Community Announcements

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District Events

Cardinal Conversations

Our community is invited to Cardinal Conversations, a discussion about the district’s Comprehensive Plan, which outlines a shared vision for the continuous improvement of leadership, teaching, and learning in our schools. Join Superintendent Dr. Laurie Smith and Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Julien Drennan on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:30PM for a brief district update, information about our district’s strategic goals, and a Q&A focused on the comprehensive planning process. Registration information is here.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Looking for a meaningful way to honor the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service? Many of our UDHS students and clubs are hosting activities and collection drives in the UDHS Cafeteria on Monday, January 20. Your child can participate in a dance clinic for charity, decorate cards for children battling pediatric cancer, or help you deliver items to donate to local charities. See more information about the ways to support here.

Harlem Wizards

Tickets are still on sale for the high-flying, slam-dunking, rim-rattling Harlem Wizards fundraiser at UDHS on Saturday, January 18, co-hosted by UDEF and UDEA. Don't miss the electrifying matchup between the Harlem Wizards and UDSD teachers. Secure your tickets now because this showdown is bound to sell out fast! Buy Tickets Now

Baseball Winter Clinics @ UDHS

The UDHS Boys Baseball  Team will host Winter Baseball Clinics open to all students grades K-8 on Thursday, February 6. Participants will develop their defensive and offensive skills in drills modified to their level . Proceeds support the team.

Basketball Clinic @ UDHS

The UDHS Boys Basketball Team will host a Basketball Clinic open to all students grades 3-8 on Monday, January 20 from 1-4PM. Participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball and are designed for all skill levels. Proceeds support the team.

Planetarium Presents Dinosaurs & Dimensions

Join us in the Sandy Run Planetarium on Thursday, January 16 for a showing of the programs “Dinosaur: A Story of Survival” and “Big.” Enjoy a full-dome, immersive experience right here at UDSD! Now offering online ticketing. Programs and ticket reservation information is here.

Water Polo Clinics @ UDHS

Students in grades 3-8 are invited to Water Polo Clinics run by UDHS senior William Matthews. Clinics will run on Sundays between January 12 - March 16. Registration and information is here.

Move Up Day with UDHS Theatre

The UDHS Theatre Department invites students in grades 3-8 to a Move Up Day event on Saturday, February 1. Participants will enjoy hands-on theater workshops in improvisation, tech, dancing and more. Parents/guardians are invited to join for a culminating performance at the end of the day. Registration is $25 and includes lunch. More information here.

Community Happenings

UDJFA Commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day

The Upper Dublin Jewish Families Association invites you to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day with 3G Philly, a collective of grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors, on Monday, February 3.

Celebration of Lunar New Year 2025

The Asian-American Students and Families Committee invites you to a Celebration of the Lunar New Year to be held at Upper Dublin High School on Sunday, February 2. Enjoy performances from the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society in the UDHS Performing Arts Center and cultural stations in the UDHS Cafeteria. Admission is FREE, but registration is recommended. Click HERE to register. Click HERE for more information.

Sankofa Kids Club Cultural Corners

Sankofa Kids Club invites UDSD families to explore Holiday Traditions and Cultural Corners of the World on Tuesday, January 14 @ 3:45PM at Fort Washington Elementary School. Questions? Contact sankofakidsclub@gmail.com

AAUW Hosts STEM for Girls

The Lansdale Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), a non-profit dedicated to the equity of women and girls, will host STEM for Girls - Discover Your Future for girls in grades 5-8 on Saturday, March 1 at Montgomery County Community College. See information and registration here.