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Academies @ Roxborough Bike team

Academies @ Roxborough Bike Club

Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia & Miss Molly from our own STEAM lab sponsors a Bike Club at The Academies @ Roxborough.  Partnered with the BCYC Program in equipping over 100 Philadelphia youth to ride and race.  Students pedaled to Wissahickon Park (The Wiz), Manayunk trail and Fairmont park. The BYBC through advocacy and education,…

Tahir Hall-Walker, an Academies @ Roxborough HS student was exclusively invited to be the guest on the Q show with Quincy Adams

Your Future is our Future – Dare to Dream Career Week

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in Partnership with the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) and Drexel University… Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s Office of Public Engagement is partnering with the School District of Philadelphia to host the first annual “Dare to Dream at Career Week” from March 25-29, 2019.  During this week, SDP…

Fans at the round 1 march madness games

March Madness Round 1

Freshman and Film & Video Teams Advance!!!! Wow! Two competitive games were played after school today and the crowd was extra hype.  The Freshmen team defeated the Biotechnology team 73-63.  Mr. Q and Mr. McKenna led by example as they battled for victory.  They both had their share of 3s.  Sean Robinson was a crowd-pleaser…

Coach McKenna

Coach of the Year & All Public Players

Congratulations to Jeff McKenna on being named Coach of the Year for the American Division in basketball! The team finished Overall 18-5 Conference 11-0. Also, two of our players were named All-Public for Basketball. They are James Jones (1st team) and Sean Robinson (3rd team).  

Eagles Eye Mobile

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. *…

100th WIN!!

The Academies @ Roxborough Football team celebrating Coach Micheal Stanley this year with his 100th win!  The team also won the Liberty Division this year with standings of Overall 7-4 Conference 5-1

Academies @ Roxborogh Football players leaving the locker room

Academies @ Roxborough Football WINS Division

Roxborough’s Football teams won the Liberty Division on October 30th with a 30-6 victory over Palumbo.      

Students At Philly Goat Project in Germantown

Academy @ Roxborough Students go to Philly Goat Project

Students from the Academies at Roxborough attended the Philly Goat Project at the Agricultural Village at Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.  Mrs. Ragozzino accompanied a group of students who volunteered their time on a Saturday!   The Philly Goat Project currently includes miniature Nigerian Dwarf goats Ivy, Anthony, and Bebito, and mixed-breed goats Oliver and Oonagh. The…

Welcome Class of 2022

Welcome Class of 2022

Freshman orientation was held over two days for the Academies @ Roxborough to accommodate the large incoming class of freshman.  Teachers and staff were on hand to welcome the Class of 2022 and their families and prepare for new school year.  Parents attending workshops on signing up for Schoolnet and sessions to familiarize themselves with…

Teachers training on new Smartboards

Teachers Back to School August 20th

Philadelphia teachers returned to school August 20th this year to participate in professional development seminars and training courses using smartboards.  This is the earliest return to date for the school district, and the dedication of our teachers at the Academies @ Roxborough was proven once again as the staff was present and eager to participate…