UCF board previews draft proposal for new fields, renovations
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
The new draft proposal for fields at the Unionville High School/Patton Middle School campus. They would include a new tennis complex, additional parking and new multiuse turf fields.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — K&W Engineers and Consultants was contracted by the Unionville Chadds-Ford School District to examine traffic flow, parking, and ground use at the Middle,...
UHS grads urged to say thanks, appreciate new perspectives
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Unionville High School Class of 2018 celebrates their graduation with the traditional tossing of hats in the air, Tuesday.
NEWARK, Del. — Gratitude, remembrance and adapting to the change of perspective that comes with growing up were central themes by speakers during Tuesday’s 95th Commencement for Unionville High School, held at the Carpenter Center at the...
UHS bathroom closures questioned; Knier new Patton Ass’t, Principal
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
New Patton Asst. Principal Jessica Knier with Principal Dissinger Monday night.
POCOPSON — A main point of discussion during the May 21st meeting of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board at Pocopson Elementary returned to the suspension policy after a recent incident where, according to residents, a student was suspended for vandalism after trying to enter...
Kennett, Unionville students to again march in Tournament of Roses parade
The 2015 Cavalcade of Bands at the Rose Bowl — the band made up of area high school musicians has again been chosen for the parade.
The old saying that ‘lightning never strikes the same place twice’ is a myth the Cavalcade of Bands Honor Band is happy to disprove. Invited to march in the 126th Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA, in 2015, directors of the organization thought they had scored the trip...
Unionville High School observes peaceful walkout for gun safety
By Janet McGann, Special to The Times
Unionville student Eva Shepard, a senior, hold us a protest sign during Wednesday’s Walkout. Janet McGann photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — On Wednesday morning about 300 students from Unionville High School joined thousands of their fellow students around the nation, and were allowed to peacefully protest gun laws and to remember the victims of gun violence.
The...
URA to donate funds to pay for new Unionville scoreboards
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
A rendering of a proposed new scoreboard for Unionville High School’s baseball field. The Unionville Recreation Association has agreed to donate funds to pay for new scoreboards for the schools baseball and softball fields.
The three-plus hour Unionville Chadds-Ford School Board work session Monday night was jammed packed with both good news and difficult...
Center City Clam brings out the best in Unionville crew
Members of the Unionville High School Crew team complete in the Center city Slam this past weekend.
With 19 personal records, 13 other athletes hitting their goals, and 10 finishing in the top 20, it was a good Saturday for Unionville High School Crew at the Center City Slam. Athlete camaraderie was at an all time high as they coached each other for that little extra push at this annual rowing competition.
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Unionville mascot discussion a worthy topic
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Let me be the first to say, good for the students of Unionville High School.
Let me also say, some of the adults need to cool it, too.
The students created and led an Identity Council to start to have discussions about the school’s Indian name and mascot. As I’ve noted to school officials over the years, it is inevitable that at some point, the name and iconography...
Reif retires, search on for new UHS Ass’t. Prinicipal
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The search is on for a new Assistant Principal at Unionville High School after long-time school administrator Rudy Reif announced his decision to retire last week.
UHS Principal Jimmy Conley informed the school community in an email of Reif’s decision — thanking him for his service to the school and community.
“I wanted to express my gratitude...
Op/Ed: Let’s debate mascot without the Heckler’s Veto