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Hempfield Area School District plans to have 6 weapon detectors for random screenings
Hempfield, PA (KDKA) — New security measures are being implemented in the Hempfield Area School District. The district plans to have six weapon detectors in rotation at nine of its buildings."Until this country straightens out, I don't see any other way around it," said Tom Stangroom, whose children went to the district.This comes after three high school students were caught exchanging two loaded handguns on a bus and school bathroom last school year. Following that incident, a new safety committee was formed and the district filled the position of director of pupil services, with a focus on safety. A new superintendent has also...
New PennWest President Jon Anderson: 'Opportunities like this don't come often'
EDINBORO — Pennsylvania Western University's new president will be a regular presence at each of the university's three campuses. Jon Anderson's mailing address is in Clarion, between Edinboro and California, but he is spending time in residences on all three campuses. ...
✏️ 2024 Back-to-School Guide for Uniontown, Morgantown, and More
Phew, this summer has flown by! It's time to start thinking back to school. Here's your guide to back-to-school events and deals in Uniontown, Morgantown, Connellsville, Scottdale, and more. Be sure to check back as I add events frequently!. Don't see your favorite event listed? Contact kaylah@macaronikid.com to have it...
Penn State students from Bangladesh host candlelight vigil to raise awareness about deadly protests
Penn State's Bangladesh Cultural Club, Bangladeshi Student Association, and their supporters gathered on the steps of Old Main Tuesday night to raise awareness about protests in Bangladesh, which led to almost 200 reported deaths and nearly 2,700 arrests. On July 15th, Bangladeshi college students started to protest against a quota...
Penn State Sustainability encourages students to do their part
Penn State’s Chief Sustainability Officer Lara Fowler believes in the power of asking questions. As the director of Penn State Sustainability, Fowler said the best part of her job is working to answer student questions, like when a student asked why the IM Fields lights are always on. “A...
District 19 News: Basic education funding bill passes House
Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and back at home. I was proud to cast my affirmative vote for a basic education funding bill that would help get our public schools the dollars they need to assist students, teachers and staff, and I spoke in support of the bill prior to passage. The legislation is a result of the bipartisan Basic Education Funding Commission’s findings that Pennsylvania has not fulfilled its constitutional obligations when it comes to public education.
Watson Institute and XYCOM introduce immersive learning environments to the U.S.
Inside Pittsburgh Tech explores the products coming out of Pittsburgh that will change the world. In the age of virtual reality and artificial intelligence, it’s easy for things to go unnoticed unless they are bigger than life and truly immersive. That’s why walking into Watson Institute’s immersive learning environment...
NSO leaders form friendships, help students ‘survive their first year’
Every summer, incoming freshmen arrive at Penn State ahead of the fall semester, integrating themselves into campus and student life as a preview for what is about to come. Leading that glimpse of the future are the New Student Orientation leaders. Keyana Gales-Cook said leading the student groups has been...
Peters Township School District, teachers union agree on contract
Teachers in the Peters Township School District have a new five-year contract that will carry them to 2029. Both the Peters Township Board of School Directors and the Peters Township Federation of Teachers (PTFT) approved the agreement at meetings on Monday. According to a press release from the school district,...
Peters Township football stadium turf gets replaced
Work is underway at Peters Township’s high school stadium to replace the turf as a new school year approaches. The Peters Township board of school directors approved the project in February. The field is being outfitted with the “Game On Turf System” from Shaw Sports Turf. The work is costing the district $507,200.
State Announces $11.5M Afterschool Initiative
Lt. Gov. Davis calls afterschool programs crucial to reducing violence. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, a native of McKeesport, talks to children playing Monday at the city’s LaRosa Youth Club. Also shown is state Rep. Nick Pisciottano of West Mifflin. (Photo courtesy Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Media Services) Pennsylvania Lt. Gov....
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