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Multiple Pittsburgh-area school districts dealing with whooping cough outbreaks, exposures
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Two school districts in the Pittsburgh area are currently dealing with whooping cough outbreaks and exposures.The Allegheny County Health Department has reported a total of ten cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, a contagious respiratory disease which can be spread through coughing, sneezing, or runny noses. According to the Pa. Department of Health, kids should be monitored over the next two weeks for any symptoms like runny nose or coughing spells and report them immediately to their doctors' offices. Symptoms typically consist of coughing fits followed by a whooping sound. If the children are indeed diagnosed with whooping...
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.
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.
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.
Robinson says no to proposed Islamic-themed school, citing traffic
Shorouq Bader, an educator and the school’s intended principal, said they are planning to hire traffic personnel to ensure safe and smooth flow of traffic. She added the school plans on having different dismissal areas for pick-ups by parents and buses. The post Robinson says no to proposed Islamic-themed school, citing traffic appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
West View Elementary holds end of year awards ceremony for students
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Students from West View Elementary are recognized for their achievements Friday during three separate award ceremonies. Kindergarten through fifth grade students were honored at the school, located at 1720 Halsted Road. Leaders at West View believe it is important for students to be recognized for their accomplishments, growth and character.
Sewickley Academy graduation set for June 7
Sewickley Academy officials plan to send off their class of 2024 into their next chapters in life with inspiring words from a University of Pittsburgh medical professional. Dr. Joseph Maroon, clinical professor of neurological science at Pitt’s Medical Center and the Heindl Scholar in neuroscience, will be the guest speaker at the private school’s commencement ceremony on June 7.
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...
Carlynton renews superintendent's contract, hires assistant superintendent
Carlynton School District has selected its top administrators for years to come. Board directors on May 21 renewed Superintendent John Kreider’s contract for a term expiring June 30, 2029. Also at the meeting, the board hired Norwin Superintendent Jeff Taylor as Carlynton’s assistant superintendent, effective July 1. Board...
Quaker Valley Middle School students shine at PJAS competition
Quaker Valley Middle School made an impressive showing at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science state-level competition held at Penn State University on May 20. Under the guidance of their teacher Margot Bruno, 17 eighth-grade students from QVMS’s 4000-level physical science classes showcased their long-term experimental design projects, earning remarkable accolades.
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