

ARGUED: OPINION JUSTICE TODD DECIDED: NovemThis discretionary appeal lies at the crossroads of student free speech rights under the First Amendment and the duty of public schools to maintain a safe, effective, and efficient educational environment. 341 CD 2019 affirming the Order of the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division, dated Februat No. Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court dated at No. MANHEIM TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT, Appellant : : : : : : : : : : : : : No. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA MIDDLE DISTRICT BAER, C.J., SAYLOR, TODD, DONOHUE, DOUGHERTY, WECHT, MUNDY, JJ. Therefore, the Court concluded that the School District improperly expelled J.S., and affirmed the order of the Commonwealth Court. did not engage in unprotected speech, and did not cause a substantial disruption to the school environment. engaged in threatening speech unprotected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, or created a substantial disruption of the school environment. due process during the expulsion process and to consider the proper standard by which to determine whether J.S. The Supreme Court granted review to consider whether the School District denied J.S. Manheim Township Age Group Swim Program is a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.At issue before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in this case centered on a determination of Appellant Manheim Township School District (“School District”) that one of its students, Appellee J.S., made terroristic threats to another student through social media – outside of the school day and off school property – substantially disrupting the school environment, and leading to his expulsion. Like our team Facebook page: "Manheim Township Age Group Swim Program" *that respect for fellow teammates, coaches, opposing competitors, and officials is paramount. *that through practice attendance and meet experiences children gain a sense of responsibility and confidence. *that the program will be a building competitive experience and that program participants will eventually compete on the high school level and beyond. *that children learn to win with humility and to lose gracefully. *that sportsmanship and team work are essential. Good technique enables a firm foundation for future success. *that a competitive swimming program for swimmers ages 6 to 14 should focus on technique. Any registrations received after the cap is reached will be added to a wait list. Registration for the 2022-2023 MTAG season is open.

All practices and home meets are held at the Manheim Township High School pool. The Blue Streaks participate in the Tri-County School Swim League. The Manheim Township Age Group Swim Program is a competitive swimming program for residents of the Manheim Township School District in grades 1-8. Home of the Manheim Township Blue Streaks!
