Dr. Madson's #ParklandPride Podcast

Mark Madson
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Dr. Mark Madson, Superintendent of Parkland Schools, shares updates with the Parkland School District community.

  1. Sep 4

    Taking College Level Courses Expands Pathways to Higher Ed for Parkland Students

    Online PHS Course Catalogue PHS Dual Credit/Early College webpage   Active Collaborations at the start of the 2026-27 School Year:• Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC): Features dual-credit options taught by Parkland teachers, as well as the “Early College” program allowing juniors and seniors to earn an Associate Degree alongside their high school diploma, and part-time college. LCCC also partners on specialized pathways like Private Pilot Flight Theory and Medical Assisting where Parkland students recently secured competitive Valley-wide slots and scholarships.• Lackawanna College: Provides part-time college online opportunities and dual-credit options taught at PHS in Accounting, Business Management, and Marketing.• Kutztown University: Features the “Early College Academy” with dedicated Education and Exploratory Studies tracks. Students complete morning coursework on Kutztown’s campus before returning to PHS.• Cedar Crest College, Penn State University-Lehigh Valley, Muhlenberg College and Moravian University: Provides part-time college experiences through access to select campus courses.• Rochester Institute of Technology (PLTW): Certifies Parkland teachers to deliver national STEM curricula in Engineering and Biomedical Science for college credit.• Seton Hall University: Offers dual-credit options via Project Acceleration for advanced World Language courses (Spanish, French, German, and Latin) taught at PHS by Parkland teachers.• DeSales University: An upcoming collaboration currently in development to further expand student options.

    Taking College Level Courses Expands Pathways to Higher Ed for Parkland Students

  2. Jul 28

    Living Legends: Parkland Retirees Share Interesting History

    Dr. Mark Madson sits down with retirees and living legend former administrators of the Parkland School District who all retired at least 20 years ago: Dr. Lee Kreidler – Former Assistant Superintendent (1975–1998) Joan Failla – Former Kernsville Elementary Principal (1991–2000) Ken Zellner – (1963-2004) Parkland High School graduate, former Schnecksville teacher (starting in 1967), and Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction for 7 years, completing 37 years total as a Parkland staff member. Rich Houck – Hired in 1969 to teach at James W. Good Elementary (now Cetronia Elementary), later becoming Principal of Ironton Elementary

    Living Legends: Parkland Retirees Share Interesting History

  3. Mar 31

    The Rise of Flag Football, Unified Sports and Parkland Athletics Update

    Girls' flag football is now an official PIAA-sanctioned high school sport in Pennsylvania as of 2024, with official competition in the 2025-26 school year. Parkland has a team that is playing games this spring and will be sanctioning the sport officially in the 2026-27 year.   Following rapid growth led by the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers, over 100 teams already exist statewide, with high schools in districts across the state forming teams. Special Olympics Unified Sports® is an inclusive program combining teams of people with intellectual disabilities (Unified athletes) and without disabilities (Unified partners) to train and compete together.  Learn more about Unified Bocce Ball here: Unified Bocce Ball in Pennsylvania: https://specialolympicspa.org/ius-bocce

    The Rise of Flag Football, Unified Sports and Parkland Athletics Update

  4. 12/02/2025

    Breaking Ground, Building Futures: The Parkland HS Expansion Project

    The PHS Expansion Project includes: • 30 Classrooms • 16 New Science, Art, Engineering, Robotics & Food Labs • 2 Enclosed Outdoor Courtyards • Media Center Makeover • Improved Building Flow • Expanded Office Space & Cafeteria   See pictures and more information at https://www.parklandsd.org/about-us/vision2030

    Breaking Ground, Building Futures: The Parkland HS Expansion Project

  5. 11/11/2025

    From Middle School to the PHS Main Stage: A Theatre Chat

    Get your Disney's Little Mermaid Jr. tickets at https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/arts/ticket-information November 21 - 23, 2025 at Parkland High School Show Times:Friday 11/21 7pmSaturday 11/22 3pm & 7pmSunday 11/23 3pmTicket Prices:$12 Adults$10 Seniors (65+)$10 Students/ChildrenSpringhouse Middle School (SMS) presented A Night Under the Stars, an evening of humorous and heartwarming stories set in the great outdoors.  Orefield Middle School (OMS) performed Shuddersome: Tales of Poe, bringing Poe’s most haunting tales to life.  Their shows were held in early November.

    From Middle School to the PHS Main Stage: A Theatre Chat

  6. 04/10/2025

    Beyond the Menu: District Leaders & Student Voices Dish on School Nutrition

    Food Services website Contact information: Parkland School District Contact Information: Casey Troutman, Director, Food Services 2219 N Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown, PA 18104 Phone: 610-351-5670 Fax: 610-351-5679 Building Contacts: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1553699351819&page=staff

    Beyond the Menu: District Leaders & Student Voices Dish on School Nutrition

  7. 03/19/2025

    Biomed, Engineering and Cyber Security at PHS

    Access the PHS Digital Coursebook here. Click here to see all of the Project Lead The Way course offerings at PHS Video about Biomed Program Tech Ed and Engineering Program video Math and Computer Science and Cyber Security PLTW classes video

    Biomed, Engineering and Cyber Security at PHS

  8. 01/20/2025

    Artists as Storytellers: Visual and Performing Arts Department

    Link to Parkland High School Course Offerings: Visual Arts course offerings Music course offerings English course offerings (includes theatre, technical theatre, film, yearbook, tv studio, newspaper, creative writing and more) Parkland Festival of the Arts - will be May 16 & 17, 2025. The teachers on this podcast share about course offerings and talk about specific projects that spark creativity and self-expression.  Students share about getting involved at PHS and how the experience has helped them feel ready for the future.

    Artists as Storytellers: Visual and Performing Arts Department
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