A Christmas tradition at Old Forge Elementary School is when the Honors Sophomore English class reads their Christmas Fairy Tales

A Christmas tradition at Old Forge Elementary School is when the Honors Sophomore English class reads their Christmas Fairy Tales. It is a special moment for these high school students as they see young children entertained by their writing. The stories are filled with lessons, traditions, and hopefulness. They tap into their imagination to create…

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Students of the Old Forge High School French Club donated Christmas stocking stuffers to the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton this week

Students of the Old Forge High School French Club donated Christmas stocking stuffers to the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton this week.  Pictured in the photo are: Elizabeth Zuchinski, Jenna Ziemba, Abby Robson, Ashley Kempa, Cassandra Nocera, Hannah Lisowski, Caleb Gething, Carissa DeLucca, Joey Nocera, Gabby Gilbert and Madison Snyder. Moderator, Colleen Moulin Another successful…

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Marywood University to Host Orchestra Performance

Marywood University to Host Orchestra Performance   Marywood University will host the Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra winter concert on Sunday, January 21, 2018, at 8 p.m., in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts.   The performance will be conducted by Rick Hoffenberg, D.M.A., associate professor of choral conducting at Marywood University, and it will…

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West Scranton High School “Angel on the Tree”

West Scranton High School “Angel on the Tree” The Student Council of West Scranton High School organized its annual “Angel on the Tree” collection to benefit fellow children of the Scranton School District.  Students and faculty at West Scranton purchased various toys, clothes, and gift items for approximately 50 children at Charles Sumner Elementary School who…

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Valley View Senior Corey Pezak will continue his academic and baseball career at Immaculata University. 

Valley View Senior Corey Pezak will continue his academic and baseball career at Immaculata University. Pictured left to right:  Standing Chris Killiany, Valley View Athletic Director; Jason Munley, Valley View Head Baseball Coach; and Larry Pegula, Valley View Assistant Principal Sitting left to right: Gary Pezak, Father; Corey Pezak; Theresa Pezak, Mother; and Craig Pezak,…

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MMI students advance to state finals of PA School Press Association’s Student Journalism Competition

MMI students advance to state finals of PA School Press Association’s Student Journalism Competition   (Freeland, PA – December 12, 2017) – Senior Julia Snyder and junior Bailey Slusser will represent MMI Preparatory School at the state finals of the Pennsylvania School Press Association’s Student Journalism Competition. The state finals will be held on March…

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The Valley View Middle School Guidance Office along with the Blakely/Peckville Woman’s club coordinated the 24th annual Career Shadowing program.

The Valley View Middle School Guidance Office along with the Blakely/Peckville Woman’s club coordinated the 24th annual Career Shadowing program.  The entire 8th grade class had the opportunity to experience a variety of vocations in order to assist with future Career Choices.  The students pictured participated in careers such as Teaching, engineering, Physical Therapy, automotive…

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Marywood University to Conduct Emergency Drill  Simulating Life Threatening Attack

Marywood University to Conduct Emergency Drill  Simulating Life Threatening Attack   SCRANTON, PA (December 8, 2017) — On Monday, December 18, beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m., Marywood University, along with local law enforcement officials, will be conducting an emergency drill to simulate a life-threatening attack on the Marywood campus.  The drill will take place in and…

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