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A 15‑year‑old student’s hazing report triggers indictments, a superintendent’s resignation and the cancellation of Cheltenham High’s football season, prompting a district‑wide safety overhaul.
The resignation of Dr. Brian Scriven follows a sweeping investigation that led to criminal charges against coaches and players and the suspension of the district's football program.
After an investigation into a September 2024 hazing incident at Cheltenham High School, Superintendent Brian Scriven stepped down effective immediately, citing the need for fresh leadership as the district confronts legal and community challenges.
The resignation of Superintendent Brian Scriven follows a hazing scandal that led to criminal charges and the cancellation of football seasons at Cheltenham High School.
A former coach’s criminal charges have exposed a toxic football culture, inadequate supervision, and a district’s delayed response, leaving players and families seeking answers.
Four coaches and six players face charges after a 15‑year‑old teammate was assaulted in the locker room; the school district halted the football season and urged legislative action.
A 15‑year‑old player was brutally assaulted in the school’s locker room, prompting a criminal investigation that resulted in charges against four coaches and two players, the cancellation of the upcoming football season, and a broader reckoning with the school’s culture.
A grand jury investigation into alleged hazing at Cheltenham High School has led to the early termination of the 2025 football season and the cancellation of the 2026 varsity and junior varsity campaigns, prompting a public news conference.
Cheltenham High School announced the suspension of its varsity and junior varsity football programs for 2026 following a locker‑room hazing investigation. The district will still field a ninth‑grade squad and keep other spirit activities alive.
The Cheltenham Township School District has called off the 2026 varsity and junior varsity football seasons following investigations that revealed a toxic culture and inadequate oversight after a locker room assault.