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WEST CHESTER, PA — A West Chester East High School student has been selected for the 2026-27 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship, placing him among 210 students nationwide chosen for the …
West Chester Student Earns National Scholarship to Study in Germany Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District has hired former Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce President Katie Walker as its first supervisor of strategic initiatives and …
West Chester Area School District Creates Partnership Role, Hires Katie Walker Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — The Avon Grove School District appointed four principals and assistant principals for the 2026-27 school year, promoting experienced educators into leadership roles across its elementary, intermediate, …
Avon Grove Names Four School Leaders for 2026-27 Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board approved a $68.2 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that includes property tax increases in both Chester and Lancaster counties and …
Octorara Approves Tax Increase, Draws on Reserves to Close Budget Gap Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A Downingtown STEM Academy student has been selected for a nationally competitive NASA summer research internship, joining a small group of high school students who will collaborate …
Downingtown STEM Student Earns NASA SEES Internship Spot Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District Board of Directors approved a $344.99 million budget for the 2026-27 school year, increasing spending by $11.1 million while raising …
West Chester School Board Approves $345 Million Budget, Raises Property Taxes Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown has named the winners of its annual youth video contest, using student-created content to reinforce substance-use prevention efforts and promote healthy …
What Keeps These Downingtown Students Drug-Free? Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Coatesville Area School District and the Coatesville Area Teachers Association have ratified a new four-year labor agreement, positioning the district to avoid contract uncertainty ahead of …
Coatesville Teachers Ratify Contract Before Current Deal Expires Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School announced that senior Alejandro Vidal is the valedictorian of the graduating class of 2026 and that Sohum Bandyopadhyay is this year’s …
OJR High School Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Graduating Class of 2026 Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — More than two dozen local businesses and organizations were recognized Friday as the Avon Grove School District celebrated five years of success for its EMPOWER Work …
Avon Grove Honors 30 Community Partners Helping Students Build Workplace Skills Read More