Chadds Ford Elementary School

Here is a collection of resources that may help guide conversations with your child around the racial issues and violence our nation is currently facing. 

Our May 2020 edition includes an updated look at what our students have been up to this moth in UCF at Home, featured stories from around our award-winning District, important upcoming dates as we finish the school year, the May School Board Meeting recap, congratulations to ALL of our Classes of 2020 and more!

The UHS Tech Ed department came together, while at home, to do their part to support healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the guidance of Mr. Mike Berkiehiser, Mr. Steve Ortega and Mr. Neil Linkmeyer, UHS students made protective face shields for local medical professionals to use during this stressful time.

The UHS Chorale worked with composer Will Todd, from England, to create the following virtual concert. Enjoy!

Kindergarten registration & general new enrollment are now entirely ONLINE. Any family with children planning to enter K in Fall 2020 or with children that need to be newly enrolled can access the online form and additional information on our Registrar/Student Enrollment page.

Mr. Jason Palo from Patton Middle School has been selected as one of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association's 2020 Emerging Leader award recipients. Mr. Palo is one of only four teachers in the world recognized with the distinction this year.

5th Grade Parents! Patton has launched a transition webpage where you can find all of the resources you need regarding 5th to 6th grade transition in one spot. Visit the webpage to view our Virtual Orientation Presentation as well as sign up for virtual tours, hear from 6th grade teachers and more.

The Unionville Chadds-Ford School District is pleased to announce that Amy Simonds from Pocopson Elementary has been selected as the District’s recipient of the Citadel Heart of Learning Award.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our UCFSD teachers! Thank you for always going above & beyond whether teaching from our school buildings or from home. We love & appreciate you!

Please enjoy this video message from Dr. Sanville, in which he addresses some of the questions you may have regarding the rest of the school year. We look forward to seeing everyone back online tomorrow for distance learning. 

A message from Dr. Sanville to the UCF community with an update on the current closure: Today Governor Wolf closed all Pennsylvania schools for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. The news we have half-expected brings additional changes and challenges for all of us. View the full message here.

This guide was created to assist UCFSD staff, students and families navigate Distance Learning during the COVID-19 School Closure. Information outlining the District’s Continuity of Education Plan, grading, calendars, and resources are all featured in this guide for your convenience.

Make sure you visit our Things To Do page under our COVID-19 Resources! Check out the videos featured in our Wellness Activity Series or spend some time enjoying a free online activity from our list of suggestions.

Students continue to learn and staff continue to provide meaningful education throughout Unionville-Chadds Ford despite being at home! Take a look at what our students and staff have been up to over the last two weeks!

Take a look at the art and exercise videos available in the Wellness Activity Series playlist on our YouTube channel. These are various wellness activities that are occurring throughout the District, that our UCF families can access during their free time at home.

High levels of social interaction at people's houses instead of the schools will only work against the widespread efforts currently in place attempting to flatten the curve. See the following social distancing guidelines below for simple, everyday decisions that can help our UCF community stay safe and healthy!

We are asking our families to please read this important message from the Chester County Health Department regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

UCFSD was well-represented at the FIRST-Mid Atlantic Pennsylvania-Southeast Region Championships with the following teams: Robostars and the Silver Wolves (Patton) and SkyShaper (Patton and Chadds Ford). The Silver Wolves won the First Place Champions Award and Third Place Robot Performance Award and will be competing at the World Festival in Detroit later this year.

Check out the latest newsletter from Unionville-Chadds Ford School District! Our January 2020 edition includes featured stories and photos that highlight some of the great things our students are doing throughout the District, upcoming events and more!

Take a look at the featured article by Daniel Lipowitz & Michael Berkeihiser, which was published in the Technology and Engineering Teacher, which is the flagship publication of the International Technology and Engineering Education Association.

The robotics season is well underway with all qualifying tournaments happening throughout January and February. The UCF teams have performed extremely well and received different awards. See each teams’ accomplishments so far!

Check out the latest newsletter from Unionville-Chadds Ford School District! Our October 2019 edition includes featured stories and photos that highlight some of the great things our students and classes are doing throughout the District, the Board Meeting recap, upcoming events and more!

Check out the Daily Local's article on Lunch and Learn at Unionville High School!

Check out the latest newsletter from Unionville-Chadds Ford School District! Our September 2019 edition includes featured stories that highlight some of the great things our students and classes are doing throughout the District, the Board Meeting recap, upcoming events and more!

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced that 22 Unionville High School students have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. This is the largest group of semifinalists to be recognized at Unionville High School.