Dr. Madson's #ParklandPride Podcast

Mark Madson

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

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

    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

    32 min
  2. Breaking Ground, Building Futures: The Parkland HS Expansion Project

    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

    36 min
  3. From Middle School to the PHS Main Stage: A Theatre Chat

    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.

    36 min
  4. Beyond the Menu: District Leaders & Student Voices Dish on School Nutrition

    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

    40 min
  5. Biomed, Engineering and Cyber Security at PHS

    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

    46 min
  6. Artists as Storytellers: Visual and Performing Arts Department

    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.

    53 min
  7. GIVING BACK- How nonprofits and business work together to strengthen our community

    10/09/2024

    GIVING BACK- How nonprofits and business work together to strengthen our community

    For over two decades, the Parkland School District has been an active participant in the United Way Employee Giving Campaign. This year's campaign introduces a new option for employees to contribute to hurricane relief efforts. Marci Lesko, CEO of the United Way, noted that 20 United Way chapters are currently engaged in relief efforts for Hurricane Helene.  Donate to the United Way here:  https://www.unitedwayglv.org/donate/ Learn more about the Parkland Education Foundation here:  https://www.parklandsd.org/foundation or donate here. Alvin H. Butz Construction, Inc.:  https://butz.com/

    39 min
  8. Vision 2030: Expansion Plans for Parkland

    07/03/2024

    Vision 2030: Expansion Plans for Parkland

    Visit Parkland's Vision 2030 web page for updates and presentations:  https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/superintendents-office/vision2030

    54 min
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