Author: Nafis Nichols

February 24, 2020 in Schools

William Penn School District News from the Superintendent

Superintendent Jane Harbert presents the William Penn School District’s news for the week ending February 21, 2020. Click the thumbnail below to view as a PDF.

February 14, 2020 in Community

Camp Garrett’s 2020 Season Begins June 22

UPDATE: Yeadon Borough hosts Camp Garrett Open House March 18

Camp Garrett is committed to fulfilling the vision of founder Elizabeth Garrett, by creating a welcoming environment where all children thrive, regardless of income or background.

Camp Garrett’s focus is on health and wellness, collaboration and respect for others and the outdoors. Rising first-graders to 15 year-olds are welcome! Income-based scholarships are also available for those who qualify.

Located on 240 beautiful acres in Newtown Square, PA, Camp Garrett has lots of different programs and activities, such as swimming, art, archery, sports, hiking, gardening, and so much more. The camp offers breakfast, lunch and snack to every camper, every day at no additional cost, cooked on-site daily using local ingredients–some of which are grown by campers right on the property.

For more information and to register: Camp Garrett

February 10, 2020 in Schools

William Penn School District Board Announces Superintendent Finalist, Hosts Open Forum Feb. 20

The William Penn Board of School Directors is pleased to announce that the search for the district’s next Superintendent has reached its final phase, with the announcement of Dr. Eric J. Becoats as the finalist candidate for the position of Superintendent of Schools. He has been chosen to succeed retiring Superintendent Ms. Jane Harbert.

The Board began the search process in August 2019, by conducting a community survey and focus groups to determine what District stakeholders were looking for in their new superintendent and engaged the superintendent subcommittee for input into this process. The community responded with their opinions, goals, and priorities for the role. The Board then conducted a comprehensive search process facilitated by the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) and guided by the community’s feedback. Of the 48 applications that were received, 12 were selected by the search committee for initial interviews. Six candidates advanced to the second round, and two to the final round.

The William Penn Board of School Directors invites all community members and staff to meet Dr. Eric J. Becoats on February 20, 2020 at a forum to be held in the auditorium at Penn Wood High School The forum will be moderated by Dr. Maria Edelberg, Executive Director of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit.

For more information about the process and information about Dr. Becoats, see the complete press release.