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!
https://app.smore.com/n/0x5f7
Help spread the word! Kindergarten Registration is currently open. Register by April 22nd to secure your spot at our exciting Kickstart to Kindergarten event!
Please see the attached information for Girls Basketball Camp this summer. This form will be sent home with students in the near future.
Please see the attached information for Hamburg Youth Football and Cheer Registration Info. This will also be sent home with students in the near future.
www.berksiu.org/freepreschool
Tilden PTO's Daddy-Daughter Dance
This is a reminder that tickets are now available for this year’s Daddy-Daughter Dance! All payments are due by March 20th. Please continue reading for additional details. ✨🌙
📅 Date: Friday, March 27th
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
📍 Location: Tilden Elementary School – 524 W State St, Hamburg, PA 19526
👗 Attire: Dress to shine! Formal or semi-formal attire encouraged.
This is a friendly reminder that all dance payments are due by March 20th so we can finalize plans for this special night. No tickets will be sold at the door, so please be sure to purchase your tickets ahead of time.
⭐ Important Note — ONE Adult Per Child
To ensure enough space and a safe, enjoyable experience for all attendees, each child may be accompanied by ONE adult only. No additional adults will be permitted. Thank you for helping us keep the evening comfortable and magical for every family! 🌙💛
🎟 Purchase Tickets & View Event Details:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-tilden-daddy-daughter-dance
We are also still in need of additional volunteers to help the evening run smoothly. Events like this truly depend on the support of our amazing families, and we appreciate anyone who can lend a hand.
🙋♀️ Volunteer Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA9A92AA0F9C70-61750139-daddydaughter#/
Please remember that students must be in school on Friday, March 27th in order to attend the dance.
The Tilden PTO is so excited to welcome all the dads (or father figures) and daughters for a memorable night together. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lisa at Lgree216@outlook.com.
Thank you so much for your support!
Tilden PTO
(The Mother-Son Dance is Friday, April 10th.)
🎉February Student of the Month Celebration!🎉
Today we celebrated our amazing February Students of the Month in a big way! Students enjoyed lunch on stage, music, exciting rounds of Plinko, and awesome prizes as we recognized their hard work, kindness, and positive attitudes.
We are so proud of these students for being leaders in our school community. Keep up the great work — you make our school shine! ⭐
📣💛 Tilden February Attendance Celebration! 💛📣
✨ 339 Attendance All-Stars ✨
That’s 339 students who showed up and gave their best last month!
🏆 Even more exciting we have 80 students still in the running for Perfect Attendance and the Tilden Hall of Fame!That means they’ve been here EVERY single day — now that’s commitment! 💪📚
If your child thinks they’re still in the hunt, have them check with their teacher!
🔥 Now for our February Class Champions! 🔥
🏆 Grade-Level Winners:
🎉 Kindergarten – Mrs. Albrecht’s Class
🌟 1st Grade – Mrs. Warren’s Class (First-Time Winners!)
💪 2nd Grade – Mrs. Honicker’s Class (First-Time Winners!)
🔥 3rd Grade – Miss McGlinchey’s Class (First-Time Winners!)
👏 4th Grade – Miss Laubs’ Class (5 months out of 6!)
🦅 5th Grade – Mrs. Buggy’s Class (5 months out of 6!)
🥁And the Overall February School-Wide Attendance Champion was Mrs. Buggy’s Class🏆! They enjoyed delicious cake pops!
Way to go, Tilden! Let’s keep the momentum going as we head into March.
Because at Tilden… 💛 Attendance Matters! 💛
📚🎉 Read Across America Week is Coming! 🎉📚
We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week as we honor the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss and the joy of reading! Each day will feature a fun theme inspired by one of his beloved books. Here’s how our elementary students can join the fun:
🧦 Monday, 3/2 – Fox in Socks
Wear mismatched or wacky socks to kick off the week in silly Seuss style!
💚 Tuesday, 3/3 – Green Eggs and Ham
Wear your best green (or your Grinchiest green outfit!) and show your school spirit.
🤪 Wednesday, 3/4 – Wacky Wednesday
Dress in a mismatched, wacky outfit for a wonderfully silly day!
🌎 Thursday, 3/5 – Oh, The Places You'll Go!**
Dress like what you want to be when you grow up or wear something from a place you’ve traveled. Dream big!
🎩 Friday, 3/6 – The Cat in the Hat
Top it off with a crazy hat — or wear red and white to celebrate everyone’s favorite Cat!
We can’t wait to see our students show their creativity and school spirit while celebrating the power of reading. Let’s make it a week full of fun, imagination, and great books! 📖✨
On Monday, February 23, 2026, Hamburg Area School District is operating on a Virtual Learning schedule.
Tilden students should be online at 8:45 AM to join their classroom teacher.
Please check your email for additional details. Thank you!
