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Junior High

Tickets Now on Sale for “The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree”

November 13, 2023

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Starring (left to right): Top: Tanner Garret as Captain Jennings and Kailey Batzel as Captain Bree. Bottom: Zander Boardman as Professor Bidwell; Elizabeth Schwenk as Madam Prescot; Niko Frederick as Samuel Prescot; Jacinda Motley as Julia Prescot; and Ben Bulles as Admiral Moore

Showtimes: Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th at 7PM with a free senior citizen performance on Thursday, November 16th at 9:45AM 

Huzzah! Shiver your timbers with the Junior High's swashbuckling musical comedy, "The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree!" When Captain Jennings (played by Tanner Garret) crew jumps ship upon sighting the lady pirates in the distance, he's left with a makeshift crew of motley prisoners and Fergus, a sailor who can’t swim, to protect his wealthy passengers, the Prescots (played by Elizabeth Schwenk, Niko Frderick and Jacinda Motley), from the inevitable attack. As the lady pirates, led by Kailey Batzel as Captain Bree, take over the defenseless Kayla May, you’re in for swashbuckling musical comedy with a host of hysterical characters, including Zander Boardman as Professor Bidwell and Ben Bulles as Admiral Moore, on deck and a spectacular Bill Francoeur score.

Tickets are $7 for shows on November 17th and 18th at 7PM in the Exeter Township Junior High School's auditorium. Purchase your ticket at the door, or reserve your seat online at https://exeterjhs.seatyourself.biz

Filed Under: Junior High, News

Thy Exeter Lords & Ladies Perform Merrily at PA Renaissance Faire

October 5, 2023

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Dozens of young Lords and Ladies from thee village of Exeter doth taketh over the PA Renaissance Faire in Manheim today as they made music, created art and acted amongst the commoners in a trio of competitions. Mistresses and masters from the Junior High's honors chorus sang with a combined orchestra from the Junior and Senior High. Meanwhile, Senior High art students Ellie Dougherty and Alizarin Capeland took part in a poster competition depicting Exeter and the Faire, respectively. After students had soaked up more post medieval history and noshed on the Faire's famous turkey legs and exotic jerky as well as other royal delights, the day concluded with students in Mr. Wickstom's Creative Expressions class performing a dramatic sword fighting scene from William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."

At the end of the day, huzzah! Exeter's theatrical performance earned 2nd place with students in the poster competition taking home an honorable mention. Although the Junior High chorus and orchestra did not place, Mrs. Crotty said it was still a day that all of the students enjoyed as they immersed themselves in a unique era of history. "They love having the chance to walk around and see places you read about with your friends--it makes a huge impact," she said. "Add in jousting, turkey legs, a mud pit, a battle over the throne--history becomes so much more real and exciting." Huzzah Eagles!

Filed Under: Junior High, News, Senior High

Former NFL Player Devin Wyman Bends Bars–and Minds–at Assemblies

September 25, 2023

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Former NFL player Devin Wyman opened his assembly at Exeter Township Junior High this morning by asking students a thought-provoking question: "What size dream did you wake up with today?" And for the next 45 minutes, he showed students how small choices they make each day--with their friends, their efforts at school and their attitude--ultimately make a huge impact on the achievement of their dreams.

Wyman is no stranger to having big dreams when he was a student and dreamt of becoming a professional football player. By high school, Division I colleges and universities came knocking on his door, offering him scholarships to play football or basketball. But he blew it all when he fell in with the wrong group of friends and decided to sell drugs, ultimately leading to his arrest before graduating high school. "One $20 piece of cocaine cost me a quarter-million dollar scholarship," he said to the suddenly hushed group of students. "I made one wrong choice listening to the wrong voice. My mom said your friends are not your friends. What you do in the dark, will come to the light."

Wyman then held up a steel bar he brought with him and held it vertically to illustrate what it was like to live behind it as a prisoner. But he then told students the bar could also represent what it's like to be lifted to achieve your dreams when you are with friends who care just as much about your aspirations. Asking for two volunteers, eighth graders Nyla Salaam (left) and Jacinda Motley, were instructed by Wyman to grab the now-horizontal bar and hold onto as if it were their dreams. "If you let go of it, she's going to fall," he said to Nyla in reference to Jacinda. "And if you let go of it, she's going to fall," he said in reverse, illustrating how friendships can make all the difference. And with that, he lifted the girls to the stunned audience.

Continuing to use the bar as a metaphor, Wyman then further shocked the group of students by placing a towel around the center of the bar, placing it in his mouth, and then bending it--impossibly--into half. "I love football because it has two halves," he said as he traced his finger around the now u-shaped bar. "This," he said as he pointed to the curve at the bottom of the bar, "was when I was arrested. I was at my lowest point. It was the end of my first half." But he then said that each and every person has the capacity to ask for forgiveness, the power to change and the ability to latch back onto their dreams and work hard to achieve them. "This," he said as he traced his finger up the bar, "was my second half when I didn't give up on myself and I prayed for forgiveness." He then paused and told the students emphatically, "Don't you ever--ever--give up on yourself," as he told students about his release from prison and re-entry back onto the football field at a community college, eventually earning a spot on the football field at Kentucky State University. From there, Wyman was drafted in the sixth round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, where he earned two Super Bowl rings.

