Type Public CEEB code 390303 Mascot Lion Number of students 2,182 Colors Blue, Gold | Superintendent Dr. Marykay Feeley Grades K-12 National ranking 478 Founded 1850 | |
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School district Lower Moreland Township School District Oversight Pennsylvania Department of Education Motto "Expanding horizons... individualizing excellence" Similar Lower Merion School District, Methacton School District, North Penn School District, Central Bucks School District | ||
The Lower Moreland Township School District is a public school district in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The school district serves the Township of Lower Moreland, a Philadelphia suburb of about 11,000 people. There are three schools: Pine Road School (elementary school), Murray Avenue School (middle school), and Lower Moreland High School.
Contents
- Map of Lower Moreland Township School District PA USA
- Administration
- Lower Moreland High School
- Music program
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Tennis
- Murray Avenue School
- Pine Road School
- Notable alumni and staff
- References
Map of Lower Moreland Township School District, PA, USA
Administration
Lower Moreland High School
Principal: William Miles, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director: Mark Mayson, Assistant Principal: Anthony Veneziale.
The Lower Moreland High School houses approximately 750 students in grades 9 through 12.
Lower Moreland High School THON is a non-profit organization where the students of Lower Moreland High School come together to raise money for the four diamonds fund, a fund that sponsors a four diamond family who has a child fighting cancer, so they never have to see a bill in the child's' medical treatment. The LMHS THON is a smaller version of the dance marathon at Penn State. Most of the money comes from students raising it or companies that have donated it. Lower Moreland High School THON started in 2008. THON lasts for 12 hours or more, (since it is consistently changing and improving) where the students constantly are standing and are kept occupied by games and competitions so that the time goes by quickly. In 2010 they raised $47,553.28.
Music program
The Lower Moreland Music High School band program has grown and flourished under the direction of Erin Stroup and Sarah Gulish. Four different bands, orchestras, and choirs exist at Lower Moreland High School.
Baseball
They have produced some notable players such as: Shane Barrett-Class of 2007-Shippensburg University, Gary Mitchell-Class of 2007-Minor Leaguer for LA Angels, Jerry Dougherty-Class of 2008-LaSalle University, Dan Cataline-Class of 2008-Philadelphia University, Dave Byck-Class of 2008-West Chester University, and Jake Madnick-Class of 2011-Philadelphia University.
Basketball
Both boys' and girls' teams have been successful recent years. The boys' team was coached by John Conrad from 2004 to 2011, but he accepted a job at North Penn High School in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Seth Baron is now the coach and in his first year won the boys’ team first league title in school history, which resulted in the winning of Coach of the Year. The boys' all-time leading scorer is Louis Sarris-Grau(class of 2008). He played at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland.
The girls’ team won the Bicentennial Athletic League title four straight years (2006–2009). The girls’ leading scorer is Heather Weindorfer(class of 1993). Weindorfer continue her career at the University of Hartford.
Cross country
Led by long-time head coach Dick Rapson, the cross-country team has always been competitive winning numerous district and league titles.
Football
Head coach Mark Mayson and assistant coach Timothy Reilly have coached for Lower Moreland going on 30 years. The Lions have made three appearances in the state playoffs in the past decade, losing the first round game every time. Some notable teams include: 2006 team (7-4) v. Lansdale Catholic lost 21-28 at Wissahickon High School, Captains-Shane Barrett, Tom Burke, Kiki Javardian, Gary Mitchell, Pat McGarry and Anthony Trentalange; 2008 team (8-3) vs. Ben Franklin lost 6-20 at Lower Moreland High School, Captains-Mike Clauss, Frank McGarry, Brendan Norton and Rob Schulgen; 2009 team (7-4) v. Bok Tech lost 0-42 at South Philadelphia Super Site, Captains-Ryan O'Connell, Steve Turetsky, Nick Grimaldi and Tyler Saitta.
Tennis
In 2007 and again in 2008, the boys' tennis team won the PIAA (AA) state championship. These were the first and second team state championships in the history of Lower Moreland High School athletics. They were led by coaches Jeanette Hausman and Seth Baron and singles players Taylor Cohen, Samuel Harmatz, and Drew Hoffmann. Some notable championships include: 2006: Taylor Cohen/Samuel Harmatz - state doubles champions, 2007: state team champions; Taylor Cohen - state singles champion, 2008: state team champions; Taylor Cohen - state singles champion; Samuel Harmatz/Drew Hoffmann - state doubles champions.
Murray Avenue School
Principal: Ms. Jennifer Dilks, Assistant Principal: Mr. Michael Bourdreau
The Murray Avenue School houses students in grades 6 through 8. At the end of the 2009–2010 school year, upon the retirement of Assistant Principal Mr. Ewart, the Lower Moreland Township School District hired Charles Hurst as their assistant principal. At the beginning of the 2010–2011 school year, Hurst was arrested on charges of corruption of a minor and possession of a controlled substance and was placed on administrative leave.
Pine Road School
Principal: Mr. Brian Swank, Assistant Principal: Mrs. Sharon Franciosa
The Pine Road School houses students in grades Kindergarten through 5. The fourth and fifth grades were transferred from the crowded Murray Avenue School to the Pine Road School at the end beginning of the 2010–2011 school year after the completion of the construction of a new wing.