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With approximately 5,000 students and 700 employees, Colonial School District embraces a team approach to working and learning, encourages creative critical thinking to solve problems and fosters continuous improvement.
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The Colonial School District covers Conshohocken Borough and Plymouth and Whitemarsh townships, in a thriving area of southeastern Pennsylvania that serves as a destination to live, shop, work and learn.
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School Board Recognitions

Board Recognitions Gallery 2023-24

Each month, the Colonial School District Board of Directors typically honors students, faculty/staff, and others who have had a positive impact on the school district community. Please take a look at these photos for individuals honored during the 2023-24 school year.

CMS Odyssey of the Mind team members display their certificates — The Colonial School District Board of Directors honored Odyssey of the Mind team members during the Sept. 21, 2023 General Meeting. The students finished 27th at the World Finals competition held in May 2023. Learn more about the team by clicking here.

Plymouth Whitemarsh High School students who achieved Commended and Semifinalist status in the National Merit Scholarship Program were honored at the Oct. 19, 2023 General Meeting. To learn about the Commended students, click here. To learn about the Semifinalist students, click here. Adyanta Anand, a Semifinalist, was also honored for achieving a perfect score on the AP Computer Science Principles exam. Learn more about his accomplishment by clicking here.

The Colonial School District Board of Directors honored students who received College Board National Recognition at the Oct. 19, 2023 General Meeting. To learn more about the accomplishments of these students, please click here.

The Colonial School District Board of Directors honored Plymouth Whitemarsh High School junior Rhianna Gooneratne at the Nov. 16, 2023 General Meeting for winning the PIAA AAA state championship in girls golf. Learn more about Rhianna's accomplishments by clicking here.

Board Recognitions Gallery 2022-23

Each month, the Colonial School District Board of Directors recognizes students, faculty/staff, and others who have represented or partnered with the school district in a positive way. Please look through this gallery for pictures of recognitions made over the 2022-23 school year.

Members of PW Cheerleading Team at school board meeting — Members of the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Cheerleading Team were honored Sept. 15 for winning a number of awards at the Universal Cheerleading Association's Pine Forest Cheer Camp. Click here to learn more.

National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students in board meeting room — Seen here are the students who were honored Oct. 20 for being named National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students. To read more about them, click here.

College Board National Recognition Students — Seen here are Plymouth Whitemarsh High School students who received College Board National Recognition. They were honored at the Oct. 20 meeting. To learn more about them, click here.

PWHS student golfers honored — Plymouth Whitemarsh High School students Evan Rosenstein and Rhianna Gooneratne were honored at the Nov. 17 meeting for their outstanding golf seasons. Learn more about them by clicking here.

Members of the PWHS Volleyball Team were honored by the Board — Members of the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Volleyball Team were recognized at the Jan. 19, 2023 Board meeting for winning the Suburban One League Championship and for having an undefeated season.

PW Girls Basketball Team — Members of the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School varsity girls basketball team were honored at the March 16, 2023 meeting for their outstanding season. The team finished with a 20-2 overall record, won its fourth straight Liberty Division title, its second straight Suburban One League Tournament Championship and was ranked one of the state's top 20 teams. Coach Dan Dougherty spoke about the team's accomplishments as well as the individual accomplishments of outgoing seniors, including Erin Daley and Abby Sharpe, who both scored their 1,000th point during the course of the season. Read more about them by clicking here.

Clarinet Crew performs at Board meeting — Members of the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Clarinet Crew perform for the School Board at the March 16, 2023 meeting. The performance was one of several to celebrate Music In Our Schools Month. Newly-elected members of the Tri-M National Honor Society thanked the Board for its support of the music program and helped unveil the Music Department's new logo. Learn more about the Tri-M National Honor Society by clicking here.

Boys basketball team members pose for a picture at the April Board meeting. — The Plymouth Whitemarsh High School boys basketball team was recognized at the April 20th School Board meeting for its outstanding season. The team clinched the Suburban One League Championship and District One Championship.

Tennis players honored at Board meeting — Plymouth Whitemarsh High School tennis players Zachary Small, left, and James Fassbender, right, were honored at the May School Board meeting for taking the Suburban One League Liberty Division championship in boys' doubles. They are seen here with Coach Al Collins, middle. Read more about them by clicking here.

Students show off name plates at Board meeting — Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors Olivia Prusky and Emma Freedman were honored for serving as student representatives to the School Board. The two students attended Board meetings regularly to share information with school directors about school events and initiatives.

Karlie Picard honored at School Board meeting. — Central Montco Technical Career Center students Ana Karen Seynos Alonso and Karlie Picard were honored at the June 15 School Board meeting for winning medals in the district level SkillsUSA competition. Ana, who was not present at the meeting, was recognized for winning third place in restaurant service, while Karlie was recognized for winning first place in cake decorating. Because of her first-place win at the district level, Karlie went on to compete at the state level, where she won a bronze medal. She is seen here with Central Montco's Dr. Angela King, left, and Superintendent Dr. Michael Christian.

Tanya Prickitt shakes hands with Dr. Christian — Tanya Prickitt, Colonial Middle School math teacher, shakes the hand of Dr. Michael Christian, Superintendent, during the June Board meeting. Mrs. Prickitt was recognized by the Board for having received the Citadel Heart of Learning Grand Prize Award this year. Click here to learn more about her and the award.

Board Recognitions Gallery 2021-22

Each month, the Colonial School District Board of Directors recognizes students, faculty/staff, and others who have represented or partnered with the school district in a positive way. Please look through this gallery for pictures of recognitions made over the 2021-22 school year.