STHS 2026-2027 School Year
Spartan Pride
Dear Families,
This week, we wrapped up celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Loteria (traditional Mexican board game, similar to bingo) game during Lunch and Learn sponsored by our Latino Society. Our Juniors also completed their PSAT testing on Wednesday. Our counseling department did a great job making sure this was a smooth experience for our students.
Next week, we are excited for our Homecoming week. Please see below for exciting information about our Homecoming Spirit Week themes, our Spartan Kickoff Tailgate, the football game and the dance!
As a reminder, as part of our Homecoming Dance procedures, all students will be screened with a breathalyzer upon entry to the dance to help ensure a safe celebration. Thank you for your continued support.
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.
Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy
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?
- Check your email next week for an interest survey.
- Plan to attend an informational meeting scheduled for both the 1st part of both Lunch & Learns on Tuesday, October 27, in the Spartan Forum.
- Contact your school counselor, world-language teacher, or ELD specialist to learn more and get started!
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.
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.