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Penn Wood suspends sports while district reviews athletics culture
The William Penn School District has paused all student athletics at Penn Wood High School during an investigation into an incident it says raises concerns about the program’s culture and climate. The district has not identified the incident or said when sports may resume.
All student athletics at Penn Wood High School in Delaware County have been suspended while the William Penn School District investigates an incident involving what it described as the culture and climate of athletics.
The district announced the pause in a statement posted on its website Oct. 15. It did not disclose what happened or specify how long the suspension will last.
“Student safety and well-being remain paramount,” the district said, adding that it would conduct a fair and thorough review under district policies.
School leaders are asking families to share their experiences with Penn Wood athletics by emailing communications@wpsd.k12.pa.us. The suspension affects the school’s athletic programs; the district has not provided further details about the investigation.