Stonehurst Hills Elementary


 * Address: 7051 Ruskin Lane, Upper Darby, PA 19082
 * Principal: Aaron Beauford
 * School Colors: Blue and Gold

You will discover Stonehurst Hills hidden in the densely populated, rowhouse streets of Upper Darby, part old, part new, for over seventy seven years an integral feature of the neighborhood, a "good" school, a school not unlike those schools portrayed by ethnographer Sarah Lawrence Lightfoot.

Stonehurst Hills sits just west of the city of Philadelphia. The enrollment at Stonehurst Hills is approximately 770 students. It is a neighborhood school, where 80% of the children are within walking distance. The school population is diverse, representing many ethnic cultures.

Stonehurst Hills is a school of people who strive daily to support and instruct young students. Teachers, parents, support staff, and the principal demonstrate the best qualities of working together for a common goal of being a great school.

A 1990 winner of the National School of Excellence Award, Stonehurst Hills continues to strive for excellence. The staff is committed to being aware and educated in current trends in the educational field. Pro-social skills are taught throughout the year in a continued effort of educating the total child.

An active Home and School Association supports the curricular and extracurricular endeavors of Stonehurst Hills. Fundraising activities include family functions such as Bingo and Karaoke. Home and School Association sponsored events include a successful Book Swap, assembly programs, and a book distribution program. This important home and school partnership also produces our yearbook and operates our school store.

At Stonehurst Hills, staff and students work and play diligently and all benefit daily. Stonehurst Hills continues to be an outstanding educational environment for its students, families, faculty, and staff.

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