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National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3 - 7, 2021
Jim Garry (1926-2007), started teaching at Fort Cherry in 1957. He was also hired as the Head Football Coach and remained in this position for 45 years. A graduate of Monongahela High School, he earned his education degree from Wake Forest University. He was a three-year starter on the football team and played in the first-ever Gator Bowl. During his time at “The Fort” Jim compiled a record of 265 wins, 153 losses, and 14 ties for the Rangers. He won 7 conference championships, took the Rangers to the WPIAL playoffs six times, and reached the Class A championships in 1997 and 2001. He was named Conference Coach of the Year on 4 occasions, selected as Washington County Coach of the year in 1988, inducted into the PA Football Hall of Fame in 1994, and was a 2003 inductee into the Tri-County Football Coaches Hall of Fame. In October of 2008, the District held a dedication ceremony and officially named the football field, Jim Garry Stadium.
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PA Safe2Say Something 24/7 Tip Line Info
Safety Tips may be submitted by students, parents, and/or community members regarding assault, abuse (physical/verbal), bullying/intimidation, knowledge of plans related to violent acts, mental health (depression, anxiety, or loss of self control), fighting, weapon/gun violence, drug/tobacco use, harassment, reckless behavior, social isolation, suicide concerns (threats, cutting, or self harm), family issues, or the like.
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CHIP Health Coverage Flyer and Webpage
CHIP puts health coverage within reach for all uninsured kids and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance.
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Substitute Teachers Needed
The Fort Cherry School District is in need of Teacher Substitutes. If you currently hold a bachelor's degree in any area and are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, please contact Mrs. Pam Staley at pstaley@fortcherry.org. The following credentials are required: transcripts for bachelor's degree, letter of interest, resume, standard teaching application, all clearances, mandated reporter training, and confidentiality training. Both trainings are free and provided through the school district if needed. Please contact the school for additional information.
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Kay's Beauty Bar
Alumnus Kalynn Hanna '13 is a local business owner of a modern one-stop-shop for beauty services in the Shoppes at Quail Acres, Washington, PA. Kalynn opened her nail salon in October of 2017 and expanded to offering other beauty services in September of 2018, changing her business name to Kay's Beauty Bar. Moving forward she will be expanding once again to add a second level spa area with an increase in services and relaxing experiences. "I trained for years and learned a lot, and grew, through all my experiences...Thank you to all of our wonderful clients for the support throughout the years!"
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Alum Margo Darragh
Margo Darragh Brigade Commander Focused on Positive Peer Leadership
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Fort Cherry Alum Bengals Coach Marvin Lewis
Article on Fort Cherry Alum and Cincinnati Bengals Coach Marvin Lewis
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Alum Stephanie Clark in "Disney On Ice"
FC Graduate Stephanie Clark Touring With “Disney On Ice” Happy To Be Back Home
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Alum Alex Baker Helps to Design Water Purification
Alum Alex Baker helps to design a water transportation and purification system, which is a water barrel that filters as it rolls
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Jessie Merckle Wins ACC Championship
Wake Forest senior Jessie Merckle, a Hickory native and Fort Cherry graduate, won her third Atlantic Coast Conference javelin title Saturday at the ACC Track & Field Championships in Tallahassee, Fla.
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Daniel Saftner (2007) Receives Fulbright Fellowship
Daniel Saftner, a 2007 graduate of Fort Cherry, currently a graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno, received a Fulbright Fellowship to study water quality in West Africa
