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Henry W. Longfellow Elementary School And Its Beginnings
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian
Henry W. Longfellow Elementary School was one of the schools built during the boom years of the 1920s, when the entire Delaware Valley region was rapidly growing, Pennsauken included. Much of this growth was spurred by the expectations aroused by the construction of the first automobile bridge across the Delaware River south of Trenton, then called the Delaware River Bridge and, later, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. The post-World War years also caused a rapid expansion of business and industry in both Philadelphia and Camden; this in turn generated a rapid growth of population in the nearby suburbs, bringing many new families with children to Pennsauken.
Pennsauken Residents Can Submit Longfellow Survey In Person On May 12
The Pennsauken School District is conducting on online survey to poll residents about what should happen to the property that currently houses Longfellow School. The building, which is in a state of disrepair, will be demolished later this year.
Pennsauken residents who don’t have access to a computer have an opportunity to participate in the Longfellow Park Survey. On Saturday, May 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., residents can visit the Pennsauken Free Public Library and submit a completed survey.
Final Tour Of Longfellow School Held On May 18
Alumni of H.W. Longfellow Elementary School and members of the Pennsauken community have a special opportunity to walk the halls of the school before we all say good-bye.
TONIGHT: Pennsauken Residents Can Submit Longfellow Survey In Person
The Pennsauken School District is conducting on online survey to poll residents about what should happen to the property that currently houses Longfellow School. The building, which is in a state of disrepair, will be demolished later this year.
Pennsauken residents who don’t have access to a computer have an opportunity to participate in the Longfellow Park Survey. This evening, Tuesday, April 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., residents can visit the Pennsauken Free Public Library and submit a completed survey.
To participate in this survey, you must be a current Pennsauken resident, 18 years of age or older. For those voting no, the District is asking respondents to suggest an alternative to the proposed park in order for your “no vote” to count.
The results from the survey are ONLY being used to determine what will be occurring at the Longfellow property. The information provided WILL NOT be used for any other purpose.
Calling All Longfellow Alumni
Did you attend H.W. Longfellow Elementary School as a child? If so, the Longfellow Yearbook Committee invites you back for one last picture before we say good-bye.
Longfellow Elementary School Enters Recycling Contest To Win A New Playground
Longfellow Elementary School is competing to win a playground made from recycled oral care waste through the second annual Recycled Playground Challenge, courtesy of Colgate-Palmolive (“Colgate”), the global oral care leader; ShopRite, which has more than 250 stores in the Northeast; and recycling pioneer TerraCycle.
Longfellow Student Council Makes A Difference
The student council representatives at Longfellow Elementary School have been working hard to help others in need. In February, students collected numerous items to donate to the Almost Home Animal Shelter. Ms. Grant and Mrs. Steck, as well as student council classroom representatives and their families, visited the animals at the shelter and delivered the donations.
Longfellow Honors Students Of The Month
Congratulations to September’s students of the month at Longfellow Elementary! The following students were recognized for “following directions and listening carefully:” Anisa Brown, Julianne Cruz, Jessica Do, Yaretzi Espinoza, Charles Le, Karen Quezada Martinez, Izabella Romero, Terell Tidwell, Rachel Tran, and Ryan You.
