A Dire Tone For School District Officials

A new way of talking about the district's financial situation.

SCHA Fair Helps Uncramp Camp Decision

The camp fair Feb. 4 is the largest of its kind in Philadelphia.

Our Mother of Consolation, Holy Cross School Make Case to Archdiocese

The principal of Holy Cross School spoke to an Archdiocese of Philadelphia appeals board Thursday about the possible merger with Our Mother of Consolation.

J. S. Jenks Working to Form Fundraising Group

The Home and School Association is putting together a non-profit group.

Recycling Helps Recycling: How Your Bottles Can Benefit Jenks

The elementary school is taking part in a Recyclebank grant program.

Archdiocese Announces Appeals Process for Schools Recommended to Close, Merge

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced a review process for Catholic school administrators who wish to contest the Blue Ribbon Commission's recommendation for their schools.

Chestnut Hill College to Open Psychological Services Clinic in Flourtown

The clinic will give doctoral students hands-on experience while providing low-cost mental health assessments.

Video: Blue Ribbon Commission Press Conference

The press conference took place Friday, Jan. 6.

Blue Ribbon Commission Recommends 4 High School, 44 Elementary School Closings

The Blue Ribbon Commission made its recommendation to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to close four high schools and 44 out of 156 elementary schools in June.

Video: Archbishop Chaput Comments on Catholic School Changes

The Blue Ribbon Commission announced Friday that nearly 50 school in the Philadelphia area were recommended to close or merge.

Philly.com: Archdiocese Recommends Our Mother of Consolation Merges, Remains Open

The Archdiocese is announcing the full list of closings and merging schools at 4 p.m. Friday.

Chestnut Hill College's Empty Bowl Dinner Raises $15,000

The money will go to benefit Northwest Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network.

In Photos: Eagle Rodgers-Cromartie Helps Bring the Pep to GHS

The Eagles player attended Germantown High School's Turkey Bowl Pep Rally Tuesday.

Chestnut Hill College to Host 'Empty Bowl' Fundraiser

50 local restaurants will provide food for the dinner, the proceeds of which go towards fighting hunger and homelessness.

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Are Playing For Everything

The football team is undefeated in the Inter-Ac League.

Video: AT&T Gives Money to Girl Scouts at Germantown HS

It gave the scouts $25,000 for science, engineering, technology and math programs.

News Next Door: School District Recommends Moving AMY Northwest, Other Big Changes

If the recommendation is passed, AMY Northwest would be housed inside the Levering School, which would be closed.

Chestnut Hill College Further Details Impending Expansion

Residents of Chestnut Hill gathered in the Chateau at Sugarloaf Hill to hear from Chestnut Hill College regarding their master plan for expansion of the campus.

Video: Quidditch Tournament at Chestnut Hill College Highlights

The Second Annual Brotherly Love Cup was played Oct. 15 at Chestnut Hill College.

Chestnut Hill College and Quidditch: An Interesting Pair

The college hosted the second annual Brotherly Love Cup, a Quidditch tournament, on Sunday.

Chestnut Hill Academy Becoming Inter-Ac Contenders

The Blue Devils are 4-2 this season.

Germantown Football Aiming for the Postseason

The team came up short against Frankford High last week.

Chestnut Hill College's Quidditch Tournament Teaser Trailer

The college put out a YouTube video advertising this weekend's Quidditch Tournament.

School District, Union Extend, Modify Contract

The contract was extended for one year.

Blue Devils Run Over Rams

Chestnut Hill Academy ran roughshod over the Hill in a non-league contest at Grigg Memorial Field in Pottstown.

Jenks PSSA Results Are In

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has released the PSSA scores for Philadelphia public schools.

Elements of New Contract Outlined By Archdiocese

With an agreement reached, the archdiocese says the new contact will improve educational excellence.

Catholic High School Students May Be Back in School Tuesday

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the teacher's union have reached a tentative agreement, a joint statement from the teacher's union and the archdiocese stated.

Archdiocese High Schools Closed Indefinitely Through Strike

In a letter to parents, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia says it will have to close the schools Wednesday until an agreement is reached with the teachers.

Archdiocese: High Schools to Close Until Strike Resolved

Students will not report to school Wednesday, Sept. 14

Chestnut Hill Downs Bonner To Pick Up First Win

The Blue Devils topped the Friars in a back-and-forth game.

Bears Throttle Panthers, Open Public League Schedule Strong

Win in the Northeast erases opening loss for Germantown football.

Catholic Teachers Go On Strike

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia made the announcement Tuesday.

Gallery: John S. Jenks Goes Back to School

Vacation ends for students, begins for parents.

Back to School at John S. Jenks

What students and parents can expect.

Germantown Drops Tough Opener

The Bears lost their first game of the season 35-12.

Stalled Contract Negotiations Sent Teachers to the Streets

Nealy 100 teachers rallied outside the Archdiocese's headquaters on 17th Street Tuesday.

Chestnut Hill College Orientation Weekend Canceled Mid-Move In

Orientation and move-in are postponed until further notice due to Hurricane Irene.

Video: A Contentious SRC Meeting

A look at what happened at school district headquarters Wednesday.

Ackerman Buyout Approved at Racially Charged SRC Meeting

Anger and accusations dominated the gathering.