You’re invited to Knight Madness, the official kickoff to the 2025-26 basketball season—where energy meets tradition and every moment is electric! 🏀⚡️
➡️ Meet the 2025-26 Academy Park basketball teams & cheer team
➡️ Enjoy the slam dunk contest, team introductions & cheer performances
➡️ Take part in music, contests & giveaways
➡️ Celebrate a special tribute honoring the 1994 state runner-up team
Join us on Friday, November 21, at 6:30pm in the Academy Park High School gym. Doors open at 6:00pm and admission is free.
We hope to see you there!
➡️ Meet the 2025-26 Academy Park basketball teams & cheer team
➡️ Enjoy the slam dunk contest, team introductions & cheer performances
➡️ Take part in music, contests & giveaways
➡️ Celebrate a special tribute honoring the 1994 state runner-up team
Join us on Friday, November 21, at 6:30pm in the Academy Park High School gym. Doors open at 6:00pm and admission is free.
We hope to see you there!

The brand-new Southeast Delco food pantry is opening soon! 🍎
It will provide free food and essentials for our entire school community. We are committed to ensuring every household in our school community has access to healthy, nourishing food.
The pantry will be open on Saturday, November 22, from 10:00am to 1:00pm in the Academy Park High School cafeteria. Be sure to enter from Woodland Avenue.
This resource is available to any SE Delco student, staff, or family. If you have questions or need support, please contact familysupport@sedelco.org.
It will provide free food and essentials for our entire school community. We are committed to ensuring every household in our school community has access to healthy, nourishing food.
The pantry will be open on Saturday, November 22, from 10:00am to 1:00pm in the Academy Park High School cafeteria. Be sure to enter from Woodland Avenue.
This resource is available to any SE Delco student, staff, or family. If you have questions or need support, please contact familysupport@sedelco.org.

Say hello to one of our amazing Communications Crew members—Michael Masterson, a 5th grade teacher at Harris School! 👋
In this role, Michael will help with everything from website and calendar updates to sharing stories on social media and supporting ClassDojo communication.
We appreciate him for stepping into this important role and helping keep our families informed and connected! 💬
In this role, Michael will help with everything from website and calendar updates to sharing stories on social media and supporting ClassDojo communication.
We appreciate him for stepping into this important role and helping keep our families informed and connected! 💬

Today, we’re featuring another Southeast Delco alum: Jeannette Chapman! ✨
Jeanette is a member of the Class of 2001 who now owns her own business, working as a consultant and educator for business owners in the restaurant industry.
She worked as a tutor in high school, assisting her peers with math. Those early experiences helped prepare her for her current career as an educator!
Jeanette is a member of the Class of 2001 who now owns her own business, working as a consultant and educator for business owners in the restaurant industry.
She worked as a tutor in high school, assisting her peers with math. Those early experiences helped prepare her for her current career as an educator!

On National First Responders Day, we thank all those who step forward during our most difficult moments. EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and paramedics—your courage and expertise protect and support us all.
We appreciate all you do for our entire community! 🚒🚓🚑
We appreciate all you do for our entire community! 🚒🚓🚑

Southeast Delco is proud to partner with Today’s Child Learning Centers to offer before- and after-school care for kindergarten through 8th grade students! 🎉
Families at all of our K-8 schools can now access safe, trusted, and convenient care right at their child’s school.
Learn more about our partnership with Today’s Child: https://www.sedelco.org/article/2507637
Families at all of our K-8 schools can now access safe, trusted, and convenient care right at their child’s school.
Learn more about our partnership with Today’s Child: https://www.sedelco.org/article/2507637

Meet Gabrielle Wenner, our new Communications Crew representative and 1st grade teacher from Darby Township School! 🎉
From website and calendar updates to ClassDojo support and social media stories, she helps make sure information flows smoothly to our families and staff.
Welcome to the crew, Gabrielle! 👏
From website and calendar updates to ClassDojo support and social media stories, she helps make sure information flows smoothly to our families and staff.
Welcome to the crew, Gabrielle! 👏

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week by committing to a lifestyle full of purpose and positivity. Drugs and alcohol can take away your energy, focus, and confidence—but a drug-free life helps you shine! ✨
Surround yourself with people who support your goals. We’re stronger together! 💪
Surround yourself with people who support your goals. We’re stronger together! 💪

Join us in welcoming Brittany Kristman to our Communications Crew! 🌟
Brittany represents Darby Township School, where she is a 5th grade teacher. As part of the Communications Crew, she will help share school stories, update websites and calendars, and support districtwide communication.
Thank you for being a part of the team! 💙
Brittany represents Darby Township School, where she is a 5th grade teacher. As part of the Communications Crew, she will help share school stories, update websites and calendars, and support districtwide communication.
Thank you for being a part of the team! 💙

