Cheltenham Community Marches Following Football Hazing Scandal

Approximately 35 parents, students, and board members marched in Cheltenham on August 29, 2026, to advocate for student safety following a football hazing scandal that led to criminal charges.

Montgomery County prosecutors charged four coaches and six players in July 2025 for locker room assaults, resulting in the cancellation of the district's football season.

The school board approved Chris McGinley as the new interim superintendent on August 18, 2026, as the district faces an outside investigation into its handling of the abuse reports.