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Cheltenham High Cancels Football Season as Hazing Investigation Widens

Officials cite student safety during ongoing investigations.

Overview

  • Superintendent Brian Scriven informed families Sunday night that the remaining games are canceled following new reports of hazing involving physical contact.
  • The district reported an initial locker room assault to ChildLine and Cheltenham Township Police about three weeks ago, then expanded its review as additional information surfaced.
  • An external investigator has been retained, and the district is coordinating with police, with contact established with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.
  • Police have opened a criminal investigation and asked anyone with information to contact investigators.
  • Counselors will be available to students and staff, and the district plans an alternative way to honor seniors after Friday’s game and recognition events were called off.