Conestoga High School Releases Annual Profile

The 2023-2024 Conestoga High School Profile is now available on the TESD website. The Profile includes a variety of information about Conestoga:

• General Information
• SAT/ACT Scores
• AP Courses/Scores
• National Merit Recognition
• Class GPA
• Highlights for the Class of 2023
• College Destinations for the Class of 2023

School Board Adopts 2024-2025 School Year Calendar

The School Board adopted the 2024-2025 school year calendar at its October 23, 2023 meeting. Notable dates on the 2024-2025 school year calendar include:

• August 26, 2024: First day of school for grades 1-12
• September 2, 2024: No school
• September 3, 2024: First day of school for kindergarten students
• October 3, 2024: No school
• November 1, 2024: No school
• November 5, 2024: Staff inservice, no school for students
• November 25, 2024: Half day: elementary school conferences, grades 1-4, no kindergarten
• November 26, 2024: Half day: elementary/middle school conferences, grades 1-8, no kindergarten
• November 27 - 29, 2024: No school
• December 2, 2024: Districtwide parent conference day, no school for students
• December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025: No school
• January 20, 2025: No school
• January 29, 2025: Staff inservice, no school for students 
• February 17, 2025: No school
• March 5, 2025: Half day: elementary school conferences, grades 1-4, no kindergarten
• March 6 - 7, 2025: Half day: elementary/middle school conferences, grades 1-8, no kindergarten
• April 14 - 18, 2025: No school
• May 20, 2025: Staff inservice, no school for students
• May 26, 2025: No school
• June 11, 2025: Tentative last day of school for students, half day, no kindergarten

Hillside Elementary School Long-Time Custodian Retires

Hillside Elementary School's long-time head custodian, Mr. William “Space” Clover, retired last week after 38 years at the school. For his last walk through the building, he was surprised as students and staff came out of their classrooms to thank him with high-fiving, cheering and clapping. Each class made a special poster to share their congratulations and gratitude. "Mr. Clover’s deep knowledge of Hillside and concern for the students will be missed. We wish him all the very best and for some much-deserved relaxation in his retirement," stated Hillside Elementary School principal Michele Staves.

T/E Middle School Bulldog Ambassadors Help Show the Way

Stepping into a new middle school for the first time can be intimidating whether the individual is an incoming fifth grader, a new student from a different school, or even a parent who has not been in the building before. Luckily, at T/E Middle School, the Bulldog Ambassadors are available to help and provide guidance.

The Bulldog Ambassadors are a group of student leaders who are supported by Wendi Wilson, science teacher at TEMS. The group is made up of seventh and eighth grade students who serve in a variety of roles within the school. At the beginning of the school year, the group has twelve initial members from each grade. Over the course of the year, more ambassadors may be added.

The ambassadors lead tours of the school for all fourth graders and for new students who visit over the summer. On curriculum nights and parent/teacher conferences, the ambassadors help direct parents to the correct classrooms. Throughout the school year, the ambassadors participate in training sessions to develop and practice skills that will support their school community.



In addition to supporting TEMS, the ambassadors also run a cleaning supply drive. They visit homerooms and talk with students about the service project and items that are needed in the local community. Ms. Wilson is hoping to include more service activities as part of the Bulldog Ambassadors program. T/E Middle School is grateful for its Bulldog Ambassadors and the support they provide to the TEMS community. 

• November 7, 2023: Inservice Day - no school for students
• November 20, 2023: Half Day for grades 1-4, no kindergarten
• November 21, 2023: Half Day for grades 1-8, no kindergarten
• November 22-24, 2023: No school
• November 27, 2023: Districtwide Parent Conference Day - no school for students

Click here for a list of notable dates on the 2023-2024 school year calendar.

Meetings will be held at the T/E School District Administration Offices (TEAO): West Valley Business Center, 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1700, Wayne, unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas are linked once they are available on the TESD website.

Policy Committee Meeting, 11/8, 7:00 PM, TEAO

InterSchool Council Meeting, 11/9, 7:00 PM, TEAO

Finance Committee Meeting, 11/13, 7:00 PM, TEAO

Facilities Committee Meeting, 11/14, 7:00 PM, TEAO

Diversity Committee Meeting, 11/15, 7:00 PM, TEAO

Public participation is welcomed and encouraged at all Regular School Board meetings and Committee meetings. There is a public comment period at each meeting.