East Ward Elementary School celebrates Native American Heritage Month with author Kaitlin Curtice
Award-winning author Kaitlin Curtice poses with East Ward Elementary students after sharing her book and exploring themes of Native American culture and storytelling.
Award-winning author and public speaker Kaitlin Curtice visited East Ward Elementary School, engaging students in a meaningful exploration of Native American culture and storytelling. Curtice, an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi Nation,...
Downingtown West students raise money to help families fighting cancer
Downingtown High School West student rallies on the pickleball court during a fundraiser match supporting Bringing Hope Home, a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting families impacted by cancer.
Downingtown High School West’s (DHSW) Pickleball Club recently demonstrated its commitment to community service, raising $460 for Bringing Hope Home, a local nonprofit providing financial and emotional...
Williams announces $74K environmental safety grant for Octorara School District
Octorara Area School District has been awarded $74,171 to make its schools more environmentally safe thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, state Rep. Dan Williams (D-74) announced Monday.
“Children in the Octorara School District will be able to learn in a safer and healthier educational environment thanks to this funding brought to them by a Democratic budget,” Williams...
CCIU names new principal, vice principal for Coatesville Learning Center
Hillary Soring (right) named principal and Victor Brown named assistant principal at Chester County Intermediate Unit Learning Center in Coatesville.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has named Hillary Soring as principal and Victor Brown as assistant principal of the organization’s Learning Center campus in Coatesville. Formerly the school’s assistant principal, Soring takes over for...
CCIU delivers cutting-edge cybersecurity services to educational organizations
Pictured front left is Bryan Ruzenski, Kristina Young, Laurel Di Fonzo, Tim Haas, Walter Snyder. Pictured back left is Mike Martinez, Larry Konig.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), a leading educational service agency in southeastern Pennsylvania, has forged an innovative partnership with Rubrik, a pioneering cloud data management company, and ePlus, a leading consultative technology solutions...
Bishop Shanahan celebrates graduation of Class of 2024
Bishop Shanahan High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2024.
Bishop Shanahan High School held its commencement exercises on the morning of June 7 in the BSHS auditorium, paying tribute to the Class of 2024. This year’s graduating class included 209 students who were accepted to four-year colleges and universities such as Villanova University, Thomas Jefferson University, University...
ORJ, Great Valley students win state eSports championships
Students gather for an esports tournament viewing in lecture hall, with participants seated at computer stations.
The world of competitive video gaming, known as esports, has been growing rapidly over the last decade. What began as small tournaments has evolved into a multibillion-dollar global industry, attracting millions of viewers. Now, esports is making its mark in schools across Pennsylvania,...
Middle schoolers compete in county Knowledge Bowl
Sixth grade Knowledge Bowl winners, Peirce Middle School’s 6B Team, pose with their award ribbons. Pictured from left to right: Bruce Laster, Kira Rodriguez, Mustafa Topiwala, and Siri Chodapaneedi.
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, middle school students from across Chester County gathered at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus to test their academic prowess in the 2024 Chester County...
DASD hosts Special Olympics
Downingtown High School West athletes and volunteers cheer on their classmates
Last week, Downingtown Area School District (DASD) hosted the Special Olympics at Kottmeyer Stadium, welcoming athletes and volunteers from across DASD’s 16 schools. The event marked a celebration of inclusion, courage and community spirit, as participants with disabilities showcased their athletic prowess and camaraderie.
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Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League to Host Collegiate Showcase on April 20
The Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League (PSEL) is excited to announce its upcoming collegiate esports showcase event, taking place on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fluxspace in Norristown.
This event will feature several local colleges and universities showcasing the state of esports within their organizations. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about esports programs,...
