Cheltenham High School
Cheltenham High School is a public high school serving grades 9–12 in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. It is the sole high school in the Cheltenham Township School District and was established in 1884.
The school is known for its strong academic programs, diverse extracurricular activities, and notable alumni, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson.
Its athletic teams, the Cheltenham Panthers, compete in the Suburban One League, with a historic football rivalry against Abington Senior High School dating back to 1915. The school emphasizes fostering intellect, culture, and individuality among its students.
Address: 500 Rices Mill Rd, Wyncote, PA 19095
Phone: (215) 517-3700
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A Cheltenham Grad is LinkedIn’s First-Ever Chief Operating Officer
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Cheltenham Grad Co-Wrote Iconic Theme Song ‘I’ll Be There For You’ for ‘Friends’
In the wake of Matthew Perry’s death, the iconic “Friends” theme song has been experiencing a resurgence with 1.3M streams,…
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Cheltenham High School Grad Recognized as ‘Top Doc’ for Fourth Consecutive Year
Dr. Raymond Singer, a Cheltenham High School graduate, has been recognized as a “Top Doc” by the Philadelphia Magazine for…
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Two Cheltenham Graduates Win Several Emmy Awards at Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Theron Louis, Cheltenham High School Class of 2011 and Ayanna Clark, Cheltenham High School Class of 2014, both took home…
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Cheltenham Native, Temple University President JoAnne A. Epps Was Devoted to the School
JoAnne A. Epps, a graduate of Cheltenham High School, took on many roles during her long career at Temple University,…
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Cheltenham High School Grad’s First Novel Available on Amazon
Tim McHugh, a graduate of Cheltenham High School, recently published his first novel, “A Dark and Silent Song,” writes Ryan…
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Cheltenham High School Grad Receives Atlantic 10 Conference Postgrad Scholarship
Justin Grady, a 2019 Cheltenham High School graduate and 2023 George Washington University alumnus, was named the school’s recipient of…
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Local Author Describes Teen Years Growing Up with Wilt Chamberlain as Elkins Park Roommate
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Cheltenham Native Now Temple University’s Acting President
Temple University has named Cheltenham native JoAnne Epps — who has been at the school for close to four decades…
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Rapper-Comedian-Actor from Elkins Park Promotes Season Three of His Streaming Series
Dave Burd was born in Elkins Park and graduated from Cheltenham High School, but he’s gained worldwide fame as rapper…
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You’re Welcome, World: Montgomery County Is Likely the Source of National Cheesesteak Day
Four former Cheltenham High School students may have given fans of the area’s infamous sandwich their national day to celebrate.…
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Elkins Park Singer Earns Four-Out-of-Four Coaches’ Chair-Turns on ‘The Voice’
NariYella, a 20-year-old Elkins Park singer with a powerful vocal ability, caught the interest of all four coach-judges on the…
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Cheltenham High Grad Sought Main-Dish Career as Food Critic, Dug into Side-Dish Role as Food Influencer
When Rebecca Nekritz was young, she didn’t read The Philadelphia Inquirer for celeb gossip, sports news, or fashion updates. She…
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Reggie Jackson’s Boyhood Home Could Well Be Out in Wyncote, Turned into a Parking Lot
A run-down two-story building is covered in vines along Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote. Despite its unassuming appearance, the abandoned house…
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When This Cheltenham High School Football Star Thanks His Mom Publicly, He Really Means It
The cliché success story usually contains a high-achiever standing amid a gushing public and eager press and saying something on…
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Firstrust Bank Huddles with Philadelphia Eagles for High-School Business Proposal Competition
The competitors arrived ready to battle, an apt outlook considering their surroundings. Five teams of students were at Lincoln Financial…
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Former Lakers Coach, Whose Career Began in Montco, Recalls Winning NBA Title Over His Hometown 76ers
Paul Westhead, a former Cheltenham High School basketball coach, was a huge fan of Philadelphia Sixers – until the moment…
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Elkins Park’s Chris Myarick Provides Decisive Touchdown in Giants/Eagles Game
When he made the decisive touchdown for the New York Giants during the November 28 game against Philadelphia Eagles, Elkins…
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