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Pennsbury School District to Delay High School Start Times in 2025
To improve student well-being, the Pennsbury School District in Bucks County has decided to delay the start time for its high school. To improve student well-being, the Pennsbury School District in Bucks County has decided to delay the start time for its high school. Currently beginning the day at 7:20 AM, Pennsbury High School’s early start is earlier than most in the region, according to Fox 29 Philadelphia.
PIAA track and field: Clark Gulycz makes Allentown Central Catholic history with shot put title
SHIPPENSBURG — Clark Gulycz came to Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium on Saturday with the intent of hitting 60 feet in the PIAA Class 2A shot put. The Central Catholic senior did get it, but he made good on a year-old promise to head coach Dave Ackerman and throwing coach Angelo Lucci. Gulycz thew 58 feet, 3.75 inches to win the first boys state title in Central Catholic history. ...
Nazareth senior honored
Nazareth Academy senior Bridget Olsen was honored at the recent Upper Holmesburg Civic Association meeting. Olsen earned a full, four-year scholarship to Holy Family. She will study nursing. She was chosen based on academics and community involvement. The scholarship is part of a community benefits agreement among the Upper Holmesburg Civic Association, Holy Family and NewCourtland, for redevelopment of the former Liddonfield Homes housing project.
Parkland baseball clubs way into district final with 15 runs in win over Nazareth
Parkland High School baseball coach Kurt Weber had a warning for his team: the Trojans needed to bring their bats to extend the season. “We told the kids before, this was not going to be a 3-2, 2-0 game,” Weber said. “... We just had to try to win every inning.”
Lessons from Inclusion Week last all year at Phillipsburg High School
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. -- Phillipsburg High School in New Jersey holds an annual Inclusion Week as a way to get students to believe in the good in the world, and make sure every student feels seen, heard and valued."I think it's so so important. I think them seeing that they matter is just so important to them. No matter their differences, they get to feel like they're in the spotlight for a week," student Amanda Rapel said. "Which is so good for confidence and self-worth, I think it's important.""Inclusion Week means opening yourself up to meeting new people that you wouldn't ordinarily...
Zellin sends Salisbury baseball soaring into district final with walk-off grand slam
Jake Zellin’s coach told him to stay aggressive. During the biggest moment of the game, the Salisbury High School senior listened. Zellin smashed the first pitch he saw for a grand slam to left field, giving the second-seeded Falcons a dramatic, come-from-behind 7-5 victory over sixth-seeded Allentown Central Catholic in the District 11 Class 3A baseball semifinals at DeSales University’s Weiland Park on Saturday.
Easton Area High School, P’burg Middle School students sent home early due to power outage
A handful of local schools dismissed students early Thursday due to storm-related power outages. Easton Area High School’s student were sent home at 10:30 a.m., according to a message on the school district website. All other Easton Area schools are operating on a normal schedule, the message says. Phillipsburg...
Freddy Awards 2024: Full list of winners announced
Tears, cheers and stellar performances from Lehigh Valley High schools highlighted this year’s 2024 Freddy Awards at the State Theatre in Easton. Two schools tied for winning the most awards Thursday evening, with both Emmaus and Parkland High School earning four awards. They performed “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Broadway Version)” and “The SpongeBob Musical,” respectively, with the ...
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