Haverford Happenings

We are filled with joy and pride as we reflect on the recent celebrations within our school community. Our students, teachers, and families came together to commemorate milestones and achievements, and we are particularly thrilled for our graduates as they move on to their next journey equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values they have gained during their time with us. We have no doubts that they will make a positive impact on the world, and we look forward to seeing their future accomplishments.

As the summer begins, we want to keep you informed about the different projects and initiatives happening throughout the District. We encourage you to check our website regularly throughout July and August for updates on these developments as well as any important announcements or events.

During this summer break, we hope you take the time to relax and enjoy these months. It's a great time to find moments of fulfillment, joy, and rest. On behalf of the entire school administration and staff, we wish you an amazing summer.

Maureen Reusche, Ed.D., Superintendent

Only students whose residency is verified will receive their schedules from the MS and HS.

The District requires each student’s residency to be verified by parents/guardians or other adults with whom the student resides before June 30, 2023.

Families can submit their verification documents through their PowerSchool parent account (PowerSchool Parent Accounts). Each student verification requires two (2) acceptable documents, as outlined in the policy, in their entirety with the address and name(s) clearly indicated.

If you encounter a problem during the process, please contact your building administrative assistant or the IT Help Desk.

Looking for a relaxing way to kick off your summer? Look no further than our summer reading list, complete with a variety of interesting titles in both print and digital formats. In addition, we've put together a calendar of optional literacy activities to spark your imagination. Each grade-level page also includes ideas for maintenance and enrichment activities.

To keep up their reading skills and cultivate a love for literature, we suggest that families set aside time most days for students to read during the summer. Don't forget to fill out the Summer Reading Summary Form on your grade-level page before the start of the new school year. Teachers will review responses to help students continue their growth as readers.

You can find Summer Curriculum Resources here.

• At-a-Glance
• A detailed schedule of activities and holidays
  

Counseling Newsletter-Summer 2023

Application Completion Days: August 15th and 22nd between 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm in the library. Counselors will be available to support the Class of 2024 in completing their applications. HHS English Teachers will also be available to offer their support with essay writing. Students should bring their charged Chromebook.

Are you looking for a job? Check out the HHS Student Job Board.

The 111th Commencement of Haverford High School was held on June 8, 2023, at St. Joseph's University. We congratulate the 510 graduates!

Watch the commencement ceremony here.

View the slideshow here.

Unity Day creates a welcoming atmosphere for fifth-grade students to interact and have fun with peers from other elementary schools. It is a unique celebration that brings students together to meet their future classmates at HMS. The event includes team-building activities that allow participants to meet new people. Students are grouped with peers from their own school and other elementary schools. Additionally, they get to experience a 'test-drive' of the middle school with the help of HMS students who guided the fifth-graders through the school.

The Domenick Recchiuti Humanitarian Award is named for Mr. Domenick J. Recchiuti, a former Haverford parent and active community volunteer who also served as a school director, devoting much of his time to helping others. He was a familiar and welcomed presence in all seven schools and at school events. He cared deeply about the quality of education that every student received, and he spent his life serving others. This award is given to outstanding members of our school community to be recognized for their exemplary service to our schools and our township throughout the year. Members of our school community nominate them.

Maddyn Day, also known as Maddy is a kind and caring student who fully embraces the concept of inclusion. Maddy's ambition is to work in the Special Education field, and she is already making progress towards achieving this goal. She actively includes special needs peers in class activities and seeks opportunities to mentor and help them develop life skills. Maddy goes above and beyond by seeking guidance from teachers and aides to ensure she can best assist special needs students during class activities. Maddy's hard work and determination have contributed to her success as a student. Her positive attitude and gentle nature make her a valuable asset in any setting.

Catherine Mallam is a dedicated and compassionate member of the Chatham Park community. She provides ongoing support for student's social and emotional needs, showing kindness and understanding every day. As a colleague, Catherine is dependable and serves as a mentor, role model, and leader for the faculty. She is always willing to listen, understand, and provide helpful advice. Catherine is also responsible for starting the Conflict Mediators program, Young Ambassadors, and is a member of Haverford’s Education Foundation. For many years, she has been educating students about the importance of good mental health and teaching them self-help strategies to solve problems.

We express our gratitude for your exceptional service the District. Congratulations on your retirement and may you enjoy a joyful and healthy life ahead!

Michael Anthony, 26 years, Maintenance; Diana Baldini, 11 years, Elementary; Keith Berridge 9.5 years, Transportation; S. Russel Deets, 40.8 years, Maintenance; Mariann DeMaria, 17.5 years, Middle School; Josefina Doppler, 23.7 years, Elementary; Barbara Dwyer, 21 years, Middle School; Denise Ermilio, 22 years, Elementary; Phyllis Gibson, 17 years, Human Resources; Victoria Kelly, 25 years, Food Service; Mary Kulsik, 13.2 years, Elementary; Lawrence Lucchesi, 43 years, Transportation; Catherine Mallam, 34 years, Chatham Park; Thomas Marconi, 7 months, Transportation; Ann O'Brien, 32 years, Chatham Park;Judith O'Neill, 17.7 years, Elementary; Robert Remley, 8.5 years, Transportation; Megan Romano, 30 years, Manoa; Betty Sharp, 12.8 years, Transportation; Mary Lou Shay, 12 years, Food Service,;Monica Stefan, 22.5 years, High School; Jane Stewart-Castner, 24.5 years, Elementary & Middle School; Tamara Wibbens, 19 years, Lynnewood School,;Lisa Yacovelli, 23.8 years, High School;Mary Lees, 12.5, Elementary

Congratulations to the student-athletes of Haverford High School who have made the commitment to pursue their education and athletic career at the collegiate level. We are excited to continue supporting you and cheering you on with #HPride as you embark on this new chapter in your journey.

