Education
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Education in Port Richmond
Superman? St. George Needs a Hero After Burglary and Thousands Taken
So I’m sitting in the principal’s office. I’m not in trouble, but I’m troubled. The principal is my best friend for over 20 years, Danny Markowski and we’re in his…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 04/09/2014 -
Education in Port Richmond
School Choice: Finding the Right School for Your Child
If you’d like to send your child to a different school next year, now’s the time to start the process of researching your options. As Pennsylvania prepares to commemorate National School…
Andrew Campanella | 01/15/2014 -
Education in FishtownSTRIVE for the Future
It’s always nice to have a second chance…at anything. And, for young folks who have had a rough go at it, a second chance means everything. STRIVE for the Future,…
Denise M. Krenski | 01/08/2014 -
Community in KensingtonTeens For Jeans: Local Student Heads Up Donation Effort
For most high schoolers, senior year is enough to keep them busy. Standardized tests, college applications, homework, and friends take up plenty of time. Add to that sports and challenging…
Spirit Staff | 02/13/2013 -
Community in Port RichmondGiving Continues in the Memory of Port Richmond’s Matty Holmes
In August of 2008, the Riverwards community lost a beloved member. Matthew Holmes, affectionately known as Matty, was only 22 when he was killed in an accident at a steel…
Spirit Staff | 02/13/2013 -
Community in FishtownPenn Treaty Middle School Celebrates Spirit Field Day
On May 24, 2012 Penn Treaty Middle School held its first annual Spirit Field Day at Fishtown’s own, Hetzell’s Field (many thanks to Arty Dolan). Aside from a late afternoon…
Spirit Staff | 06/13/2012 -
CommunityStudents Discuss Bullying
On May 24, 2012, State Representative John Taylor came to Mother of Divine Grace School to talk with the 8th grade students about the topic of bullying. After going to…
Spirit Staff | 06/13/2012 -
EducationRiverward Catholic School’s Survival: Two Outta Three Ain’t Bad
It ain’t easy being a riverwarder is it? I’m talking to you Fishtown and Bridesburg, my two beloved bookends as you cap my Port Richmond from the south and the…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 05/16/2012 -
Education in FishtownStudents at Adaire School Paint the Way to Acceptance
The Adaire Alexander School is putting the finishing touches on a mural they hope to unveil on April 20th. The student council decided a new mural should be placed over…
Landon Small | 04/04/2012 -
Community
Where I’m From
I am from the RIVERWARDS, Old time fishing town, Long time roots passed down from family generations. I am from Catholic to Public Schools, To stickball in the streets, Waiting…
Toni Hartley, 7th grader at Adaire Elementary | 03/07/2012 -
Community in FishtownThe Fight Continues: The Strong Spirit of Saint Laurentius
To the beat of the Rocky Theme Song, the students and faculty of St. Laurentius School marched into the church hall Friday afternoon to show the public they would fight on.…
Spirit Staff | 01/25/2012 -
Community in Fishtown
Local Catholic Schools React To Blue Ribbon Commission’s Decisions
In Archbishop Chaput’s most recent weekly online column, he stated, “First, the Blue Ribbon Commission report is not finally about ‘closing schools.’ It's about putting Catholic education on a firm…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 01/18/2012