Upper Moreland School District

UM is ready for GAME DAY! ⚾ Let's go, Phils! ❤️ #Phillies #RedOctober #UMProud

1 day ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Students and staff pose in Phillies gear

Lights, camera, action! 🎥 Our 5th-graders take the lead on the Morning Announcements @ UMIS, rotating through roles like Anchor, Weather Reporter, Camera Operator, & more over three weeks. Great teamwork & lots of learning in every broadcast! 🌟🎤 #UMProud

2 days ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Student acts as Weather Reporter in front of video camera

Students work together to film Morning Announcements

Group of all the students that have been working on the morning announcements

Yesterday, students & staff across our schools honored Patriot Day by wearing red, white, & blue and joining together in a moment of silence. Throughout the day, students reflected on bravery, kindness, & resilience.

⭐ @ UMPS & UMIS, students created flags and crafts to take home. First graders discussed what it means to be brave & kind, learning that not all heroes wear capes, and colored American flag hearts. Fourth graders read ‘The Man with the Red Bandana’, the story of 9/11 hero Welles Crowther, & then wrote thank-you notes to local community heroes.

⭐ @ UMMS, students paused to remember the 2001 attacks, reflecting on the lives lost as well as the unity and courage shown in the days that followed.

⭐ @ UMHS, students watched ‘Boatlift: An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience’ and discussed the strength & resilience demonstrated by everyday people during that time.

#NeverForget #UMProud

23 days ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Students smile in a group and hold their Patriotic craft

Teachers smile in a group wearing red, white, and blue

Last month, teachers & staff came together to kick off the new school year! It was a great chance to catch up after summer & enjoy some treats. A big thank you to UM alum Sam Newsham from Lincoln Investment for helping make the event possible.

We also took time to celebrate our incredible staff reaching 10, 20, & even 30 years of service in UMTSD - an incredible milestone! 💜💛🐾 #UMProud

about 1 month ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

UM Superintendent chats with staff members seated at a table

Three staff members smile and pose for a photo

Staff members smile and pose for a photo

Two staff members smile and pose for a photo

Sam Newsham from Lincoln Investment seated at a table with a coworker

UM Superintendent speaking in front of large group of staff in Middle School auditorium

10 year milestone staff group photograph

20 year milestone staff group photograph

30 year milestone staff group photograph

💚🦅 Our Golden Bears showed their Philly pride today! Students & staff sported their green in support of the Eagles as they kick off their first game of the season tonight. Fly, Eagles Fly! #GOBIRDS

about 1 month ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Building principals pose for a photo wearing their Eagles gear

UMIS students pose for a photo wearing their Eagles gear and holding books in front of a sign that says FLY READERS FLY

UMMS students pose for a photo wearing their Eagles gear

UMPS students pose for a photo wearing their Eagles gear

UMIS students pose for a photo wearing their Eagles gear

The Philadelphia Eagle and the Golden Bear pose for a photo

UMM students pose for a photo wearing their Eagles gear

Before the first day of school, our incoming Kindergarteners & their families joined us for Popsicles with Principals! Students had the chance to meet their teachers, principals, & new classmates while enjoying a sweet treat. A big thank you to the Upper Moreland Elementary HSA for making this fun tradition possible! #UMProud

about 1 month ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Student posing next to 'Welcome to Kindergarten' sign

UMPS Principals posing next to Back to School sign

Family posing at a table with a popsicle

Two boys posing with a pencil and crayon inflatable

A family posing inside a paper school bus with sparkly silver and purple cloth decorations

On Wednesday we held our New Teacher Induction - a special time for our new teachers to learn, connect, & get ready for a great school year ahead!

Welcome to UMTSD! 💜💛🐻

about 2 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

New teacher listening to Dr. Elliott's welcome message

Dr. Elliott delivering her welcome message to a group of new teachers

Group photo of our new teachers for the 2025-26 school year along with Dr. Elliott

🍧 Attention Kindergarten Families: Join us this Thursday, from 5:30–6:30 PM for Kindergarten Popsicles with Principals!

Come meet Dr. Criss & Mrs. Sullivan, enjoy a cool popsicle, & have fun on the Primary School playground. It’s the perfect way to kick off the school year & make new friends before the first day! 💜💛

about 2 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Popsicles with Principals! Thursday, August 14 @ 5:30 PM

We had a sweet ending to our Extended School Year program! 🍦 Many thanks to Mini Melts Ice Cream for generously donating delicious treats for our students! Your kindness helped make our last day of ESY extra special. 🐻 💜

2 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Students hold their Mini Melts Ice Cream and pose for a picture in a large group

A group of three students hold their Mini Melts Ice Cream and pose for a picture in front of a sign

UMHS Principal and a student smile for a photo in front of a Mini Melts Ice Cream sign

Many thanks to the Upper Moreland Police & Fire Departments for coming out today & spending time with students in our Extended School Year (ESY) program! 🚓🚒 We're grateful for our strong partnerships that help make learning hands-on & meaningful 💜💛

2 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Students gather around Upper Moreland fire truck

Student sits in police car and smiles with an officer

Student uses a fire house with a member of the fire company

Grace McMackin, a melittologist (a bee expert! 🐝) from Bryn Athyn College, visited our sixth graders to share her monthly bee sampling from the rain gardens. Students got a close-up look at the diverse bee species she collected over 24 hours & explored an insect collection. UMMS is proud to participate in the Garden Buzz research project, in partnership with Bryn Athyn College & the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust (PERT). 🌼🪲 #UMProud

4 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Ms. McMackin standing, surrounded by a group of students. She is holding a tray of insect samples.

Ms. McMackin standing, surrounded by a group of students.

