Cheltenham Schools Strategic Plan Sessions Set

Cheltenham school officials will be seeking community feedback on its new comprehensive plan for the next several years.

Abington High School Principal Reinstated After Investigation

Abington High Principal Alice Swift was placed on administrative leave as an investigation was launched on her personal social media posts.

Community Open House Set On Abington Middle School Project

Abington school officials invite the public to continue discussions at an open house set for April 21.

Cheltenham Changes Leadership At 3 Schools

New administrative assignments are being made at Cheltenham Elementary, Wyncote Elementary, and Cedarbrook East Middle School on March 30.

Finances Discussed For New Cheltenham Football Stadium

The CSD Finance Committee met to discuss interim financial statements, capital financing, food service operations, and budget updates.

Candidate Interviews To Start In Jenkintown Superintendent Search

Jenkintown's school board president provided an update on the process to replace retiring Schools Superintendent Jill Takacs.

Cheltenham May Sever Ties With School Portrait Company Whose Financier Named In Epstein Files

Cheltenham's schools superintendent said there are reported connections between the company that takes student portraits and Leon Black.

Arcadia University Adding Cyber Security Degree

The Glenside-based university will become one of the first in the Philadelphia region to offer the agree, which starts next fall.

School Plans Unveiled Tuesday In Eastern Montco

School districts in eastern Montgomery County are still coping with the impact of Sunday's blizzard.

School Closings Reported In Eastern Montco

With Sunday's storm, school districts in Lower Bucks County will be closed on Monday. Many will have a Remote Learning Day.

Safe Schools Assessments Underway In Cheltenham

The Cheltenham schools superintendent provided an update on the safety and behavioral assessments for the school district.

Residents React To Abington High Principal Discipline

Abington High Principal Alice Swift was placed on administrative leave as the district investigates "inappropriate" social media posts.

Abington Senior High Principal Placed On Administrative Leave

ASH Principal Alice Swift was placed on leave over alleged "inappropriate" social media posts,school officials said.

ICE Protest Draws 200 Abington High Students

About 200 Abington students spent an hour on Wednesday protesting ICE activity in Minnesota and throughout the country, officials said.

ICE Walkouts Planned By Abington, Cheltenham Students

Students from Montgomery and Bucks counties are planning protests this week against ICE activity in Minnesota and elsewhere.

Design Details Discussed On New Abington Middle School

Abington and Rockledge residents approved a special referendum to build a new $285 million middle school

Abington Senior High School Named To College Board's AP Honor Roll

Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Fecher​ announced the recognition at the recent school board meeting.

Cheltenham Hazing Probe: 19 Students Saw Assault, Failed To Report

Cheltenham Schools Superintendent Brian W. Scriven has concluded an investigation into an incident involving the football program last year.

Penn State Abington Inducts Inaugural Athletic Hall Of Famers

Penn State Abington Athletics held a ceremony for the Penn State Abington Ogontz Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Legacy Park Playground Will Be Built By Community

The Jenkintown School District has put aside a week this summer for the community to build a new playground at the park.

Schools Superintendent Search Session Next Week In Jenkintown

School officials are holding three Zoom sessions next week for Jenkintown residents to participate in the search process.

Earlier School Year Start Mulled In Jenkintown

The Jenkintown School Board will discuss the calendar change at its meeting in January.

New Jenkintown School Board President Delivers Message

Carolyn Riley has served the Jenkintown school community in various roles for over 25 years.

Online Survey Launched For Jenkintown Superintendent Search

Jenkintown school officials are seeking community feedback on replacing Schools Superintendent Jill Takacs.

Cheltenham Athletic Hall Of Fame Inductees Named

One inductee has been elected to the Pennsylvania High School Track & Field Hall of Fame.

Online Survey Created For Abington Middle School Project

The Abington School District seeks community input on the new middle school project. Residents can take an online survey for a few weeks.

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Getting Abington High Honor

A courtyard will be created in memory of Ashton B. Carter, the former U.S. Secretary of Defense and alumnus of the Class of 1972.

PA Soccer Coach Of Year Named From Abington

Each year, the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association honors one of its members as Coach of the Year in each high school classification.

President, Vice President Named For Cheltenham School Board

The Cheltenham Township School Board reorganized at its meeting on Dec. 2.

Abington School Board Adds New Director

School Director Adrienne Fletcher was the top vote getter in the November general election. She was sworn in on Monday.

School Food Drive Off To Strong Start In Abington, Superintendent Says

The Abington School Board was updated on the schoolwide food drive at its Nov. 11 meeting.

Abington School District Among 2 In State To Get Library Grant

The Abington School District received a $5,000 grant to expand the library collection at seven elementary schools.

Next Steps Unveiled For New Abington Middle School

Abington residents approved a new $285 million middle school in the May primary election.

Hazing Allegations Prompt Cancelation Of Cheltenham HS Football Season

Friday night's Cheltenham High football game was canceled and high school football games temporarily suspended. Now, the season is over.

Penn State Abington Celebrating 75th Anniversary

School officials are planning festivities for Friday and Saturday on its Abington Township campus.

See How Eastern Montco Did In Newest School District Rankings

The latest Niche rankings show the best traditional schools rankings in the nation, including magnet and charter schools.

Jenkintown Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement

The Jenkintown school board president has provided new information about the status of Schools Superintendent Jill Takacs.

New Schools Superintendent Search Planned In Jenkintown

Jenkintown school officials will seek a replacement for Jill Takacs. The district had announced she had taken a paid leave of absence.

Football Games, Outdoor Fall Sports Relocating In Cheltenham

The Cheltenham schools superintendent delivered an update to the community about the status of the high school stadium project.

Jenkintown Superintendent Leave Prompts Meeting Venue Change

The Jenkintown School Board will hold its first meeting since its superintendent took a leave of absence. The meeting is on Monday.