Stonehurst Hills Weekly, 8/19

Good evening, Stonehurst Hills families:

The start of the school year is just around the corner, and we are so excited to welcome our students back to Stonehurst! Our staff has been working hard to prepare for a successful school year, and we cannot wait to see our students return to the building, reconnect with friends, meet their teachers, and begin another year of learning and growth.

Attached below is my Principal’s Back-to-School Letter, which includes important information to help families prepare for the start of the school year. Please take a few moments to review the letter carefully, as it contains critical reminders and information for the first days of school.

Please see the important communication timelines below:

• 08/27 – Home Access Center (HAC) account information e‑mailed to parents

• 08/27 – HAC opens for K–12 registration, student schedules, transportation information, and contact information updates

• 08/31 – First day of school (all grades)

If you would like to check your transportation eligibility before the August communications, you may use our Transportation Eligibility Lookup Tool (Link to UDSD Transportation Eligibility Lookup Tool).

Enjoy the remainder of your summer! Thank you for taking the time to help us keep our school community informed, connected, and safe. We can't wait to see everyone soon!

Warm regards,

Desmond Chisholm

Principal

Stonehurst Hills Elementary School

Updating Contact Information: Please make sure we have your most up-to-date contact information. This allows us to communicate timely information during the summer. You can update your information by contacting the main office at (610) 626-9111 or emailing our school secretary, Faith Whaley, at fwhaley@upperdarbysd.org.

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Dear District Families,

We know how important it is for families to plan ahead, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do just that. We are pleased to announce that the 2026-2027 Master Calendar is now available on our district website (https://upperdarbysdorg.finalsite.com/calendar2)!

We encourage you to take a few moments to also explore the following resources, which have been designed with your family's planning needs in mind:

• Year-At-a-Glance 2026-27 – A quick, visual overview of the entire school year, perfect for mapping out vacations, appointments, and family commitments at a glance.

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1779998646/upperdarbysdorg/oim1us78n5e17hnqmxv4/OnePageCalendar2026-27.pdf

Summary of Calendar 2026-27 – A detailed breakdown of key dates, including the first and last days of school, holidays, breaks, and important district events.

• https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1780061466/upperdarbysdorg/zyhikh3jzmh0r7zhmmsb/SummaryofCalendar2026-27_1.pdf

These resources are available now on our district website and ready for you to download and share with your family.

We understand that the school calendar is the backbone of your family's yearly planning. From scheduling family trips to coordinating childcare and work schedules, having this information early gives you the time you need to plan with confidence. That is exactly why we wanted to get these resources into your hands now — so you can make the most of the months ahead.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. We look forward to a wonderful 2026-2027 school year together!

Warm regards,

Aaronda Q. Beauford, M.Ed.

Director of Communications

Families can reference Policy 206 – Attachment: Street List (Beginning with the 2026–27 School Year), which identifies the neighborhood school for all addresses within the district. This document is available in BoardDocs at this link.

In addition, families may find it helpful to review the “Reconfiguration of Schools 2026–27” presentation from the September 23, 2025 school board committee meeting. Slide 38 highlights the online address lookup tool that will be available for family use beginning May 2026.