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PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Phoenixville Area School District is directing families affected by a temporary interruption in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to school meal programs, local food pantries …
Phoenixville Schools Expand Food Aid Amid SNAP Disruption Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Kennett Consolidated School District introduced a real-time school bus tracking system this week, giving families access to vehicle locations, route schedules and automated arrival notifications …
Kennett Schools Add Real-Time Bus Tracking for Families Read More
OCTORARA, PA — The Octorara Area School Board approved more than $143,000 in building and athletic facility improvements at the October 19, 2026, regular board meeting while considering a potential …
Octorara School Board Approves $143,000 in Facility Projects Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Ten Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School seniors were named Commended Scholars in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. OJR’s 10 Commended Scholars are: Cullen Bland …
Owen J. Roberts High School Honors 10 National Merit Scholars Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Philadelphia Eagles fans will have a chance to hear stories from three former players while helping Downingtown students and local families during a special evening that combines …
Eagles Legends Head to Downingtown for a Night That Gives Back Read More
MALVERN, PA — A student-led environmental organization at Great Valley High School has collected 62 bags of litter from two Chester County parks and contributed an estimated 350 to 400 …
Great Valley Students Remove 62 Bags of Litter in Park Cleanups Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Two Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School seniors were named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. All …
Two Owen J. Roberts High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Avon Grove School District is extending its Life Skills instruction beyond the classroom through a partnership with the Avondale Fire Station, giving students opportunities to develop …
Avon Grove Expands Life Skills Training Through Fire Station Visits Read More
OXFORD, PA — Oxford Area High School is reportedly closed to students and staff today, October 9, following a confirmed measles case within the school community, marking a direct disruption …
Oxford Area High School Closes as Measles Outbreak Grows Read More
MALVERN, PA — Great Valley High School senior Grace Lawrence has transformed student ideas about kindness and belonging into a large-scale mural at the Great Valley 5/6 Center, completing the …
Great Valley Student Turns Kindness Into School Mural Read More