An upcoming continuing education program at Marywood University will examine issues veterans face and discuss resources they need. “Serving and Understanding our Veterans: Suicide Prevention, PTSD and Trauma Treatment, Regional Resources” will be presented on Friday, November 16, 2018, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., in the Upper Main Dining Hall, at the Nazareth Student…
On Saturday, October 20th, 2018, Wells Fargo will bring more than 70 volunteers from across Northeast Pennsylvania to McNichols Plaza Elementary School to make a great school even better. Volunteers will assemble playground equipment, create a mural, plant perennial flowers, create educational games on the parking lot surface and paint various items in the school…
Geisinger Health and Wellness and Valley View School District have teamed up to fight Pennsylvania’s current substance abuse epidemic. Breanna Grzech and Sara Miraglia, employees of Geisinger Health and Wellness, bring prevention to life as they are spending several weeks at Valley View High School teaching and collaborating with Ninth grade students on substance use…
Have you ever wondered why Paper Shop uses the recycling logo as the ‘o’ in Shop? There are a few different reasons actually! Get ready to learn a little about Paper Shop that you may not have known previously. We use the recycling logo instead of the letter ‘o’ because: Customers recycle their goods The recycling…
On October 13th, Paper Shop will hold a booth at Bark for Life of NEPA. We will have a few prizes to give away and we will have free Paper Shops, treats, and more! Please come out to this event and support the American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life, a canine event to fight cancer.…
This summer a group of seven students representing the Western Wayne Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter participated in the organization’s annual National Leadership Conference held in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to the start of the conference, the Pennsylvania delegation– numbering more than 600–had an opportunity to do some sightseeing including a visit to the…
West Scranton Seniors Joe Valencia and Peyton Cook were crowned the 2018 Homecoming King and Queen on Friday, October 6. Members of the West Scranton Homecoming Court included: Homecoming Princesses: Brianna O’Brien, Jordan Bennett, Maura Turi, and Hope Williams Homecoming Princes: Enzo Cicco, Jacob Rogers, Ben Anderson, and Jake Butka This year’s Homecoming took place…
Marywood University will hold an undergraduate open house on Saturday, October 20, 2018, for high school students and their parents. The program will begin with registration at 9 a.m., in the Fireplace Lounge at the Nazareth Student Center on the University’s campus. The event will include an informative tour of the campus, as well as…
The Scranton School Board of Education has learned of the passing of our colleague, Carol Oleski. Our thoughts are with Mrs. Oleski’s family, friends and the countless foster children who have benefitted from her kindness.
On behalf of the Old Forge Board of Education, President Joan Wilk recognized members of the Old Forge Police Department and individuals involved in a life-saving effort at the school. Additionally, Mr. Robert Gillette, Jr. was recognized for his help with honoring students and their parents at the board recognition ceremonies during the 2017-2018 school…