School Board Notes

The Methacton Board of School Directors approved in a 9-0 vote to move forward with the schematic design and plan development of the Methacton High School campus. This approval marks the next phase to develop a comprehensive plan that considers the educational, financial, and operational context to support the district's mission and the vision for our high school and campus for the next 50 years.

Built in 1961, the Methacton High School will be front and center in our discussions with students, parents, staff and the public over the next several months as we proceed with schematic design estimated to last through February 2025. The design development phase will last through July/August 2025.

The Board of School Directors will be presented in February 2025 with the schematic design. If approved, the design team will then move into design development, followed by the required Act 34 hearing, which is targeted for August/September 2025. These two planning phases are estimated to cost approximately $3.2 million to prepare a nearly $200 million comprehensive school campus plan that includes targeted educational space improvements and curriculum opportunities, in addition to improvements to campus and building safety and accessibility, building circulation and energy efficiencies, and auditorium and natatorium improvements among many other enhancements.

The project will undoubtedly develop a flexible state-of-the-art facility that can be leveraged by our school community for the next 50 years. To learn more about the campus planning process, please go here.

The Methacton School District is proud to announce the 2024 Spirit of Methacton Awardees from Woodland Elementary.

The Spirit of Methacton Award is an opportunity to recognize our students, staff, and volunteers. Spirit of Methacton Award recipients are individuals who consistently model the qualities of the 9 core values of the Methacton School District. These individuals enrich our school community with their knowledge, commitment and support.

October 2024's awardees represent Woodland Elementary School.

They are:

• Xenia Zacharczuk – Professional Staff
• Trish Rubendall – Support Staff
• Leigh Lockwood – Student
• Patricia Lux – Volunteer

Congratulations and thanks for all you do for our Methacton schools!

Read full story here: https://www.methacton.org/Page/1172

A very special thank you to Ariana Floca and Divyam Shah for representing Woodland Elementary School as Junior Board Representatives for October 2024. Ariana led the meeting by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Divyam delivered a statement on what makes Woodland such a great school.

Thank you for your outstanding representation of Woodland Elementary at our Board Meeting. We are truly honored to have such dedicated young leaders in our community.

More than 150 Arcola students have earned "M" Awards for Academic Excellence for the 2023-2024 school year. These students have achieved a 93% or greater grade point average. Arcola Principal Mr. John Ewerth made the announcement at the October 29, 2024 Meeting of the Board of School Directors. Click here to view the full list of M Award recipients.

The Athletic “M” awards recognize the outstanding athletic achievements of teams that excelled in their sports during the 2024-2025 school year.

Interim Director of Athletics and Activities, Mr. John Conran, and Girls' Tennis Head Coach, Ms. Jill Walker-Federico, presented the Athletics "M" Awards to the Girls' Tennis team at the October 29, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Directors.

The Methacton Girls' Tennis Team had an amazing season! They earned the PAC Championship Title in a 6-1 win over Perkiomen Valley on 9/30/2024. The team finished the season with a perfect 10-0 in the PAC and an 11-2 overall record.

We thank the Athletics department, Head Coach Jill Walker-Federico, Assistant Coach Valerie Danze, our student athletes and their families for this great accomplishment. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and perseverance!

Click here to view the full story and for the 2024-2025 Athletic "M" Awards Presentation

More than 350 Methacton High School students have earned "M" Awards for Academic Excellence for the 2023-2024 school year. These students have achieved a 93% or greater grade point average.

Methacton High School Principal Dr. Deb Euker made the announcement at the September 24, 2024 Meeting of the Board of School Directors. Click here to view the full list of M Award recipients.

Congratulations to Methacton High School juniors Marisa DiPaolo and Marin Wells! The students were sworn in as Student Representatives to the Board of School Directors at the September 24, 2024 Regular Board Meeting. Marisa and Marin will serve for a term of two years.

All other items listed in the October 29, 2024 agenda were approved.

October 29, 2024: Regular Meeting of the Board

October 22, 2024: Work Session Meeting of the Board

October 9, 2024: Special Meeting of the Board

September 24, 2024: Regular Meeting of the Board

September 17, 2024: Work Session Meeting of the Board

The Methacton School District's Board of School Directors meets each month. School board work session meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of the month, followed by the regular meeting on the fourth Tuesday (except during the month of December). Regular Board and Work Session meetings typically take place in the Arcola Auditorium, and all residents are invited to attend. Committee meetings take place in the MHS LGI. Meeting agendas are posted to Agenda Manager, and start times and locations are posted on the District's website. Please confirm meeting time and location before attending. Download the meeting calendar here. Watch the meeting video online.

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Phone: 610-489-5000