Knowledge Bowl

Patton's Knowledge Bowl teams did an excellent job at the competition April 29. Some highlights of the day include the presentation of individual certificates to 8th grader Nicholas Yang and 6th grade Anthony DiBiaggio for having the top scores in the written round of the contest. After competing in 4 rounds with over 20 teams, and answering 240 questions,  our 7th grade team of Matt Caputo, Eric Folmar, Ryan Hastings, Kyle Lacey, David Linskens, Ethan Pan, Stewart Short, and Shuhan Yin came away with a 4th place medal. In addition, Patton's 8th grade team of Harris Avgousti, Uma Balaji, Anna Juul, Sagar Maheshwari, Jack Odom, Molly Powell, Brad Saunders, and Nicholas Yang earned a 3rd place medal. Congratulations to all of our teams for a job well done!

Patton Jazz Band

Congratulations to the Patton Jazz Band on their performance this past Friday at the West Chester Middle School Jazz Festival.  The band played very well notching the award for the best trumpet section of the night.  In addition, with his awesome saxophone solo, Jonah Peterson was named one of the best soloists of the entire festival.  Out of nine bands total, Patton was one of only two bands to receive the highest rating possible of "Superior."  Way to go Jazz Band!!! Don't believe us? Then check this out! And when you've seen that, then check this out, too!!

Earth Day Placemats

All 6th grade students helped with a community service project on April 10. Students used their team activity time to create beautiful placemats with an "Earth Day" theme. The placemats will be used at Kendal/ Crosslands to help their residents celebrate Earth Day. 300 placemats were created and will help to brighten the day of our local senior citizens. Check out some of the placemats right here.

Career Cafe

During 8th grade lunch on April 18, a second Career Cafe was hosted by our School Counselors and CCIU. Eighth grade students were invited to the Wildlife & Animal Science Career Cafe based on their results from an interest survey they took in January. Check out some photos from the session as well as the first session on April 3!

Geography Bee

Congratulations to Jack Odom who, after completing a perfect score in the preliminary rounds,  placed 7th out of 100 students in the state level of the National Geography Bee on Friday in Gettysburg. Patton is very proud of Jack's achievement at this high level of competition.

Congratulations Mr. Kelley!

Patton 8th grade English teacher Brian Kelley has advanced as a semi-finalist for the Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award! The purpose of the Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year program is to celebrate excellence in teaching, honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the young people of Pennsylvania, and select a nominee for the National Teacher of the Year award. Good luck, Mr. Kelley!

Science Research Competetion

Congratulations to the following students for their accomplishments at the Delaware Valley Science Research Competition: Dana Homer 1st place in Zoology, Special Award: Broadcom MASTERS Paige Young, Special Award: American Society for Microbiology/Eastern PA Sagar Maheshwari, 3rd place in Environmental, Special Award:  Broadcom Masters; Nanotechnology Education Project

Art After School!

Citadel Award Nominees

Congratulations to the sixteen Patton Middle School teachers nominated for The Citadel Heart of Learning Award! The program was created by Citadel Bank in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to recognize and reward teachers in Chester County who have made a meaningful impact on their students as well as the community. Here is the complete list of the UCFSD nominees as well as some more information about the program.

UHS Band Orientation Night

Monday night, April 22 at 7 PM there will be a band orientation night for incoming 9th graders in the UHS cafeteria LGI. There will be a live Q & A with current band members about Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Color Guard and Drum Line - and ice cream will be served! If you have any questions, see Mr. O'Rourke.

Dove Self-Esteem Workshop

All 3rd to 7th grade girls are invited to a Dove Self-Esteem Workshop to be held by the high school's Women Empowered Club this Saturday, April 20th, from 11:00 until noon in room 115 at Patton Middle School.  We will do some fun activities to show that real beauty comes from inside.  Please let us know if you're coming by sending an email to lane.allie@verizon.net.  We will also be running or walking in Run for our Sons before the workshop, so if you would like to join us for that, please send us an email or join the WEC team when you register.

Dimes to End DUCHENNE

Don't forget that the RUN FOR OUR SONS this Saturday April 20th. Even if you can't join us consider supporting Elliott and Henry and their fight to END DUCHENNE by donating your spare change in prime time. Each teacher has a DIMES TO END DUCHENNE can in their room. Your spare change could make the difference for Elliott and Henry and all of the other boys affected by this devastating and deadly disease. And, if you can’t make it, but would still like to contribute in some way, consider bidding on one of our fabulous Silent Auction items. Items will be available to bid on eBay - click here for more information.