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PRESS RELEASE
February 7, 2007
Lenape Middle School, Doylestown, Pennsylvania is selected as a 2007 National School to Watch
DOYLESTOWN, PA., February 7, 2007 – On February 1, 2007 Lenape Middle School, Doylestown, Pennsylvania received official notification that it has received both state and national recognition as a School to Watch.
The Don Eichhorn Schools to Watch Program is a partnership in Pennsylvania that includes the Pennsylvania Middle School Association, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Lehigh University, Gettysburg College, and Duquesne University. This partnership was developed through the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grade Reform.
Lenape is one of three middle schools in Pennsylvania and approximately 100 nation wide that have received this recognition. The Forum seeks to improve student learning dramatically by advocating that schools provide strong academics, respond to students’ needs and interests, and ensure equal access to high quality classes.
According to Nick Chubb, principal, “This recognition reflects on the commitment to our students and to the promotion of academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and organizational structure. The Schools to Watch recognition reflects on our entire school community – students, parents, and staff. Lenape will celebrate 50 years of service in the 2007-08 school year. This is a great way to celebrate those years and to kick off our anniversary.”
Lenape is presently planning for an April 27th school-wide celebration. Chubb stated, “Our staff and students have worked very hard in an exciting and challenging middle school to demonstrate a strong engagement in their education. This ceremony is an affirmation of the fine work so many have done in the school, district, and larger community.”
Schools to Watch Celebration - April 27, 2007
On Friday April 27th, Lenape Middle School celebrated the "School to Watch" recognition. Lenape is one of three middle schools in Pennsylvania and 110 nation-wide that have received this recognition.
Lenape was honored by Doylestown Mayor Libby White, Rep. Marguerite Quinn, PA 143rd District, Sen. Charles T. McIlhinney, Jr., PA 10th District, and Madeline Willie who represented U.S. Congressman Patrick J. Murphy, PA 8th District. Each speaker honored Lenape with a proclamation. The ceremony was also highlighted by remarks from Dr. N. Robert Laws, CBSD Superintendent, and the introduction of previous staff and administration, including Principal James Hockman who served at Lenape in 1957.
The ceremony also included speeches and performances by the students. The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the "Schools to Watch" banner presented to students and staff by Paul Meck and Debbie Lappano, Co-Directors of the Pennsylvania Schools to Watch Committee.
Following the ceremony, over 400 students participated in an after-school dance and other activities that celebrated this memorable event.