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SCH classmates Ayana Banks (left), Marlee Howard (center) and Blake Jeune (right) helped pack ‘sweet dreams’ bags and deliver them to CHOP.
From sterile hospital room to personal sanctuary
Ayana Banks, a junior at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, recently delivered four giant duffel bags for young patients. more
Players from Germantown Academy and Springside Chestnut Hill bunched up in front of the GA goal cage as they battled for the ball.
Second-half strikes by SCH boys decide Inter-Ac opener
The lads of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy traveled to Germantown Academy to launch the 2024 league campaign. more
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Philadelphia launches free pre-K portal
Free pre-K spots are still available for the 2024-2025 school year in Philadelphia, with seats open at 350 locations across the city. more
Collaborative new MS for OT program
Gwynedd Mercy University and West Chester University have announced a partnership for a Master of Science program. more
SCH freshmen start their school year with a five-day backpacking expedition with the Philadelphia Outward Bound School.
Lessons from the wilderness: SCH kicks off 9th grade
On the first day of school at SCH, most Upper School students go to their classes and meet their new teachers — but not everyone. more
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SCH junior Ariya Goswami comes to the net in the third singles match.
Singles strength helps SCH tennis notch first league win at GA
A sweep of the three singles flights helped the racquet women of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy claim their first Inter-Ac League victory last Tuesday. more
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Jenna Miller, a Mount junior, clears the ball upfield. Behind her is freshman Anna Geib, who scored the winning goal in Friday's game.
Late goal lifts young Mount soccer squad over Bishop Shanahan, 3-2
Scoring twice in the first eight minutes, Mount St. Joseph Academy then entered a scoring drought that lasted almost until the end of the match. more
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SCH teacher Julie Knutson is one of 81 educators from 33 states selected for the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program.
SCH teacher chosen for Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms
Julie Knutson, a teacher at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), has been awarded a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award for the 2024-2025 academic year. more
Nieve Keitel, left, a sophomore, placed first for host Germantown Academy and third overall in the Patriots' Inter-Ac League opener. At right, Penn Charter eighth-grader Mackenzie Skelly is about to finish first in last week's Inter-Ac quad meet at GA.
Young talent on display in PC, GA cross country opener
The cross country runners who finished first and third at the girls' Inter-Ac League championships last year started the 2024 league season at Germantown Academy. more
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Junior Avery Lasky put in two goals for the Mount last Thursday, including the final one of the afternoon.
Mount field hockey is off to a 7-0 start on the season
Winning field hockey games on the road and at home last week, Mount St. Joseph Academy reached the middle of the month with an unblemished record of 7-0. more
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Thomas Mill Covered Bridge, painted in 2024 by Judy McCabe Jarvis, is among many local artists featured in a new exhibit at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy that showcases the natural beauty of the Wissahickon Valley.
Visions of the Wissahickon: An artistic tribute to a centennial legacy
A new exhibit at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy will showcase works that highlight the natural splendor of the Wissahickon Valley. more
Mount hockey players Sara Burman (foreground) and Olivia Esbensen perform agility drills during a recent practice.
Mount field hockey, tennis and volleyball back in action
The teams held tryouts and practices during the second full week of August and engaged in their first interscholastic matches last week. more
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Among the schools closed because they lack sufficient air conditioning are the John S. Jenks school in Chestnut Hill (above), the Henry Houston and C.W. Henry schools in Mt. Airy and the Anna L. Lingelbach school in Germantown.
Heat wave forces some NW Philly schools to close
As Philadelphia braces for a short but intense heatwave, the city's school district has announced early dismissals for dozens of schools. more
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Ameara Smith, a 2024 graduate of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, will be attending Georgetown University in September.
Let’s end the unfair economic toll of ‘period poverty’
Editor’s Note: In this monthly special section, the Local will occasionally print articles and opinions submitted by younger readers. more
Dariel Benton-Updike got fed up with the sexual harassment she often experienced on SEPTA, so she decided to do something about it. And she did.
Temple student tackles sexual harassment on SEPTA
Dariel Benton-Updike, 21, a rising senior at Temple University, is proving that one person can make a difference. more
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Students at Poinciana Montessori will experience an education that focuses on Afrocentric values when the school opens Sept. 3 in Germantown.
New Afrocentric Montessori school opens in Germantown
During the Covid pandemic, Imani Jackson used her time at home as an opportunity to be more involved in her daughter’s education. more
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Stories that can help ease back-to-school jitters
Kids of all ages can get back-to-school jitters, whether they've attended school before or not. more
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The International Baccalaureate program focuses on inquiry-based and student-centered educational frameworks.
Jenks school close to securing IB status
Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is set to welcome students back on Aug. 26. more
Chestnut Hill College
CHC announces return of ‘Lifelong Learning on the Hill’
Starting this fall, Chestnut Hill College is once again opening many of its classes to all alumni and anyone over the age of 55. more
Philadelphia updates school selection process
The School District of Philadelphia is using a new school selection process for the 2025-2026 academic year. more
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