Haverford Middle School

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Haverford Middle School
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Haverford Middle School, 2024
Address
Haverford Middle School
1701 Darby Rd

,
19083

Information
Type Public
MottoTo educate and to inspire a community of lifelong learners
FoundedBuilding, 1923
School district School District of Haverford Township
SuperintendentMaureen Reusche
PrincipalDaniel J. Horan
Grades6-8
Enrollment1,943 (2020–21) [1]
Color(s)Crimson   Gold  
Athletics conference PIAA District 1 3A/4A Central League [2]
MascotHenry
Website

Haverford Middle School is the public middle school of Haverford Township, Pennsylvania, United States, operated by the School District of Haverford Township. It is at 1701 Darby Road in Havertown. The school serves the entirety of Haverford Township.

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History

By the end of World War I, the Township population increased significantly, necessitating a new high school. The former Oakmont School served that purpose until the construction of a new high school building in 1923, which now serves as the Haverford Middle School, following construction of the current high school building in 1956.

The Haverford Middle School is notable for its exterior construction of entirely gray granite stone, taken from the former quarry site in Llanerch, used in many Main Line homes and other institutional buildings. [3] [4] The historic building underwent a $62 million renovation that was completed in 2012. [5]

Sports

The Haverford Middle School sports teams are called the "Fords," and they have a Model T Ford as their mascot, just as does the High School.

References

  1. "Haverford SHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  2. "PIAA — School Details: Haverford High School". piaa.org.
  3. Puglioinesi, Lois (February 15, 2009). "Haverford Middle School renovations troubling". Delco Times. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  4. Wood, Anthony R. (April 29, 2012). "Haverford Township hopes to mine new financial treasures from the old Llanerch Quarry". www.inquirer.com. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  5. "Haverford Township School District". C. B. Development Services, Inc. Retrieved January 10, 2025.

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