UHS student/author, Jacqueline Viens, to appear at UHS Book Sale Sat.

Viens to sign copies of book; proceeds of book to be donated to charity By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times Unionville High School senior Jaqueline Viens, author of Susie and Penny, an interactive children’s book, will be signing copies of her book at the Unionville High School Book Fair, Saturday. EAST MARLBOROUGH – For book enthusiasts who eagerly await the popular Unionville High...

Unionville High School formally rededicated

Ceremony marks completion of $71 million expansion project Unionville-Chadds Ford School District officials gathered Tuesday night to officially dedicate the renovations for Unionville High School. From left, Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Sanville, Board of Education member Jeff Leiser, Board member and Facilities Committee chair Frank Murphy and Board of Education President Eileen Bushelow cut...

Dedication for UHS renovation, Tuesday

Unionville High School renovation project wraps up ahead of schedule and under budget, officials say Much like the entire Unionville High School renovation project, the school’s new auditorium represented a vast upgrade in facilities, but sparked controversy. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Although to be sure controversial, the much debated project to renovate Unionville...

Unionville girl swimmers win league title

Members of the Unionville High School swim team celebrate a successful 2012-13 swim season as members of the team head to the district swim championships. KENNETT SQUARE — The Unionville High School swim team closed out the season with a meet Friday versus Sallies (girls) and Padua (boys). Although there was a celebratory vibe throughout the evening — both teams celebrated the seniors and the girls...

12 UHS students named National Merit Finalists

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Twelve Unionville High School students were named finalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP) this week — something just 15,000 high school students in the United States can say. The award is granted on the basis of their PSAT and SAT scores, along with their academic achievement and extra-curricular activities. The students are: Jack Bubes, Katherine Jin, Brian...

Debate competition, Feb. 9

UPDATE: Event postponed due to weather. We’ll pass information on a rescheduling when it becomes available. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville High School Speech and Debate is hosting a major tournament Saturday, Feb. 9,  starting at 9 a.m. The tournament is for the Philadelphia Catholic Forensic League and will involve about fifteen schools in our surrounding areas. This will be a tremendous...

Unionville student named among U.S. science elite

Shea among 40 honored by Intel Science Talent Search for work on water purification Meghan Shea, a senior at Unionville High School, is among 40 high school students who will be honored next month as part of the Intel Science Talent Search. The 40, culled from hundreds of semi-finalists, will compete for the top prize and a $100,000 scholarship. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times BIRMINGHAM — Cast...

UHS Prom Fashion Show, Feb. 9

Current Unionville High School seniors Jacqueline Viens and Austin Lowe as seen at last year’s fashion show. This year’s event will be Feb. 9 at Unionville High School. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The models are ready, the designers have the hottest prom fashions for 2013 ready to go and they’ll both be on display at the “Picture Perfect” fashion show, Feb. 9 at Unionville High School. The...

Unionville seeks assistant girls lacrosse coach

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School has an opening for Assistant/JV Girls Lacrosse coach for the spring season. The successful candidate for the position must be able to obtain the necessary clearances required by the school district. Anyone interested should send a cover letter and resume to Unionville High School 750 Unionville Rd. Kennett Square, PA. 19348 in care of the Athletic Director...

School board ends band mandate

Some members leave door open to making marching band a for-credit activity in the future By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education unanimously voted Monday night to change the marching band at Unionville High School from a co-curricular activity to an extra-curricular activity, but some members held out the possibility that marching band could...