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No tax increase expected in Brentwood schools budget
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (343+ words) Construction of a new elementary school in the Brentwood Borough School District will not have an impact on property taxes next year. Brentwood school officials propose a $33. 06 million budget for next school year that maintains a millage rate of 39. 1977. A…...
New principal to head up Plum's O'Block Elementary as renovations continue
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (436+ words) Cory Sakolsky will take up the principal role at Plum's O'Block Elementary in the midst of a vast construction wave that will see much of the building transformed in the coming months. Sakolsky currently serves as assistant principal at Shaler…...
Woodland Hills students find success, resiliency with STEAM, robotics programming
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (615+ words) Elementary students in the Woodland Hills School District are learning more than how to build and program robots " they're learning resilience, teamwork and how to push through frustration. In the program's first year, students often cried or gave up when…...
Jeannette school directors consider restricting cellphone use
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (237+ words) A new policy being considered by Jeannette City School District directors would restrict student cellphones during instructional time, said superintendent Matt Jones. Directors unanimously approved an initial version of the policy this month and must vote for a second time…...
Laurels & lances: Creativity, closure & kindness
11+ hour, 37+ min ago (377+ words) Laurel: To going down the rabbit hole. Through Wonder Media and support from The Grable Foundation, students from nine Western Pennsylvania school districts worked together to create "Finding Alice in Wonderland," an animated film focused on anxiety, resilience and emotional…...
Riverview School Board to discuss proposed multimillion-dollar junior-senior high school project
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (722+ words) After nearly two years of planning, Riverview School District officials are considering a major renovation project for the junior-senior high school along Hulton Road. While the project is only in the discussion phase, it could cost from $10. 2 million to $10. 9 million,…...
Duquesne City names gymnasium after late school board member De Wayne Tucker
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (317+ words) Duquesne City School District dedicated its school's gymnasium Wednesday to the late De Wayne Tucker, a longtime school board and community member. A retired City of Duquesne police officer, Tucker served on the city's school board for nearly four decades,…...
9 local school districts collaborate on "Alice in Wonderland" project that emphasizes mental health
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (716+ words) As the former CEO of production house Klasky Csupo, which managed television shows including "The Wild Thornberrys" and "Rugrats," Terry Thoren knows the way an engaging piece of animation can hold a child's attention. And part of his philosophy was…...
Fox Chapel Area High School history department hosts patriotic-themed event to mark America's 250th
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (241+ words) The past came to life as Fox Chapel Area High School celebrated America's 250th birthday with a daylong celebration May 26. Teachers in the history department coordinated the event. More than 30 teachers and staff participated, reviving the likes of Andy Warhol, Rosie…...
Fox Chapel Area High School graduation set for June 7
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (205+ words) Fox Chapel Area School District officials are preparing to send off this year's class of graduates. About 325 high school seniors will graduate June 7. The ceremony will begin at 2 p. m. in the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland. Seating is limited…...