Refusal Form (available August 21, 2022): If you do not want your student videotaped or photographed in the 2023-2024 school year, complete the Publicity Refusal Form in PowerSchool by September 12, 2023.
    • Visit https://www.methacton.org/powerschool for details on how to access your parent portal account. If you have not already established your portal access, please call the main office at your student’s school to obtain the necessary credentials (Access ID and Password for each student) to create your account.

    Paper Forms

    • Student Health Form: This year, a paper copy with directions from the school nurse will be provided to you once your child returns to school. A copy of the form (English/Spanish) is also available on the district’s website under Pupil Services > Health Services for you to download, complete and return to your school nurse.

    Transportation

    • 2023-2024 student school bus assignments will be available within PowerSchool on August 21, 2023 after 6pm.
    • For any questions/concerns related to transportation, please visit the transportation website: methacton.org/transportation.

    School Supply Lists

    • Elementary - On August 21, 2023, elementary principals will email teacher’s welcome letters, which contain necessary supplies.
    • Skyview
    • Arcola

    2023-2024 School Year Calendar at a Glance

    The instructional calendar is approved by the Board of School Directors in the spring for the following school year. It is distributed to all families each year via email, and outlines days schools are in session, potential make-up days, etc. Find other events and activities for the coming school year on the district website calendar.

     

    Back to School Night Schedule

    Methacton High School

    • September 12: 9th and 10th grade - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
    • September 20: 11th and 12th grade - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

    Arcola Intermediate School

    • August 30: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    Skyview Upper Elementary School

    • September 18: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    Arrowhead Elementary School

    • September 7: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    Eagleville Elementary School

    • September 13: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    Woodland Elementary School

    • September 6: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    Worcester Elementary School

    • September 14: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    Get more back to school news and information at www.methacton.org/backtoschool. We will update this page as needed, as we approach the first day of school.