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EXTON, PA — A trio of young women from Owen J. Roberts High School in Pottstown are the 2023 winners of an international competition showcasing women in Science, Technology, Engineering …
Three Local High School Students Win International STEM Competition Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — The Owen J. Roberts School Board voted unanimously to appoint Warren Chester to serve as a board member during a special meeting on Feb. 13. Chester’s appointment …
Owen J. Roberts School Board Appoints Warren Chester to Fill Vacancy Read More
ATGLEN, PA — A group of Octorara Area School District parents and community members gathered at Monday night’s board meeting to challenge the district’s transgender guidelines.
Octorara Parents and Community Members Challenge Transgender Guidelines Read More
ATGLEN, PA —A concerned parent spoke out at Monday night’s Octorara Area School District’s Board of Directors Meeting, questioning why the district enacted guidelines related to transgender students without public discussion.
Parent Questions Octorara’s Transgender Student Guidelines at Board Meeting Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board of Directors met on Monday, September 12, 2022, to discuss a possible change in the alignment of voting regions. The district is …
Octorara Area School Board Reviews Alignment of Voting Regions Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown Middle School Musical Theater is finally back live on stage in the highly anticipated upcoming February production of Disney’s “Newsies!” This family-friendly show is based upon …
Downingtown Middle School Musical Theater Presents Disney’s “Newsies” Read More
ATGLEN, PA — At this week’s Octorara Area School Board of Directors meeting, William Kloss announced that he is moving from the district and plans to resign his position on …
Octorara Board Member Announces Planned Resignation Read More
ATGLEN, PA — Dr. Scott Rohrer resigned his position as the longtime principal of the Octorara Jr/Sr High School. The Octorara Area School District confirmed the resignation on their official …
Longtime Principal Resigns from Octorara Area School District Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — In 2019, municipal government and school board elections will be held across Pennsylvania. However, some Borough of Parkesburg residents believe they are not fairly represented on the …
Octorara Area School Board and the “Cracking” of Parkesburg Borough Voters Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — When many think of gerrymandering, it is in connection with state and federal level elections. Additionally, it is often characterized as a form of partisan politics and a …
Gerrymandering and the Octorara Area School District Election Regions Read More