In the Southeast Delco School District, we know that when students and staff feel supported, safe, and valued, learning thrives. 🌟
As part of our 2025-2028 Comprehensive Plan, Focus Area 2 centers on promoting mental health, building positive school climates, and providing the resources and professional learning needed for everyone to grow and succeed. 🤝
Learn more about how we’re prioritizing wellbeing across our schools: https://www.sedelco.org/page/comprehensive-plan-20252028
As part of our 2025-2028 Comprehensive Plan, Focus Area 2 centers on promoting mental health, building positive school climates, and providing the resources and professional learning needed for everyone to grow and succeed. 🤝
Learn more about how we’re prioritizing wellbeing across our schools: https://www.sedelco.org/page/comprehensive-plan-20252028

Earlier this month, PA Youth Vote and Academy Park Class of 2025 Valedictorian Keyarra Barley hosted a fall voter registration drive. Eighteen of our high school seniors are now officially registered to vote! 🗳️🌟
These young leaders are stepping up, making their voices heard, and showing what civic pride looks like.
PA Youth Vote will be back this spring to register even more students who turn 18 after the November election!
These young leaders are stepping up, making their voices heard, and showing what civic pride looks like.
PA Youth Vote will be back this spring to register even more students who turn 18 after the November election!





We believe in professional development, collaboration, and creating a supportive work environment. Come be part of a team that invests in its people! 💙
Explore all open positions: https://sedelco.schoolspring.com/
Explore all open positions: https://sedelco.schoolspring.com/

We’re shining a spotlight on Brittany Purdy, a member of our new Communications Crew! ✨
Brittany is a teacher at our Kindergarten Center. She will help with everything from website and calendar updates to sharing stories on social media and supporting ClassDojo communication.
Thanks for all you do, Brittany! 👏

It’s Unity Day—a day to wear orange and take a stand for kindness, inclusion, and respect. 🧡
Remember: If you see bullying, don’t be silent. Speak up, support your classmates, and choose empathy. Every act of kindness helps make our school a safe and welcoming place for all. 🤝
Remember: If you see bullying, don’t be silent. Speak up, support your classmates, and choose empathy. Every act of kindness helps make our school a safe and welcoming place for all. 🤝

We want to hear from you!
The Southeast Delco School District is developing a food pantry to support students and families—and we need your input! Please take a few minutes to complete our brief survey and share your thoughts.
Your feedback will help us better understand our community’s needs and preferences as we design this important resource. All responses will be kept confidential.
Take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdreLs52ewGWZKGGDgiQtWwufcWoRTRwxVvyTrrwoJ1jpB7hA/viewform
The Southeast Delco School District is developing a food pantry to support students and families—and we need your input! Please take a few minutes to complete our brief survey and share your thoughts.
Your feedback will help us better understand our community’s needs and preferences as we design this important resource. All responses will be kept confidential.
Take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdreLs52ewGWZKGGDgiQtWwufcWoRTRwxVvyTrrwoJ1jpB7hA/viewform

We are proud to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding Southeast Delco alumni! ✨
Meet Keyshaun Patterson, a member of the APHS Class of 2015 and a current teacher at Delcroft School. Keyshaun fondly recalls the supportive atmosphere he experienced as a student. Now, as an educator, he continues to feel that same family-like environment within the district that helped shape him.
Thank you, Keyshaun, for continuing to make a difference in the Southeast Delco community!
Meet Keyshaun Patterson, a member of the APHS Class of 2015 and a current teacher at Delcroft School. Keyshaun fondly recalls the supportive atmosphere he experienced as a student. Now, as an educator, he continues to feel that same family-like environment within the district that helped shape him.
Thank you, Keyshaun, for continuing to make a difference in the Southeast Delco community!

In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Sharon Hill hosted a special assembly in partnership with the Sharon Hill Fire Department! 🚒
We appreciate the firefighters who took the time to speak with our students about fire prevention and safety. Thank you for all you do! ❤️
We appreciate the firefighters who took the time to speak with our students about fire prevention and safety. Thank you for all you do! ❤️




The Southeast Delco School Board business meeting will take place Thursday, October 23, at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Educational Services Center.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent survey on the assistant superintendent hiring process!
Your feedback played an important role in developing the Assistant Superintendent Leadership Profile that will guide the interview process moving forward.
View the full leadership profile on our website: https://www.sedelco.org/article/2490772
Your feedback played an important role in developing the Assistant Superintendent Leadership Profile that will guide the interview process moving forward.
View the full leadership profile on our website: https://www.sedelco.org/article/2490772

As we recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we honor the individuality and contributions of all students.
We believe that when everyone belongs, everyone benefits. 💙💛
#SEDelco #SEDProud
We believe that when everyone belongs, everyone benefits. 💙💛
#SEDelco #SEDProud

