Cumberland Valley School District


The Cumberland Valley School District is a large, rural and suburban public school district located in Central Pennsylvania. It covers Hampden Township, Monroe Township, Middlesex Township and Silver Spring Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. According to 2000 federal census data, it served a resident population of 46,926. By 2010, the district's population increased to 54,670 people. In 2009, the district residents’ per capita income was $28,440, while the median family income was $66,515. In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010. By 2013, the median household income in the United States rose to $52,100.
The district is served by the Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15, which offers a variety of services, including a completely developed K-12 curriculum that is mapped and aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards, shared services, a group purchasing program and a wide variety of special education and special needs services.
The district includes the New Kingstown census-designated place and a portion of the Schlusser census-designated place.
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History

David Christopher served as superintendent until December 1, 2023, as Christopher became the superintendent of the West Chester Area School District. On December 4 of that year, Mark Blanchard became the superintendent.
On April 15, 2024, the school board unanimously voted to cancel an appearance by actor Maulik Pancholy to read his book "The Best At It" to students at Mountain View Middle School. The board later voted 5–4 on April 24 to reverse the previous vote and reinstate his appearance after local parents protested the first vote.

Schools

Cumberland Valley School District operates eight Elementary Schools, two Middle Schools and Cumberland Valley High School.

Extracurriculars

Cumberland Valley School District also provides a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program. Varsity and junior varsity athletic activities are under the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.

Sports

The District funds:
High School:
;Boys:
;Girls:
  • Basketball - AAAA
  • Bowling - AAAA
  • Cross Country - AAA
  • Competitive chess - AAAA
  • Field Hockey - AAA
  • Golf - AAA
  • Lacrosse - AAAA
  • Soccer - AAA
  • Softball - AAAA
  • Swimming and Diving - AAA
  • Girls' Tennis - AAA
  • Track and Field - AAA
  • Volleyball - AAA
  • Water Polo - AAAA
Middle School Sports:
;Boys:
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field
;Girls:
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
According to PIAA directory July 2012