We are so proud of our talented students for their wonderful chorus, band, and orchestra performances! Their hard work, dedication, and courage to perform in front of others truly shined on stage. 🌟
Thank you to our elementary music educators (Mrs. Kline, Mrs. Freeman, Ms. Godek, and Mrs. Weaver), families, and supporters for encouraging our students and helping them grow their musical talents.
Congratulations to all of our performers on an outstanding job — you made our school community proud! 🎵🎺🎻🎤
Yesterday on Hawk Hill, under clear blue skies, Hamburg Area School District hosted the 2026 Hawk Olympics, a special education track and field event for students in Berks County. The event promotes camaraderie, competition, and inclusivity. This event would not be possible without support from many who invested their time and resources, including:
Kristin Newpher (Event Coordinator)
Rob Marra
Tracy Herber
Hamburg Area Custodial Staff
Aaron Menapace
Our many sponsors
Our partner school districts
Our many student and staff volunteers
Without your help, this event would not be possible! Congratulations to all athletes!
School Nurse Appreciation Day!
Today we celebrate and thank our incredible school nurse, Mrs. Linderman, for the care, compassion, and support she provides to our students every single day.
From bandaging bumps and bruises to offering comfort, encouragement, and a caring smile, Mrs. Linderman helps keep our school healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
Thank you for all you do for our Tilden community — we appreciate you today and every day!
THANK YOU to our fantastic TEACHERS at Tilden Elementary Center!!!
We proudly celebrate and thank our incredible elementary teachers for the care, dedication, patience, and passion they bring to our students every single day. From teaching important academic skills to creating a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment, our teachers make a lasting difference in the lives of children.
Thank you for the countless hours, the extra support, the smiles, and the love you pour into our school community. We are so grateful for all that you do to help our students learn, grow, and succeed. 💙📚✏️
Please join us in showing appreciation to our amazing teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week! 👏🍎
🍎 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎
Today we celebrate our incredible food services staff who work hard every day to keep our students fed, happy, and ready to learn! From preparing delicious meals to greeting students with a smile, our lunch heroes make a difference in the lives of children each and every day. 💙
Thank you for your kindness, dedication, and the care you put into serving our school community. We appreciate all that you do! 👏🍽️✨
🌟 April Students of the Month! 🌟
Congratulations to Tilden's April Students of the Month! You show what it means to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn every day!
Our April honorees had a fantastic lunch on stage, enjoying music, games, and plenty of laughs! 🎶
Every single day, you safely transport our students to and from school while building caring relationships with the children on your bus or van. Your patience, kindness, dedication, and commitment do not go unnoticed.
We greatly appreciate all that you do for our students, families, and school community. Thank you for keeping our students safe and cared for each day! 🚍✨
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep Tilden Elementary Center running smoothly each and every day. From greeting families with a smile to managing the countless details behind the scenes, your dedication, organization, and kindness make a difference at Tilden!
Thank you for being the heart of our office and for all you do to support our students, staff, and community—we appreciate you more than words can express!
Please welcome HASD's most recent hires:
Hannah Henne, Title I Teacher at Tilden Elementary
Justine Emerich, Middle School Custodian
Both Hannah and Justine are Hamburg Area graduates, and we are excited to add them to our professional team. Congratulations, and welcome home!
The Annie Sullivan Award, named after Helen Keller’s renowned teacher, is a prestigious honor in Pennsylvania bestowed upon educators and professionals who show exceptional commitment to students with disabilities. Mrs. McBreen was recognized for her nomination on April 8th at a ceremony hosted by the BCIU.
Amanda, we are proud of you! Thank you for all you do in support of our students and families!
March Attendance Award!
📣Tilden Families — March Attendance Winners Are In! 📣
👏 March Highlights:✨ 252 Attendance All-Stars & 60 students with PERFECT attendance are still in the running for the Tilden Hall of Fame!
