STHS 2026-2027 School Year

Health screenings will take place in the nurse's office starting the week of November 9th. Health screenings are done annually and include vision, growth assessments, and hearing assessments (11th grade only). Parents of students who do not pass vision or hearing screenings will be notified. In lieu of the school screening, parents may choose to provide a current vision or hearing report from their child's private doctor. Please contact the school nurse's office with any questions or concerns at kelley_moore@sdst.org.

Are you in need of holiday support this year? Please complete our Google Form by November 15th to indicate your needs. Our social work team will be in touch if we can be of assistance.

* Please note that the district cannot guarantee assistance. Our district team will make every effort to connect families with available donations or community resources.

Capture the memories of the 2026-2027 school year!

Families of students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to purchase a yearbook, a lasting keepsake of the friendships, activities, and special moments that make being a Spartan memorable.

Senior families: Your student's yearbook is already included in the senior fee. Please do not purchase a yearbook separately, as this would be a duplicate purchase.

This fee includes the following:

1. Cap and Gown: Students will be able to keep both cap/tassel and gown as a memento; measurements will be taken at the Senior Breakfast.
2. Two Senior Picnic Tickets for a parent/guardian or family members. Graduates attend free of charge. The picnic takes place the evening before graduation. Additional tickets will be available closer to the picnic.
3. 2026-2027 Yearbook
4. Class of 2027 T-Shirt

Our Welding I program will provide students with a basic entry-level introduction to welding through oral, written, and hands-on activities. Students will gain an understanding of safety, measurement, metal preparation techniques, basic layout and clamping, basic GMAW and SMAW.

EASTERN CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fall 2026 - Welding I - Course #1, Level 1

6:00-9:00pm

Tuesday and Thursday

October 27 - January 14

*No class on 11/26 and 12/24

Please see flyer above for pricing and registration.

Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Montco Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Program, offered through MCIU in partnership with Stein Seal Industries!

This is an exciting opportunity for all STHS seniors who may be interested in exploring careers in manufacturing, developing hands-on technical skills, and pursuing employment after graduation.

Last year, STHS had our first student successfully complete this internship, and that student is now employed full-time at Stein Seal!

Important Dates:

• Applications Open: October 5, 2026
• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
• Candidate Review: November 15-22, 2026
• Notification of Selection: December 22, 2026
• In-Person Program Dates: January 28, February 25, March 25, April 22, and May 20, 2027

Selected candidates will also have the opportunity to tour and interview with Stein Seal.

Students do not need to have a specific career plan in manufacturing to benefit from exploring this pathway.

To learn more:

Stein Seal Industries

MCIU Program Information

EASTERN has created updated brochures. If you are interested in attending EASTERN, or are a parent/guardian who would like more information, please check out the link here. You’ll see updated information for each program, as well as a parent-centered brochure.

EASTERN Center for Arts & Technology will be hosting their 10th Grade Career Expo on December 18th, 2026. Please take a look here for more information as well as the permission slip for the event. Please return the permission slip no later than December 1st, 2026.

Dear Students and Parents,

Are you a student who speaks more than one language? You may be eligible to earn the Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy (PASB)! This graduation recognition celebrates your language proficiency and can be valuable for college and future career opportunities.

To earn the PASB, students must:

• Meet all high school graduation requirements.
• Meet one approved English proficiency criterion.
• Meet one approved world language proficiency criterion.

Important Steps and Deadlines:

• September - October: Express interest and meet with your school counselor and world-language teacher to determine eligibility and select your proficiency pathways.
• October - January: Work with High School Administration to register for assessments, if needed. Similar to AP exams, the school district will cover assessment expenses.
• Winter - Spring: Complete required assessments or gather documentation.
• March - April: Complete the STHS PASB application and collect required documentation.
• April 30: Submit your completed application and qualifying documentation to your school counselor.

Please note: Students taking an AP world language or WIDA Access exams to meet the second language criterion may be designated as a "Candidate for the PA Seal of Biliteracy" until official College Board scores are released.

Interested?

1. Check your email next week for an interest survey.
2. Plan to attend an informational meeting scheduled for both the 1st part of both Lunch & Learns on Tuesday, October 27, in the Spartan Forum.
3. Contact your school counselor, world-language teacher, or ELD specialist to learn more and get started!

Applications are now open for Juniors to apply to the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences - A five-week intensive summer residential program that emphasizes cooperative learning and hands-on laboratory research for high school juniors pursuing careers in science and mathematics. June 27 - July 21, 2027. Visit this link to learn more and to apply.

Attention 9th-12th grade students!

