Isabella Hanson, 16, a junior at Kennett High School, was named a 2022 Prudential Emerging Visionary for bringing powerful vision and meaningful change to her community. As one of 25 young people from across the country selected in this year's inaugural class, Isabella will receive $5,000 in funding as well as an invitation to participate in an awards summit from April 23-26. The summit will…
On a night when school board directors were to discuss possible changes in masking policy, two dozen residents spoke out against mandatory masking. One mother told the Unionville- Chadds Ford School Board directors that she brought her 10-year-old son to the Feb. 14 work session even though it was his birthday. That was his choice, she said. He wanted to go to the meeting because…
• Samuel Delcollo, of Chadds Ford, was named to the Saint Peter's University Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. • Jenna Robertson, of Chadds Ford, was named to the Dean's List at The University of Tampa for the fall 2021 semester. Robertson is majoring in nursing. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean's list. • Cierra…
• Thomas Oakes, of Chadds Ford, was named to Dean's List at Ithaca College for the fall 2021 semester. • Stephanie Moran, of Chadds Ford, was named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. Moran is currently enrolled in the Psychology program at the university. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better…
All UCF schools and offices will dismiss early today, Feb. 4, according to an email from Superintendent of Schools John Sanville. “With forecasts for freezing rain to hit the area later this afternoon, I’m going to err on the side of caution. It is always difficult to make a school closing decision based on a forecast alone - however with the timing of the potential…
• Charles Bukovacz, of Chadds Ford, was named to Susquehanna University's Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. Bukovacz, who is majoring in creative writing, is a member of the Class of 2023. The dean's list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. • Katharine A. Murray, of Chadds Ford, was named…
Possible changes to the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Health and Safety Plan are about to be considered. Some of the possible changes reflect changes from the Chester County Health Department, according to school board Director and Vice President Victoria Baratta. Assistant Superintendent Tim Hoffman updated the rest of the board and the public on what could change and what wouldn't. He said the plan is…
• The University of Delaware named eight Chadds Ford area residents to the school's Dean’s List for the autumn 2021 semester. They are Clare Catanzaro, Megan Sapp, Madison Holt, Jeffrey Lin. Adam Kerzner, Arnav Patel, Emma Holt, and Kelley. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale)…
Unionville Chadds Ford School Board members reviewed the current health and safety plan Monday night and voted to approve the proposed preliminary budget for the 2022-2023 school year. Approving the proposed preliminary budget is the first step in the budget process, and the numbers will change before a final vote in June. The proposed preliminary budget anticipates expenses and revenues to be $98.5 million, up…
• Macklin Fishman, of Chadds Ford, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2023, has earned the spring 2021 Dean's Award with Distinction. Fishman is an English major and is a graduate of St. Andrew's School. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least three courses during the spring 2021 semester earn the award. • Anna…
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District officials closed CF Patton Middle School and Unionville High School Friday because of a threat posted on the social media app TikTok. According to Superintendent of Schools John Sanville, an investigation showed the threat to lack credibility. In an email, Sanville said, “The police and district administrators spent the day interviewing students and reviewing the technology footprint of a number of…