Perkiomen Valley School District Annual Report 2018-19 Annual Report 2018-19 | Page 8

Community Partnerships We believe... ...that students and family, staff and community share a re- sponsibility for learning. ...in collaboration and communication among students, staff, family, and the community. The third shared value from the district’s comprehensive plan focuses on the importance of forming relationships that extend beyond the walls of school and into the communi- ty. To that end, the district has been partnering with a variety of entities, including the Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce, state lawmakers, and local professionals and non-profit organizations to strengthen relationships that will ultimately benefit students. Please read on for some examples of our work in the greater community. During the annual Day of Service held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, stu- dents volunteer their time to support near- by organizations such as the Daily Bread Food Pantry, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Angels in Motion and more. Perkiomen Valley School District was named “Large Business of the Year” in the Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Stars Gala held in February 2019. The honor is given to organizations making significant contributions to the business community. The district also hosted a Morning Mixer with the Chamber in January 2020 as a way to facilitate relation- ships between the district and area businesses. As part of the or- ganization of the district’s first Fam- ily STEM Night in 2019, local organi- zations and busi- nesses were tapped to attend the event and offer some unique experiences for students. Page 8 Follow us on Facebook Twitter YouTube