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Pennsylvania technical school closing after 80 years
After 80 years in operation, Triangle Tech, a Pittsburgh-based school with six locations including in DuBois, announced that it’s closing. In a news release, the technical school pointed to the COVID pandemic, changes in the industry, government regulations and declining enrollments. About 20 of the school’s remaining 110 staff...
Parents, students question Penn-Trafford principal shuffling
Carly Bouch wants answers from the Penn-Trafford School District administration. Bouch, of Trafford, is among several parents in the district who attended recent school board meetings to learn more about five longtime educators being shifted to different schools in the district next fall — including four elementary teachers who have worked in the same school for more than 15 years.
Pittsburgh Technical College in 'imminent danger' of closing, agency says
The accrediting agency for Pittsburgh Technical College says the 80-year-old school “is in danger of imminent closure” and ordered its leaders to “demonstrate by June 28 why its accreditation should not be withdrawn.”. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education on Friday released a summary of board...
Acclaimed senior class accomplished plenty for North Allegheny baseball
The worst day for any high school baseball coach is cut day, says North Allegheny’s Andrew Heck. That’s when the roster gets whittled down before the season opener. But in his mind, there is also a close second. That’s whenever the season ends short of the state finals. For North Allegheny, that day came June 3 as the WPIAL champion Tigers lost 2-0 to Wilson of PIAA District 3 in the first round of the state playoffs.
School's out! An exciting time for the kids can become a stressful time for the parents
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Today is a big day for students in Baldwin, Brentwood, Hampton, Keystone Oaks, Mt. Lebanon, and Northgate as they finish up the school year. They'll join a sea of school districts that have already concluded the 2023-24 school year.That also means their families are now taking up the role of executive entertainers. So, fire up the video game controllers, summer is here. "We don't want our kids spending the entire summer on their screens, even though that's easy to do," said Amanda Mushro, a lifestyle consultant. Now, that's not to say your home has to be a screen time prohibition zone. "I...
Oakmont's ace pitcher returns from injury to set an 'untouchable' school record
ASHBURNHAM ― Caleb Allen was fresh off a state championship and returning for his senior campaign as a captain this season for Oakmont baseball. He was ready to lead the skilled and focused group on their journey to experience a similar finish to the 2023 season. Suddenly, however, Allen...
With surprise starter stifling Avella, Eden Christian rolls into PIAA Class A semifinals
When Eden Christian Academy coach Mark Feldman named his starting pitcher for the PIAA Class A baseball quarterfinals, he threw a curve at Avella. Then Warriors sophomore Brady Hull spent most of the afternoon baffling Eagles hitter with his nasty curve. Hull struck out 11 Avella batters, seven caught looking...
Alle-Kiski High School Reunion News - June 7, 2024
Publicize your class’s high school reunion announcement. Send information as soon as possible to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Ken-Hi Class of 1959 will have a reunion at 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower...
Graduation walk for seniors at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
EDGEWOOD, Pa. — An important tradition took place Thursday at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. The school's 13 graduating seniors walked the halls in a parade of sorts to inspire the younger students. "Our juniors in high school get to see their friends and look up to the...
Grandparent reacts to gun found in Pittsburgh school
PITTSBURGH — A gun was discovered in a Pittsburgh school this week. "It’s astounding to me that a dangerous weapon could be left to where a child could have any access to it. They should be locked away, the parents and the gun," Chuck Kinsey said. Kinsey has...
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