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Competition Heats Up Among Delco Hi-Q Squads

Delco Hi-Q teams from Springfield, Academy of Notre Dame, and Delaware County Christian School won their contests this week as the 71st Season of the nation’s oldest continuous academic quiz competition continued. At a match on Monday at Springfield High School, the host school was in the lead at halftime […]

Final Round of Regular Season Starts with a Chichester Win

CHICHESTER TAKES THE WIN WITH A SEASON PERSONAL BEST SCORE Delco Hi-Q round three kicked off at Sun Valley High School on January 23rd. The Vanguards hosted neighboring Chichester and Academy Park High Schools. Sun Valley struck first with a correct answer and an earned bonus point in Current Events. […]

High Scores Dominate Delco Hi-Q Competitions

HIGH SCORES DOMINATE THIS WEEK’S Hi-Q COMPETITIONS WITH WINS BY RADNOR, DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN, AND MARPLE NEWTOWN

New Books Headed to Stonehurst Hills Elementary School

When Stonehurst Hills teacher Wendy Graff learned about FMFCU Foundation’s Teacher Mini-Grant program, she knew exactly what her students could use- new books.  Ms. Graff noted that some of her students are reading below grade level and she is determined to help them improve. FMFCU Foundation chose her project as one of 12 Teacher Mini-Grants awarded […]

Garnet Valley Wins First Delco Hi-Q Contest of 2019

Delco Hi-Q’s 71st season resumed on January 4th at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. Upper Darby played host to Garnet Valley and Academy of Notre Dame on the first week back from winter break. Notre Dame, not wanting to miss a chance to participate, cut their break one day […]

Delco Hi-Q Round One Ends With Chichester, Springfield, and Garnet Valley Victories

The first round of Delco Hi-Q competitions continued this week with teams battling for points in the nation’s oldest continuous academic quiz competition. The week started with a trip to Radnor Township on December 10th where Valley Forge Military Academy hosted Cardinal O’Hara, and Chichester High Schools. The teams’ hot […]

Marple Newtown Biology Program Receives Foundation Teacher Mini-Grant

The biology program at Marple Newtown High School received some help from Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation in the form of a Teacher Mini-Grant to fund an innovative program.  Biology, a difficult course for students filled with abstract processes, can be a challenge for learners.  Biology teachers at Marple Newtown identified a […]

Pennell Elementary Receives Mini-Grant

Pennell Elementary’s Mini-Grant from FMFCU Foundation is anything but mini to Multiple Disabilities Support teacher Catherine Furia.  She and her team plan to make a big impact with the funds.  Our grant will provide alternative programs and materials to help students learn important functional skills such as Reading, Telling Time, and Counting […]

First Teacher Mini-Grant Awarded

Notre Dame de Lourdes School in Ridley Township is the first recipient of our Teacher Mini-Grant program. Ms. Kristy Dumont applied for a grant to expand their Life Science program for middle school students.

Defending Champs Add 63 Points to Cume

Last year’s Delco Hi-Q champs, Garnet Valley, added 63 points to their cumulative score in a victory over host team Springfield High School and guests Academy Park. Thursday’s competition concluded second-round play for all 21 participating teams. The Jaguars picked up ten bonus points to bring their score well above […]