Spring-Ford
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The Spring-Ford Area School District is a K-12 school district
based in Montgomery County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
, and expands into Chester County, Pennsylvania
. The Spring-
Ford Area School District came into being when Royersford School District and Spring City School District merged in 1955 (1955-56 school year). The district's name is taken from the "Spring" in Spring City and the "Ford" from Royersford.
The district serves the residents of the Boroughs of Royersford
and Spring City
, and the Townships of Limerick and Upper Providence
. Many of the postal addresses within the district do not reflect the municipal borders, and may have addresses in Oaks
, Mont Clare
(both villages in Upper Providence
), Linfield
(a village in Limerick), Collegeville
, Phoenixville
, Pottstown
, Schwenksville
, or Perkiomenville
as well.
As of October 1, 2009, the district had an enrollment of 7,711 pupils, making it the 31st largest public school district in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
, and the second largest serving parts of Montgomery County
. Two years prior, the district's enrollment had only been 7,372, and was only the 34th largest public school district in the Commonwealth.
.
Spring-Ford's mascot is nicknamed "The Rowdy Ram." The Spring-Ford Rams athletic program was originally part of the Ches-Mont Conference until 1986 when they became a member of the Pioneer Athletic Conference
, known informally as the Pac-10.
organization within the Group IV - Open class. In addition the band competes in the Cavalcade of Bands
association in the Yankee Open Class division. Spring-Ford was one of two schools, the other being Boyertown, who hosted a Cavalcade of Bands
Competition in Cavalcade's second year. The band had its first undefeated season in school history in 2007.
The current band director is Mr. John E. Eckstine, Jr., who has served as director since 2000. The rest of the staff includes Mr. Duane DeWire, Visual Designer; Mr. Joseph Perry, Assistant Band Director and Brass Instructor; Mr. Andrew Bugosh, Assistant Band Director; Mr. George Growcott, Program Cordinator and Marching & Maneuvering; Mr. Glen Rhine, Marching & Maneuvering; Ms. Katie Troutman and Mr. Rob Bennett, Woodwind Instructors; Mr. Frank McGuigan, Battery Instructor; Mr. Doug Raines, Front Ensemble Instructor; Mr. Jeremy Daross, and Mr. Alex Lukens, Assistant Percussion Instructors; Mr. Larry Trimble, Color Guard Instructor; Mr. Brad Mea, Marching & Maneuvering Instructor.
Most of the elementary schools are named based on location, although Brooke and Evans are named after two of the founding families of Limerick Township.
Due to the unprecedented rapid growth of the school district in the 1990s, many of these school buildings have changed roles a number of times through the years.
The current 8th Grade Center was originally the Royersford Junior/Senior High School, hosting grades 7 through 12. From 1961 to 1982, it served as the Spring-Ford Junior High School, hosting grades 7 through 9. It was later converted to a middle school that hosted grades 6 through 8.
The 9th Grade Center was built in 1961 and was used as the Spring-Ford Senior High School for grades 10 through 12 until 1982, when it hosted grades 9 through 12. After the new high school was built, it hosted grades 7 and 8 before being converted to the 9th Grade Center.
One of the buildings previously serving as the Royersford Elementary School is currently the Royersford Free Public Library, and also served as the building for the Spring-Ford Area Historical Society for a short period of time.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of 2010, the population was 799,874, making it the third most populous county in Pennsylvania . The county seat is Norristown.The county was created on September 10, 1784, out of land originally part...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, United States
United States
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, and expands into Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County, Pennsylvania
-State parks:*French Creek State Park*Marsh Creek State Park*White Clay Creek Preserve-Demographics:As of the 2010 census, the county was 85.5% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, 1.8% were two or more races, and 2.4% were...
. The Spring-
Ford Area School District came into being when Royersford School District and Spring City School District merged in 1955 (1955-56 school year). The district's name is taken from the "Spring" in Spring City and the "Ford" from Royersford.
