William Penn School District
William Penn School District is a public K–12 district in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, serving Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, and Yeadon. It is home to eight elementary schools, a middle school, and Penn Wood High School. It is committed to nurturing students toward career or college readiness.
Address: 100 Green Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Phone: (610) 284-8000
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Delaware County Rapid Response Fund Played Essential Role to Nonprofits, Supported by Generous Donors
When SNAP benefits were paused, and families across Delaware County were struggling to put food on the table, two of the county’s philanthropic organizations stepped…
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Despite Financial Struggles, Delco’s William Penn Is Outperforming Similar Districts
Despite years of underfunding and financial strain, William Penn School District is beating the odds and outperforming similar districts in math achievement, according to Maddie…
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William Penn Superintendent Eric Becoats to Retire in August
After six years at the helm of William Penn School District, Superintendent Dr. Eric Becoats will retire this summer, writes Alex Rose for the Daily…
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WCU Awarded $10.26M Federal GEAR UP Grant to Support STEM Students
West Chester University’s (WCU) Center for STEM Inclusion has been awarded a $10.26-million federal GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant…
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Delaware County Rapid Response Fund Announces $131K+ in Grant Awards
The Foundation for Delaware County and The Community’s Foundation announced the first round of grants from the Delaware County Rapid Response Fund, established earlier this…
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William Penn Runs Out of Cash in January Without a State Budget
William Penn School District will run out of money to operate its schools by the end of January, said Superintendent Eric Becoats at a Monday…
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Students Are Suffering Because of William Penn’s Funding Crisis
The William Penn School District is having a funding crisis that is directly impacting students, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The homecoming dance is cancelled,…
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William Penn Borrows Money to Pass Budget, State Funding Delayed
The William Penn School District is borrowing money with a $10 million tax revenue anticipation note so it can pass its budget while state funding…
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State Grants Bring Solar Panels to 9 Delaware County Schools
Nine Delaware County schools in four school districts will be able to install solar panels partly paid for with state funds, writes Kristen A. Graham…
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William Penn School District Cuts Continue; State Actions Requested
William Penn School District is implementing a 5.9 percent property tax increase and is cutting positions to cope with a budget crisis, writes Kenny Cooper…
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State Funds Still Not Meeting William Penn District Need
The William Penn School District won a court case two years ago ordering the state to bring more funding to the struggling school district. Yet,…
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Despite a Fight for Fair Funding, William Penn has a $9.2M Deficit
William Penn School District is finding itself with a $9.2 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 academic year and has announced cuts to bring that…
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State Funding Boost to 2 Delaware County School Districts Appreciated, but More Needed
Years of pleading from underfunded Pennsylvania school districts to level the playing field with wealthy school districts finally netted $500 million more in Pennsylvania school…
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7 Delco School Districts to Receive Extra Funds from State Due to High Tax Burdens
Fifty school districts across Pennsylvania, including seven in Delaware County, with serious property tax burdens will get extra money as part of the state’s effort…
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US Energy Secretary Visits, Touts Penn Wood Academy’s Energy Plan
The Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy in the William Penn School District is looking to cut its energy costs by 75 percent. That effort prompted…
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PECO’s EV Investment: Rebates, Charging Stations, and Savings Tools to Simplify Your Switch to Electric Vehicles
PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company and provider of energy to millions of customers in the Greater Philadelphia region, is on a…
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See How Delaware County Schools Would Benefit from New State Funding Plan
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget plan released Tuesday calls for a $1 billion increase in basic education funding. It includes a new way to distribute money…
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New Yeadon Athletic Complex Named for Penn Wood Athletic Director
Rap Curry was skeptical when William Penn School District’s new superintendent, Dr. Eric Becoats, announced in 2020 that he was upgrading the district’s athletic facilities,…
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