Lackawanna Trail High School teacher, Miss Claire Signorello was among 100 educators from across Pennsylvania to be selected to participate in the Keystone Technology Innovators (KTI) Summit, held July 21-25, on the campus of Kutztown University.At the summit, these innovative educators came together to collaborate and learn from one another as well as a team…
Frontier Communications has donated $3,000 to the Abington Heights Educational Improvement Organization (AEIO). The funds will be used to supplement and enhance the educational environment and programs within the Abington Heights School District. AEIO brings together ideas, people and resources to support innovative educational programs outside the regular school curriculum. Popular Abington Heights School District…
HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, OCT. 26 Holy Redeemer High School will hold its annual open house for prospective new students and their families on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1 – 3 p.m. Tours of the school will be offered, and participants will be given the opportunity to meet and talk…
Riverside Drama Club will be sponsoring Fall Karaoke on Saturday, November 1st at the high school. Faculty and students from the district will be participating. Riverside High School senior, Tera Sheerin will be performing an original composition titled “Garden of Us” on guitar. She will also be singing “Let it Go” in Japanese. …
The West Scranton High School chapter of the SADD club recently elected its officers for the 2014-2015 school year (R to L): President: Jenna Santarsiero (12th grade) Vice President: Kristen Southard (11th grade) Secretary: Christina Kelly (11th grade) Treasurer: Nicole Sinclair (12th grade) The SADD club participates in such events as Red Ribbon Week, the Safe Drive campaign, “Plant…
The Vikings Read! Book Club visited the PA Renaissance Faire on October 15th. The faire was full of history, drama, fine arts, and literary references. With some in Renaissance costumes, our students got to live in the 1500’s for the day. The teachers were accompanied by Language arts teachers, Ms. Katie Gedrich and Ms. Cathy…
Mountain View Jr/Sr High School’s “Students of the Month” for September Left to right: Rob Presley (Principal), Samantha Krisa, John George, Abigail O’Dell, Donna Porter (School Counselor)
Riverside High School crowned Homecoming Queen, Lacee Collins and King, Nathan Dommes, at the October 10th football game
Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will present a faculty recital on Sunday, October 19, 2014, at 4 p.m., in the Marian Chapel, in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, on the university’s campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Featured faculty members Jennifer Cowgill, D.M., Soprano, associate professor, and Rick…
Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will host a day-long dance workshop for high school students on Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., on the main stage of the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts, on the university’s campus. The dance workshop is free and open to the public. …
Cosmetology student Teya Heller has been nominated October Student of the Month by her instructor, Ms. Christine Menichini. Teya has been described as a motivated, goal orientated student, who has great leadership skills. Ms. Heller is a junior at Lakeland High School. She is a member of the CTC Safety Committee and Student Council. Teya’s…
Marywood University music therapy alumni, faculty, and students recently attended Hill Day at the state capitol. State Representative Daniel Deasy (27th District, Allegheny County), and State Senator Mike Folmer (48th District, Dauphin, Lebanon, and York Counties) introduced resolutions, recognizing music therapy as a valid therapeutic service and declaring October as Music Therapy Month in Pennsylvania.…
The 2014 Abington Heights High School annual band citrus sale will take place until October 26, with distribution in December this year. This fundraiser supports the marching band’s spring trip. To place an order, contact any marching band member or Band Booster President Sue Sileo at ssileo@aol.com or 570-840-5762.
Students from the Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center have continued a tradition with the seventh annual Pink Paws for a Cause fundraiser that raises money for cancer research. To date, this fundraiser has raised over $46,000 for cancer research. Every years students from the high school and elementary and their families band together to purchase t-shirts, participate…
“Gateway to the Centennial” Concert Features Music from Marywood’s Early Days World Premiere of Marywood Centennial Commission Project to Be Performed In anticipation of Marywood’s Centennial in 2015, the Marywood Wind Ensemble, under the direction of F. David Romines, D.M.A., will present a special celebration concert during the university’s Founders’ Week that features music…