MMI students compete in annual Sixth Grade Science Fair (Freeland, PA – December 14, 2017) – Lauren Talbott, Robert Orbin, and Nathaniel Neidlinger placed in the top three during MMI Preparatory School’s Sixth Grade Science Fair, which was held on December 1 in the MMI Cafeteria. Talbott captured first place for her project entitled “What’s…
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…
Buying Christmas presents for all the ones on your list will make a huge dent in your bank account. Getting all those new and cool presents come at a really high cost. The worst thing is when you know that high ticketed item will only be used for a short time and then completely forgotten…
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…
Joseph A. Polizzi, Ph.D., associate professor of Education and director of the School Leadership Academy at Marywood University was recently nominated to the Editorial Board of the American Educational Studies Association (AESA) Journal, Educational Studies: A Journal of the American Education Studies Association. In his role as an editorial board member, Dr. Polizzi is…
Christmas seems to be approaching fast! Every street you turn down you’ll see houses lit, lawns covered in Christmas décor, and trees shining bright displayed perfectly in front windows. This time of year is VERY hectic. There is constant running around buying those last minute presents, trying to finalize your holiday plans, and spending more…
William W. Scranton III and Maryla Scranton Will Be Honored at Marywood University’s Fifth Annual Community Leadership Celebration SCRANTON, PA (December 6, 2017)—Marywood University’s Fifth Annual Community Leadership Celebration on Thursday, May 3, 2018, will honor former Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania, William W. Scranton III and Maryla Scranton, North Abington Township. Mr. Scranton is…
Neil Dadurka’s Technical Education (Shop) Students at Old Forge High School completed a project for SNOW FORGE which was held December 3rd… Here is a brief Summary of the project: Students were given the task of building a full size modular gingerbread house for Snow Forge. The challenge in this project was to come up with a…
West Scranton SADD Club Participates in Lackawanna County’s Annual Festival of Trees Once again, West Scranton High School’s SADD club has entered a Christmas tree into the annual Festival of Trees competition. The trees are currently on display at the Electric City Trolley Museum. Winners are chosen by the public. (L to R): Emily Rose, Liz Pfohl, and…
Marywood University Arts Galleries to Exhibit Graduate Students’ Works SCRANTON, PA (November 29, 2017)—Marywood University’s Art Galleries will be exhibiting work by three graduate students from December 2, through January 8, 2018, in the Mahady Gallery, in the Shields Center for Visual Arts. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, December 9, 2017,…
Valley View High School Students help in the distribution of food at St. Mary’s Center for Feed A Friend Pictured left to right: 1st row Taylor Seprosky, Kayla Barrett, Olivia Pisarski, Santina Coassolo, and Mackenzie McHale 2nd row left to right; Jake Sherdian, Dom Lupini, Abbey Halloran, Ella Borgacci, Sophia Pisarski Alana Passeri, Emily Yontas,…
Valley View Senior Class Officers organized a Volleyball Tournament to collect can good donations for Feed a Friend. Pictured left to right are: Kyra Fauerbach, Secretary; Caroline Burak, Vice President; Marino Angeloni, President; Jen Nguyen, Treasurer and Dr. Rose Minniti, Valley View Superintendent of Schools.
Mr. Chris Gatto , Old Forge School High School Principal. announces November Devil Pride Elementary School Students. The students were chosen based on their recognition for outstanding demonstrations of Devil Pride. Pride stands for Prepared, Respectful, Independent, Dependable, and Example to others Left to Right: Mr. Gatto- Principal, Grade 7- Mazzie Musgrave, Grade 8- Joey Nocera,…
Valley View held a district wide “dress down” day and collected $2,700 dollars and thousands of non-perishable food items for the Feed A Friend program. Left to right standing: Ken Rupp, Student Council Advisor; Larry Pegula. Valley View Assistant Principal; Students Julie Maddage,Nick Beggin, Paul Krzan,Tyler Sherdian, Cage Dotzel, Chase Combs, Reyna McMullen, and Tony…
Tomorrow is December which means it’s finally Christmas time! If you are anything like me your house is already full of presents that you have bought for your family and friends. With all the gifts and stuff around it is starting to make the house feel cluttered, am I right? Take a moment and look…