The Cheltenham School District Foundation is pleased to expand their scholarship program to offer opportunities to High School seniors. The Foundation program grew from two $500 scholarships to a program offering $6,000 in scholarships
to the CHS Class of 2018.

Thanks to the generosity of our local businesses, Cheltenham teachers, community members, and organization donations, we are offering a scholarship program totaling $6,000 of funding this year.

Students interested in applying for a CSDF Scholarship must be a member of the Class of 2018 from Cheltenham High School, Wyncote, PA; provide your CHS student ID number; meet the specific requirements for each scholarship including letters of recommendation; letters will ask for specifics regarding your attitude, academic ability, and personal attributes. 

Visit our Scholarship page to apply by May 4, 2018. 

On Saturday, January 27, the Cheltenham School District Foundation (CSDF) kicked-off 2018 with their annual Board retreat. Hosted in Grey Towers Castle at Arcadia University, the nine-member Board came together to review the previous year's successes, challenges, and chart their path forward. The retreat agenda included an overview of the current Foundation, examining committees, funds, programming, and setting CSDF's strategic goals for growth. 

Wyncote, PA - Cheltenham High School (September 9, 2017) - The Cheltenham School District Foundation (CSDF) welcomed more than fifteen hundred community members to the 4th Annual Food Truck Jamboree on Sept. 9. Clear blue skies served as the backdrop for families and friends to enjoy the day and sample food from regional food truck favorites such as Humpty’s Dumplings, Smokin Tacos, Gigi's & Big R Soul Food, and Li Ping Corn Company, to name a few. 

"I can think of no better way to raise funds for the Foundation," said Laura Baldwin, president of the Cheltenham School District Foundation. "The Food Truck Jamboree is the event that opens the new school year by bringing the community together through good food and student entertainment.”

The fundraiser featured a robust silent auction that offered items from local businesses. The winning 50/50 ticket is still out there, CSDF is searching for the winner. The winning number is posted on their Facebook page: facebook.com/CheltenhamSDF/. 

Cheltenham's own DJ Biscuit emceed the day as talented students, and local musicians took the stage with live music throughout the day. Student groups like Up the Octave, Sons of Pitch, CHS Marching Panthers, Matt Ryan Band, Dave Cohen and Deirdre Finnegan, Jonathan McCoy, and Destiny Lewis-Upchurch entertained families and children of all ages. 

About Cheltenham School District Foundation
CSDF mobilizes philanthropic power to support the educators and students in the Cheltenham School District. CSDF works collectively to enhance educational programming and projects that advance the school district's strategic plan. Established in 1992, CSDF has grown to award more than $23,000 in grants to 24 district educators for innovative programs that serve a broad range of our students and scholarship opportunities for our senior students moving on to higher education.  For more information on CSDF, go to cheltenhamsdf.org.

The Cheltenham School District welcomed more than 200 people to Elkins Park School to dedicate its auditorium after beloved educator and principal Joseph C. Kircher.
Betsy Conway, a teacher at Elkins Park School during Kircher’s tenure, organized the Joe Kircher initiative, a program of the Cheltenham School District Foundation. The initiative raised $20,000 needed for permission to name a district facility.
The $20,000 raised will be used to support programs funded by the Cheltenham School District Foundation, which provides grants to educators in the district engaged in innovative programs for students. Conway petitioned the school board for permission to name the facility and created the Joe Kircher Naming Rights Fund. “Team Joe Crew” brought together educators and friends who drove the energy needed to complete the fundraising goals.
“We felt strongly that Mr. Kircher should be honored for all of the good he did for so many people of our community over the years,” said Conway, a trustee of the Cheltenham School District Foundation. The initiative raised the necessary funds in less than a year. “We have Stretton Hall and Joseph Rogers Library at Cheltenham High School. Kircher Hall at the Elkins Park School will preserve his legacy.”

​Read the Full Story in [Montgomery News]  here 

Cheltenham School District Foundation invites you to the 3rd Annual Food Truck Jamboree. This year the Jamboree will be held rain or shine on Sunday, September 11th.
Local musical talent and entertainment, activities for children, food trucks, Silent Auction, 50/50, kids games with prizes and more! All funds raised fund Innovative Education Grants.
When: Sunday, September 11, 2016  2-7 P.M. 
Where: Cheltenham High School, 500 Rices Mill Road
Admission:  $3 

Leadership Academy at Elkins Park program, run by Cyd Smith, had an amazing year in 2016. The program provided activities with an emphasis on enrichment, empowerment, and entrepreneurship for 26 young men in our district.

