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![OPC Weekend: It's a Wrap]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557510549/penn/pcmqjlacbwzumezltibl/5319_pc_alumni_230_4766.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557510549/penn/pcmqjlacbwzumezltibl/5319_pc_alumni_230_4766.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1557510549/penn/pcmqjlacbwzumezltibl/5319_pc_alumni_230_4766.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1557510549/penn/pcmqjlacbwzumezltibl/5319_pc_alumni_230_4766.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1557510549/penn/pcmqjlacbwzumezltibl/5319_pc_alumni_230_4766.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1557510549/penn/pcmqjlacbwzumezltibl/5319_pc_alumni_230_4766.jpg","width":2200}])
OPC Weekend: It's a Wrap
Alumni celebrated traditions, each other.
![A black tree is surrounded by colorful painted bodies in the style of Keith Haring.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557159651/penn/mdeuxtp47rj5ajz9yt8e/2ndGradeTreeArtforPendleHill.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557159651/penn/mdeuxtp47rj5ajz9yt8e/2ndGradeTreeArtforPendleHill.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1557159651/penn/mdeuxtp47rj5ajz9yt8e/2ndGradeTreeArtforPendleHill.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1557159651/penn/mdeuxtp47rj5ajz9yt8e/2ndGradeTreeArtforPendleHill.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1557159651/penn/mdeuxtp47rj5ajz9yt8e/2ndGradeTreeArtforPendleHill.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1557159651/penn/mdeuxtp47rj5ajz9yt8e/2ndGradeTreeArtforPendleHill.jpg","width":2200}])
Lower School Art on Display at Pendle Hill
"Growing in Harmony" is a collaborative work by second grade.
![Remembering Our Friend]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557352120/penn/bdeklfb2cgebdrqhpsnq/DavidMontgomeryseniorphoto1964.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557352120/penn/bdeklfb2cgebdrqhpsnq/DavidMontgomeryseniorphoto1964.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1557352120/penn/bdeklfb2cgebdrqhpsnq/DavidMontgomeryseniorphoto1964.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557352120/penn/bdeklfb2cgebdrqhpsnq/DavidMontgomeryseniorphoto1964.jpg","width":1094}])
Remembering Our Friend
David Montgomery OPC '64 was known as Dave, or Monty, to his friends, and there were many of them.
![At Penn Relays, Girls Distance Medley Finishes Ninth in Nation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552243633/penn/l9qz7xot2yx1sjzaac5k/distancerelay_news.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552243633/penn/l9qz7xot2yx1sjzaac5k/distancerelay_news.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552243633/penn/l9qz7xot2yx1sjzaac5k/distancerelay_news.jpg","width":633}])
At Penn Relays, Girls Distance Medley Finishes Ninth in Nation
PC track and field had a strong showing at the Penn Relays this week, placing well in four different events.
![A group of young students hold cardboard signs in a march for the earth]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556049716/penn/awzyujks5xwo4z8mbv8v/EarthWeekMarchfortheEarthLS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1556049716/penn/awzyujks5xwo4z8mbv8v/EarthWeekMarchfortheEarthLS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1556049716/penn/awzyujks5xwo4z8mbv8v/EarthWeekMarchfortheEarthLS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1556049716/penn/awzyujks5xwo4z8mbv8v/EarthWeekMarchfortheEarthLS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1556049716/penn/awzyujks5xwo4z8mbv8v/EarthWeekMarchfortheEarthLS.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1556049716/penn/awzyujks5xwo4z8mbv8v/EarthWeekMarchfortheEarthLS.jpg","width":2048}])
Earth Week at Penn Charter
Environmental stewardship at PC is highlighted during Earth Week.
Did You Know?
The Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts isn't just a beautiful space to see a show or concert – it's also the first major “green” building in East Falls, with gold-level certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
960
Students
Pre-kindergarten through 12
1:8
Faculty : Student Ratio
More attention, lasting connections
47
Acre Campus
Green, open space moments from Center City
106
Family Zip Codes
Students from every neighborhood, including yours
$10m
Financial Aid
To achieve socioeconomic diversity, Penn Charter awarded $10M in need-based aid last year.
