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Phoenixville Teacher Brings Therapy Dogs — And Heart — To Her Classroom

Skippack Elementary’s Shannon MacMillan is honored for her decades of dedication and her compassionate approach to teaching.

Phoenixville Names New School Board President

The Phoenixville Area School Board has new leadership after its reorganization meeting this week.

Phoenixville's Holy Family School Wins Blue Ribbon Award

The prestigious recognition was awarded to just 12 schools around Pennsylvania.

2 Phoenixville Students Are National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The students are part of an elite cadre of semifinalists nationwide, representing less than 1 percent of high school seniors.

Teacher Spotlight: Lauri Veneziale Makes A Difference In Phoenixville

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Phoenixville High School Teacher Wins 'Heart Of Learning' Award

Out of thousands of outstanding teachers in the region, this Phoenixville educator has been named the best of the best.

Delaware County Community College Hosts 2024 Art Exhibit

The exhibit features art work from high school students in Delaware and Chester counties.

Phoenixville Area School Board Gets An 'Early Look' At 2024-25 Budget

The proposed budget will not exceed 5.3 tax percent, which is required by the state to avoid a voter referendum or state approval.

West Chester University And Union Are Close To Reaching A Contract

Lawyers representing the Pennsylvania state universities and the union representing the 10 universities are working on a contract.

Phoenixville Area School District Goes Remote For A Half Day Friday

The district officials decided to go remote due to a major snowfall forecasted to begin early Friday morning.

Phoenixville Area District Is On A 2-Hour Delay Wednesday, Jan. 17

Due to predicted icy road conditions, the schools will start two hours later than normal, officials said.

Phoenixville Student Athlete Calls For Gender Equality In Sports

The student and her father filed a federal complaint accusing the district of not following Title IX, prohibiting sex discrimination

Phoenixville Area School District Closed Jan. 10

All schools in the Phoenixville Area School District are closed.

Phoenixville District Hit With Federal Civil Rights Complaint

A family alleged that the district violated Title IX, which requires equal recognition of boys and girls sports.

Marching Bands Compete Saturday, Oct. 28 at Phoenixville High School

Ten bands from area high schools with compete Saturday at the Phoenixville High School.

Election 2023: 10 Candidates For Phoenixville Area School Board

Ten candidates are running for five positions on the school board.

Phoenixville Schools Navigating Search For Escaped Murderer: Officials

New Superintendent Melissa McTiernan said the district is in “uncharted waters" related to the search for an escaped murderer.

School Buses Back On The Road Monday

Motorists are reminded to stop when they see the red lights on a bus flashing.

Up To $75M Approved For New Elementary School In Phoenixville District

Phoenixville School Board Monday night reviewed a 71-page report on the plans for a new school in East Pikeland Township.

Back To School: Phoenixville Area: 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents Phoenixville Area School District can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Phoenixville Council: Amend Ordinance To Allow Development Of K-Center

Dr. Alan Fegley, superintendent of Phoenixville district, says the zoning change is necessary for the project to proceed.

New Superintendent Hired At Phoenixville Area School District

“I am grateful,” Melissa “Missy” McTiernan said after the board voted unanimously to hire McTiernan, effective Nov. 1.

Phoenixville Area School Board To Name Superintendent Tonight: Board

Melissa “Missy” McTiernan, superintendent of Scranton School District, is set to be appointed superintendent of the district.

Phoenixville Area School District Is Rated #63 In PA

Niche, a Pittsburgh-based research center, provides annual ratings for school districts.

Phoenixville School Board Voted 8-1 to To Approve $108.2M Budget

The budget calls for a 1.19 percent tax increase.

Downingtown Students Win National Merit Scholarships

Students from Downingtown West And East high schools and Downingtown Stem Academy were awarded national merit scholarships.

10 Candidates Will Run For Phoenxiville Area School Board In November

The top five vote-getters in the Democratic and Republican primaries will compete in November for five open seats.

Phoenixville Superintendent Search Begins Thursday, April 27

The community is invited to provide input on the selection of a new superintendent for the Phoenixville Area School District.

Phoenixville Area School Superintendent Announces Retirement

Dr. Alan Fegley plans to retire by the end of August. He looks forward to spending time with his grandchildren and traveling.

Phoenixville School Board Approves $108.2 Preliminary Budget

The preliminary budget calls for a 1.26 percent increase in taxes.

Protecting The Children: Chesco Online Summit Thursday, March 30

Parents and guardians are invited to an online summit to learn how to protect their children from online predators.

Phoenixville Green Team Calls For Clean Energy At New School

The school board said design plans for the new elementary school in East Pikeland Township have not yet been finalized.

$35M Bond Approved By Phoenixville Area School Board For New School

Construction is underway for a new Elementary School in East Pikeland Township.

Phoenixville School Board Reviewing $108.2M Proposed 2023-24 Budget

The preliminary budget is expected to be discussed at a March 13 school board meeting.

Redistricting Elementary Schools Plan In Phoenixville Expected In June

The boundaries are expected to be changed with a new school being constructed on Hares Hill Road in East Pikeland Township.

Student at Pickering Campus In Phoenixville Wins Good Citizen's Award

Gianna Sangiacomo, a senior from the Technical College High School, is praised for her leadership, dependability and kindness.

Redistricting In The Works: Phoenixville Area School District

The boundaries for the elementary schools will be redrawn with a new elementary school being constructed in East Pikeland Township.

800 Chester County Families Treated To Holiday Of Hope Chest Gifts

Students and staffers at Intermediate Technical High Schools and Child Development Career Center brighten the holidays for families.

Post COVID-19: Celebrating Education In Phoenixville

Phoenixville Area School District joins thousands of public schools during American Education Week, honoring school staffers and volunteers.

$3 Million Grant For Pilot Program In Chesco, Nearby School Districts

The grant will help create a structured literacy and Science of Reading pilot program for school districts.

Immaculata University Transitions To Solar Power

Immaculata President Barbara Letteire Donates Solar Panels for Parsons Science Building.