Olney High News Today

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Khalid Mumin has been confirmed as Pennsylvania’s secretary of Education. The state senate voted 46-3 in favor of Mumin this week.

Margaret “Maggie” Lorenz, 69, formerly of Mountain Top, Pa., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del. Born on Sept. 29, 1953,

Olney High School returned to Philadelphia School District control this year after more than a decade as a charter. Senior Jason Martir Jr. dreamed up a project to display Olney's history.

“We still know that we do not have the staffing and resources that we need to address all of these issues,” said Victoria Flemming, the district's interim environmental chief.

Officials are still working to find an alternative site to relocate Frankford's staff and 900 students.

Vare is the sixth district school building to close because of asbestos. Families are also awaiting information about C.W. Henry Elementary and Frankford High.

Olney voters have one last shot on May 6 at casting ballots for contested City Council and school board posts, and on whether to change how the City spends economic development funds. Residents who live within the city limits will vote on three City Council positions, two school board seats, and a ballot proposition. Those who live outside city limits will vote only on the

In the Philadelphia School District's annual budget hearing, officials also updated Council on asbestos closures and a coming enrollment decline. Recent discord was notably absent from the meeting.

Derrick Rockenbaugh is behind bars, after he was arrested by the Olney Police Department Wednesday afternoon.