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Pittsburgh Public Schools to move 39 facilities to remote learning due to heat
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools students and teachers at 39 facilities will transition to remote learning on Tuesday because of the heat.The district has activated its extreme heat protocol and moved the 39 facilities to remote learning. The list of facilities can be found on Pittsburgh Public Schools' website.Pittsburgh Public Schools switches facilities to remote learning when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures reaching at least 85 or when the heat index is projected to hit at least 90.Pittsburgh Public Schools said grab-and-go meals will still be available at several locations. This is the second time in two weeks Pittsburgh...
Multi-county school districts try to find solution for STEB complaints
During Leechburg Area school board’s proposed budget presentation in March, board members were put on the spot when West Leechburg residents demanded a new tax structure. “We were alerted by the taxpayers that (the consistent school tax hikes) are unacceptable and we wanted to follow their lead,” said Leechburg Area Superintendent David Keibler. “We work for them as a school district, and we’re trying to accomplish our goals within our budget.”
Penn Hills School District's 2024 commencement features 296 graduates
Penn Hills School District’s 2024 commencement ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. tonight, May 31, at Yuhas-McGinley Stadium. The district has 296 graduates this year. There are 14 valedictorians, representing the top 5% of the graduating class: Makenna Carricato, David Dudas Jr., London Irish, Caleb Lohr, Isabelle Marazas, Caroline McDevitt, Ian Nadzan, Brice Peeler, Hannah Pugliese, Jeremy Safran, Ari Silverman, Avery Slagle, Caidyn Thomas and Kristian White.
Use it or lose it: Experts push for meaningful reading for kids during the summer break
Eight-year-old Hannah Woch has a stack of chapter books she plans to read this summer. It’s important to read over the summer, said Hannah, a student at Bon Air Elementary School in Lower Burrell. “Now that I’m reading, I understand more stuff,” she said. With the school...
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up encampment at University of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh on Sunday. The protesters established the camp outside the Cathedral of Learning on Pitt's campus in the city's Oakland neighborhood. They set up a fence around the encampment, which features small and large tents. Amid the demonstration on Sunday, one protester was detained by police after trying to bring a case of water into the encampment. Police told protesters that they could not bring anything inside. Pitt said the person taken into custody is not affiliated with the university. The University of Pittsburgh issued a statement on Monday morning...
Jafar Brooks, Steven Eason honored posthumously by Central Catholic High School
THE FAMILIES OF JAFAR BROOKS AND STEVEN EASON WERE HONORED DURING CENTRAL’S GRADUATION CEREMONY, MAY 24. (PHOTO BY BRIAN COOK SR.) Central Catholic High School honored the lives of two of its former students who were set to graduate in 2024, but whose lives were cut short due to gun violence.
St. Joseph High School's Class of 2024 includes 26 graduates
St. Joseph High School in Harrison held its 108th graduation Friday evening. A Baccalaureate Mass and graduation ceremonies were held for the 26 graduates in the Walter Dlubak Center. The event was livestreamed.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 31, 2024
Ephrata (17-7) at Downingtown East (17-6), 4 p.m.; Plymouth Whitemarsh (17-7) at LaSalle College (21-3), 4 p.m.; Central Bucks East (17-7) at Hazleton (19-4), 4 p.m.; Liberty (20-5) vs. Neshaminy (20-3) at DeSales University, 7 p.m.; North Penn (13-6) at Hempfield Landisville (18-5), 4:30 p.m.; Mt. Lebanon (18-5) at Erie McDowell (14-7), 4:30 p.m.; Central (16-11) at Downingtown West (18-5), 4 p.m.; Wilson West Lawn (15-7) at North Allegheny (17-6), 4 p.m.
Westmoreland County high school athletes of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Cam Ponko, Hempfield’s Peyton Murray
Claim to fame: Ponko helped the Warriors clinch third place in WPIAL Class 5A as she went 2 for 3 with two RBIs in a 4-1 victory over Latrobe in the consolation game. A third baseman, Ponko is slashing .500/.549/.968 with nine doubles, six home runs, 28 RBIs and 25 runs scored.
Oakmont Regional HS holds graduation on Friday: see the list of graduates
Oakmont Regional High School held its graduation exercises on Friday, May 31, where 154 students received diplomas. Included in the ceremony were three student speakers: Class President Cooper Carignan, Madeline Davison, and Cathal Wells. The other class officers are: Ashlyn Breton, Dylan Gage and Cathal Wells. The graduates are:. Gavin...
Penn-Trafford notebook: Matt Sarnowski caps high school career with state bronze
Senior Matt Sarnowski was hoping to end his high school track and field career with a PIAA gold medal. But Sarnowski had to settle for his second consecutive bronze for finishing third in the discus at the state meet in Shippensburg. The WPIAL Class 3A champion lost his back-and-forth battle...
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