2022-2023 APPROVED Academic Calendar

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PBL Students Working with Arcadia Artist-in-Residence

(December 1, 2022) Muralist Amir Campbell, this year's artist-in-residence with Arcadia University’s Public Art program, recently visited CHS to kick off a collaboration with the senior Project Based Learning cohort.

CHS Vocal Arts Seniors to Perform at District 11 Chorus Festival

(November 30, 2022) Seniors Celia Bluestine, Soprano 1, and Vaughn McCain, Tenor 2, have been accepted to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 11 Chorus Festival.

Senior Advancing Career Goals through CHS Co-op Program

(November 29, 2022) In October, Cheltenham High School senior Sakhmet Anyika, whose career goal is to become a dietician, started an entry-level position with the dining service team in the healthcare wing of the Abington senior living community Rydal Park through its food service company Unidine.

Skills for Life Students Host 12th Annual Thanksgiving Feast

(November 18, 2022) Against the backdrop of a crackling “fire” emanating from a YouTube video, nearly 30 Skills for Life (S4L) students enjoyed a taste of Thanksgiving with students, teachers and administrators at their 12th annual Thanksgiving feast.

Alumna Inducted into Philly Sports Hall of Fame

(November 16, 2022) A 1949 graduate of Cheltenham High School, Adele Boyd was one of 16 members of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame’s recent 2022 induction class.

CHS Theater Students Stage “Harvey”

(November 16, 2022) Join us in the CHS Little Theater for the 2022 fall play, “Harvey” by Mary Chase on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19 at 7:30 p.m. in the CHS Little Theatre.

PBL9's Classification Project

(November 2, 2022) PBL9 students staged an exhibition called “The Classification Project” recently, which combined subject matter from biology and English while exploring the essential question, “How does our environment inform who we are?”

Celia Bluestine Joins SATB Honor Choir

(November 1, 2022) Choir senior Celia Bluestine successfully auditioned to be part of the SATB Honor Choir in 2023. Bluestone’s opportunity comes through the National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), which will take place February 22-25 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

CHS Counseling Department Hosts College Career Fair

(October 27, 2022) Nearly 40 colleges, universities, employers, and military service branches gathered in the CHS gymnasium on Wednesday afternoon for the College Career Fair, hosted by the Cheltenham High School Counseling Department. Students and their families circled the formation of tables to learn more about the opportunities available to them after high school, and had the opportunity to talk one-on-one with recruiters to discover academic requirements, fields of study offered, and ask any questions they may have.

CHS AP Gov Students Zoom with U.S. House Incumbent Madeleine Dean

(October 19, 2022) Through an opportunity organized by the non-partisan Committee of Seventy, students in Jennifer Pollack’s Advanced Placement United States Government class met virtually with U.S. House incumbent Madeleine Dean, of Pennsylvania’s fourth district, Wednesday morning.

PBL11 Looking Up

(October 12, 2022) PBL11 students have transformed the first floor of the new wing at CHS, otherwise known as "the PBL hallway."

CHS Scholars Earn Recognition as Top Performers in Pennsylvania on 2021 PSAT

(October 7, 2022) CHS seniors earned recognition as top performers in the state for their scores on the 2021 PSAT. The students were recognized on Thursday afternoon with cupcakes from Georgetown Bakery, courtesy of CHS Principal Jimmy D’Andrea, as well as a certificate to commemorate their accomplishment.

Financial Aid Night

The CHS Counseling Center hosted Financial Aid Night on Thursday, Oct. 6 with Arcadia University's Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Lisa Ware.

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

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?”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.