Ben Fleming, Football, Susquehanna University; Burke Julien, Football, California University of Pennsylvania; Jadah Britt-Robinson, Cheer, Pennsylvania State University; Brian Wiener, Basketball, Cabrini University; Tommy Wright, Football, Susquehanna University; Luca Romasco, Wrestling, York College; Charles Metz, SOccer, John Jay University; Tegan Drawbound, Cheer, Saint Joseph's University; Ashley Hoover, Cheer, University of Arizona; Madison Simpson, Cheer, University of Arizona; Pat Lawson, Cross Country, US Air Force Academy.

Congratulations to the Haverford HS Girls Track and Field Team!

2023 Girls Outdoor All State Teams

Girls Athlete of the Year: Olivia Cieslak

Girls Coach of the Year: Amber Jenkins

Maeve Gilroy was chosen as one of the five students to receive the John D. Unangst Memorial Scholarship from the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation. Out of hundreds of applicants, Maeve stood out due to her passion for education, which was fitting since the scholarship was created in honor of the credit union's first President/CEO, John D. Unangst, who was a strong advocate for education.

During her first year at HHS, Maeve became a member of Best Buddies due to her neighbor's experience with bullying as someone with Autism. Maeve's desire to promote inclusion drove her to join the club. For all four years, she has served as a leader and Peer Buddy in Best Buddies and currently holds the position of Chapter President. Maeve's involvement in the Life Skills Class as an aide and as a peer buddy has motivated her to pursue a degree in Special Education at West Chester University in the upcoming fall semester. She is inspired to continue learning from individuals who are different from her and is committed to positively impacting the world.

The Making a Difference Awards are an annual event sponsored by Delaware County's Right to Education Local Task Force. The event recognizes outstanding individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary efforts through their exceptional work to promote acceptance and understanding to ensure the inclusion of all children of all abilities.

Julie Parkerson, 5th Grade Learning Support Teacher, Lynnewood Elementary School

Haverford Middle School Life Skills/Autistic Support Program Team: Meghan Ascuitto, Melissa Bochanski, Alicia Courtney, Carolyn Curran, Dan Horan, Tim Finnegan, Kristina Frick, Derek Gower, Grace Grassi, Dan Horan Kristin Kearns, Janiene Kwoczak, Beth McCormick, Shukura Monroe, Becca O'Donnell, Luau Piontkowski, Emily Ralph, Abbey Romano, Tara Sable, Tina Stearns, and Thea Williams.

The Continental Math League (CML) is a nationwide mathematics problem-solving competition designed to maximize student opportunity to improve problem solving. Luke Hanson, Sebastian App, and Ethan Wong in Ms. Ardoline's class were first place winners. Ms. Krouse's AM Math Class and Mrs. McCann's PM Math Class of Lynnewood Elementary School are Regional First Place Winners in the Mathematics Competition for 2022-2023. The school teams also finished as regional winners for the PA, DE, MD, and VA area.

The School District of Haverford Township has received the Best Communities for Music Education award from The NAMM Foundation. This recognition is given to districts that have made exceptional efforts to provide music education and access to all students. Haverford Township has been honored with this award for the past nine years.

The School District of Haverford Township utilizes BoardDocs, an online, paperless resource for all school board meetings. Here you can find the agenda, meeting minutes, video replay, and board policies. The meetings are live-streamed on YouTube.

Regular and Committee Board Meetings are held at Oakmont Administration Building.

Upcoming Meetings:

• June 22: Curriculum and Pupil Services Committee Meeting
• June 29: Regular School Board Meeting
• July 20: Regular School Board Meeting
• August 03: Regular School Board Meeting
• August 10:
• 7:00 PM Finance & Facilities Meeting
• 8:00 PM Curriculum & Pupil Services Committee Meeting
• August 17: Regular School Board Meeting
• August 24: Policy Committee Meeting

All prior meetings, presentations, and videos can be found on BoardDocs.

The 2023-24 Budget was approved at the June 15, 2023 school board meeting. All presentations and supporting documents including the budget and the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution can be found on our website under the Business Office.

Final General Fund Budget - PDE-2028 - 2023-06-15

The tax increase used in the budget is 2.72%, which is below the Act 1 Index of 4.1%

The 2023-24 tax rate is 18.1684 Mills

HHS: Erin Coyle and Mia Diewald

HMS: Bianca Salerno, Liam Pinder, Sutton Gold, Sarah Brown, Teagan Day, Zora Alvarado, Colton Crowder

Members of Girls and Boys basketball teams. Congratulations to our student-athletes!

Boys Basketball: Coach Keith Heinerichs, Reese Fitzgibbons, Brian Wiener, Tommy Wright, Gorman Bright Jr., Googie Seidman, Kevin Gannon, Liam Cunningham, Keith Heinerichs, Senior, George Doemling, Owen Morris, Andrew Steigleman, Jack Raech, Ian McClafferty, James Denman, and Will Cascerina

Varsity Girls Basketball Roster:Coach Lauren Pellicane, Mallory Wineberg, Amaya Cash, Megan Kelly, Mya Foley, Natalie Wright, Rian Dotsey, Khue Nguyen, Junior, Ashley Wright, Junior, Tess Durfee, Aniya Eberhart, Tessa Wiedeman, Sky Newman, Mollie Carpenter, and Caroline Dotsey

The mission of the School District of Haverford Township is to educate and to inspire a community of lifelong learners who become well-rounded global citizens.

Website: https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/
Location: 50 East Eagle Road, Havertown, PA, USA
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