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The Hill School, located in Pottstown, is a prestigious coeducational preparatory boarding school founded in 1851 by Rev. Matthew Meigs.

Known for its rigorous liberal arts curriculum, The Hill School offers a diverse range of advanced courses, including 27 AP subjects and 41 honors courses, with a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio ensuring personalized attention.

With a student body of 540 from 28 states and 21 countries, the school fosters a close-knit, diverse community.

The 200-acre campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, supporting both academics and extracurricular activities, creating a well-rounded, nurturing environment for its students.

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The Hill School in Pottstown.Education

The Kings of Ka-Ching: Pottstown's Got One of the Most Expensive High Schools in the U.S.

The most expensive high schools in the U.S. can be pricier than some universities. That’s no exception for an independent Pottstown boarding school…

The Phelps School team.Sports

Two Chester County Schools Secure Girls' and Boys' Championship Basketball Titles 

Westtown School’s girls’ basketball team and Phelps School’s boys’ team have both secured Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association championships, writes Johnny Zawislak for…

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Tour-Goers Meet ‘Infamous’ at Edgewood Cemetery in Pottstown, Hear Ghostly Tales

Local history buffs were treated to well-performed mini-plays that brought mysterious, interred Edgewood Historic Cemetery residents back to life, so to speak, during…

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WSJ: Manoj Bhargava, Hill School Grad Turned Billionaire Commits to Philanthropy

Manoj Bhargava, founder of 5-Hour Energy and graduate of The Hill School in Pottstown, has committed much of his fortune to philanthropic efforts, writes…

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Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown Finds New Advocates to Keep It Alive

Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown, which dates back to the 1800s, now has a new team of advocates to keep it alive, reports Matteo Iadonisi…

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Hill School Student Philanthropy Announces Grant Applications for 2025 Awards

The Hill School’s student-run Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) is again accepting applications from Pottstown-area nonprofit organizations for its grant program.

Interested organizations…

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Billy King.Sports

Former Sixers President Sets His Sights on Making Women’s Field Hockey a Bigger Deal in the United States

Cheering on his daughter, Natane, a goalkeeper and one of the nation’s top prospects at The Hill School in Pottstown, Billy King has aspirations…

The Pottstown GoFourth! parade in 2022.Entertainment

Pottstown GoFourth! 2024 Street Fest and Fireworks Party Shows Off the Best of Pottstown

This year’s Pottstown GoFourth! Festival Independence Day celebration has something for all ages with activities all day long.

The day will begin with the…

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Pottstown's Hill School Alum Lewis Lehrman Shares Secret to Success in Memoir

The Hill School alum Lewis Lehrman, who helped turn his family’s wholesale grocery business into Rite Aid, shares the story of his success in…

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Pottstown GoFourth! Street Fest and Fireworks Party to Show Off the Best of Pottstown

This year’s Pottstown GoFourth! Festival Independence Day celebration will have a retro festival vibe with plenty of Grateful Dead/bohemian-inspired merchandise featuring vintage…

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Student Philanthropists Touch Pottstown-Area Nonprofits

The Hill School’s Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) recently awarded a total of $28,000 to 11 Pottstown-area nonprofits, including several operating in the…

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History Again Brought to Life During Edgewood Historic Cemetery Tour

Several interesting — and even famous — women of Pottstown were recently portrayed in a living history tour at Edgewood Historic Cemetery, to the delight of 41…

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Volunteers, Participants Asked to Dig into Spring Restoration Efforts at Edgewood Historic Cemetery

There’s been a lot of activity at Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown as volunteers from various organizations prepare for the “Women of Edgewood” living…

The Hill School Pottstown.Education

Montgomery County Home to One of the 15 Most Expensive High Schools in America

Education in the United States wears many price tags, but one local high school is among those that will break the bank for learning, writes…

Best in Show: How You Want Me, Mixed Media, Mia Y. Davis, Daniel Boone Area High School.Art

POSTPONED to Feb. 20: Montgomery County Community College hosts 10th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition

Update: Due to inclement weather, the opening reception is postponed to next Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 5 to 7 PM.

Montgomery County Community College will…

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NYC Hoops Star Ethan Johnston Enriches His Basketball Skills at Pottstown's Hill School

Sophomore Ethan Johnston, a Queens native, is the latest New York City basketball star who joined The Hill School in Pottstown and is ready to…

Richest Schools in Pennsylvania.Education

Three of the Richest Schools in Pennsylvania Are Right Here in Montgomery County

Having the right number of resources to provide the best education possible is important for schools across the country, including Pennsylvania.

Here in Montgomery County…

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Merry & Bright: Don’t Miss Upcoming Holiday Performances at The Hill School

The Hill School invites members of the Pottstown community to two special holiday events being held on campus in the Center for The Arts main…

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