West Scranton High School Red Cross Club Hosts Winter Blood Drive On Friday December 9, the West Scranton High School Red Cross Club sponsored their winter blood drive. Throughout the course of the event, the Red Cross was able to collect 41 units of blood from donors among the students and the staff of West…
Marywood University’s Aviation Club Runs Its Fifth Annual Toys for Tots Fundraiser SCRANTON, PA (December 6, 2016)—Marywood University’s Aviation Club held its annual fundraiser, Toys for Tots, which raises funds through various on-campus events. Following the fundraisers on campus, members of the Aviation Club purchased and delivered toys to children in the pediatrics department at Moses…
PTA Reflections Contest Winner West Scranton High School recently announced the winners of the annual PTA Reflections essay contest. Taking the top honor this year was junior student Scott Christiano. Scott earned his 1st place award with a personal essay he submitted for this year’s theme: “What is Your Story?”. He is the son of…
Valley View Middle School Science Department accepts the ”Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Grant” from Liberty Petroleum. Pictured left to right front row; Tim Karlavige, Kai Horeis, Emma Mazzoni, Layni Haring, Olivia Russell, Sophia Williams, and Leah Mackrell Second row left to right: Dr. Tom Quinn, Valley View School District Superintendent; Valley View Middle School Science…
Good Shepherd Academy in Kingston, recently celebrated the coming of Christ and Christmas by gathering on a Saturday to participate in various events centering on the book The Polar Express. Earlier in the week the students joined in gift giving fun through participation in a Secret Santa Shop. Special Guests included Santa and Mrs. Claus.…
Valley View High School Students participating in dual enrollment classes in local campuses including The University of Scranton, Penn State Worthington Campus, Marywood University, and Lackawanna College. TOp Row: Joseph Castellani, Mason Black, Zachary Siesputwoski, Matthew Mackinder, Frank Ross, Marc Stine, Alex Glucksnis, Auri Glucksnis, Kalee Biglin, Marino Angeloni, Karly Powell, Lindsay Ubaldini, Alex Langel, Caroline Burak, Santina Burak,…
West Scranton High School NHS Officers 2016-2017 The West Scranton High School chapter of the National Honor Society recently selected the officers for the 2016-2017 school year. President: Emily Karavich Vice President: Marissa Popis Secretary: Jude Wheeler Treasurer: Nori Zaccheo The faculty advisor for the WSHS chapter of the NHS is Ms.…
Jennifer Novotney receives National High School Teacher of Excellence Award (Freeland, PA – December 8, 2016) – MMI Preparatory School English instructor Jennifer Novotney was one of only 13 teachers from across the country to receive the National High School Teacher of Excellence Award from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The…
Marywood University Hosts U.S. Marine Toys for Tots Drive at Its Undergraduate Open House SCRANTON, PA (December 6, 2016)—Marywood University’s Office of University Admissions recently held a Toys for Tots drive at its November open house event. Nearly 150 items were donated by attending students and their families, who were encouraged to bring an…
Marywood University and SUNY Broome Announce Articulation Agreement for Accounting SCRANTON, PA (December 5, 2016)-Marywood University and SUNY Broome recently signed an articulation agreement for their respective accounting programs. Under this agreement, SUNY Broome students earning an associate degree in accounting can enroll in Marywood University and earn a bachelor of business administration degree in…
Marywood University Band members were recently notified that they have been selected as members of the 70th Annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival, the country’s oldest collegiate honor band. The festival will be held from Friday, February 10, through Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Grove City College, Grove City, Pa. Colonel Thomas H. Palmatier, former leader…
Marywood University’s Production of To Kill A Mockingbird Receives Recognition from The Kennedy Center SCRANTON, PA (November 23, 2016)-Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department was recently notified that its production of To Kill a Mockingbird received recognition from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF). Marywood University student performers Markis Blackwell, Scranton,…
The Valley View Art Club worked to make fleece blankets for the Linus Project, a non-profit organization, we provide homemade blankets to children in need. Students raised money for all materials by selling chocolate covered pretzels. The blankets will benefit this year’s Salvation Army Adopt an Angel Program. Standing left to right front row; Alley…
Mountain View School District Family Breakfast Kingsley, PA – On Friday, December 2, 2016, students, administration, faculty, and staff of the Mountain View School District will celebrate our tight-knit community through Family & Consumer Sciences Day—the national celebration that educates families about the importance of preparing healthy meals and “Dining In” together. On that day,…
Good Shepherd Academy Honor Roll 1st Quarter 2016-2017 School Year Honors (85 in 6 major subjects) 6TH Grade: Anna Brennan, Elizabeth Derolf-Siene, Jessica English, Cassandra Gdovin, Brooklyn Giovinazzo, Rose Hancuff, Luke Harrison, Irelyn Karnes, Lia Keefe, Ayden Langdon, Davis Motyka, Antonette Scotto D’Abusco, Nikolas Spiccioli, Olivia Stevens, Nina Stillarty 7TH Grade: Daniel Balas, …