James Dobson Elementary School

Pretzel Theater Company is looking for performers entering 1st–9th grade for our upcoming fall junior musical production of Seussical JR!

📅 Auditions:
• July 7 & July 9, 2026 | 6–8 PM
📍 Venice Island Performing Arts Center

⭐ Callbacks:
• July 14, 2026 | 6–8 PM
• By invitation only
📍 Venice Island Performing Arts Center

🎤 Prepare:
• 30 seconds–1 minute of a song in the style of the show
• 30 seconds–1 minute of a monologue, poem, storybook passage, or speech

Need help preparing? Join our optional free Audition Workshop on June 27 at the Roxborough Library 10:30am-12:30pm!

📅 Rehearsals begin the week of July 29 and will be held Sundays plus one weeknight per week.

🎭 Show Dates:
October 15, 16 & 17, 2026

Participation fees include $150 for Jr. ensemble with no audition necessary or $250 for non-junior ensemble roles.

Questions? Email [email protected] or visit pretzeltheaterco.org for details and registration.

We can't wait to see you shine on stage! ✨

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScywtW54Y2HQGnxgtFvyoYnKLAy3Qj7u_x_KzlybBOFRLBeUw/viewform?pli=1

Dobson runners! Run the Cook Wissahickon 5k or 1 mile fun run and support our neighbors at CW!

There is an option to get sponsors for your run, and any Team Dobson sponsorships you bring in will go to our Dobson HSA!💙 We all win! 🏆

Lace up your sneakers and help us celebrate 250 Years in Motion! The Cook-Wissahickon 5K is back, and this year we’re honoring America’s 250th anniversary with a community celebration full of red, white, blue — and plenty of school spirit.

Whether you’re rocking patriotic gear, colonial flair, or your favorite Cook-Wiss swag, come ready to run, walk, and celebrate together.

This family-friendly fundraiser supports the Cook-Wissahickon Home and School Association — raising vital funds for our students and school community.

Register by April 17 to guarantee your race t-shirt! Check out a sneak-peek of the student-designed shirt below!

https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/CookWissahickonsRunforSustainability

📣Calling all athletes!!🏈

Cohen-Hillside In-House Flag Football Fall 2025 In-House Flag Football Interest List

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📣VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY📣

Volunteers will be coming together to clean up the lower park and playground, affectionately called Turtle Park!

When: Saturday 2/1
Time: 10:00am
Location: corner of Smick Street & Fountain Street

Hope to see you there!

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We are interested in running a COMMUNITY YARD SALE as a fundraiser for Hillside's Advisory Board!

Please consider filling out this brief survey (should take no longer than 3 minutes) regarding a potential COMMUNITY YARD SALE.

https://forms.gle/Kb6axTB4uGTc9D2L6

We would love your input!

Thank you