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This fall, the Octorara Area School District will reorganize its schools. Grades are being shifted, students reassigned, and one building—Octorara Elementary School—will be mostly shut down. It’s being called a …
Too Little, Too Late — Octorara’s Budget Woes Were Avoidable Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Avon Grove High School recently celebrated 25 of its seniors for achieving the prestigious Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy, an award granted to students who showcase proficiency …
25 Avon Grove Seniors Celebrate a Bilingual Milestone That Opens Doors Worldwide Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) School Board recently approved a $333,897,499 general fund budget for the 2025-26 school year. This marks an $11.3 million, …
WCASD Boosts Funding to $333.9M to Empower Students and Protect Futures! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Fifteen students from Avon Grove School District (AGSD) were honored this week at the Migrant Education Program (MEP) Graduation, held at Harrisburg Area Community College. The ceremony …
Avon Grove School District Students Celebrate Triumph at Inspiring MEP Graduation Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board is contending with its second resignation of the year following the departure of Region 3 Director Jay Lusby, announced at the board’s …
Shake-Up at Octorara School Board: Two Resignations, Leadership in Turmoil, and Big Changes Ahead! Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — The Avon Grove School District (AGSD) hosted its 17th Annual District Art Show on May 19 and 20, 2025, at the Avon Grove High School Gymnasium. …
Avon Grove’s Art Show Dazzles with Student Creativity and Community Spirit Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School announced that senior Boone Toguchi is the valedictorian of the graduating class of 2025 and that Andrew Dybicz is this year’s …
Owen J. Roberts High School Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Graduating Class of 2025 Read More
MALVERN, PA — The Great Valley School District has announced the appointment of Rithu George as its inaugural Supervisor of Human Resources. Her selection, approved by the Board of School …
Rithu George Joins Great Valley to Revolutionize HR and Empower Staff Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District has been awarded a $167,514 Solar for Schools Grant to install solar energy systems at East Bradford Elementary School, marking …
$167K Solar Grant Powers West Chester School Toward a Greener Future Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee recently visited the Downingtown Area School District (DASD), bringing a powerful message of character, community, and perseverance to elementary students. McKee’s …
Eagles Star Tanner McKee Touches Hearts and Inspires Hope in Downingtown Students Read More