West Scranton High School’s 4th annual “Walk Up The Line” Fundraiser Twenty members of the West Scranton High School student body and faculty held their 4th annual “Walk Up The Line” charity fundraiser on Thanksgiving morning. They braved chilly temperatures and walked nearly 11 miles, raising nearly $350 for local families in need. The walk began at 7:00…
Mountain View H.S. “Students of the Month” for November Pictured: Robert Presley, principal; Jon Master; Denise Vonada; Christine Zeck; Donna Porter, school counselor
On Saturday, December 7th the German and Spanish Clubs at Riverside High School had the opportunity to staff the gift wrapping table located at the Viewmont Mall. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to United Cerebral Palsy. United Cerebral Palsy is a non-profit organization providing direct services for children and adults with disabilities in a…
Gingerbread Houses Riverside German Club’s annual building of the gingerbread houses took place on Wednesday, December 4th. Five houses were built using icing, graham crackers and various decorations. All houses were on display during Riverside’s Celebration of the Season where voting for the best gingerbread house took place. Pictured left to right: Abigail Rushefski, grade…
The Old Forge High School Leo Club took part in the United Neighborhood Centers’ 34th Annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Program on November 26th. The program provides Thanksgiving dinners to families in need in our area. Back Row: Daicia Tompkins, Melaina Pepsin, Amanda Katchmar, Toriana Gaddy, Aisha Aldubayan, Paul McCool, David Pietryka Front Row: Denise Evans,…
Members of Riverside High School’s Life Skills class assisted Student Council members in decorating the school’s Christmas tree in the high school commons. From left to right Matthew Thubborn Britteny Morse Allison Jenkins Sarah Driesbaugh Jason Shoemaker Jordan Gallager Michael Emel Amy Thubborn Tiffany Brady Kelsey Shaughnessy, student council president Joe Janesko Abbey Wzorek, student…
Radius40 partnered with Penn State Worthington Scranton’s (PSWS) Business Department to provide a student to student mentoring experience for approximately 30 high school students from Lackawanna Trail, Lakeland, Mid Valley, and Wallenpaupack Area High Schools Oct. 4 on the PSWS campus in Dunmore. The S2S (student to student) Speed Mentoring Program, developed by Radius40, gives…
West Scranton’s School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program Honors the November Students of the Month Twelfth graders Valerie Valencia and Jon Knight were chosen as the Students of the Month at West Scranton High School for November 2013. One girl and one boy are selected each month from names submitted by teachers and staff as part of West…
West Scranton Students “Plant the Promise” Students from the West Scranton High School SADD club, in conjunction with the school’s community service club, participated in the “Plant the Promise” campaign. The students promised to avoid destructive decisions by planting tulip bulbs in memory of a loved one in the school’s courtyard. Pictured from left to…
Mid Valley Secondary Center held a memorial blood drive, sponsored by the MV Leo Club, in memory of Ann Marion Peslak, a former Mid Valley faculty member and librarian, who lost her battle with cancer this past September. Standing left to right are: Chad Vinansky – (MV Secondary Principal), John Nicodem (Lackawanna County Red Cross), Josh Hinders (Senior and Leo Club Secretary), Vienna…
Because we sell anything and everything, we often get ads for the interesting, the unusual and the extremely specialized. One of the best parts of working here is that we learn so much about so many different things. Here’s where we feature an ad that made us sit up and take notice. We wood *ahem*…
Mid Valley High School Student of the Month for November is Senior Kendra Wuestling. This award is given by the Lions Club of Olyphant. Pictured left to right: Chad Vinansky – Secondary Principal, Kendra Wuestling, Claudia Kausmeyer – Leo Club Advisor & Mid Valley Faculty member.
Charles Dickens’ “Christmas Carol” A group of Shenandoah Valley students who are members of the Drama Club and Student Council comprised the cast which presented Vignettes of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” which they performed in the Gazebo located in the American Legion Memorial Garden. The annual community event sponsored by Downtown Shenandoah Inc. brings…
Mr. Christopher Thomas and Mr. Nathan Barrett Principals in the Old Forge School District proudly announce the October High School Students of the Month. Left to right: Mr. Barrett, Joel Villar- Grade 8, , Gabriella Williams- Grade 9, Melaina Pepsin- Grade 10th, Nina Pascolini- Grade 11, Jimmy Perry- Grade 7, and Mr. Thomas
The Old Forge School District participated in No Shave November- Beards for the Beard to honor one of their own Mr. John Guida who is fighting Pancreatic Cancer. Mr. Guida is a former School Board member. This event raised $3,100. Staff and Friends….. Pictured Left to right: Kneeing: Billy Butler, Patrick McLane, Mr. John Guida,…