Education

What's Already Being Done?

• Quarterly, the Rotary celebrates Upper Chichester High School Students, recognizing their accomplishments.

• Annually, various organizations, including the Chichester Business Foundation and Police Scholarship Fun,d provide scholarships to local students looking to pursue secondary education.

• The Chichester School District and local private schools utilize various forms of social/digital media to share information highlighting student success.

• Upper Chichester Township is home to organizations such as the Community Action Agency of Delaware County and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 654. These organizations offer various training programs to get individuals "work ready."

• The Upper Chichester Library, funded through Upper Chichester Township ,offers a variety of educational programs for various age groups in the community. At this time the Library is working to secure funding to construct a new building to increase utilization and their ability to provide additional community programing.

What We Have To Say?

• Residents expressed the desire to ensure younger residents are exposed to a variety of potential career paths through various avenues, including mentorship programs.

• Residents expressed the desire for a broad range of education opportunities within and outside the Public School System, such as STEM activities and various clubs for residents of all ages.

• Residents voiced their concerns over inequalities in education as not all schools, including public and private schools, have the same resources.

• Residents spoke positively about the local school system but felt that its reputation could be enhanced by consistently highlighting positive achievements by students in the community.

• Residents expressed the desire to be more involved in the school community, hoping for more opportunities to collaborate through education.

What's Next?

• Expose residents to educational opportunities such as business trade, entrepreneurship, and environmental agencies for volunteer and job opportunities.

• Establish a process for a strong and open communication network, highlighting positive achievements of our students, teachers, and program.

• Identify and share parent and student community involvement opportunities.

• Advocate for a partnership between the early childhood education community and the school district.

• Create a library resource center with other community partners to provide education for all ages to promote life-long learning.

Who Can Help Us?

• Chichester School District

• Upper Chichester Library

• Rotary

• Home and School Associations

• Chichester Educational Foundation

• Early Education Providers

• Community Action Agency of Delaware County

• Are we missing someone? Please, don't hesitate and Reach Out to Us!