Southeast Delco School District

Attention basketball fans! 🏀 There have been some changes to this week’s basketball games schedule due to yesterday’s Flexible Instructional Day. ➡️ Girls Basketball Senior Night vs. Chichester (Home) – Friday, February 7 at 6:00pm ➡️ Boys JV Basketball vs. Chichester (Away) – Friday, February 7 at 5:30pm ➡️ Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Chichester (Away) – Friday, February 7 at 7:00pm Don’t miss the chance to cheer on our teams! 👏

We’re celebrating National School Counseling Week! 🎉 Our counselors help create a safe, nurturing environment for all students. Join us as we thank them for all they do! 🫶

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! ✨

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.

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!

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! 👏

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

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! 👏

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

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.

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.

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. ❤️