Souderton High students and Indian Valley foundation highlighted for science fair wins and new outdoor classroom
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The superintendent and students highlighted Souderton High’s recent academic and athletic successes, five perfect PJAS scores and multiple state qualifiers; the board also celebrated a new outdoor classroom built with the Indian Valley Education Foundation and local donors.
The Souderton Area School District opened its meeting with a student spotlight and a report on school activities that included academic, extracurricular and community partnership highlights.
A student presented Souderton High School’s recent events, noting that the school hosted a fifth‑grade expo, participated in the PJAS Science Fair with five perfect scores and multiple top finishes, and saw strong showings from district swim and wrestling teams. The superintendent thanked pathway coordinators and advisors and congratulated students on their performance.
Board members and a representative of the Indian Valley Education Foundation described a new outdoor classroom at EMC, built through a partnership with the foundation and corporate donors including Moyer and Son. The space features a pond, bird feeders, a sensory garden and raised beds intended for hands‑on learning. The foundation representative congratulated EMC on the new learning space and said the foundation will continue to support school‑generated projects through local corporate partnerships.
Upcoming school events noted in the report include a blood drive on March 3, a men’s leadership symposium on March 4 and a district co‑hosted mental‑health parent event on March 25. The superintendent encouraged the community to check the district website for ticket and event information.
What happens next: The outdoor classroom will be used for curriculum activities in coming months; administrators said schools may apply for foundation funds or seek corporate partnerships for similar projects.