STHS 2026-2027 School Year
Spartan Pride
Dear Families,
Today, we held our first Student of the Month Assembly of the school year! During the assembly, we recognized students from grade levels, fall sports, and our student activities who have made a positive impact on our school community. These students have demonstrated leadership, dedication, character, and a commitment to making Springfield Township High School a great place to learn and grow.
We also took time to recognize students from last school year who earned a perfect score on the Civics Knowledge Assessment, administered as part of Pennsylvania's Act 35 requirements. This assessment measures students' understanding of U.S. government, history, and civics. We were excited to celebrate these students for their outstanding achievement!
It was great to come together as a school community to recognize the many ways our students shine, both inside and outside the classroom. Congratulations to all of our students who were honored today! We are proud of their accomplishments and look forward to continuing to celebrate our amazing Spartans throughout the year!
Be sure to check out the link below to see all of the students who were recognized at today's assembly!
With Spartan Pride,
The STHS Admin Team
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.
PA Governor's School for the Sciences - Carnegie Mellon University
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.
American Legion Essay Contest
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 dealing to submit an essay to Ms. Barbone in the Guidance Office is Dec. 21, 2026.
2026-2027 Coolidge Scholarship
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.
Portfolio Day - Drexel University
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.
Portfolio Day - Thomas Jefferson University
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.
MCIU Parent Information Center
The MCIU is hosting a virtual Parent Information Session on October 13th at 11:30am! Please join them to explore the career, training, and support options available to students after graduation. Hear from regional experts about pathways to meaningful employment, career-focused training, and a successful future after high school.
Community Flu Clinic
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.