🔥March Attendance Champions!🔥
🎉 Kindergarten: Mrs. Felty’s Class
🌟 1st Grade: Mrs. Himmelberger’s Class
💪 2nd Grade: Miss Donatelli’s Class
🔥 3rd Grade: Miss McGlinchey’s Class
👏 4th Grade: Miss Laubs’ Class
🦅 5th Grade: Mrs. Kershner’s Class
🥁And our Overall School-Wide Champion.. Miss Laubs’ Class👑💪🏆
💛 Tilden… April is ours. Attendance Matters! 💛
🌟📸 March Students of the Month! 📸🌟
Our March honorees had a fantastic lunch on stage, enjoying music, games, and plenty of laughs! 🎶🎲
We’re so proud of these students for shining bright and showing what it means to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn every day!
📣Tilden Families — March Attendance Winners Are In! 📣
😷🦠 That February virus monster stuck around and impacted our attendance a bit in March. BUT… spring is here, and we’re ready for a BIG comeback! 🌷☀️
🚀 We truly believe April could be our BEST attendance month yet so help us make it happen, Tilden! 🚀
👏 March Highlights:✨ 252 Attendance All-Stars & 60 students with PERFECT attendance are still in the running for the Tilden Hall of Fame!
🔥March Attendance Champions!🔥
🎉 Kindergarten: Mrs. Felty’s Class
🌟 1st Grade: Mrs. Himmelberger’s Class
💪 2nd Grade: Miss Donatelli’s Class
🔥 3rd Grade: Miss McGlinchey’s Class
👏 4th Grade: Miss Laubs’ Class
🦅 5th Grade: Mrs. Kershner’s Class
🥁And our Overall School-Wide Champion.. Miss Laubs’ Class👑 THE LAUB EMPIRE has been on top 6 out of 7 months… this class isn’t just winning — they’re building a dynasty and today victory tasted sweet courtesy of Bekah's Bakes💪🏆
💛 Tilden… April is ours. Attendance Matters! 💛
🌟📸 March Students of the Month! 📸🌟
Our March honorees had a fantastic lunch on stage, enjoying music, games, and plenty of laughs! 🎶
We’re so proud of these students for shining bright and showing what it means to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn every day!
Today we’re celebrating the incredible paraprofessionals at Tilden Elementary Center! 🍎✨
Your patience, dedication, and unwavering support make a lasting difference in the lives of our students every single day. Whether you’re offering encouragement, lending a helping hand, or creating a positive learning environment, your impact does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for being the heart behind so many student successes. We appreciate you more than words can express!
Please help us in congratulating Hamburg Area School District's candidates for the Lauretta Woodson Award for the 2025-2026 school year. The award recognizes employees for their exemplary contributions to our schools and students. This year, HASD had the privilege of nominating support staff for the award. The following individuals were candidates nominated by their supervisors:
Joy Kramer - Paraeducator, Perry Elementary
April Reitenauer - Paraeducator, Perry Elementary
Heidi Gilbert - Custodian, Middle School
Mel Brown - Paraeducator, Perry Elementary
Richard Narducci - Technology Support Specialist, HASD
Susan Deisemann - Food Services, Tilden Elementary
Diane Ringler - Paraeducator, Middle School
Jen Stanish (not pictured) - Paraeducator, High School
Special congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Eisenhower, Kitchen Manager at Hamburg Area High School, for being named Hamburg Area's official nominee for the 2025-2026 Lauretta Woodson Award. Mrs. Eisenhower has dedicated over 30 years to a career working in education. Her strong work ethic, loyalty, resourcefulness, and leadership skills have been instrumental in building and sustaining a high-functioning Food Services Department at HASD that supports students daily.
Congratulations to Lisa and to all of our candidates! Your efforts are noticed and deeply appreciated.
Please enjoy our second trimester newsletter. Thank you!
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Help spread the word! Kindergarten Registration is currently open. Register by April 22nd to secure your spot at our exciting Kickstart to Kindergarten event!
