Unionville-Chadds Ford School Superintendent John Sanville recognized more than a dozen Unionville High School students for nationally-ranked accomplishments during the March 15 school board meeting. Sanville preceded the recommendation by saying Monday was like the first day of school since it was the first day for all students in the district to be back in their respective classrooms instead of taking classes online at home.…
It's not full-time yet, but the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board voted Monday night to approve a new health and safety plan that gets more kids back into real classrooms. While virtual instruction will continue for those who want it, the new policy opens the doors for full five-day per week classes for all students beginning March 15. "The circumstances around us have certainly changed," said…
More Unionville-Chadds Ford School District students are returning to real physical classrooms this week, and more should start a return to brick-and-mortar classrooms next week. U-CF School Board directors voted Monday night on a plan to get some middle and high school students back in real classrooms as of today, Feb. 23. Those students include all high school seniors and those identified as needing support…
• Widener University has announced students who achieved dean's list recognition for fall 2020. The dean's list recognizes full-time students who earned a grade point average of 3.50 and above for the semester. Among the students who made the list are six from Chadds Ford. They are Nicholas DiCostanza, majoring in biology, Morgan Linkins majoring in accounting, Andrew Winnick, majoring in accounting, Aegean Cuylan, majoring…
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will host a virtual Community Conversation to discuss changes to the district’s instructional model including what the near future may hold, according to an email from John Sanville, superintendent of schools. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Sanville said the district wants to hear from UCFSD parents, students, district staff, and community members. “We will…
• The University of Delaware named nine students from Chadds Ford to the Dean’s List for fall 2020. Those students are Mimi Nielsen, Sydney Flambaum, Megan Sapp, Madison Holt, Jeffrey Lin, Yash Jitendra Oulkar, Adam Kerzner, Laura Boznango, and Arnav Patel. • Charles Bukovacz, of Chadds Ford, was named to Susquehanna University's Dean's List for the fall 2020 semester. • Daniel Astin, of Chadds Ford,…
Student-athletes at Unionville High and CF Patton Middle schools must wear masks while participating in their sports this spring, even tennis players and those involved in track & field. That's the word from Patrick Crater, the district's supervisor of athletics, who briefed Unionville Chadds Ford School Board Directors on the Spring Sports Health & Safety plan during the board's Feb. 8 work session Crater said…
Prospective Penn State Brandywine students and their families are invited to attend a virtual admissions program on Monday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is open to prospective students interested in applying to Penn State. The session will provide an overview of Penn State Brandywine, from the admissions process to campus opportunities including academic programs, student life, career services, and on-campus…
As the political division in our country grows larger, it can seem harder, if not impossible, to find common ground. That’s why the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is relaunching its Youth & Government program this month. The program, which was halted last spring due to COVID-19, helps middle and high school students develop into strong citizens who are knowledgeable in determining the future of our…
The mascot for Unionville High School is now the Longhorn steer. Students in grades 8-12 voted for the Longhorn over the Stampede —represented by a horse — by more than 69 percent. School board directors voted to approve the Longhorn by a 9-0 vote during their Jan. 25 meeting. Prior to the reveal, Director Tom Day thanked the Mascot Selection Committee, comprising students, faculty, and…
After years of controversy and talk, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District community is three weeks away from learning what the high school's new mascot will be. UHS Principal Jimmy Conley said during the School Board’s Jan. 4 work session, "The Washington football team and the Cleveland Indians certainly have a new model here as they look to select their new mascots for their organizations." He…