Pottstown School District Budget Has 2.4 Percent Tax Hike

The district passed a preliminary budget of $53 million.

The Pottstown School District Board of Education voted Monday to approve a preliminary budget of $53 million, which includes a 2.4 percent tax hike.  The budget increases spending by just over $1 million, and the largest components of the budget are salaries and benefits.  A home assessed at the average value of $73,493 will see a tax increase of $68.50 next year.  For more on the budget adoption, visit the Pottstown Mercury.

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Rupert Students Have Hands-On Science Experience

Students visited the DaVinci Science Center.

Paying Forward to Young Readers

A Pottstown alumna donated 40 childrens' books to Barth Elementary.

Pottstown High School graduate Marie Delvecchio gained her appreciation and reading skills as a young student at Barth Elementary School.  Although it has been years since graduating from Pottstown High School, she found a way to show her gratitude to her former school and hopefully provide necessary reading materials for today’s students with her donation of over 40 children’s books which will be used to supplement classroom materials. Marie said, “I am thrilled to be able to come back to my former elementary school and hopefully do something that will lead today’s students on a successful and happy adult life.” Barth Principal Ryan Oxenford said, “Mrs. Delvecchio’s donation helped to expand our library collection and added much needed …

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Rupert Students Send 'D.E.A.R.' Letter to State Rep.

Painter paid a visit to Shannon Wagner’s first grade students to share the joy of reading.

Franklin Elementary Students Recognized by State Senator John Rafferty

State Senator John Rafferty paid a visit to Franklin Elementary School to recognize the members of the Bulldogs Club and its sponsor, Mike DiDonato.

Lincoln Elementary Reading Team Earns Top Honors at Reading Olympics

'The Lightning,' led by team captain Winni Weng, earned Blue Ribbon Top Honors by scoring 56 points.

Pottstown Middle School Students Raise Over $1,000 for Leukemia Research

Students from the 'Sophisticated Ladies and Distinguished Gentlemen's Club' raised over $1,000 for Leukemia research, simply by asking their fellow students for change.

Pottstown ROTC Supports Swing Dance

20 cadets from Pottstown High School's AFJROTC program volunteered their Friday night to help ensure the success of the annual World War II Swing Dance.

Edgewood Students Walk a Mile in Their Shoes

More than 30 students meet in the school’s playground every Thursday morning before school to begin a 20-minute walk around the neighborhood.

Making a 'Super' I'MPACT

Superintendent of Pottstown Schools Dr. Jeff Sparagana added a little something special to the Rupert Elementary School third marking period I'MPACT visits.