Abington’s Center School, a private institution serving differently-abled students in grades 1-8, was recently awarded a Safe Schools Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office for Safe Schools. 

The $17,666.25 allotment comes as part of the $8 million in Safe Schools Targeted grants awarded to 166 schools in Pennsylvania. The grants can be used to create safer school communities in a variety of ways, including purchasing safety equipment, implementing new programs, and hiring security personnel and school resource officers. For a full list of recipients across Pennsylvania, you can click here.

In related news, Center School will be hosting a Spring Open House on Friday, April 21 from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The Open House is for prospective families, professionals, and other community members who want to learn more about the school’s approach to learning.

For more Center School, located at 2450 Hamilton Ave, Abington, you can visit their Facebook page and website.