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TCS Spring Arts Festival

TCS Annual Spring Arts Festival returned this year! The school was filled with incredible artwork from Ms. Riggio’s art classes, and Mrs. Fredericks’ classes had photographs from photography class, 3D work from 3D printing class, and projects from STEAM class. This...

National History Day

Our annual National History Day (NHD) was once more in person, after being virtual last year due to Covid-19. This year’s theme was “Debate and Diplomacy in History.” Students either created a trifold board for the topic they chose, or they created a slideshow....

Walnut Street Theatre Field Trip

On Thursday, March 17, 2022 many students and four staff members attended “Mystery, Mayhem, and Merriment Await in SHERLOCK HOLMES – THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND” at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. It may have been the first professional show for some...

Sistine Chapel Field Trip

On February, 15, 2022, TCS students and staff went to the Sistine Chapel reproduction in Philadelphia. The magnificent reproductions of Michelangelo’s masterpieces stretched from floor to ceiling. Students were given tasks to complete to get the most of the visit....

TCS Shakespeare Festival

It was wonderful to have our annual Shakespeare production in person, again! This year it was held on Dec 21, 2021, before our Winter break. The Shakespeare Play is always a highlight of the school year. In just a short period of time, the students learn their lines,...

TCS Parent Testimonials

TCS is truly the best thing that has ever happened for him, and for us. The amount of thanks that we could ever say in words would not even be close to how we feel. Our son is OUR SON again…so happy at nights now and it’s because of TCS. We truly appreciate...

West Chester Underground Railroad Walking Tour

On Tuesday, October 19th, TCS students and staff went on a walking tour of The Underground Railroad in West Chester, sponsored by the Chester County Historical Society. We learned about the network of people that were involved in the passage of slaves (men, women, and...

Milky Way Farm Field Trip

TCS had a field trip to Milky Way Farm on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. The trip had been postponed due to heavy rain the week prior. This day, however, was picture perfect. The purpose of the trip was to show students various employment possibilities that they might...

TCS Golf Outing 2021

TCS’s 19th Annual TCS Golf Outing fundraiser was held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The event was held, as usual, at the beautiful Glen Mills Golf Course in Glen Mills, PA. The weather was gorgeous—it was a beautiful sunny day. All TCS staff participated by helping...

Senior Farewell Dance

We ended our year with our Senior Farewell Dance. We held it at TCS this year, instead of on The Spirit of Philadelphia, due to Covid-19. We had many games and activities, a photo booth, and of course dancing. We danced outside on the blacktop. Music was provided by...

Bartram Garden and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip

On June 15, 2021, we had a school-wide field trip. Our first stop was to Bartram’s Garden. The students had a nature walk through the beautiful gardens, and then they had a nature art lesson. Afterwards, we went to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge which is the...

Fun Day at TCS!

On June 8, 2021, we had a school fun day! Ms. Kohlbrenner was in the dunk tank, and students had a great time trying to dunk her! We had a school-wide water balloon toss, later on. I think most everyone was a little wet by the end!