Wyman will bring his message about effort, education and excellence to students throughout the district during assemblies on Monday and Tuesday, with a final free and open-to-the-public presentation on Tuesday, September 26th at 6PM in the auditorium at the Exeter Township Senior High school. Wyman's presentation was brought to Exeter schools thanks to a grant from the Exeter Community Education Foundation.

Filed Under: Jacksonwald, Junior High, Lorane, News, Owatin Creek, Reiffton, Senior High

We’re Hiring! Join us at a Job Fair

September 13, 2023

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If you have a passion for inspiring students to become the leaders of tomorrow, please join us at our job fair to explore career opportunities in the Exeter Township School District! Please join us on:

October 2nd from 4:30-7:30PM
November 7th from 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Exeter Township Administration Building
200 Elm Street • Reading, PA 19606
(Please make sure to use our zip if using a GPS so that you don't wind up in the city of Reading. Our administrative offices are located near Happy Landings in Exeter Township near St. Lawrence.)

To pre-register, please complete the form below.

All employees receive a generous benefits package, including a retirement and pension plan, paid time off and eligibility for an annual raise. Full-time employees are also eligible to receive a generous medical, optical and dental insurance plan. We offer both summers off and year-round positions.

To learn more, please contact our HR department at 610-779-0700 or email descornavacchi@nullexetersd.org.

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Filed Under: Jacksonwald, Junior High, Lorane, News, Owatin Creek, Reiffton, Senior High

A Message to the ETSD Community Regarding Escaped Inmate Danelo Cavalcante

September 12, 2023

Dear Exeter Families,

In our partnership with the Exeter Township Police Department, we have been actively monitoring the situation in northern Chester County and the search for the escaped inmate, Danelo Cavalcante. As many of you may be aware, in consultation with law enforcement, the Owen J. Roberts school district closed today following a reported sighting of a man believed to be Cavalcante in an area near their schools last night. Law enforcement also believes that he now has a firearm.

At this time, we have been assured there is no direct threat to the Exeter community and the search area for Cavalcante has not moved into Berks County. In our steadfast commitment to the safety and security of our school community, we want to assure you that our district’s Safety & Security Coordinator, Eric Seidel, as well as central office administrators, are in constant contact with the Exeter Township Police Department to receive the latest information and developments in the search for Cavalcante.

In consultation with the Exeter Police, we have been informed that there is no reason to change or disrupt the normal operations of our schools at this time. Unless otherwise advised, we will continue to hold outdoor athletics and activities (recess, physical education classes) for our students while we remain vigilant and watchful.

The PA State Police would like to reinforce the following security measures for community members to increase your awareness and caution:
Residents in the area are asked to continue to lock all external doors and windows, secure vehicles, and remain indoors. Please review your surveillance cameras and contact police if you observe anything suspicious. If you see him, do not approach. Call 911 immediately. Please call (717) 562-2987 with general tips and information.

Cavalcante is described as a male of Hispanic descent, approximately 5’0” in height and clean shaven. We’ve attached police-released photos of him. If you believe you have seen Cavalcante, please call 911 immediately.

The Exeter Township Police Department will continue to be a presence around our schools and our schools will continue to implement our universal safety procedures and protocols that are designed to keep our students and our staff in one of the safest and securest locations in the area.

Thank you.

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Filed Under: Jacksonwald, Junior High, Lorane, News, Owatin Creek, Reiffton, Senior High

Homecoming 2023 Parade, Bonfire & Football Game Info

August 31, 2023

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We're excited to see you at this year's Homecoming 2023 events!

Homecoming Parade & Bonfire: Thursday, September 21st at 6PM

The parade route will begin at the Senior High, head straight on East 37th St., turn left on Reiff Place, left on 40th, and right on Dunham to Reiffton School. The parade will end at the Reiffton School.

The bonfire will immediately follow the conclusion of the parade with a DJ and food trucks available for those in attendance to enjoy. We recommend bringing cash for purchases.

NEW! Homecoming "Tailgate":Friday, September 22nd from 5:45-6:45PM in the circle outside of the high school's main entrance

Yard Games • Selfie Station • Food • Face Tattoos • Giveaways • Spiritwear & More! All are welcome!

Homecoming Football Game & Homecoming Court Presentation: Friday, September 22nd at 7PM

The Homecoming game kicks off at 7PM on Friday when Exeter takes on Lebanon High School in Don Thomas Stadium. Current Eagles, families and our alumni are encouraged to come out for the game, our marching band field show and to see the presentation of our Homecoming Court at halftime.

For more details on Homecoming 2023, please see our website HERE.

Filed Under: Jacksonwald, Junior High, Lorane, News, Owatin Creek, Reiffton, Senior High, Uncategorized

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