Methacton Matters

As we enter the holiday season, and the season of giving, I want to pause to recognize the power of the Methacton community. This season gives us a chance to honor the people who make our schools strong: our students, staff, families, and partners. I’m grateful for every one of you. Your steady support allows our teachers to teach well, our students to learn with purpose, and our schools to remain places where character matters just as much as achievement.

Across the district, our students and staff have been rolling up their sleeves and giving back in ways that reflect the very best of who we are. The Arcola Connection Club collected hundreds of dollars during Red Ribbon Week to support treatments for substance use and behavioral health at Eagleville Hospital. At the high school, the Key Club has participated in a variety of volunteer events this fall, from working at Martha's Community Farm and the Garden of Health to helping with the Daily Bread Food Pantry Boy Scout Food Drive. The staff at the High School, Arcola and the Farina Administration Building spread some cheer as well, collecting enough food to provide full Thanksgiving meals to over 50 families - complete with turkey, stuffing, pies and all the fixings!

And the giving will continue through the rest of the holiday season, with Worcester's Student Council making their annual shopping trip to purchase gifts and food for Methacton families across the district. The Methacton Mentors at the high school will be collecting donations of essential items like clothing, toiletries and school supplies for Mitzvah Circle, a local organization that supports families in need. Arrowhead students will use the funds from their recent Coins for Council drive for upcoming service projects, giving them the means to continue supporting the community for the rest of the school year.

These efforts—large and small—speak to a district that cares about its greater community and reaches outward with purpose.

As you gather with loved ones in the days ahead, I hope you find rest, connection, and time to reflect on the good that surrounds us. I am grateful for your partnership and the countless ways you help keep our district strong.

On Friday, November 7th, Methacton School District welcomed its first Chief of Police, Chief Mark Stead. With over 25 years of dedicated service to the Lower Providence and Methacton communities as a police sergeant and School Resource Officer, Chief Stead brings experience, familiarity, and heartfelt commitment to this role. As Chief of Police, he will oversee safety and security for all Methacton students, staff, and facilities, and he plans to visit all buildings regularly.

Learn more about Chief Stead here.

Across the district, schools marked Veterans Day with sincere and respectful assemblies that put our nation’s heroes front and center.

Veterans were welcomed into buildings decorated with pride and care. Students honored them through patriotic songs, musical performances, and thoughtful introductions recognizing each branch of the military. Many Veterans visited classrooms to share their stories and answer students’ questions, while others took the stage as keynote speakers—offering students a unique firsthand perspective of their time in the serving our country.

This tradition speaks directly to our Methacton core value of honoring our heritage—reminding students of the importance of respecting those who came before us and preserving the stories that shaped our nation.

On November 4, approximately 80 Methacton High School students stepped up to serve as poll workers—continuing a long-standing tradition of civic engagement within the district.

Students took on a variety of important roles, including serving as clerks, check-in helpers, greeters, and even assisting voters with the voting machines. This nonpartisan program gives students a firsthand look at how democracy works while meeting a real need in local elections.

Read more about how these students served their community.

On Wednesday, November 19, the Methacton Education Foundation held its annual Apex Awards to honor Methacton alumni, educators, community members, and businesses who have achieved extraordinary success or made significant contributions to their fields and the Methacton community.

This year, the award honorees included William W. Bourne, Susan B Smith (Class of 1971), Ambler Savings Bank and educators Tara Eison, science teacher at Arcola, and Jeffrey Jacobs, retired Health and Physical Education teacher. Proceeds from the event will support the Foundation's mission to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education and the resources they need to succeed.

Save the date: the Methacton Education Foundation will hold its annual Dodgeball Tournament on March 15! Stay Registration opens January 2nd at MethactonFoundation.org.

Learn more about the Methacton Education Foundation.

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, we celebrated 17 amazing Methacton High School student-athletes on College Commitment Signing Day!

This exciting day symbolizes not only their athletic achievements but also the beginning of a new chapter in their academic and athletic careers. We are so proud of them and look forward to what their future holds. A second College Commitment Signing Day is scheduled for the spring.

Learn where our student athletes are heading next fall!

Methacton Theatre Company has just wrapped up a phenomenal run of Alice in Wonderland! Nearly 70 cast and crew, including 23 seniors, came together to put on the show which dazzled more than 1,000 audience members. Congratulations to everyone involved in this impressive production, and a big shout out to Director/Producer Mary Fitzgerald and Assistant Director Denise Naylor!

See more photos from the performance here.

This month, we shine our Alumni Spotlight on 1985 graduate Kelly Ames, whose journey is a full-circle story. She began her education at Worcester Elementary and dedicated more than three decades to teaching and coaching within the district.

Read Kelly's story here!

Are you a Methacton alum? Do you know someone who graduated from Methacton? Sign up now to be featured in our next Alumni Spotlight!

• Community Education Winter/Spring Registration Opens - December 1
  Explore our offerings here!
• Early Dismissal for K-4 - December 5
  Professional Development day for staff
  
• MHS Band, Orchestra, Choral Winter Concert - December 18
  7:30 pm at Arcola Auditorium
• No School - December 24 - January 2
  Winter Break
• SAVE THE DATE: Kindergarten Overview Event - January 28
  Sign up for the virtual program here.