The district serves the residents of the Boroughs of Royersford
Royersford, Pennsylvania
Royersford is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, northwest of Philadelphia, on the Schuylkill River. The town drew its name from the location of a ford across the Schuylkill River, which happened to be adjacent to land owned by the Royer family...
and Spring City
Spring City, Pennsylvania
Spring City is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,323 at the 2010 census. Spring City is a member of the Spring-Ford Area School District....
, and the Townships of Limerick and Upper Providence
Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania
There are two Upper Providence Townships in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Upper Providence Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania*Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaSee also:...
. Many of the postal addresses within the district do not reflect the municipal borders, and may have addresses in Oaks
Oaks, Pennsylvania
Oaks is a village located in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Its boundaries are defined in large part by the village's position at the junction of Perkiomen Creek and the Schuylkill River.-History:The two waterways defined much of the...
, Mont Clare
Mont Clare, Pennsylvania
Mont Clare is a village in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. The village is located on the left bank of the Schuylkill River, opposite Phoenixville, at the site of the former Jacobs' ford. Mont Clare hosts the only functional lock and one of only two remaining...
(both villages in Upper Providence
Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Upper Providence Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 21,219.- History :...
), Linfield
Linfield, Pennsylvania
Linfield is an unincorporated village, part of Limerick Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is located approximately 35 miles north-west of Philadelphia, along the Schuylkill River....
(a village in Limerick), Collegeville
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Collegeville is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 30 miles northwest of Philadelphia on the Perkiomen Creek. Collegeville was incorporated in 1896. It is the seat of Ursinus College, opened in 1869...
, Phoenixville
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Phoenixville is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States, northwest of Philadelphia, at the junction of French Creek with the Schuylkill River. The population is 16,440 as of the 2010 Census.- History :...
, Pottstown
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pottstown is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States northwest of Philadelphia and southeast of Reading, on the Schuylkill River. Pottstown was laid out in 1752–53 and named Pottsgrove in honor of its founder, John Potts. The old name was abandoned at the time of the...
, Schwenksville
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania
Schwenksville is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,385 at the 2010 census. It is notable for being located near the site of the Philadelphia Folk Festival. The borough was founded in in 1684, when the Lenni-Lenape Indians ceded to William Penn the...
, or Perkiomenville
Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania
Perkiomenville is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is notable for being the home of several members of the band God Lives Underwater. Perkiomenville is located in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area of the Northeastern United...
as well.
As of October 1, 2009, the district had an enrollment of 7,711 pupils, making it the 31st largest public school district in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, and the second largest serving parts of Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of 2010, the population was 799,874, making it the third most populous county in Pennsylvania . The county seat is Norristown.The county was created on September 10, 1784, out of land originally part...
. Two years prior, the district's enrollment had only been 7,372, and was only the 34th largest public school district in the Commonwealth.
.
School Information
The school mascot is the Golden Rams and the school colors are Navy Blue & Old Gold. This was determined by a vote in the spring of 1955 by the Junior Classes from Royersford High School and Spring City High School. The students voted on the school colors and mascot name for the new school. The majority vote ruled for Navy Blue & Gold and Golden Rams, with Forrest Green & White Hornets coming in 2nd place. The official school colors and mascot for Spring-Ford Junior High School were Green & White Hornets from 1955 - 1982. In 1982 the Junior High School became a middle school and the school colors and mascot were unified throughout the school district to Navy Blue & Old Gold and Golden Rams. The Spring-Ford Junior High Green & White Hornets were retired in 1982.Spring-Ford's mascot is nicknamed "The Rowdy Ram." The Spring-Ford Rams athletic program was originally part of the Ches-Mont Conference until 1986 when they became a member of the Pioneer Athletic Conference
Pioneer Athletic Conference
The Pioneer Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference with ten members properly abbreviated as the PAC-10. The Pioneer Athletic Conference is affiliated with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association and all participating school districts are located within the...
, known informally as the Pac-10.
