Tulpehocken Area School District

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

What a week for Tulpehocken FFA! 💙💛

Our members traveled to Penn State University for the Pennsylvania FFA State Convention and represented our chapter with excellence.

🥈 Our Dairy Evaluation Team earned 2nd place in the state and qualified to compete at The Big E in Massachusetts! Congratulations to team members Connor Servin, Alexis Servin, Abby Byassee, and Sierra Strunk. A special congratulations to Connor Servin, who placed 3rd overall individually.

🥈 Allison Younker placed 2nd in the state in Dairy Handlers and will also advance to compete at The Big E.

🥈 Evan Boyer earned 2nd place individually in Veterinary Science.

We also had members compete in Small Gas Engines, Floriculture, Livestock Evaluation, and Food Science. Every student put in countless hours of studying and preparation, and they all represented our chapter with pride, professionalism, and determination.

We are incredibly proud of each and every one of these students and all they have accomplished. Congratulations on an outstanding week at State Convention! 🎉🐄🌽

06/11/2026

Are you interested in a cyber school experience? Stay local and enroll in our Tulpehocken's own cyber school - Tulpehocken Virtual Academy!

For more information, click: https://www.tulpehocken.org/o/tva

To enroll, contact your child's school.

06/05/2026

Congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Quirk, Tulpehocken Area School District’s Assistant Superintendent, as he begins his next chapter as Superintendent of the Schuylkill Valley School District.

During his time at Tulpehocken, Dr. Quirk has provided steady leadership, thoughtful guidance, and a strong commitment to supporting our students, staff, and school community. His dedication to education and service has made a meaningful impact across the district.

While we will certainly miss his leadership and presence at Tulpehocken, we are excited for him as he takes on this well-deserved opportunity.

Please join us in thanking Dr. Quirk for his service to Tulpehocken Area School District and wishing him continued success in his new role! 💙💛

06/03/2026

✨ Celebrating Our 2026 Retirees ✨

We are proud to recognize and celebrate our 2026 retirees for their years of dedicated service, commitment, and contributions to our students, staff, and community.

Throughout their careers, these individuals have made a lasting impact through their hard work, compassion, and unwavering dedication to education. Their influence extends far beyond the classroom and workplace, touching the lives of countless students, families, and colleagues.

Thank you for your service, your commitment to excellence, and the legacy you leave behind at Tulpehocken. We wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter. Enjoy your well-earned retirement! 💙💛

06/03/2026

Yesterday at our End-of-Year Celebration, we had the privilege of recognizing outstanding staff members who were nominated for Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year honors. The purpose of the Tulpehocken Educator/Support Staff Recognition Program is to recognize and celebrate educators who consistently demonstrate excellence, dedication, and a commitment to student success.

We are proud to announce our 2025/2026 honorees:

🏆 Support Staff of the Year
Amber Caddle
Emotional Support Paraeducator, Tulpehocken Middle School

🏆 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Ben Makosch
Learning Support Teacher, Penn-Bernville Elementary School

🏆 Secondary Teacher of the Year
Hanna Woolf
Life Skills Teacher, Tulpehocken High School

🏆 Superintendent's Award
Michele Bleacher
Interim Principal, Penn-Bernville Elementary School

These individuals exemplify the passion, professionalism, and dedication that make Tulpehocken Area School District a special place for students to learn and grow. Their commitment to supporting students, colleagues, and the school community is truly inspiring.