Academy Park High School

We are thrilled to announce that Keyarra Barley, a senior at Academy Park High School, has been selected as a National Semifinalist for the prestigious Cooke College Scholarship Program! 🏅 This incredible honor, awarded by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, recognizes high-achieving high school seniors who aspire to attend and graduate from the nation's top four-year colleges and universities. Out of over 7,000 applicants, only 571 scholars made it to the semifinalist round—and Keyarra is one of them! 👏✨ We are so proud of Keyarra's hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Her achievement shines a bright light on our Academy Park community, and we can’t wait to see all that she accomplishes next. 🌟 Join us in celebrating Keyarra and cheering her on as she continues on this exciting journey! 🥳🎓

Academy Park High School recently celebrated the grand opening of their new library with a ribbon cutting ceremony! 📚🎉 The new library has been completely renovated and modernized, featuring state-of-the-art technology, comfortable seating areas, and dedicated study spaces. We know this new library will help equip our students with the tools they need to learn and succeed in school and beyond.

The Southeast Delco School Board business meeting will take place Thursday, January 23, at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Academy Park High School Auditorium.

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On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we celebrate the historic Civil Rights leader’s commitment to equality and justice. Let’s continue his work by embracing diversity and building understanding throughout our school community and beyond. ❤️

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 20, in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. ✍️

In honor of School Director Recognition Month, we’re highlighting Board Member John Lafferty! 🌟 With one year of board service completed, Mr. Lafferty enjoys communicating with students and helping solve their problems and meet their needs. Join us in thanking Mr. Lafferty for his dedicated service to our students and schools!

In honor of School Director Recognition Month, we’re shining a spotlight on each member of the Southeast Delco School Board! 🌟 Meet Michele McGowan, an APHS alum and proud member of our board. Mrs. McGowan has one child currently attending and three children who also graduated from Academy Park! Mrs. McGowan’s priorities as a board member include parent and student advocacy, family engagement, and enhancing the arts in schools. Fun fact! Mrs. McGowan met her husband on the Academy Park High School stage during play rehearsal. They’ve been together for 29 years! Join us in thanking Mrs. McGowan for her service to our schools!

This week, principals and directors from the Southeast Delco School District visited the Reading School District as part of a unique professional development exchange program. 🏫 Our administrators were able to learn from other professionals through a job shadowing experience and facilitated discussions. The visit was a great opportunity for both districts to learn practical insights and best practices to benefit our schools and students!

Join the Southeast Delco School District and make a difference in the lives of our students every day. We have a variety of rewarding opportunities available! 🌟 Browse open positions and apply: https://sedelco.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

We’re recognizing Sheree Monroe Whitsett, President of the Southeast Delco School Board! 🌟 Ms. Monroe Whitsett is dedicated to providing students with educational opportunities and ensuring the district’s fiscal responsibility. She is a community advocate for postsecondary opportunities for students, including entering the trades or attending college. Outside of her school board responsibilities, Ms. Monroe Whitsett enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors. Join us in thanking Ms. Monoroe Whitsett for her dedication to our schools and students!

We’re shining a spotlight on Cynthia Woodfolk, Vice President of the Southeast Delco School Board! 🌟 As a board member, Ms. Woodfolk is committed to providing a quality education for all children. She said she enjoys engaging with others through smiles and laughter! Join us in thanking Ms. Woodfolk during School Director Recognition Month!

The Southeast Delco School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting, will take place Thursday, January 16, at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held at Academy Park High School.

We’ve had great conversations with parents, students, and staff about the proposed school uniform policy over the past few months. There are still a few more student meetings coming up! A group of students at each school will be randomly selected to attend these meetings. Thank you to everyone who has already attended a meeting to share your thoughts and learn more about the proposed policy!

In the Southeast Delco School District, we are proud to implement Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) to foster a supportive and positive learning environment for all students! PBIS helps promote respect, responsibility, and readiness in our schools every day. Learn about how PBIS is making a difference in our schools: https://www.sedelco.org/page/pbis-in-the-southeast-delco-school-district

Have you downloaded the new Southeast Delco mobile app? Through the app, you can access documents, events, news updates, and even emergency notifications. It’s everything Southeast Delco, in your pocket! 📲 Download for Android https://aptg.co/RvmTxK 📲 Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/DvcblT

January is Thank You Month! 💙 Our schools benefit immensely from the support of our entire community. Thank you to our students for your effort, our families for your partnership, and our teachers and staff for your skill and dedication. We’re so grateful for you!

January is School Director Recognition Month! 🎉 We’re celebrating each member of the Southeast Delco School Board. Their leadership, guidance, and stewardship helps ensure our students and staff have the support they need to succeed. Join us in thanking: 🌟 Sheree Monroe Whitsett, President 🌟 Cynthia Woodfolk, Vice President 🌟 Francesca Barley 🌟 Reyshon Fowler 🌟 Theresa Harris-Johnson 🌟 John Lafferty 🌟 Michele McGowan 🌟 Rebecca Perry 🌟 Rochelle Womack #SEDelco #SchoolDirectorRecognitionMonth #ThankYouBoard

Welcome back from Winter Break! Let’s start the new year strong. Here’s to a 2025 filled with learning, growth, and opportunity! 🙌

The Southeast Delco District Musical is proud to announce our show for this year, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Students from 5th grade and up are welcome to audition! Auditions will be held in the Academy Park Auditorium on January 4, from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Students can sign up on our Google Classroom page linked here: https://classroom.google.com/c/NzQwNTkwNDU3ODE3?cjc=exnjkqm We hope to see you there!