PTO Urges Community To Rally After Cheltenham High Charges

CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — The parent-teachers organization at Cheltenham High School is speaking out about the assault of a student that led to charges of 10 people involved in the football program and the resignation of the schools superintendent last week.

"Over the past few weeks, every parent, student, staff member, and neighbor in the Cheltenham School District has felt moments of deep sadness as we have learned more about the incident involving a CHS student in 2025," PTO President Stephanie Curry said in a statement. "The PTO holds this young man and his family in our hearts, and we extend our care and support to all who are hurting. We know the road to recovery is a long one, and we hope he finds some solace in knowing that this community is thinking of him."

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Curry said that with the resignation of Schools Superintendent Brian W. Scriven last Thursday, the school district is navigating a "truly difficult moment."

Four Cheltenham High School football coaches and six players were charged last week in two locker room incidents where multiple players beat a sophomore player in August and September 2025, authorities said.

The charges stemmed from two alleged assaults of a football player that happened in the locker room and led to the eventual cancellation of two football seasons.

"We hope and expect that the (Montgomery County) District Attorney, the CSD administration, and the School Board will manage the legal and internal implications of these events," she said. "That work is theirs to do, and we will let them do it."

Curry said that the work of the PTO is focusing on the well-being of the students, families, and staff who make up the entirety of our school.

With over 1,200 students starting school on Aug. 31, Curry said the PTO needs to help guide the students who were not involved in the high school football locker room incidents.

"It is your right as a member of this township to voice your displeasure over what happened at our high school," Curry said.

Curry urged residents and students to join together to turn the corner and help move the school district forward.

"We will not let the actions of some define our school and our community," Curry said. "CHS is a place we are proud to send our children every day, with the staff and resources our students need for an excellent education. Now is the time to rally, to the best of our abilities, to create a positive environment we can all be proud of, where every student can get involved, find connections, and feel supported."