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Mary D. Lang students discover it's fun to stay after school

Kennett Square, PA – Students at Mary D. Lang Elementary School are discovering how much fun it can be to stay after school – that’s right, after school. Students in the school’s Club Discovery eagerly study the scientific process, write original poetry, and compose short stories as part of the seven-week afterschool program that strengthens students’ academic skills.

West Chester Rustin, West Chester East and Conestoga advance to academic championship

Downingtown, PA – Conestoga High School put an end to the possibility of an all West Chester academic competition championship game during the third and final match of the Chester County Academic Competition semi-finals held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) on February 2.

Cosmetology students treat family and friends to a night at the spa

Phoenixville, PA – Cosmetology students at the Center for Arts & Technology Pickering Campus demonstrated their technical expertise while treating family and friends to a bit of pampering at the school’s spa night. Guests received head-to-toe star treatment including haircuts, facials, manicures, massages and pedicures.

126 students achieve perfect attendance!

The Center for Arts and Technology (CAT) Pickering Campus is proud to announce that 126 students have achieved perfect attendance for the month of December 2009. Shannon Yocum, a 9th grade student in the Early Childhood Care and Education program from the Phoenixville Area School District, was awarded a $10 Wawa gift card for her flawless attendance record.

Bryana Gates selected December Student of the Month

The Center for Arts & Technology (CAT) Pickering Campus is proud to announce that Bryana Gates has been named student of the month for December 2009.

CCDC Students dress for success

Coatesville, PA – Which hair and make-up styles are most appropriate for the workplace? How do you dress for different employment situations? Students at the Career Development Center in Coatesville had a crash course in dressing for success in an interactive work readiness workshop recently held at their school.

Taking a step in the right direction for children with a traumatic brain injury

Downingtown, PA – Will Keech was only 17 months old when his life changed forever. He went from being a typically developing toddler to one who would be restricted to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. This drastic transformation in Will’s life was the result of a brain injury.

McElyea named student of the month

Phoenixville, PA – The Center for Arts & Technology (CAT) Pickering Campus is proud to announce that Matt McElyea has been named student of the month for November 2009.

Veterans honored with a well-deserved "Day of Beauty"

Coatesville, PA - On Thursday, November 5, a praiseworthy group of women received the pampering they deserve at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CVAMC). In preparation for the veterans' banquet, female veterans were treated to hair, make-up, and nail services by students from the Center for Arts & Technology (CAT) Brandywine Campus' cosmetology program.

High school students treat hearing-impaired preschoolers to a Halloween social

Downingtown, PA – High school students recently treated hearing-impaired preschoolers to a Halloween social. The trick, however, was on both of them, as teachers used this as an opportunity to improve both sets of students’ communication, literacy and social skills.

Community center and local students discover the benefits of working together

Coatesville, PA – Out among the vast empty fields of Gap, Pennsylvania, interspersed with farmhouses and cow pastures, lay 120 acres of land, dedicated heart and soul to the betterment of the local community, and the aid of those in need.

209 students achieve perfect attendance at CAT Pickering

Phoenixville, PA – The Center for Arts and Technology (CAT) Pickering Campus is proud to announce that 209 students have achieved perfect attendance for the month of September 2009.

Knecht named a fellow in the National Academy of Nursing Education

Coatesville, PA – National fellow Patricia Knecht knew she wanted to be a nurse from the time she was a little girl. She grew up reading the Cherry Ames nursing mystery book series that depicted nursing in various settings which would only be the start of her journey in the nursing field. Today she is the director of practical nursing at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). Recently, she achieved one of the nursing professions highest honors: Knecht was inducted into the third class of fellows of the National Academy of Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (NLN).

Barry Fraterman named CAT Pickering's September Student of the Month

Phoenixville, PA – The Center for Arts & Technology (CAT) Pickering Campus is proud to announce that Barry Fraterman has been named student of the month for September 2009.

West Chester Rustin takes early lead in academic competition

Downingtown, PA – The Chester County Academic Competition, sponsored by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, kicked off its 26th season on October 2, 2009. Over a six-day period, teams of students from 18 county high schools flexed their intellectual muscle in a contest of knowledge and recall. This was the first round of matches in a series of four. Teams will compete again in November, December and January.

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