2022-2023 APPROVED Academic Calendar

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CHS Students Place In Philadelphia Young Playwrights Festival Competition

(October 4, 2022) An array of plays written by Cheltenham High School students earned recognition in the 2022 Philadelphia Young Playwriting Festival. Kai Bosniak, Andrew Marcus, and Grace Gilbert won second place and Lydia Hessel-Robinson and Jaeden Keyes won third place for their submissions to the festival.

CSD Staffers Earn Awards for Support of Teacher’s Air Guard Service

(September 29. 2022) CHS Vice Principal Dr. Ben Hammond and CSD Director of STEM Dr. Brian Reilly earned recognition from the United States Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) office for supporting CHS teacher and Pennsylvania Air Guard Sgt. Andrew Filipczak in his service. The pair received their awards from retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Wesley E. Craig

Jaclyn DiGianivittorio Joins CSD as Supervisor of Special Education for Grades 5-6 and Autistic Support

(September 29, 2022) With nearly a decade of teaching experience, Jaclyn DiGianivittorio has been named supervisor of special education for grades 5-6 and autistic support at Cheltenham School District.

PBL12 Considers “What Is a Portrait?”

(September 28, 2022) A New York-based photographer for Shutterstock, Stephen Lovekin recently hosted a two-day workshop in which the Project Based Learning (PBL) seniors considered, “What is a portrait?”

CSD Theater Projects to Be Performed at Philly Young Playwrights’ SaturPlay Showcase

(September 29, 2022) - Theater projects from Cheltenham and Myers Elementary Schools have been selected to be performed as part of the Philadelphia Young Playwrights SaturPlay showcase on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Fairmount Park’s Smith Playhouse. This year’s competition included more than 600 submissions from students in third through 12th grade.

40 Clubs and Organizations Participate in CHS Activities Fair

(September 21, 2022) Student leaders from nearly 40 clubs and organizations lined the track at CHS Stadium on September 21 for the 2022-23 Clubs and Activities Fair. Students weaved in and out of the line-up of tables to become a member of a new club or organization, as well as speak with the student leaders.

Senior Bosniak Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

(September 21, 2022) Cheltenham High School senior Kai Bosniak has been named a semifinalist in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship program competition. Bosniak will compete with more than 16,000 semifinalists for approximately 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring.

CES Students Earn Accolades for Work with Philly Young Playwrights

(Sept. 19, 2022) With first-, second- and third-place commendations, Cheltenham Elementary School continues its tradition of creating winning plays as part of the annual Philadelphia Young Playwrights (PYP) festival. Students work all year learning about playwriting and submit their work in June for consideration. Winning plays are announced in September. CES teacher Gerald Aungst and PYP teaching artists BJ Tindal and Erik Reyes worked with this past year’s students.

Eighth Grader Maliah Opuni Earns Third for Monologue in Young Playwrights Festival

(September 16, 2022) Cedarbrook eighth grader Maliah Opuni earned third place in the Philadelphia Young Playwrights 2022 annual playwriting festival in the middle school category for her monologue “From the Ashes, We Will Rise.” Opuni’s monologue finished third in a field of 630 submissions from more than 800 students in third through 12th grade.

Rebecca Moser Scoops Up a Position at Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe Through Diversified Occupations Class

(September 16, 2022) The Diversified Occupations and Skills for Life classes at CHS have collaborated with Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe to secure senior Rebecca Moser a position with the Elkins Park establishment. Sprinkles kicked off the partnership Friday afternoon at the high school with an ice cream party for Moser and her classmates. She had her first shift at the shop earlier this week.

State Representative Napoleon Nelson Celebrates Constitution Day with EP

(September 15, 2022) Elkins Park School fifth and sixth graders lined the hallways as PA State Representative Napoleon Nelson officiated the signing and hanging of 29 classroom constitutions, which were created for Constitution Day on September 17, 2022.

College Application Night

The Counseling Department hosted a virtual college application night for seniors and their parents/guardians. Click through to view the video and review the slide deck.