The year began with a key event called the Annual Tie Ceremony and continued to offer inspirational guest speakers who shared their careers and life stories.  The speakers represented the following career areas:  Aviation/Pilot, Pediatrician, Financial Consultant, and yes our very own Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marseille.  Students also participated in an African Drumming session, STEMs session, and a Leadership Team Building session.  On May 10th, the group visited Washington DC to explore several sites, including the US Capitol.   

To be a member of the Leadership Academy at Elkins Park, students are usually nominated by teachers or faculty members of the school. Once nominated, they then have to fill out an application that includes and essay on why they should be selected . At the end of the year, the current members of the Leadership Academy pick the new members to join or succeed them for the following year. Contact Ms. Cyd Smith for more details.

The grant received supports Leadership Academy's theme:  

After months and months of fundraising activity including a $1,500 Innovative Teacher Grant from the Cheltenham Township School District Foundation (CSDF), Cheltenham High School's Music Department finally saw their dream of an acoustical shell on their stage come to life. The acoustical shell, a standard apparatus in professional performance halls, pushes sound out to the audience and enables singers to clearly hear and modify their voice and volume. Put in place today, CHS choral teacher, Mrs. Jenny Hutton, had her students give it a test run. Please enjoy their inaugural performance, and be sure to take note of Mrs. Hutton's pure joy over hearing her students' voices project as they should. 

A big 'thank you' from the CHS Band Program - the Panthers now have a new instrument and equipment Trailer thanks to a $1500 grant from CSDF! The new trailer benefits hundreds of students in the Marching Band, Color Guard, and Indoor Percussion Ensemble, expanding their capacity to transport their instruments, props. and gear as they travel the country to compete and showcase Cheltenham's talented student musicians.

The postponed rain date of October 18th proved to be a beautiful day to host the 2nd Annual Food Truck Jamboree. The Cheltenham School District Foundation welcomed more than one thousand visitors who queued for amazing food from food truck regional favorites while listening to local bands from across the township. Off of the success of the first Jamboree, the Foundation enlisted more trucks to feed hungry families, invited live local band entertainment, stationed additional face painters, inflated a laser tag maze, and gave away free beach balls for the children. 

The Cheltenham School District Foundation was established in 1992.  The organization's primary focus is to provide funding and assistance to launch, support, and administer opportunities that ultimately benefit the students of the School District of Cheltenham Township. In 2015, the Foundation awarded more than $20,000 in grants to 24 district teachers for their programs and opportunities that serve a wide range of our students.

Seeking innovative and educational project proposals. The Cheltenham School District Foundation (CSDF) is initiating the 2015 call for proposals by inviting teachers, employees, and educators to submit an application for funding.

Past grant recipients have implemented projects such as: hydroponic gardens, instant student response classroom systems, creative all-inclusive field trips, creation of the Brazilian Percussion Ensemble, artistic mural projects and much more. Employees of the Cheltenham School District are encouraged to read the grant requirements and application on the Foundation’s website www.cheltenhamsdf.org/grant-application

Cheltenham School District Foundation Invites You to the Second Annual Food Truck Jamboree. 
Last year's event was an amazing success for the district and raised more than $10,000 for teacher grants and student scholarships. We hope you will support the Foundation this year to hit our goal of $15,000. 

Local musical talent and entertainment, activities for children, food trucks, Silent Auction, 50/50, kids games with prizes and more!
When: Sunday 10/4/15, 1-6 P.M.  (Raindate 10/11)
Where: Cheltenham High School, 500 Rices Mill Road
Admission:  $2 - online tickets to be announced

The Cheltenham School District Foundation met for the final year-end meeting on November 19, 2014. In the meeting, Tracy Brown was elected President, taking the reigns from former President Stacy Williams. Williams stepped down as President to continue as a CSDF board member as well as focus her time as President of the Cheltenham African American Alliance. 

On the heals of the November 1st board, the board bid 'thank you' to the dedicated members rotating off, while welcoming a new set of members to the group.

We look forward to continuing the mission!