Academies at Roxborough
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: Events
Eagles Eye Mobile
The Eagles Eye Mobile visits to the Academies @ Roxborough for 2018-2019 were a great success and could not have happened without your referrals, help, and support! Between the visit yesterday and the other late last December a total of: * 39 students were examined * 36 students received a prescription and 2 pairs of glasses. *…
FAFSA Completion “POP UP” Event
View the flyer and register here: Save the Date-March (2) This “hands on” event will provide students and their families with one-on-one assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please note, you must bring a valid photo ID in order to enter the school (ID is required for entry). Here is…
Business students compete @ Albright
The high schools in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Virtual Enterprise program (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) participated in VEI’s annual business plan competition and trade show at Albright College in Reading, PA on January 18, 2019. A group of seniors in Roxborough High School’s Business Academy earned Second Place Honors in the main…
Biotech @ CTE Holiday Fair
Biotech students attended the Annual County Fair at School District Office, 440 Broad Street. CTE students from across the district offered an array of handcrafted gift items. Our Biotech students displayed their skills with 3D printing, creating Santa Hat ornaments. Students are pictured below at their display with their teacher Mrs. Thompson and the Superintendent…
Jonah Woods receives EY Youth Scholarship
Jonah Woods received the EY Youth Scholarship for the App he designed here at the Academies @ Roxborough. He received his award at the Kimmel Center with the support of his family and teachers. Click on the link to watch a part of the ceremony… BB738DE3-9960-4014-B6F9-722B244F7DEC
Rita’s Spirit Night
Academies @ Roxborough Parent’s Association organized a fund raiser at Rita’s Water Ice on Domino Lane. The event was fun with prizes and celebrity scoopers: Mr. Quirus, Mrs. Verica, Mr. Heleniak, Mrs. McFadden, Mrs. Sposato, Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. McGee. Thanks to Rita’s for donating 20% of the proceeds back to the school. …
Terrell Bruce & Nathaniel Kirkland Scholarship Dinner
Academies @ Roxborough is happy to congratulate Nasir Johnson and Nyesha Prosser winners of the Terrell Bruce Scholarship and Khai Carter winner of the Nathaniel Kirkland Scholarship.
Academy Showcase 2018
The Academies @ Roxborough Annual Showcase 2018 was held Thursday, May 31st at the Community College of Philadelphia in the Bonnell Auditorium. The Showcase is a great opportunity for our pathway students to demonstrate their prowess in their fields during the school year! Thank you to all that attended for your “above & beyond” support. And…
Prom 2018
Academies @ Roxborough Prom 2018 “A Night in Paris” was held at the Hilton on City Line Avenue in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 24th. Ms. Sposato, Activities Coordinator along with student volunteers put the night together. The evening was enjoyed by both students and faculty, it was truly a “City of lights and high fashion”…