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Snow Make-Up Days
April 5 & May 14
We do not need to make up the missed day on
February 26. Therefore, unless we have additional snow
days, these two days will be the only make-up days.
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School Board
Meeting Details
The board will
meet the second and fourth Mondays of each month with one board
meeting in July on July 12. Meetings are held in the
Administration Building's DeWitt Blank Conference Room at 7:30
p.m. See the entire meeting schedule by clicking here.
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PR
School District General News
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PRMS Re-Designated as 'School to Watch':
PRMS is earning the coveted "School to Watch" award for
a third time in a row. This is a first for any school in
PA. Read more...
 PR Gears Up for Musical Production: PRHS students are busy preparing for their musical
production "Children of Eden". Click here for
ticket details and performance times.
PRHS
Annual Prom Fashion Show Scheduled for April 17:
The public is invited to an afternoon of elegance and fashion on
April 17. Tickets will be sold in advance by the models
and at the door the day of the event. Questions?
Contact Lynn Yates at 724-933-6251.
District Works on Preliminary Budget: While the budget is being worked on, it is in the
very early stages and not a final document. Details...
PRIMA:
Applications being accepted for PRIMA's World
Language Academy for grades K-3. Being
held on from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays from April 8-May 27
at PRMS. Click here for
details and the registration form, which is due April 1.
Pine-Richland Opportunities Fund Gears Up to Award
More than $18,000 in Scholarships: Scholarship applications are due April
9, 2010, except for the Gallagher-Lynn Scholarship, which is due
April 30, 2010. Details...
PROF
Foundation Offers Endowment Opportunities:
To make a donation or start an endowment or scholarship
program, contact Co-Executive Director Rachel Hathhorn
via email or phone 724.625.7773, ext.
6202. Contributions are tax-deductible. Learn more...
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Recognizing PR
Achievement
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Western Regional Honors Band: Six PRHS
students qualified for the Pennsylvania Music Educator's Western
Regional Honors Band. Details...
Congratulations to the Inline Hockey Players &
Coaches on a Great Season:
V1 White finished in fourth place in their division for the
season and will advance to states! V2 Green tied
for first place in their division with a record of 12-4.
Learning
About Science from Community Experts: Fourth
grade students at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School are learning
firsthand about science in Teacher David Conner's classroom this
semester. That's all thanks to a visit from one of Pine-Richland
community's own - Carol Bateman. Details...
PR Forensics Team Takes Second Place at State
Qualifier:
Click here for
details.
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Pine-Richland High School students are going
the extra step to learn about different career fields. Students
are participating in a Brown Bag Lunch series this year. Details...
PRHS
Students Learn Interviewing Skills: What's
the best way to prepare for a job interview? Many would
agree...practice. That's just what students in the Career &
Professional Development class are doing - getting
practice. Details...
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District
Outreach Events
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Eden Hall Bucket Brigade:
Click here to
read about this wonderful fundraiser held at Eden Hall for
Haiti...story, pictures, and video included!
Elementary Students Raise Money for American Heart
Association: Click here for
the details about the Jump
Rope for Heart events.
5K/5 Mile Team Alex Run/Walk, April 24: Organizers are accepting registrations for a 5K/5 Mile Run
Walk to benefit Alex Brown, a Pine-Richland
4-year-old. The program will begin at the North Park Boathouse at
9 a.m. on April 24. Click here for
race registration details and sponsorship details.
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District
Fundraisers
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Playing College Sports, Monday, March 22, 2010, PRHS
LGI Room, 7:30-9 p.m.:
The PRHS Baseball Boosters are proudly sponsoring a free seminar
presented by Mark Saghy for anyone interested in learning more
about the process and opportunities for college athletics. Mr.
Saghy is a well-known spokesman on this topic and promoter
of many area high school athletes into colleges. Even more
importantly, information in his seminar will provide everyone the
needed direction in finding the right school through the college
search and recruiting process. For more information, click here.
Pine-Richland Baseball Boosters Upcoming Fundraiser: The Pine-Richland Baseball Boosters will be
hosting a Marathon Baseball Game on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the PR varsity baseball field. There
will be food, raffles, and fun for all members of the PR
community. If you know any PR baseball alumni who would be
interested in playing on a team that day, please contact Chris McCuen,
PR Boosters Co-chairperson, via email or
phone 724-799-8283.
PRHS Choral Boosters Hosting Spaghetti Dinner
Fundraiser: The PRHS
Choral Boosters are hosting its annual spaghetti dinner
fundraiser. Enjoy a delicious dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on
March 27 at PRHS, while you are taking in the matinee or evening
showing of the the PRHS musical performance of "Children of
Eden". You can hear a special performance by the PRHS
choral singers and orchestra. Click here for
complete details.
Lacrosse Spiritwear Sale: PRHS Lacrosse Boosters are sponsoring a spiritwear
sale. Click here for
the catalog and here for
the order form. Orders due March 23 with delivery the week
of April 12.
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Sports
Leagues, Teams, and Activities
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Swim Lesson Registration:
PR is hosting Swim Lesson Registration on March 13 from 9-11 a.m.
in the high school aquatics center. Details...
