The PreK 3 class celebrated the Feast of St. Francis with a little prayer service in the school chapel. The children each blessed their stuffed animal by making the Sign of the Cross on it. This followed a short discussion about St. Francis being a friend of Jesus who looks after all God’s animals. In the picture are…

The Old Forge School District Students and Staff honored Local Veterans on Veterans Day Tuesday November 11th with Patriotic Program for students K-6. The program featured advanced chorus, along with  local veterans  and a slide show presentation.  Advanced Chorus: Front Row: Nick Rasmus, Gabby Mannina, Alyssa Miller, Rachel Hallock, Madelyn O’Hearn, Dayla Schmitt, Jaden Karwaski, Liz…

Recently the students from fifth through eighth grades at Good shepherd Academy, Kingston, elected the officers of their student council; Maddie Lewis- President, Samantha Nordmark- Vice- President, Frankie Desiderio- Treasurer, Fiona Neville-7th Grade Vice- President, and Alyson Price- Secretary. The students from first through eighth elected homeroom representatives to their student council. The representatives and…

Marywood University to Host Weeklong Educational Program on Healthy Relationships and Violence Prevention   SCRANTON, PA—Marywood University will hold a collaborative program between the Counseling/Student Development Center and the Relationship and Empowerment (RAE) Task Force titled: “It’s On Us,” Monday, November 17 through Friday, November 21, 2014, on the university’s campus. The events are free…

MMI Preparatory School is holding a Visitation Night on Wednesday, November 19 at 6pm for all prospective students and families! MMI, located at 154 Centre Street, Freeland, PA, is a private college preparatory school serving grades 6-12. Please contact MMI for more information or to reserve your spot 570-636-1108!

West Scranton’s School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program Honors the October Students of the Month   Freshman Nastagia McCloe and senior Stefhen Caple were chosen as the Students of the Month at West Scranton High School for October 2014.  One girl and one boy are selected each month from names submitted by teachers and staff as part of West…

Panther Valley School District Important Dates for the Winter Season     October 30, 2014 Winter Sports Physicals in the nurses offices at the HS and MS at 12pm All proper paperwork needs to be filled out (physical form and activities fee)   November 14, 2014 Drama Play at 7pm Nothing will be take place in…

The Holy Cross Girls’ Cross Country Team placed 3rd in the state at the PIAA Class A State Meet.  Left to right: Tess Kearns (14th overall), Meghan Healey, Julianne Hunt, Mackenzie Greenfield (4th overall), Abby Guziewicz, Zoe Haggerty, Lexi Walsh, Abby Corrigan, Mollie Burda Absent from photo: Isabelle Tokash 

Marywood University’s School of Business and Global Innovation Students Win Entrepreneurship Awards   SCRANTON, PA—Marywood University’s School of Business and Global Innovation students landed first and second place in the tecBridge Fall 2014 Entrepreneurial Institute Business Plan Concept Competition.   Frank Winger, Allentown, Pa., sophomore management major at Marywood University, tied for first place with…

Holy Cross Senior Class Officers are (from left to right):Mrs. Lori Pawluck (senior class moderator), Gabby Giordano (president), Brenden Leese (vice-president), Riley Orr (secretary), and Jack Shean (treasurer) 

Senior members of student council attended the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on October 31st at the Radison Hotel. Front row: Maia Giombetti, Brianna Mazzoni, Sarah Kandel, Julia Gillow. Back row: Mr. Rupp, Alec Rodway, Nikki Stine, Emily Hughes, Jordan Seprosky, Evan Homish.