The proud tradition of PAL basketball has been extended to the sixth grade level for the first time ever. Sixth grade students from Raub Middle School and Harrison-Morton Middle School will face off in the Sixth Grade ASD/PAL Boys’ Championship Basketball Game beginning at 4:00 p.m.; followed by the Girls’ Championship Game featuring Raub Middle School against South Mountain Middle School at 5:00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Time: 4:00 p.m. Boys’ Championship; 5:00 p.m. Girls’ Championship
Location: Dieruff High School Gym, 815 N. Irving Street, Allentown
Special guests for the event include Allentown School District Superintendent, Dr. Russell Mayo and Bill Holler, Chairman of PAL.
The event is sponsored by the Police Athletic League (PAL), whose purpose is to stimulate, create, provide and maintain wholesome recreational facilities and activities for youth throughout the City of Allentown, thereby improving the moral, physical, educational and civic standards of youth. PAL promotes friendship, fairness and good will among youth and develops a respectful and friendly relationship between youth and the Allentown police officers.
About PAL
The purpose of this organization shall be to stimulate, create, provide and maintain wholesome recreational activities for youth-male and female-throughout the City of Allentown, Pennsylvania and thereby; improve the moral, physical, educational and civic standards of youth; promote friendship, fairness and good will among our youth; and stimulate a respectful and friendly relationship between youth and police officers. Every year, the Allentown Police Athletic League continues to provide sports camps and activities throughout the Allentown area. From basketball leagues, to bowling, to Camp Blue-line, to scholarships PAL creates an environment which promotes healthy sportsmanship for today’s youth.
About Allentown School District
ASD serves more than 16,000 students in a network of 22 early childhood, elementary, middle and high schools located throughout the City of Allentown, PA. The Allentown School District is the third largest urban school district out of 500 districts in the Commonwealth. A shared vision of the community, parents, guardians, staff and faculty focuses on “Empowering Students for Life,” providing ASD students with the skills and academics they need to realize their aspirations whether they be college, career or technical focus. ASD goals are aligned and compatible with the Pathways to Success Framework while providing a balanced education to all students. Allentown School District employs approximately 2,200 teachers, staff and administrators. The District, founded in 1866 and celebrating its Sesquicentennial throughout 2015-2016, serves students from 43 countries speaking 26 languages with nearly 90 percent of households qualifying as low income. ASD is committed to providing safe learning environments in which all students have equal access to education programs and resources.
Information provided by:
Kimberly Golden Benner
Director of Communications
Allentown School District
