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EDUCATION
Free program affords CV kids early learning opportunities
It's educational. It's social. It's developmental. But perhaps the best thing about the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program is that it's free. Currently, there are openings for Conestoga Valley 3- and 4-year-olds to participate in the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program being hosted by local nonprofit Steps to Success in conjunction with the Conestoga Valley School District (CVSD).
Backpack drive to prepare kids for school
A back-to-school backpack drive is underway for children and families served by the Crime Victims' Center of Chester County (CVC). Until Wednesday, Aug. 7, new backpacks may be donated at the drop box at state Sen. Carolyn Comitta's district office in the atrium of 17 E. Gay St., West Chester. The building will be open from Mondays through Fridays during regular office hours.
Downingtown STEM Graduate Awarded Youth Scholarship From Suicide Prevention Task Force
Sophia Fontecchio of Downingtown, PA recently received the third annual Youth Scholarship, presented by the Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force. The $1,000 scholarship is open to high school seniors in Chester County who contributed to school and community activities to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Fontecchio,...
Philip Warner is newest Blazer with passion for education
It's trite but true. It really does take a village to raise a child. Parents, teachers and clergy are among some of the most obvious villagers. But there are others less hands-on who also play a major role in the development of kids. Philip Warner, Lancaster Mennonite School's (LMS) newest...
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