• Julia Boettler of Chadds Ford was named to the dean's list at Slippery Rock University for the Fall 2024 semester. The dean's list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned an adjusted semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, based on a schedule of at least 12 newly attempted and earned credits. • Hana Hebert of Chadds Ford made the York College of Pennsylvania…
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Superintendent John Sanville is recommending that Charles F. Patton Middle School be replaced with a new school. Sanville made the recommendation to the school board during a special meeting on Jan. 6. His presentation to the board came after almost a year of discussions that included a feasibility study conducted by the architectural firm of Marotta/Main. Ideas under consideration were to…
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is just about a month-and-a-half away from deciding what to do about C.F. Patton Middle School. A vote is scheduled for the school board’s Feb. 18 meeting, but a special meeting with a presentation is also scheduled for Monday, Jan. 6. The options on the table for the school are to either build a new one, renovate the current building,…
With the bulk of the discussion having already taken place during the last few months, Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board director unanimously approved the purchase of five electric school buses. Director Raski Akki, who motioned for the vote, said the five buses cost $1,909,697, but that three grants would bring the cost to the district down to $397,697. And it was the grant money that helped…
There were no voting items on the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board agenda Monday night, but there were discussions on items that will be voted on before the school year ends. School Buses Director of Facilities James Whitesel said the administration is recommending the purchase of five electric school buses and a vote is scheduled for the Nov. 18 board meeting. Several options had been discussed…
As anticipated, directors of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board voted to approve changes for three elementary schools, changes deemed necessary for all-day kindergarten. The board approved indoor building improvements to support the full-day kindergarten at Chadds Ford and Hillendale elementary schools for $25,425, and outdoor changes at CFES and Unionville Elementary for $33,215. There was little discussion since the matter had been discussed several times…
There were no voting items on the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District work session meeting Monday night, but board members are prepping for votes on several matters. Those matters include facility upgrades to three of the elementary schools for all day kindergarten and for votes on what to do about Charles F. Patton Middle School. As previously reported, the board is scheduled to vote in February…
The decision process on what to do about Charles. F. Patton Middle School continues. Several dozen members of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District — parents, other residents, school board directors, and school administrators — took a tour of the school and responded to questions as part of a community conversation Wednesday evening. The session to solicit opinions is part of the feasibility study process, according…
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District invites community members to join a special Community Conversation on its Middle School Feasibility Study. The event is set to take place tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Charles F. Patton Middle School. Guests will be invited to tour the Middle School and to answer questions as small groups and as individuals about the building. All…
The Unionville High School Class of 2025 has started a record-setting year with fifty-five seniors earning coveted recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). “We couldn’t be prouder of the UHS Class of 2025. In our school’s history, no class has had this many seniors qualify for National Merit recognition,” said Principal Amy Jenkins. “It is a testament to their hard work and their…
Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board directors are talking sewers and robots but aren’t ready to vote on those things just yet. Chadds Ford Elementary School needs to upgrade its onsite sewage treatment facility, and the high school is looking to furnish a robotics STEAM room. Both topics are up for a vote later this month, according to Director of Facilities James Whitesel. Funds for those projects…