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There are numerous elementary, secondary, and higher institutions of learning in Chester County Pennsylvania, which is home to the Chester County Intermediate Unit, 14 public school districts, many independent and private schools, charter schools, multiple colleges and universities, and the Chester County Library System. In general, Chester County’s top public schools also rank as the top-performing public schools in Pennsylvania and the United States.
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Every school district in America must ensure preparedness for worst-case scenarios, such as an active shooter incident. As part of its ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness, …
Kennett High School Campus Closed for Active Shooter Exercise Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Renaissance Academy is excited to announce the schedule of its public board meetings for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. The meetings will take place on the third Wednesday …
Renaissance Academy Announces Public Board Meetings for the 2023-2024 School Year Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School Board is currently in the process of searching for a new superintendent. This search began in January after the current superintendent …
21 Applications Received for West Chester Superintendent Position Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board meeting on July 17 was marked by an update on a federal lawsuit filed last August by John Ryan Miller. The lawsuit …
Octorara School Board Lawsuit: A Legal Update and Superintendent’s Debut Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s decision to break his campaign promise on expanded school choice in Pennsylvania has drawn criticism. Opponents argue that this move is detrimental to children trapped …
Governor’s Broken Promise on School Choice Sparks Criticism and Accusations of Hypocrisy Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — The Owen J. Roberts High School Girls Lacrosse team defeated Penncrest by a score of 17-9 to capture the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association 3A Girls Championship, held …
Owen J. Roberts Girls Lacrosse Wins First State Title Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School announced that senior Eliana Crew is the valedictorian of the graduating class of 2023 and that Cate Bicalho is this year’s …
Owen J. Roberts High School Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian Read More
EXTON, PA — Put on your lab coats and scrubs! It’s the final days of registration for Summer Career Academies presented by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) and the …
Last Chance for Kids to Enroll in Summer Career Academies from Chester County Economic Development Council Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA —  This year, West Chester University organized a furniture collection initiative for off-campus students, with a dual purpose of benefiting the local non-profit Community Warehouse Project (CWP) and the …
A Win For Everyone: WCU Students Donate Furniture to Local Non-Profit Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Natalie Nutt, Executive Director of Bridge Educational Foundation, in partnership with donors Tracy McCann (Waste Management), Chad Byers (Symmetrical, Hillside and …
Bridge Educational Foundation Presents Scholarship Money to Chester County Schools Read More