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Student Support during School Closing
Philadelphia students can pick up two boxed meals per day at these locations from 9 am to 12 noon. Roxborough HS is one of the locations. #stayhealthy Please note, students do NOT need to go to their own school to get a meal, they can choose any of these locations. Also, the recreation centers and…
A message on Coronavirus
The School District of Philadelphia holds the well-being, health, and safety of students and staff as a top priority. With this in mind, we are writing to update you on an evolving health issue involving the coronavirus. We are working closely with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and carefully taking the advice of the…
Round 1 Done
Two exciting games were played after school on Thursday, 2/27. Mr. Fesnak’s Business team defeated the Film and Video Team in an extremely close game. Final score was 42-40 with Malik Gibson leading the Business team with 18 points. Tyson Harrington led the way for Film and Video and he also had 18 points. Biotech…
Prom Attire Event JFCS
JFCS is hosting a FREE Prom EVENT! The event will offer free prom attire and accessories and is open to the public! When: Saturday, March 14th, 10am – 3pm Where: JFCS Progress Plaza Office, 1501 N. Broad Street, Suite 14, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Free parking & easy access by SEPTA For more information please call…
Academy March Madness
Our third annual March Madness competition is about to begin! The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, Feb 25th at 3:15 Web Design vs. Business (Heleniak) Thursday, Feb. 27th at 3:15 Kinesiology vs. Biotechnology AND Film and Video vs. Business (Fesnak) All players/staff must play in the after school game in order to move to the…
Gamer Club
The Roxborough Olympians Will be holding Smash Brothers Tryouts for our online ESPORTS team each Tuesday and Thursday in preparation for the NASEF tournament upcoming in a few weeks and for our February 21st $5 , 50/50 tournament, double elimination. This is a fund-raiser. Winner will split proceeds with ESPORTS team, and refreshments will be…
Fall Student of the Month – Malik Njeri-Mesquito
Name: Malik Njeri-Mesquito School: Roxborough HS Nominated By: Deborah Bender – Teacher If you were to ask Malik what has defined his high school experience, he would say “growth!” Malik was the first to say that he hasn’t always been the most motivated student. But if you ask his teacher and nominator, Debi Bender, he…
Barnes Foundation Internship
Five students from Mrs. Yacker’s AP English Literature and Composition course interned for a day at the Barnes Foundation. While interning, students worked in the Barnes special exhibit “30 Americans” to not only inform the public but also interact and create conversations around specific art works. Rebecca Yacker, M.Ed. English Teacher Roxborough High School
January Attendance Challenge
Students will have the opportunity to celebrate their success with the January Attendance Challenge! Students who attend all 21 days in January will be invited to celebrate with a Taste of Philly Party!
Boys JV Basketball
The Roxborough JV basketball team is currently undefeated with two wins! The team has a neutral conference AWAY Game vs. First Philadelphia Prep on Tuesday, January 7 @ 3:15. Their next HOME Game is a non-conference game vs. Overbrook on Thursday, January 9 @ 3:15 in the Roxborough High School Gym. Come out and cheer…