Jenkintown Borough is a caring and close-knit community whose residents have always looked out for one another and come together in times of need. During this unprecedented time please remember we are all in this together. Please check in on your neighbors, family and friends over the phone. If anyone is suffering from food insecurity please contact the local food cupboard http://www.jenkintownfoodcupboard.net/ or contact the Jenkintown Police Department non-emergency number at 610 635-4300. The JPD will be there for anyone in distress. The Borough Administration is monitoring phone (2158850700) and email messages regularly and will route your message to the proper Department for handling.

Please continue to take precautions by washing your hands, staying home as much as possible and practicing social distancing.

To receive the latest information and updates regarding COVID-19, please visit the Montco COVID-19 Data Hub at www.montcopa.org and click on “Corona Virus Update”.

Additionally, continually updated information is provided at the Pa Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites available by clicking on the following links Pennsylvania Department of Health or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Jenkintown Borough businesses are also being affected by this ongoing crisis. Many have been closed at the Governors recommendation and all will experience a loss of income during this crisis. The Borough’s business district has always been a huge part of the Jenkintown Borough Community and is paramount to its stability and well being. While following recommended protocol, please try to support the Jenkintown Businesses anyway you can. It has been suggested that those working remotely and fortunate enough to still be collecting a paycheck might purchase gift cards from these local businesses to help them sustain during this time of need.

Please see the Latest Update from Superintendent of Schools, Jill A. Takacs, Ed.D. below which also addresses meeting school district families food insecurity needs.

Additionally, read all of the JSD Coronavirus Information in its entirety by clicking https://www.jenkintowndrakes.org/coronavirus-information/

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
This afternoon, Governor Wolf announced that he will be closing all non-essential travel, services, and activities within Montgomery County, which includes our school communities. This decision was not made lightly but was made in an abundance of caution, as the public health benefits outweigh the challenges this decision presents us. Schools will be closed from March 13, 2020 through March 27, 2020. As of this most recent guidance, we anticipate students will return to school on March 30, 2020.
Teachers are providing various educational activities that children should work on while we are out of school these next two weeks. We understand that this circumstance may be challenging for students and families; however, our teachers worked hard to customize assignments most appropriate for their students. If you have any questions regarding these assignments, please email teachers directly.
As of now, breakfast and lunch for free and reduced students will not be distributed; however, if your family struggles with food insecurity, please contact Dr. Hart or Mr. Roller and they will follow up with Home and School (HSA) for assistance.
As of now, no one is permitted into our buildings so please refrain from coming to school. Our custodial and maintenance staff will be thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting our schools during this two-week period.
Please be advised that our Board of Education Meeting is cancelled for Monday, March 16, 2020. Dr. Hart and Mr. Roller will be communicating to you regarding building specific information.
This situation is unfolding rapidly and I will continue to communicate important information as it becomes available.
Sincerely,
Jill A. Takacs, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Jenkintown Borough will continue to closely monitor this situation and report updates as information becomes available. If you have an Emergency at any time, please dial 911.

Thank you for your continued cooperation, stay safe and be well!