Meet Our Community
![Allen Vandegrift]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":2200}])
Middle School Assistant Director, Teacher
![Alyson Goodner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":1414}])
Director of Center for Public Purpose, Teacher
![Nora Landon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551973395/penn/rxvw2wwbmf4i6y5pyvuj/Nora_Landon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551973395/penn/rxvw2wwbmf4i6y5pyvuj/Nora_Landon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551973395/penn/rxvw2wwbmf4i6y5pyvuj/Nora_Landon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551973395/penn/rxvw2wwbmf4i6y5pyvuj/Nora_Landon.jpg","width":960}])
English Department Chair
![Sarah Aguilar-Francis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536672450/penn/b98oehqxjxixdtsqpuhp/Sarah_Aguilar_Francis.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536672450/penn/b98oehqxjxixdtsqpuhp/Sarah_Aguilar_Francis.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536672450/penn/b98oehqxjxixdtsqpuhp/Sarah_Aguilar_Francis.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536672450/penn/b98oehqxjxixdtsqpuhp/Sarah_Aguilar_Francis.png","width":960}])
Foreign Language Department Chair, Teacher
![Suzy Reisman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535568536/penn/ghcd2siuxlnkug7swm6l/Suzy_Reisman_thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535568536/penn/ghcd2siuxlnkug7swm6l/Suzy_Reisman_thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535568536/penn/ghcd2siuxlnkug7swm6l/Suzy_Reisman_thumbnail.png","width":597}])
Parent
![Adam Koppel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535655404/penn/nihmfyhkinfbhu107xmn/Adam_Koppel_thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535655404/penn/nihmfyhkinfbhu107xmn/Adam_Koppel_thumbnail.png","width":313}])
OPC '87
![Charlie Brown]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535655150/penn/kcoun4jjs09fpqdd3gqk/charlie-brown_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535655150/penn/kcoun4jjs09fpqdd3gqk/charlie-brown_thumbnail.jpg","width":460}])
Teacher and Coach
![Beth Glascott]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":1361}])
Assistant Head of School
![Lee Payton]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535817380/penn/cn39yfcopulggwnsfoeq/Lee_Payton_w_American_Studies_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535817380/penn/cn39yfcopulggwnsfoeq/Lee_Payton_w_American_Studies_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535817380/penn/cn39yfcopulggwnsfoeq/Lee_Payton_w_American_Studies_thumbnail.jpg","width":691}])
Acting Assistant Director of Upper School, Teacher
![Wilson Felter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537203983/penn/ms73xi89tiirrhzviw2k/Wilson_Felter_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537203983/penn/ms73xi89tiirrhzviw2k/Wilson_Felter_thumbnail.jpg","width":500}])
Director of Middle School
![David Brightbill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537878543/penn/j4mfi5u7ibbxeurmlfwf/David_Brightbill_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537878543/penn/j4mfi5u7ibbxeurmlfwf/David_Brightbill_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1537878543/penn/j4mfi5u7ibbxeurmlfwf/David_Brightbill_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537878543/penn/j4mfi5u7ibbxeurmlfwf/David_Brightbill_thumbnail.jpg","width":960}])
Academic Dean for Curriculum and Professional Development, Teacher
![Sharon Ahram]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":1357}])
Assistant Director of the Center for Public Purpose, Teacher
![Darryl J Ford]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1530624834/penn/gufyqn2i0misjgkbqjyz/djford.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1530624834/penn/gufyqn2i0misjgkbqjyz/djford.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1530624834/penn/gufyqn2i0misjgkbqjyz/djford.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1530624834/penn/gufyqn2i0misjgkbqjyz/djford.jpg","width":900}])
Head of School
![Michael Moulton]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":2200}])
Director of Educational Technology,
Teacher and Coach
![Erin Hughes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535574751/penn/mnd4xyy3b7nw8jhrg2go/Erin_Hughes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535574751/penn/mnd4xyy3b7nw8jhrg2go/Erin_Hughes.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535574751/penn/mnd4xyy3b7nw8jhrg2go/Erin_Hughes.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535574751/penn/mnd4xyy3b7nw8jhrg2go/Erin_Hughes.jpg","width":1000}])
Director of Upper School, Teacher
Founded in 1689, Penn Charter is the oldest Quaker school in the world.
This green campus within one of the nation's most populous cities offers expansive space for athletics, outdoor classrooms and play, plus easy access to scholars, cultural events and service opportunities.
