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First Days, New Beginnings
A look at the excitement from the first days of school.
All-Stars Everywhere: Opening Day
A baseball-themed celebration brings Penn-Delco staff together for the start of the 2026-27 school year.
First Days, New Beginnings
A look at the excitement from the first days of school.
Save the Date: Back-to-School Night
Join us on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. to connect with teachers, explore classrooms, and kick off the new school year together!
First Days, New Beginnings
A look at the excitement from the first days of school.
Save the Date: Back-to-School Night
Join us on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. to connect with teachers, explore classrooms, and kick off the new school year together!
First Days, New Beginnings
A look at the excitement from the first days of school.
Save the Date: Back-to-School Night
Join us on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. to connect with teachers, explore classrooms, and kick off the new school year together!
First Days, New Beginnings
A look at the excitement from the first days of school.
Save the Date: Back-to-School Night
Join us on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. to connect with teachers, explore classrooms, and kick off the new school year together!
First Days, New Beginnings
A look at the excitement from the first days of school.
Save the Date: Back-to-School Night
Join us on Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. to connect with teachers, explore classrooms, and kick off the new school year together!
First Days, New Beginnings
A look at the excitement from the first days of school.
Save the Date: Back-to-School Night
Join us on Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. to connect with teachers, explore classrooms, and kick off the new school year together!
News & Announcements
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Penn-Delco will be honored statewide for their commitment to creating positive, supportive learning environments for students.
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Springfield Pharmacy will provide flu vaccinations for students and staff. An online consent form is required.
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The Sun Valley Homecoming Parade will follow a new route on Friday, October 9, due to an event at Aston Community Center.
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A big thank you to our families and staff for helping make the start of the year such a success. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead!
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Penn-Delco officially welcomed staff back for the 2026-27 school year with a baseball-themed Opening Day celebration.
The updated policy clarifies expectations, changes how absences are documented, and allows the district to address concerns earlier.
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This change reflects a balanced approach to technology by limiting device use during instructional time.
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Penn-Delco sent real estate tax bills to property owners in Aston, Brookhaven and Parkside on July 1, 2026.
Penn-Delco schools and offices closed on Fridays, June 26-Aug. 21. Offices open to the public Mon.-Thurs. from 7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
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Northley celebrated its 8th graders as students completed middle school and prepared to become Sun Valley Vanguards.
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Portrait of a Graduate
Our graduates will be persons of character skilled in communicating and collaborating and capable of thinking critically and creatively.
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The Penn-Delco Portrait of a Graduate outlines five core "Ready for Life" competencies (our 5 Cs).
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Our graduates possess the essential foundational skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in life.
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Our graduates can build meaningful relationships, engage with a community, and understand their role in an interconnected world.
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Our graduates possess moral and ethical qualities and virtues that guide them to act in ways that are honorable, respectful and considerate.
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Our graduates can successfully express ideas through speaking, writing, and media, while actively listening and engaging with others.
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Our graduates are capable of working effectively with others toward shared goals that achieve beneficial outcomes.
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Our graduates can analyze information, evaluate evidence and make reasoned decisions.
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Our graduates can generate original ideas, approach challenges with innovation, and express themselves through diverse forms of thinking and problem solving.
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Our Mission
About Us
The mission of the Penn-Delco School District is to enable all students to achieve, succeed, and excel:
- Achieve mastery of essential academic competencies.
- Succeed at mastering "Ready for Life" skills.
- Excel in the pursuit of a personal interest or talent.
