Mountain View Jr/Sr High School’s “Students of the Month” for December Left to right:  Ian Graham, William O’Brien, Joseph Kuhar, Rob Presley (Principal)

Valley View High School Coaches vs. Cancer Game will take place at Valley View High School on January 24, 2017 with a start time of 6:00pm. At the game on January 24, 2017 there will be activities including basket raffles, 50-50, face painting, memory board displays, and a “Survivor Celebration” between the JV and varsity…

The Old Forge High School recently conducted their annual collection of toothpaste for the Voluntary Action Center. They collected over 300 tubes of toothpaste and toothbrushes. Pictured from left with Vice President Maria Balanovich, Treasurer Alexandra Yudiski, President Scarlett Spager, and Secretary Adam Zaykowski

WW FBLA EXCELS AT REGIONAL CONFERENCE Approximately 70 members of the Western Wayne High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter recently attended the annual Regional Leadership Conference on the campus of the University of Scranton.  This conference brought together nearly 400 students from 11 area high schools in Lackawanna, Pike, and Wayne Counties…

  MMI receives ExxonMobil grant for science and technology departments   (Freeland, PA – January 9, 2017) – MMI Preparatory School received a $500 grant through the ExxonMobil Foundation that it will use toward its science and technology departments. MMI was nominated for the grant ExxonMobil Educational Alliance grant by Liberty Petroleum Distributors of New…

Tyler Swiger, a Valley View High School Junior, was selected to receive an award for his essay he submitted to the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.  Tyler’s essay was selected from the thousand of entries for an essay contest sponsored by Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.  The Freedoms Foundation is a non-profit educational group for civics and government students as…

­­­MMI recognizes first semester ‘Best of the Best’ students  (Freeland, PA – January 3, 2017) – Students in eighth, 10th and 12th grades delivered presentations as part of MMI Preparatory School’s annual “Best of the Best” program during an assembly held at the school. Sophomore Alyssa Sweda, the daughter of John and Jacqueline Sweda of Hazle…

Brett Uhrin, a senior member of the Valley View Varsity Wrestling team, recorded his 100th victory at the Tunkhannock Kiwanis Tournament.  He becomes only the fourth wrestler in school history to achieve this milestone.  Uhrin’s current career record is 103-30.  He is a two time District Champion and PIAA State qualifier in 2016.  Brett hopes to…

 The Old Forge High School Chorus Presented “An Unconventional Holiday” on Thursday December 22nd… Music Show is under the director of Teacher Kerry Gregory … Kneeling: Madeline Hopkins, Alyssa Hillmer-Black, Madison Chickey, Sophia Scalese, Abby Cusumano, Ava Aulisio, Jaden Karwaski, Jennie Thomas, Brooke Manley, Mia Nardone, Gabby Gilbert, Morgan Fuller, Emily Bergamino, Molly McCabe Middle…

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 students of the Scranton School District.  Students and faculty at West Scranton purchased various toys, clothes, and gift items for children “adopted” through the program.  Approximately 50 young…

Mr. Jack  Schalk Principal of Old Forge High School  announces December Devil Pride High 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: Rachael Murray- Grade 7, Corshella Fisher- Grade 8, Tyler Mulrooney-…

Valley View Varsity Basketball Cheerleading Captains for the 2016/17 Pictured left to right: Caitlyn Addley, Sam Praschak, and Maria Klinko

Valley View Middle School PTA hosted a presentation on Cyberbullying to the Valley View Middle School students on December 9, 2016.  Fred J. Aebli, Instructor and Program Co-Coordinator of Information Sciences and Technology from Penn State Worthington Scranton was the presenter. Pictured left to right: Robin Sweeney, Valley View Middle School PTA; Kayla Sweeney, student;…

West Scranton Music Department Donates to Veteran’s Memorial Park On Tuesday, November 15, the West Scranton High School Music Department held a concert in honor of Veteran’s Day.  During the performance, local veterans and servicemen were honored, including West Scranton alumni, both discharged and currently serving in the armed forces, as well as residents of…

OFHS Blue and Gold Chapter of the National Honor Society in collaboration with the People Security Bank and Trust of Old Forge and the Salvation Army, recently conducted the “Christmas Angel Project”.  The National Honor Society received 50 Christmas Angels and members helped fulfill the wish of boys and girls of all ages. In the…