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North Penn updates Towamencin on high school renovation plans
Towamencin officials have gotten a look at the latest plans for renovations to North Penn High School. “We’re here, not looking for any action, just — in the spirit of transparency — trying to keep you in the loop, on our plans, and the direction we’re headed,” said Superintendent Todd Bauer.
Jenkintown School District looking to fill multiple open positions
The School District of Jenkintown is seeking applicants for the following positions:. The School District of Jenkintown is seeking a Digital Media Arts Educator who has either a BCIT Certification or a Computer Science Certification. The successful candidate must be able to teach AP Computer Science Principles and a variety of technology elective courses for grades 7-12. Interested candidates should send their credentials to Jenkintown Middle/High School Principal Tom Roller at rollert@jenkintown.org.
Bucks County students win Civics Scholarship Essay Contest
TheLegacyof1776.com recently recognized the winners of its 2023 Civics Scholarship Essay Contest. The first-place winner, Jack Swartley, a 2024 graduate Central Bucks West High School, Doylestown, and the runner-up Kayla Brown is 2024 graduate of Harry S. Truman High School in Bristol. The civics contest, now in its third year,...
This standout from Doylestown is named our high school Boys' Lacrosse Player of the Year
Be it a 200-yard rushing game in the fall or a dominating performance in the faceoff circle in the spring, one thing about La Salle High senior Stevie Davis remains the same. "He's just a humble kid that really wants to see his teammates do well and will do anything to help a team win," La Salle High boys' lacrosse head coach Rob Forster said.
La Salle High football standout makes college choice
Word spread quickly in the college football world after rising La Salle High senior Chris Fileppo verbally committed to play at James Madison University. "Chris was a little bit of a late bloomer to the whole recruiting process," said new La Salle High head coach Brett Gordon, who starred for the Explorers at...
USDA honors St. Luke’s Community Health for Summer Meals Program for schoolchildren
St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Department of Community Health has earned the 2023 Gold-Level Turnip the Beet Award – the highest level possible – for its Summer Meals program, which provides nutritious, high-quality meals to local schoolchildren in need in the Allentown and Quakertown school districts during the summer months.
Bucks County students graduate from Reach Cyber Charter School
Reach Cyber Charter School’s Class of 2024 celebrated the graduaton of 739 students, including 24 from Bucks County, last month. The school is a Pennsylvania-based STEM-focused cyber school, and commencement was held at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College. ...
Anti-Defamation League Rewards Rams with "No Place for Hate" Designation
Harriton High School has earned the "No Place for Hate" designation for the 2023-24 school year from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a program that recognizes schools for their commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments. How do great schools like Harriton go about earning this distinction? The Rams and other...
History with Chuck: A complete list of Cheltenham High School’s principals since 1884
On Monday, the Cheltenham School District announced that Dr. Benjamin Hammond, a 1998 graduate of Abington High School, has been named interim principal at Cheltenham High School. Sometime in the near future, the Board of School Directors are expected to name the high school’s 23rd permanent, full-time principal. In the...
Registration open for PSU Abington’s Kids and Teen College summer programs and camps
Registration is still open for Penn State Abington Kids and Teen College summer programs and camps, which are designed for youth entering grades 3 through 12 in fall 2024. “Our Kids and Teens College summer programs provide a balance of high-quality instructional content along with the social activities expected at summer camps. Many of our programs are developed with our faculty, and Abington students and staff provide additional support in content areas, bringing the campus experience to life,” Annamarie McKevitt, the summer youth program director, said.
Arcadia named to Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for 2nd straight year
Arcadia University in Glenside has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for the second consecutive year. According to Phi Theta Kappa’s website, Transfer Honor Roll institutions receive the following:. Transfer Honor Roll Press Kit, including a press release and seal for promotions. National recognition through...
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