Unionville to look at reconfiguring elementary schools
Preliminary study, set to be revealed Monday night, suggests smaller class sizes, savings possible by splitting K-2 and 3rd-5th grades
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — As if there weren’t enough to discuss at Monday night’s Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education meeting, with budget cuts, ongoing teacher contract negotiations and the search for a new superintendent...
Kennett Run ready to roll, May 14
22nd annual event offers four events, thousands of runners expected, raises money for local organizations
By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Runners take off during the 2010 Kids' run event during the Kennett Run. With four events and an expected 3,000 runners, this year's event should be the biggest ever. Photo by Matt Christopher.
KENNETT SQUARE —With thousands of...
Unionville board opts for $1.1 M in cuts
Board votes 6-3 not to boost tax hike, some staff positions likely to be cut for 2011-12 school year
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Although the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District approved $1.1 million in cuts to the 2011-12 budget, the impact to the district's four elementry schools, including Pocopson Elementary, is expected to be minimal.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville...
Barrar’s committee looks at Pa. nuclear plants emergency plans
State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160)
HARRISBURG – In the wake of the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan, the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, led by Chairman Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), this week examined the capabilities of Pennsylvania’s nuclear power plants and emergency service providers to respond to a disaster emergency whether...
Local students release tiny shad into Brandywine
Pocopson, Hillendale and Chadds Ford schools among 10 helping to repopulate local waters
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Bryan Denmark, a fourth grade student at Pocopson Elementary School, displays a leaf signed by many of the students, which was released into the Brandywine Creek along with hundreds of tiny shad fry, Friday. Students from three local schools, Pocopson, Hillendale and...
DuPuis concerned about changing education priorities
Unionville Board of Ed. candidate wants to make sure quality education isn’t lost in fiscally-conscious era
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Victor DuPuis of East Marlborough is seeking the Region A seat on the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Times seem to be changing, according to Victor DuPuis, candidate for Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board...
Unionville starts search for new superintendent
Board of Ed. plans to use Chesco Intermediate Unit to assist in hunt to replace retiring Parker
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Retiring Unionville-Chadds Ford Superintendent of Schools Sharon Parker expressed her desire to finish her duties by Aug. 31, putting some urgency on the process to find her replacement.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education clarified...
Unionville board poised to slash $1.1M from budget
By 5-4 margin, board straw poll says keep tax hike to .99% in Chesco, 4.61% in Delco
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Administrators used dark clouds to illustrate the current financial challenges the district fces during Monday night's public hearing on the school budget.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education — by...
Chadds Ford student leads drive to collect baseball gear
Third grader sparks effort to gather donations of used equipment, for kids in developing countries
Michael Walter-Dillon sorts through just part of the baseball equipment donated from across the Unionville area. The equipment will be given to young players in developing countries through Oriole Advocates.
Michael Walter-Dillon may look a lot like a typical third grade student, but his efforts in and...
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