The Southeast Delco School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 10. Let’s all enjoy cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night and ensure we arrive at school safely and on time the next day! All students and staff should report to school two hours later than their normal start times: 🕝Kindergarten: 11:10am 🕝Grades 1-8: 10:40am 🕝Academy Park High School: 9:35am Bus routes will remain the same, but buses will pick up students two hours later than usual. All other district transportation, including buses serving out-of-district schools, will also operate on a two-hour delay. Dismissal times will not be affected and will remain as scheduled.

Stay connected on-the-go with the Southeast Delco mobile app! Receive important updates, event notifications, and more—right at your fingertips. 📱Download for Android: https://aptg.co/RvmTxK 📱Download for iOS: https://aptg.co/DvcblT Don’t miss a moment—download today! ✨

The countdown is on for our 50th anniversary spring musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! 🎭🎶 For the past month, our students have been pouring their hearts into singing, dancing, and acting. What can the community expect from this year’s show? 💥Stunts! 💥Special effects! 💥Fantastical sets and props! Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the big reveal. You won’t want to miss this!

Black History Month offers us the opportunity to reflect on the remarkable contributions and milestones that have shaped our country. Let’s celebrate these voices, achievements, and lessons that continue to inspire progress and hope for generations to come.

Happy Groundhog Day! 🦫🎉 What’s your prediction for Punxsutawney Phil? Will spring come early, or are we looking at six more weeks of winter?

Shoutout to our incredible school counselors, Janine Bristow MacDonald from Delcroft School and April Kessler from the Kindergarten Center, for representing Southeast Delco at the Pennsylvania School Counselor Association Conference! The presentation was titled "Career Libraries: A New Resource for Every School Counselor". At the event, Mrs. Kessler won a Buddy Bench for the Kindergarten Center from the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters! Amazing work, team! 👏

Shoutout to the Academy Park High School HiQ team! 🎉 The team only began practicing in November, and they’ve already secured TWO second place finishes in their first two competitions! Last week, they had the opportunity to compete against Strath Haven, whose team set the record for the highest score of the season. Even with tough competition, the team performed remarkably. Great work, team! 👏

Your voice matters! 🎉 Help shape the future of the Southeast Delco School District by completing our comprehensive planning survey. Your feedback will be used to guide the future of our district and schools! Take the survey: https://dgsurveys.com/r/sedelco2025plan

We are thrilled to announce that Keyarra Barley, a senior at Academy Park High School, has been selected as a National Semifinalist for the prestigious Cooke College Scholarship Program! 🏅 This incredible honor, awarded by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, recognizes high-achieving high school seniors who aspire to attend and graduate from the nation's top four-year colleges and universities. Out of over 7,000 applicants, only 571 scholars made it to the semifinalist round—and Keyarra is one of them! 👏✨ We are so proud of Keyarra's hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Her achievement shines a bright light on our Academy Park community, and we can’t wait to see all that she accomplishes next. 🌟 Join us in celebrating Keyarra and cheering her on as she continues on this exciting journey! 🥳🎓

Did you know? Southeast Delco offers 16 PIAA sports for our student athletes! There’s something for everyone. ⚽🏀🏈 Learn more about our athletic programs: https://www.sedelco.org/o/sdsd/page/athletics-welcome

Southeast Delco families and community members—we want your input! 📣 We are currently engaged in a comprehensive planning process and are seeking your feedback on curriculum, facilities, resources, and more. Your voice matters! The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Share your thoughts today: https://dgsurveys.com/r/sedelco2025plan

We’re planning for the future of the Southeast Delco School District! 🎉 Our district is currently engaged in a comprehensive planning process. Once developed, our comprehensive plan will guide decisions related to curriculum, facilities, resources, student support, and more, ensuring that our district meets the needs of all students. Learn more on our website: https://www.sedelco.org/page/comprehensive-plan-20252028

Have you checked out the NEW Southeast Delco website? 🖥️ Explore updated resources, the latest district news, and much more! Stay connected and see what’s happening throughout our school community. Check it out: http://www.sedelco.org

We want to hear from you! 📣 The Southeast Delco School District is seeking community input to guide its comprehensive planning process. Your feedback will help us make improvements to better meet the needs of all students. The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Take it here: https://dgsurveys.com/r/sedelco2025plan

Academy Park High School recently celebrated the grand opening of their new library with a ribbon cutting ceremony! 📚🎉 The new library has been completely renovated and modernized, featuring state-of-the-art technology, comfortable seating areas, and dedicated study spaces. We know this new library will help equip our students with the tools they need to learn and succeed in school and beyond.

The Southeast Delco School Board business meeting will take place Thursday, January 23, at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Academy Park High School Auditorium.

Have you downloaded the new Southeast Delco mobile app? You can access key documents, events, news updates, and even emergency notifications. It’s everything SED, in your pocket! 📲 Download for Android https://aptg.co/RvmTxK 📲 Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/DvcblT

On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we celebrate the historic Civil Rights leader’s commitment to equality and justice. Let’s continue his work by embracing diversity and building understanding throughout our school community and beyond. ❤️

Welcome Message from Principal Hope: Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Staff, It is with great enthusiasm that I introduce myself to the Darby Township School community as your new principal. I am incredibly excited to assume this role after spending the past two and a half years as the assistant principal of Delcroft School. Prior to my tenure in Southeast Delco School District, I served as a high school assistant principal, central office data specialist, middle school mathematics and social studies teacher, and teacher leader. As I transition into my role at Darby Township School, I wanted to thank Mr. Austerberry for his leadership over the last couple of years. Mr. Austerberry has installed numerous systems to drive high quality instruction and strong student incentive programs that have positively impacted the instructional and social-emotional growth of our students and overall school community. I am excited to continue with these successful initiatives and wish Mr. Austerberry the absolute best in his next role. This week, I have engaged in structured meetings with community partners, staff, students, and parents as I learn what makes Darby Township School great, what needs to be reinforced, and what we need to revisit and plan to adjust in the future. As I continue to learn more about our school, I encourage all stakeholders to reach out even if just to say hello and continue to share what makes our school and community special. Lastly, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge our dynamic teaching team, amazing students, and fantastic support staff who have been so welcoming this week. I am looking forward to partnering with everyone to continue growing our school into the best elementary school in Delaware County. It has become abundantly clear to me that the collective dedication of the staff, students, and community has made this an institution with a proud history of academic performance and intense school pride. I look forward to working closely with Assistant Principal Camile Jackson to continue fostering a culture of excellent student outcomes, positive school/community relationships, and an intense focus on data-driven instructional best practices to ensure our school continues to grow. I thank you all for your support and for welcoming me so warmly into the Darby Township School family. Sincerely, Maura L. Hope Principal Darby Township School mhope@sedelco.org

In honor of School Director Recognition Month, we’re highlighting Board Member John Lafferty! 🌟 With one year of board service completed, Mr. Lafferty enjoys communicating with students and helping solve their problems and meet their needs. Join us in thanking Mr. Lafferty for his dedicated service to our students and schools!