Presentation B.V.M. Parish School in Cheltenham to Welcome Students Back for First Day of School and Marking 100th Year of Education
Presentation B.V.M. Parish School in Cheltenham (Montgomery County) will mark its 100th anniversary when it welcomes students back for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
6:45 a.m.-7:10 a.m. Teachers and Faculty Arrive
7:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m. Students Arrive
Presentation B.V.M. Parish School
105 Old Soldiers Road
Cheltenham, PA 19102 (Montgomery County)
Members of the school community will greet students when they arrive and a commemorative photo backdrop will be present for families to take pictures. To kick-off the centennial celebration, the school will be decorated with 100 balloons and other centennial themed decorations will recognize this milestone anniversary. In addition, Presentation B.V.M.’s Home and School Association will host a welcome coffee station.
During the Centennial Celebration Kick-Off Mass on September 17, Presentation B.V.M. leadership will launch a year of monthly events planned to honor the school’s history. These celebrations will include: alumni spotlights; community outreach events; service initiatives; and opportunities to highlight the families, educators, and neighbors who have shaped Presentation B.V.M. over the past century.
Background Information on Presentation B.V.M Parish School
Presentation B.V.M. Parish School provides a nurturing Catholic environment in which each child can achieve his or her potential to live the Gospel message of Jesus. With faith as its framework, Presentation B.V.M. fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect and rigorous academics that prepares its students to participate in the Church’s mission to serve all. For more information about Presentation B.V.M. Parish School, please visit presentationbvmschool.org/.
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