Clark Kerkstra ’27, Haven Happenings Editor
After a summer of chaos, WSSD searches for its next superintendent
District has employed focus groups and surveys to collect input, aiming to fill the role by the end of the school year.
OPINION: Haven must more thoughtfully balance STEM, humanities
We can start by listening to our teachers – and our peers.
Holiday traditions bring nostalgia, joy to school community
Discover how decorating halls and following traditions uplifts students and staff.
New principal, elective additions approved at November Board meeting
Other notable items included changes to the Silver Guide, the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school calendar, and the purchase of a Ford super duty pickup truck.
Unified Basketball fosters inclusivity in faceoff against Marple Newtown
The only home game of the season served as Unified Basketball's senior night and ended in a tie.
Perspective: A balancing act of stress and success
Students cope with stress over academics and extracurriculars in Strath Haven’s competitive environment.
District and WSEA agree to contract
District and teachers union are still negotiating on outstanding issues including teacher prep time at the high school.
Phone forum addresses cell phone policy
The forum featured a panel of experts, including students and a teacher.
Interim Superintendent Dr. James Scanlon adjusts to WSSD
Scanlon replaces former superintendent Dr. Wagner Marseille, who left in August amid a state of unrest in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.
Dr. Sharon Baddick returns to PA as WSSD’s new Assistant Superintendent
Baddick replaces former assistant superintendent Dr. James Conley, who left last spring for the West Chester Area School District and spearheaded the implementation of Schoology.
Well into September, WSSD teachers have no contract
School Board has received criticism for failing to secure a contract for the teachers before the school year started.
School Board faces backlash amid superintendent’s departure, teacher contract disputes
Following administrative turnover, the District has seen increasing scrutiny from the community for the treatment of staff, an alleged lack of transparency, and financial decisions.
Community members criticize school board, superintendent during special meeting
The special personnel meeting included the election of a new assistant superintendent.
Incoming college freshmen consider campus safety, protests
As protests sweep college campuses nationwide, some seniors are apprehensive about entering universities where protests have occurred.
Community members criticize district over transparency, reading curriculum in May Board meeting
Other topics on the agenda included social-emotional wellness days, the 2024-2025 budget, and honoring district retirees.
A new reason for missing school: mental health
In a first reading of the attendance policy, the Policy Committee has revised the policy to include “Social-Emotional Wellness Days” as an option for excused absences.
Behind the scenes of President Biden’s visit to Strath Haven
What went into preparing for a presidential visit? A lot more than you would think.
Delayed bells: A possible solution to sleep crisis
The science suggests start times should be moved back, but changing times presents a variety of logistical challenges.
PHOTOS: Joe Biden comes to Strath Haven
President Joe Biden gave a speech at Strath Haven Middle School, kicking off his reelection campaign.
Discussions explore new artificial turf field
A second turf field has been added to the list of potential renovations to the high school—despite ongoing national debate about safety.
Plans for high school renovations unveiled
The plans include removing the trailers once and for all.
Haven Volleyball collaborates with Special Olympics Delco in special event, game
Volleyball hosted Special Olympics Delco for joint practice and games.
Return of King Field prompts excitement, adaptation
Sports teams have mixed perspectives on the new turf.
Varsity boys soccer falls 2-1 in scrimmage, first game on new turf
The score was good, the turf was good, and the game was good. At least until Haven gave up two goals in the fourth quarter.
