• Coming in August 2027 - Bear Hill Elementary School 

    School Board Approves Bear Hill Elementary School as Name of New Elementary School on March 24, 2025

    The T/E School District is excited to announce that, following an extensive public engagement process, the District’s new school will be named Bear Hill Elementary School.

    The naming process included multiple opportunities for community input. The Ad Hoc Public Information Committee met in November to initiate discussions, followed by an online form that allowed community members to submit name suggestions. After reviewing submissions, a second Public Information Committee Meeting was held in January, and another online form allowed the public to provide feedback on the final four name choices. The process concluded with a final Committee meeting in March, before the School Board officially approved the name at its meeting on March 24.

    Throughout the process, the District was pleased to see such strong participation, with more than 1,300 instances of public input collected during key phases. The selection of Bear Hill Elementary School reflects the community’s voice and a shared vision for the new school.

    The District is also grateful to the representatives from the Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society, Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust, the Tredyffrin Township Historical Commission, and Mount Zion AME Church for their partnership throughout the naming process. Their insights and contributions were invaluable in ensuring the historical significance of the school’s name. We also appreciate the input of local first responders who reviewed name options from an emergency response perspective.

    The District has been working closely with Tredyffrin Township to obtain all necessary approvals for the new elementary school project, culminating in the District's receipt of approval from the Tredyffrin Planning Commission in February. February also marked the conclusion of the selective demolition project that began in November. During this period, most interior walls, flooring, ceilings, mechanicals, and plumbing were removed in preparation for the building’s conversion to an elementary school. The building is currently gutted, with primarily steel and concrete remaining. Construction bid documents are scheduled to be released to interested contractors on Friday, March 28, and construction is expected to begin on both the existing building and the gym addition in August. Although the building may appear untouched from the outside, significant planning and interior demolition have already taken place, and the anticipated opening of the school remains on track for August 2027. As the project progresses, we encourage the community to stay engaged by visiting www.tesd.net/newelementaryschool for future updates and developments.

    Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important decision!

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    School Board Approves New K-4 Elementary School on May 28, 2024

    At the May 28, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting, the Board adopted a resolution approving a new K-4 elementary school, full-day kindergarten and a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) special. In addition, TESD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Richard Gusick presented an overview of the work leading up to the launch of the new elementary school.

    On April 2, 2024, TESD became the owner of a 15-acre property located at 1200 West Swedesford Road in Berwyn and the existing building on the property will be adaptively reused for the purpose of a sixth elementary school. The projected opening date for the new elementary school is August 2027. Additional details about the process that led to the decision to open a sixth elementary school are available at www.tesd.net/enrollment.

    For the next three years, TESD staff will be working diligently with the School Board and community to prepare for the successful launch of the new school. The District will focus on nine areas in preparation for the opening of the school in August 2027: construction, financing, Elementary Blueprint for Instruction, redistricting, special education, staffing, safety & security, equity and transportation.

    This web page will be expanded in the coming months as TESD moves forward with the new elementary school project. Throughout this process, the District remains committed to open communication and ongoing collaboration with families, staff and community members. The District encourages community members to stay engaged in the process as we work together to provide the best possible educational experience for all TESD students and families.