CES Starts the Year Off with a Splash at its Kickoff PBIS Assembly

(September 13, 2022) Cheltenham Elementary held its PBIS kickoff assembly this morning with the second and third graders. The students learned about Cheltenham Elementary’s three Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) characteristics, “Caring, Exceptional, Safe” or C.E.S.

Cheltenham School District Foundation Awards Innovation Grants

(September 9, 2022) The Cheltenham School District Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling almost $25,000 to 28 Cheltenham educators at this year’s school-opening festivities.

Cedarbrook Roars Into the New School Year With a PBIS Kickoff Event

(September 2, 2022) The Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team at Cedarbrook Middle School kicked off the new school year with a school-wide assembly on September 1. The assembly consisted of teacher skits, a rap performance from Mr. Rose, Ms. Atwood, and Mr. Herring, as well as games and activities to set the tone for Cedarbrook’s PBIS Initiatives for the 2022-23 school year.

Dr. Tracey Lank Joins CSD as Supervisor of Elementary Special Education

(August 31, 2022) With more than a decade of special education experience, Dr. Tracey Lank has been named the supervisor of elementary special education at the Cheltenham School District. The board of school directors approved Dr. Lank’s appointment at its June legislative meeting, and Dr. Lank joined the staff on August 1, 2022.

CHS New Student Orientation

(August 23, 2022) The high school administrative team hosted a virtual orientation for new students on Monday, Aug. 22. Topics covered included supports, nursing, academics, schedule, attendance, activities and athletics, class sponsors and food service.

Jim Taylor Named Principal at Wyncote Elementary School

(August 18, 2022) After more than a decade teaching kindergarten at Wyncote Elementary and completing several interim principal assignments in the past few years, Mr. Jim Taylor has been named the principal of Wyncote Elementary School. Taylor succeeds Dr. Crystal Clark, who has been appointed the principal at Elkins Park School.

Dr. Crystal Clark Appointed Principal at Elkins Park School

(August 18, 2022) The Cheltenham School District’s longest-tenured administrator, Dr. Crystal Clark has been appointed the principal at Elkins Park School. Clark spent the previous 18 years as the principal at Wyncote Elementary, and succeeds Mr. Brian Wallace who left the district to pursue other educational opportunities.

CSD Board Reaches Two-Year Contract Agreement with Teachers Union

(August 17, 2022) The Cheltenham School District (CSD) Board of School Directors voted to approve a two-year contract with the Cheltenham Educators’ Association (CEA), the district’s teachers union, at a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Superintendent, CHS Principal Host Meet and Greet Sessions for Community

(August 15, 2022) - This month, CSD Superintendent Dr. Brian Scriven and new CHS Principal Jimmy D’Andrea hosted four meet and greet sessions. To provide the opportunity to meet the CSD community, two of the meet and greets were held virtually, while others were held at the Lynnewood Community Center and the CHS Little Theater.

Patrick Fleury ‘05 Named CHS Athletic Director

Cheltenham High School alumnus Patrick Fleury ‘05 has been named athletic director at his alma mater. Fleury, who will retain his position as boys basketball coach, assumes the reins of the 24-sport athletics program that competes in the Suburban One League American Conference, and will oversee Cheltenham High School’s more than 60 student clubs and activities.

CSD Welcomes Joshua Sweigard as Director of Business Services 

Cheltenham School District is proud to introduce Mr. Joshua Sweigard as its new director of business services, effective Monday, Aug. 15. The board ​of school directors ​voted to approve his appointment at ​its​ Tuesday, June 14 legislative board meeting. 

CHS Students Earn Finalist Status in NY Times Student Editorial Contest

CHS rising seniors James Biglan, Charli Jones and Alana Lewis all placed in this year’s ninth annual New York Times Student Editorial Contest.

CBK Students Kary and Hayes Named Finalists in New York Times Student Editorial Contest

Eighth graders Mirabelle Hayes and Ingrid Kary have been named finalists in the New York Times Learning Network Editorial Contest.

James D’Andrea Appointed Principal at Cheltenham High School

After an extensive search and interview process, Mr. James D’Andrea has been appointed as the principal of Cheltenham High School, effective Friday, July 1, 2022. The board voted to approve his appointment at the Tuesday, June 14 legislative board meeting.