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Philadelphia School District Superintendent Tony B.Watlington Sr. visited Chestnut Hill’s Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences on the first day of school.

Jenks gets International Baccalaureate status, superintendent visit

On Monday, Aug. 25, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr. visited Chestnut Hill’s Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences to celebrate the first day of school. more

by Tommy Tucker | 8/27/25

Steve Druggan is returning to SCH after three years at the American School of Dubai.

Dr. Steve Druggan returns as SCH head

When Yolanda Banks, president of the Parents Association board at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), heard Dr. Delvin Dinkins would be departing as head of school after the 2024-25 academic year, she was worried. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 8/14/25

Parent volunteer Michael Hunt helped construct the new outdoor classroom at Anna L. Lingelbach Elementary School.

Anna L. Lingelbach School’s sunken garden becomes new outdoor classroom

Though students are still on summer break, some parents are already busy at Anna L. Lingelbach Elementary School. more

by Abby Weiss | 8/14/25

Henry H. Houston, an elementary school in Mt. Airy built in 1927 has long been plagued with crumbling facilities.

Northwest parents express worry over district planning as buildings deteriorate

At C. W. Henry, J. S. Jenks, Houston, and Emlen, parents express admiration for what they say happens inside these buildings. But the structures themselves? Falling apart. more

by Lucy Tobier | 8/13/25

Introducing Northwest’s Class of 2025: A graduation roundup

Over the past several weeks, hundreds of Northwest Philadelphia and Southeast Montgomery County students walked across a stage to accept their diplomas. more

by Brian Nelson and Lucy Tobier | 7/3/25

Introducing Northwest’s Class of 2025

6/19/25

Ellis “El-Dog” Ferrell Jr. (sitting) and his son, Darrin Ferrell, taught students at C.W. Henry about Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club’s history and proper horse care.

Urban cowboys mosey into C.W. Henry

Members of the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club visited C.W. Henry School on May 30. They brought a horse, of course. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 6/4/25

SEPTA Regional Rail train drops off riders at the Chestnut Hill West Station.

Private schools fear possible SEPTA cuts

Private school students are among the many groups that would be affected by the proposed upcoming SEPTA cuts. more

by Tommy Tucker | 5/28/25

Interim President Brian McCloskey welcomed graduates in the entrance procession on May 17.

Chestnut Hill College celebrates 98th annual commencement ceremony

Amid the school’s 100th anniversary celebrations, Chestnut Hill College honored graduates with its annual commencement ceremonies on May 15 and 17. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 5/22/25

The Hooters' founder Eric Bazilian (class of 1971) and singer-songwriter/novelist/emcee Wesley Stace (GFS parent) inaugurated the GFS Commons stage.

Germantown Friends All-School Commons opens with celebration

Two years after the public launch of a $40 million fundraising campaign, Germantown Friends School held a grand opening celebration. more

by Wendy Rosenfield | 5/22/25

Some of the 117 letters and postcards from the 1950s.

Time capsule in cursive: SCH student discovers a jazz pioneer in vintage letters

It was in a hidden corner of a Lansdale antique store that 14-year-old Ali Norcini stumbled upon a cardboard box covered in what appeared to be decades of dust. more

by Len Lear | 4/17/25

Henry middle schoolers play with purpose – and win it all

The Charles W. Henry basketball team took home the Philadelphia Youth Basketball program’s Middle School Gold Division championship for the first time in memory. more

by Robert Calandra | 4/17/25

Chestnut Hill's 10th annual Hoops Madness basketball tournament, a fundraiser for the Chestnut Hill Community Association, drew over 100 participants for a weekend of friendly competition. Chestnut Hill resident Melissa Cooker (pictured center with son Sam) won the $5,000 prize of free braces from Top of the Hill Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry after making a thrilling buzzer-beater combination of shots that sent the crowd into a frenzy. The tournament, inspired by NCAA March Madness, features 3-on-3 half-court games and shooting contests for all ages. Pictured from left: Abbey Orozco, Melissa Cooker, Sam Cooker, Jacob Orozco and Tommy Orozco.

10th annual ‘Hoops Madness’ at Norwood Fontbonne

4/3/25

Tapping the trees at SCH

Lower School science teacher Marianne Maloy spoons out warm sap, a school tradition for the past 9 years. more

3/27/25

Members of the SCH Community Plate initiative include juniors Damian Melzer-Surkan, Logan Landau, Judah Meyer, Leo Cohen, Aaron Jia and Quinton McDonnell.

SCH gets city grant for hydroponic garden

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy has received a $1,500 Green Schools Grant to implement a hydroponic garden in its middle school cafeteria. more

2/27/25

Matthew Bradley has been appointed to a two-year term as interim head of school at Plymouth Meeting Friends School.

Plymouth Meeting Friends School names interim head

Plymouth Meeting Friends School has appointed Matthew Bradley as interim head of school for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2025. more

1/27/25

State lawmakers tease plans that would help parents

The Pennsylvania General Assembly kicked off another session of drafting, debating, and voting on legislation in early January. more

by Sarah Boden for Spotlight PA | 1/27/25

Jenks school: A year of growth and achievement

Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences has had an exceptional year filled with academic progress, innovative programs, and strong community engagement. more

by Erin Younis | 1/27/25

Members of the SCH DEI council, preparing for the 10th annual student-led diversity conference on Saturday, Feb. 1. Drawing from more than 30 schools across the Delaware Valley, nearly 200 students and faculty will come together for a full-day program that features personal messages from student leaders, a story exchange, and social action workshops.

1/27/25

Are the state’s poorest schools likely to get more funding?

Last summer, Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a budget that acknowledged a roughly $4.5 billion “adequacy gap” to properly fund its poorest schools. more

by Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA | 1/27/25

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