At Cheltenham's 140th commencement, 340 students crossed the stage to receive their diplomas. CHS woodwind and percussion played the processional, alma mater, and a number of other tunes, while the choir sang "Irish Blessing" and "Cheltenham, We Sing Your Praises." Class officers did introductions and Darson Antoine was the featured student speaker. Class president Gabrielle McLeod also made remarks and led the class in the turning of their tassels. Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

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Move up ceremonies for the elementary schools, Elkins Park and Cedarbrook happened earlier this week. Enjoy these photos.

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The StoryMap Project is a digital composition project where Cedarbrook seventh graders utilize professional GIS tools provided by ESRI through an educational license. Students use ESRI’s suite of software to create interactive websites based on their research of a selected location. This project encourages students to develop and refine their research skills, focusing on narrowing their research into three distinct areas. Students learn to formulate and differentiate between “open” and “closed” questions, inspired by Warren Berger's book “A More Beautiful Question.” They use these questioning techniques to guide their research on a location significant to their identity. The culmination of their efforts is the creation of a StoryMap website, incorporating text, photos, and GIS maps enriched with detailed metadata, to provide a comprehensive and engaging presentation of their location that is published online. Website gallery>

Through a collaboration between the Cheltenham School District, Myers PTO, and Cheltenham Township, a street sign honoring deceased, long-time Myers Elementary crossing guard Mary Washington was unveiled Thursday afternoon before a crowd of her family, teachers and community members. Ms. Washington served for nearly 50 years as a school crossing guard at Myers and left an indelible mark on the community.

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Wyncote first grade took a walking trip to visit their pen pals at Wyncote Place on Wednesday. They sang songs from their spring concert and ended with the school song. Residents introduced themselves to the students and students shared their names with residents. Students wrote letters throughout the year and sent a Valentine’s craft. They enjoyed getting to know the community!

Check out this video of EP's sixth graders making lifelong memories on their trip to Camp Laughing Waters.

Monday, June 10

• Final staff day
  

• Juneteenth - Offices Closed

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The CSD Board of School Directors convened for its monthly legislative meeting on Tuesday, June 4. Here are some key takeaways:

• Principals recognized their retirees. See who’s retiring>
• Dr. Scriven’s superintendent’s report focused on the positive impact of engaging student voice. Report>
• The board passed a non-binding resolution supporting constitutionally funding public schools and opposing private school vouchers.
• Ms. Cheree Atwood was appointed vice principal at Cedarbrook. Dr. Ben Hammond was appointed interim principal at Cheltenham High School.

Cheltenham School District is collaborating with the Cheltenham African American Alliance on the annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom on Wednesday, June 19, starting at 11 a.m. at the high school.

The event seeks vendors, performers and volunteers. If you’re interested in being a vendor, please complete this form. Those interested in performing should complete this form, and individuals who’d like to volunteer should complete this form.

Cheltenham's National Honor Society (NHS) seeks to promote scholarship and excellence among the students of CHS. NHS members participate in community service projects collectively and individually. The NHS also provides a tutoring program for CHS students in need of extra help with academics.

A sophomore, junior or senior at CHS whose unweighted GPA is at least 3.4 is eligible to apply for membership in the NHS. If this applies to you, you can complete the NHS Application 2024. Please note the application is now on paper and must be printed. Please use the NHS Criteria Points as your guide. The NHS Criteria Points explain how applicants will be evaluated using a points system.

The applications will be due by Friday, October 11, 2024. The following are required by the time you apply:

• Signatures from coaches and club sponsors
• Service hours form from each volunteer sponsor (minimum of 20 service hours completed by the time you apply)
• One character form completed by a CHS staff member
• A character letter from an adult who is not a CHS employee
• A minimum of 20 hours in two or more school or community clubs, activities or sports (one must be here at CHS)

*All volunteer hours must be completed with an organization and you must have a sponsor who is unrelated to you.

As the 2023-24 school year wraps up, the district business office would like to remind parents/guardians that student lunch balances carry over for use next school year. Graduating senior balances can easily be transferred to younger siblings, or another student. If a refund is needed, or you have questions, please email Melissa Akerley at makerley@cheltenham.org.