Spring-Ford Senior High School Golden Ram Marching Band
The Spring-Ford Golden Ram Band is the high school's marching band. The band competes with the Tournament of BandsTournament of Bands
The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands...
organization within the Group IV - Open class. In addition the band competes in the Cavalcade of Bands
Cavalcade of Bands
The Cavalcade of Bands is one of many competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . CBA was founded in the late 50's by the members of the Mid-Atlantic Judges Association and its member high schools...
association in the Yankee Open Class division. Spring-Ford was one of two schools, the other being Boyertown, who hosted a Cavalcade of Bands
Cavalcade of Bands
The Cavalcade of Bands is one of many competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . CBA was founded in the late 50's by the members of the Mid-Atlantic Judges Association and its member high schools...
Competition in Cavalcade's second year. The band had its first undefeated season in school history in 2007.
The current band director is Mr. John E. Eckstine, Jr., who has served as director since 2000. The rest of the staff includes Mr. Duane DeWire, Visual Designer; Mr. Joseph Perry, Assistant Band Director and Brass Instructor; Mr. Andrew Bugosh, Assistant Band Director; Mr. George Growcott, Program Cordinator and Marching & Maneuvering; Mr. Glen Rhine, Marching & Maneuvering; Ms. Katie Troutman and Mr. Rob Bennett, Woodwind Instructors; Mr. Frank McGuigan, Battery Instructor; Mr. Doug Raines, Front Ensemble Instructor; Mr. Jeremy Daross, and Mr. Alex Lukens, Assistant Percussion Instructors; Mr. Larry Trimble, Color Guard Instructor; Mr. Brad Mea, Marching & Maneuvering Instructor.
Titles
| Year | Title | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Atlantic Coast Group IV Champions | Tournament of Bands Tournament of Bands The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands... |
Hershey Park Stadium, Hershey, PA |
| 2011 | Chapter 3 Group IV Champions | Tournament of Bands Tournament of Bands The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands... |
Spring-Ford HS, Royersford, PA |
| 2010 | West Chester Christmas Parade Competition Champions | West Chester Chamber of Commerce | West Chester, PA |
| 2010 | Cavalcade of Bands Yankee Open Class Champions | Cavalcade of Bands Cavalcade of Bands The Cavalcade of Bands is one of many competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . CBA was founded in the late 50's by the members of the Mid-Atlantic Judges Association and its member high schools... |
Hershey Park Stadium, Hershey, PA |
| 2010 | Atlantic Coast Group IV Champions | Tournament of Bands Tournament of Bands The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands... |
Hershey Park Stadium, Hershey, PA |
| 2010 | Chapter 3 Group IV Champions | Tournament of Bands Tournament of Bands The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands... |
Avon Grove HS, West Grove, PA |
| 2009 | Cavalcade of Bands Yankee Open Class Champions | Cavalcade of Bands Cavalcade of Bands The Cavalcade of Bands is one of many competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . CBA was founded in the late 50's by the members of the Mid-Atlantic Judges Association and its member high schools... |
Hershey Park Stadium, Hershey, PA |
| 2009 | Chapter 3 Group IV Champions | Tournament of Bands Tournament of Bands The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands... |
Central Bucks West HS, Doylestown, PA |
| 2008 | Atlantic Coast Group IV Champions | Tournament of Bands Tournament of Bands The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands... |
J. Birney Crum Stadium J. Birney Crum Stadium J. Birney Crum Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The stadium seats 15,000 and is used by several area high schools and the Pennsylvania Stoners of the NPSL and the Northampton Laurels of the WPSL soccer teams. J... , Allentown, PA |
| 2008 | Cavalcade of Bands Yankee Open Class Champions | Cavalcade of Bands Cavalcade of Bands The Cavalcade of Bands is one of many competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . CBA was founded in the late 50's by the members of the Mid-Atlantic Judges Association and its member high schools... |
Hershey Park Stadium, Hershey, PA |
