OJR MS’s Garimella wins Chester County Spelling Bee

Pictured is Charan Garimella of Owen J. Roberts Middle School, champion of the 2024 Chester County Spelling Bee. Charan Garimella, an Owen J. Roberts Middle School student, won first place in the 2024 Chester County Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 7. Garimella spelled his way to victory with the winning word “monotreme” (M-O-N-O-T-R-E-M-E). His victory qualifies him to represent the Chester...

Lionville Middle School to perform ‘Annie’ March 8-9

Daniel Wu as Daddy Warbucks, Lia De Ocampo as Annie Lionville Middle School (LMS) is proud to announce the upcoming production of Annie. Featuring Daniel Wu as Daddy Warbucks and Lia De Ocampo as Annie, the show boasts a talented cast and crew of over 100 students. Set in the Great Depression, Annie follows the journey of a young orphan who captures the hearts of everyone she meets with her infectious...

Avon Grove students showcase talent in Winter Strings Festival

Avon Grove orchestra students perform at the annual Strings Festival. On Wednesday, January 31, Avon Grove School District (AGSD) hosted its annual Strings Festival, a districtwide orchestra event with musical performances from students in grades five to twelve. The concert, in its sixth year, provides a unique opportunity to bring together students from three schools in the district: Avon Grove...

AGSD’s Senior Volunteer Tax Relief program featured in AARP Bulletin

Avon Grove residents Malcolm Adler and Sharon McCormick volunteer in the Penn London Elementary School library. Avon Grove School District was featured in the November edition of the AARP Bulletin for being one of several government entities nationwide that offers senior citizens the opportunity to receive a tax rebate in exchange for volunteer service. The Senior Volunteer Tax Relief Program allows...

9 Avon Grove students named National Merit Scholars

Avon Grove High School students who were recognized as Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program (top row from left to right: Jacob Akana, Tejvir Gill, Leah Gray and Russell Dunlap; bottom row from left to right Madison Butler, Elisabeth Roberts, Abigail L. Keller and Adelaide Etshman). Avon Grove High School (AGHS) administrators recently announced that nine students have...

AGSD Welcomes PA Secretary of Education for after school program visit

Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin watches an Avon Grove student use a tablet device to create art with paint. On October 25, the Avon Grove School District (AGSD) hosted Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin for a visit highlighting after school programming at Avon Grove Intermediate School (AGIS). The event, “Lights on After School”, is a nationwide...

Bishop Shanahan High School earns national STEM Certification

From left to right, back row: Mrs. Janet Moore, Mrs. Lisa Rossana, Mrs. Beth Harper Briglia (BSHS Board Chair), Mrs. Mary Kay Hennessy ’75Front left to right, front row: Ms. Corinne Alfano, Mrs. Michele Verratti, Sister Christina Marie Roberts, IHM, Dr. Robert Moran (BSHS Principal), Dr. Marissa Prather (NISE STEM Leadership Coach), Dr. Brooke Tesche (Archdiocese of Philadelphia Superintendent...

Avon Grove HS students named National Merit Semifinalists

Avon Grove High School seniors Tyler Dalton and Sindhuja Kanamarlapudi have been selected as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Avon Grove High School (AGHS) seniors Tyler Dalton and Sindhuja Kanamarlapudi have been named semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. The program recognizes students whose academic strengths are amongst the best in the country and provides...

Hillendale honored as Green Ribbon School; WCU given ‘Sustainability’ award

The U.S. Department of Education today announced the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. In Pennsylvania, Hillendale Elementary School in Chadds Ford was named a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, and the California Area School District in Coal Center was honored as a District Sustainability...

Avon Grove HS to perform teen edition of Chicago

Girls, glitz and glamour hit the new Avon Grove High School stage for the first spring musical in their brand-new auditorium on April 20th, 21st and 22nd with the teen edition of the musical Chicago! Set in the windy city during the roaring 20s, Chicago tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses who are locked up together in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma is serving time for...