Cheltenham School District

CBK’s Wildclefs today at the Cheltenham Alliance Juneteenth Festival of Freedom!

The 5th annual Juneteenth Festival of Freedom at CHS is underway! Musical and dance performances, DJ, karaoke, food, children’s entertainment and more until 4 p.m.

Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history—the day when the last enslaved people were freed. At Cheltenham School District, we encourage our students and families to learn, reflect, and engage in conversations about freedom, equity, and justice. Together, we build a brighter tomorrow.

Educational Affairs – June 2026

Co-chaired by Dr. Ross Whiting, the Educational Affairs Committee convened on Tuesday, June 16, at the Administration Building and via Zoom. The meeting had one agenda item: the 2026-2031 draft strategic plan. The plan centers on five core pillars: excellence in teaching and learning; holistic social, emotional, and mental well-being; nurturing climate and culture; strategic communications; and effective operations, including premier facilities, fiscal stability, and sustainability. During the meeting, administrators serving as pillar leads guided the board through the plan, detailing specific goals and action items, and named affirmations, tensions, and potential metrics and stories. Next steps in bringing the plan to life include administrators pressure-testing the action plans to ensure alignment; revising the draft goals into a SMART format with measurable success indicators; and potentially convening the steering committee for further review this summer. The final five-year strategic plan will be presented to the CSD Board of School Directors this fall. The next Educational Affairs meeting is in September.

Slide deck - https://ow.ly/sVcu50ZeoJ5

2026 06 16 Educational Affairs Committee Meeting Co-chaired by Dr. Ross Whiting, the Educational Affairs Committee c...

Cheltenham African American Alliance (CAAA) and Cheltenham School District are thrilled to invite you to the fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Festival - a day filled with joy, community, and culture! Bring the whole family out for an unforgettable day of celebration. There is something for everyone, including delicious food, live music, moon bounce, face painting, game truck and so much more. Let’s come together to honor history, celebrate progress, and lift up our community. See you there!

Event Details:
Date: June 19
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Cheltenham High School (500 Rice Mills Rd., Wyncote)

For questions and more information, contact [email protected] or Taryn Flood at 215-888-6232 or visit www.cheltenhamaaa.org.

The Educational Affairs Committee will convene for its monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Attend: 2000 Ashbourne Rd., Elkins Park
Join: Cheltenham.org/zoom

Agenda: Cheltenham.org/edagenda

Congratulations to all of this year’s retirees!

🚀 Ready to apply? Head over to cheltenham.org, click on the Employment tab, and submit your application today! Transform futures, build your career, and become a vital part of a community where excellence begins with education. ✨

Happy Flag Day, CSD!

In this school year’s final edition of , eight and fifth grade move up ceremonies; rising senior selected for Data Explorers program; Wyncote first graders meet pen pals; CES second graders learn about fables; photo of the week; and video of the week.

“Need 2 Know Info” has calendar reminders through June; legislative board meeting summary and video; summer SUN Bucks program; and Pages of Panther Pride alumni author event survey; “Upcoming Meetings/Events” features the Juneteenth Festival of Freedom and the upcoming Educational Affairs and Policy committee meetings. “Flyers” contains information about school and community events and programs.

Have a great summer!

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