First-grade students recently visited the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust for a day of hands-on learning in nature! 🌿 They started with a Story Stroll along a trail, reading "Over and Under the Pond" while walking near the pond and woods. After the hike, students planted seeds in the greenhouse that would later be moved to the Pennypack Preserve. They also participated in a scavenger hunt in the learning garden to find six local bird species and spotted wildlife like hummingbirds, turkeys, toads, & deer. #UMProud

4 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Students in a line in nature going on a story walk. A guide holds a sign with the book cover on the front.

Students stand in a green house and are listening to instructions from educator

Students follow behind educator as he guides them through the nature preserve

Mr. Latini’s 2nd grade class at UMPS wrapped up the year with their annual Poetry Café! 🌷 During National Poetry Month in April, students explored five types of poetry & practiced expressing their ideas in creative ways. They shared their original poems with families in a relaxed, café-style classroom setting. The event also included a student performance for their loved ones, & a slideshow of special memories from the school year. It was a great way to celebrate their hard work and growth! #UMProud

4 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Students performing a song during the Poetry Cafe

Mr. Latini and four students take a posed photo in front of the backdrop

Four students take a posed photo in front of the backdrop

Three students take a posed photo in front of the backdrop

On May 12, Mrs. Crompton & Mr. Black, two Math Club advisors at UMIS, accompanied Math Club members to the annual Math 24 Tournament held at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. The competition brought together fourth & fifth-grade students from across the county to test their skills in the 24 Game, where players must combine four numbers to make 24 using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division. ➕➖✖️➗ Representing UMIS were Caleb Christian, Jaxon Hall, Logan Waskovich, & Sean O’Reilly, who demonstrated outstanding problem-solving skills & delivered an impressive performance! #UMProud

5 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

The four students smiling for the camera

The four students participating in a 24 Game competition

The four students holding their awards, smiling with their teacher, Principal, and Curriculum Supervisor

Before last week's Spring Choral & Orchestra Concert, UMMS hosted a Celebration of the Arts! Guests took part in a community craft, decorated cookies, & enjoyed hors d'oeuvres made by our students. The highlight of the evening was a special cardio drumming performance by our Adapted PE class. Thanks to all who joined us in celebrating the many ways our students express themselves through the arts! 🎶🖌📸🍪 #UMProud

5 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Minecraft characters made out of cardboard and painted

Adapted PE class participating in cardio drumming in the dark with glow sticks

Guests clapping for the cardio drumming performance

🌎🌿 On Friday, Ms. Thomas' Kindergarten class headed outside to enjoy the beautiful weather & celebrate Earth Day! They helped pick up trash around the Elementary Center & showed great care for their environment. Fantastic work! 👏 #UMProud

5 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Kindergartners throwing trash in a trashcan outside

Kindergartener holding trash he is cleaning up

Kindergartener holding trash she is cleaning up

Kindergartener working to clean up trash outside

On Saturday, April 12, UMHS's Glenn Cowen received the PMEA Citation of Excellence from the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association! 🏆 This prestigious honor is awarded every other year to one outstanding High School/University-level music educator from each PMEA District. Mr. Cowen was selected for District 11, recognizing his lasting impact on music education. 🗨️ As his colleague Tonia Kauffman shared: "Glenn's ability to inspire students, his deep passion for music education, and his exceptional musicianship became the foundation of the program's continued success. His commitment to self-reflection and continuous improvement as an educator, combined with his creativity, has broken teaching molds and led to transformative breakthroughs for students. Under Glenn's leadership, the band program has flourished into a comprehensive and dynamic powerhouse. It is cherished by the community and consistently achieves at the highest levels..." Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor - congrats, Mr. Cowen! 👏#UMProud

6 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Mr. Cowen holding his award in his office

As his colleague Tonia Kauffman shared: "Glenn's ability to inspire students, his deep passion for music education, and his exceptional musicianship became the foundation of the program's continued success. His commitment to self-reflection and continuous improvement as an educator, combined with his creativity, has broken teaching molds and led to transformative breakthroughs for students. Under Glenn's leadership, the band program has flourished into a comprehensive and dynamic powerhouse. It is cherished by the community and consistently achieves at the highest levels..."

On Saturday, the UMMS Winterguard team spun their best run of the season, clinching a first-place finish at Championships; earning a Gold Medal in a highly competitive division against six other middle schools. This incredible performance marks their FOURTH consecutive championship win. 👏 Congratulations to our amazing students & staff on this incredible accomplishment! #UMProud

6 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

UMMS Winterguard Team group photo with medals and banner

UMMS Winterguard Team group photo in bus with trophy

It's National Robotics Week, & our youngest Golden Bears at UMPS are getting a head start in the world of coding with Bee-Bots in their Technology special! 🐝 This hands-on activity introduces problem-solving, sequencing, & collaboration in a fun & engaging way. Kindergarteners used coding cards & directional buttons to program robots to navigate from a starting point to a solo cup. Students were encouraged to design new paths & complicated programs as they completed each challenge. 🤖 #UMProud

6 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Kindergartener raising hands in excitement while coding with Bee-Bots

Kindergarteners raising hands in excitement while coding with Bee-Bots

🌟 Congrats to UMHS Rotary Student of the Month, Charleis Fayall! Charleis embodies "Service Above Self" through her leadership, academic excellence, & dedication to making a difference. She has taken 8 AP courses over the last three years, serves as the Class of 2025 President, & is the student representative to the school board. Beyond academics, Charleis is a field hockey player, a Diversity Club & CPSEA member, & a founding member of the Teen Senate, promoting mental health awareness. She also interned with State Representative Nancy Guenst & volunteers with Angels in Motion, providing resources to those in need. Charleis will continue her passion for service at Howard University, where she will major in political science. Congratulations, Charleis! 💜🐻 #UMProud

6 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

UMHS / Rotary Club Student of the Month | March Charleis Fayall