| 2008 | Chapter 3 Group IV Champions | Tournament of Bands Tournament of Bands The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands... |
West Chester University, West Chester, PA |
| 2007 | Atlantic Coast Group IV Champions | Tournament of Bands Tournament of Bands The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands... |
Dover State University Stadium, Dover, DE |
| 2007 | Chapter 3 Group IV Champions | Tournament of Bands Tournament of Bands The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands... |
West Chester University, West Chester, PA |
| 2006 | Atlantic Coast Group IV Champions | Tournament of Bands Tournament of Bands The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands... |
Lackawanna County Stadium, Moosic, PA |
| 2006 | Chapter 3 Group IV Champions | Tournament of Bands Tournament of Bands The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands... |
Perkiomen Valley HS, Collegeville, PA |
Honors
| Year | Honor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2011 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Magnificent Mile Lights Festival The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is a holiday festival that takes place annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving along Chicago's Magnificent Mile... |
Chicago, IL |
| 2010 | Chanel 6 ABC-TV/IKEA Thanksgiving Day Parade | Philadelphia, PA |
| 2009 | Chanel 6 ABC-TV/IKEA Thanksgiving Day Parade | Philadelphia, PA |
| 2008 | Hollywood Santa Parade | Hollywood, CA |
Notable alumni
- Lisa WaltzLisa Waltz-Personal life:Waltz was born and raised in Limerick, Pennsylvania. She attended Spring-Ford Area High School in Royersford, Pennsylvania, and Carnegie-Mellon University.-Career:...
, actress - Randy ScottRandy ScottRandy Scott is a Seattle radio personality currently working on the Ichabod Caine Morning Show heard weekday mornings 5 AM - 10 AM on 94.1 FM KMPS ....
, musician - Chuck SheetzChuck SheetzChuck Sheetz is an animation director on The Simpsons. He was the producer on 'What's new, Scooby-Doo?", the director of the TV series, Recess. He has also done work on Bobby's World, Rocko's Modern Life, King of the Hill, Recess, and Welcome to Eltingville in addition to directing the Drawn...
, animator
List of Schools
Attendance at elementary schools (K-4) is determined by place of residency within the school district. While the elementary schools below are grouped by municipality, students residing in other municipalities most likely attend that school alongside students from the municipality in which the school is located. Above 4th Grade, all students within the school district attend schools by grade, regardless of place of residency within the school district.Most of the elementary schools are named based on location, although Brooke and Evans are named after two of the founding families of Limerick Township.
- Elementary (Kindergarten through 4th Grade):
- Schools within Limerick Township:
- Brooke Elementary School
- Evans Elementary School
- Limerick Elementary School
- Schools within Royersford Borough:
- Royersford Elementary School
- Schools serving Spring City Borough:
- Spring City Elementary School
- Schools within Upper Providence Township:
- Oaks Elementary School
- Upper Providence Elementary School
- Schools within Limerick Township:
- Intermediate 5th/6th Grade Center
- Middle School:
- 7th Grade Center
- 8th Grade Center
- High School:
- 9th Grade Center
- 10/11/12th Grade Center
Due to the unprecedented rapid growth of the school district in the 1990s, many of these school buildings have changed roles a number of times through the years.
The current 8th Grade Center was originally the Royersford Junior/Senior High School, hosting grades 7 through 12. From 1961 to 1982, it served as the Spring-Ford Junior High School, hosting grades 7 through 9. It was later converted to a middle school that hosted grades 6 through 8.
The 9th Grade Center was built in 1961 and was used as the Spring-Ford Senior High School for grades 10 through 12 until 1982, when it hosted grades 9 through 12. After the new high school was built, it hosted grades 7 and 8 before being converted to the 9th Grade Center.
One of the buildings previously serving as the Royersford Elementary School is currently the Royersford Free Public Library, and also served as the building for the Spring-Ford Area Historical Society for a short period of time.