The Glenside American Legion, Post 248, is sponsoring the local level essay contest with monetary awards for 1st through 3rd place. Please see the brochure for the prompt and specific directions. Please email Ms. Barbone at elizabeth_barbone@sdst.org if you intend to submit an essay so she can check in with you prior to the deadline. The deadline to submit an essay to Ms. Barbone in the Guidance Office is Dec. 21, 2026.

The 2026-2027 Coolidge Scholarship Application is now live. The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that recipients may use for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2028 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major.

Alert: the application requires that candidates read President Coolidge’s Autobiography and a few other readings and then write three essays. We therefore encourage students to begin the application early. Candidates who begin the application at the last minute are unlikely to be successful. The submission deadline is 5:00 PM Pacific time, Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

The scholarship application, along with additional information, can be accessed on our scholarship site: coolidgescholars.org. Questions? We can be reached by our email at coolidgescholars@coolidgefund.org or by phone at (202) 827-4291.

Seniors and parents are required to complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal financial aid for colleges and career schools. Many colleges require the FAFSA to be considered for institutional aid -both need based and merit aid. All members of the senior class and their parents are asked to complete the FAFSA process. For more information about this state initiative, please check out the FAFSA Completion Letter Those who chose not to apply please complete the opt out form pa fafsa opt-out form-fillable.pdf

FAFSA Tip Sheet

Financial Aid Night Slides

PHEAA Student Aid Guide

PHEAA Student Aid Guide Spanish

If your senior is applying to college, please review the College Application Guidelines. Please contact your school counselor with any questions. Class of 2027 College Application Guide

11th & 12th grade students are invited to attend a trip to MCCC on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 11:30am-2:30pm. Permission slips are available in the guidance office. Students will miss C and D blocks to attend.

Drexel University will host an Undergraduate National Portfolio Day event on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET at the Drexel Recreation Center, 3301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

This National Portfolio Day is a free, in‑person opportunity for prospective art and design students to showcase their artistic work, receive one‑on‑one portfolio reviews, and connect with counselors, admissions staff, and faculty from accredited art and design schools. It’s designed to help students prepare for college applications by getting feedback from multiple institutions in one day. Take a look here for more information and to register.

Thomas Jefferson University invites students to a portfolio review day on Saturday October 24th from 9am-1pm. Whether you are building a portfolio from the ground up or refining existing work, our Portfolio Workshop & Review Day offers expert guidance, creative inspiration, and valuable insight into the next steps of their academic and professional journey. You can learn more and students can register here.

Interact will be collecting new and gently used clothes, hats, gloves, scarves, coats, backpacks, and new socks and hygiene products for men - to benefit the Savage Sisters Org. who will distribute these items to men in need. Donations can be dropped off at the Interact Table at the Homecoming Kickoff at the main entrance of the High School on October 23rd, 4:30-5:30pm.

On November 21, there will be an inaugural CPR Jukebox Marathon, a 12-hour overnight fundraising event at the Philadelphia Union's WSFS Bank Sportsplex. Hundreds of high school students will come together for a one-of-a-kind event that combines music, teamwork, and hands-only CPR in a fun, festival-style atmosphere. This event will be hosted by Simon's Heart, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest in children, teens, and young adults.

Please see their link for more information: Simon's Heart

Show your Spartan Pride with fundraisers to benefit our soccer teams!

Winter athletic registration is open! All PIAA Physicals will be collected through Family ID/Arbiter Sports. PIAA CIPPE Forms must be dated by an appropriate medical examiner on, or after, May 1st, 2026, to be considered valid for the 2026-2027 school year. All registrations that are submitted with CIPPE Forms dated prior to 5/1/2026 will not be accepted.

You can view instructions on how to register for fall sports here: School Website

The registration link can be found here: Winter Athletic Registration Page

The following winter sports for the High School begin officially on November 20th:

• Boys Basketball
• Boys Indoor Track & Field
• Boys Swimming & Diving
• Boys Wrestling
• Cheerleading
• Girls Basketball
• Girls Indoor Track & Field
• Girls Swimming & Diving
• Girls Wrestling
• Unified Bocce

Please visit the PIAA District 1 website for up to date playoff bracket and ticketing information!

PIAA District 1 Website

• Friday, 10/23 - Football vs. Hatboro Horsham - 7:00pm
• Monday, 10/26 - JV Football @ Hatboro Horsham - 3:45pm
• Friday, 10/30 - Football vs. Wissahickon - 7:00pm

The Office of Support Services is pleased to present our Fall 2026 Newsletter. This publication is your one stop shop for community services, district information, local food banks, mental health supports and so much more!

All members of the senior class are asked to complete the FAFSA process. For more information about this state initiative, please check out the FAFSA Completion Letter.

FAFSA Opt-Out Letter

Save the Date for the Community Flu and COVID Clinic. This event is scheduled for October 19, 2026 from 4pm to 6pm. More information and sign-ups coming soon.