Spring Fencing Class Registration for Ages 8-16: Try this Modern Olympic Sport and discover
why fencing is so popular! The Pine-Richland Fencing Club is
teaming with the Three Rivers Fencing Center to offer this Modern
Olympic Fencing Class. Details.....
Pine-Richland High School Boys Lacrosse Club Clinic
Scheduled for April 10:
(The date was incorrect in the previous edition...please
note date is April 10.)
Lacrosse players in grades 3-8 are invited to test your
skills and learn from the Pine-Richland High School players and
coaching staff. Click here for
more information and a registration form.
Spring
Field Hockey Program for Girls & Boys in Grades
K-6: PRYC hosting Sunday sessions
from April 11-May 23 at the Pine-Richland High School
Stadium. Click here for
details and registration form. Registration is due March 26.
Spring
Soccer Clinic: Jodi Chmielewski,
Pine-Richland Girls' Varsity soccer coach and Director of the
PRGS Academy, will offer a spring soccer clinic for girls in
grades 1-3. The clinic will be held from 1-2:15 p.m.
beginning Sunday, April 11, and will run for eight weeks. Click here
for the registration form. Questions? Contact Jodi
Chmielewski.
Shoot to Score Soccer Camp for Girls' Entering Grades K-8 in
the Fall: Coach Jodi
Chmielewski will be hosting the 12th annual PRGS Shoot to Score
Soccer Camp at the Pine-Richland Stadium from
Tuesday, August 3, - Friday, August 6, from 9 a.m.
to noon. Details...
Questions? Email Coach
Chmielewski.
PR
Youth Baseball and Softball - Registration Open by
Mail! T-Ball and Baseball league
deadline has passed but registrations still being accepted with a
late fee. Softball league deadline is March
12. Applications received after these dates will be
accepted but will include a $50 late fee. Send the
completed registration form and a check payable
to "PRBSA" to: PRBSA, PO Box 243, Gibsonia, PA
15044. Raffle tickets will be distributed through your
coach. Click here for
the registration form.
Pine-Richland
Soccer Club Spring Registration Wait List in Progress: Late
registrations will be accepted for our wait list through (post-mark
date) March 7. A $20 non-refundable late fee must be included.
Incomplete registrations will not be processed. If space is no
longer available, you will receive a full refund. For more
information, click
here.
Brad-Mar-Pine
Newsletter Available as Association Registers for Spring Season:
Brad-Mar-Pine Baseball Association is registering for the
upcoming spring season. Please visit their website for
more information and download the association's newsletter.
Pine-Richland
Boys Youth Lacrosse Apparel Sale: View
items online at www.prlax.com.
Questions? Contact Wendy Ferris.
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Sports Registration Open for Spring Programs: Registering
for Flag Football and Soccer. Click here for
details. Registration due March 15.
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Community
News, Events, & Fundraisers
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Girlfriends for Good, March 11: Join
us March 11, 5:30- 8 p.m., at the D'Vine Wine Bar and Lounge in
Wexford, PA for the SBAWP's Girlfriends for Good benefit
event, benefiting Spina Bifida Association of Western
Pennsylvania. RSVPs due today! Tickets may also
be purchased at the door. Details...
Financial Services Essay Program: Junior Achievement & Greater Pittsburgh
Compliance Roundtable are sponsoring a Financial Services
Essay Program. Deadline is March 30, 2010. Details...
Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department Hosting
Breakfast:
The annual "All You Can Eat Pancake and
Sausage Breakfast" is being held on Sunday, March 7,
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is being hosted
at its social hall located at 5857 Meridian Road in
Gibsonia. There is no admission cost, but they
are asking for a free-will donation. The breakfast is
held regardless of the weather.
PRYC Events:
Hosting is 2nd
Annual Turkey Shoot on April 17.
March Movie Night featuring the movie "UP" is
scheduled for Saturday, March 27; doors open at 6:45.
For more information on these programs and more, please visit the
PRYC website.
PRYC
SERVE Program Hosting Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser:
Being held on Saturday, March 20, from 4-8 p.m. at the North
Hampton Firehall. Take out also available. Advance
ticket purchase is recommended. Click here for
details.
2nd
Annual Pittsburgh Superhero Foundation 5K Run/Walk Registering
Participants: The 2nd Annual
Pittsburgh Superhero Foundation 5K Run/Walk is taking
registrations for its family event to raise funds and awareness
to help prevent child abuse and aid abuse victims. The 5K
Run/Walk is being held on April 17 at 9 a.m. at the North Park
Lodge. Check in is at 8 a.m. The registration deadline is April
15. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite super hero
costumes. Register online.
Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community: Register to participate with Spina
Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania (SBAWP)in the Highmark
Walk for a Healthy Community presented by Highmark Blue Cross
Blue Shield on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Schenley Park, Flagstaff
Hill in Pittsburgh. Details...
Habitat for Humanity: Join Habitat for Humanity Allegheny Valley
and students from our area schools at the Habitat
Building Block Blitz as they "Help Build It" in our
area! The Blitz will be held at the Galleria at Pittsburgh
Mills in the Macy's Court on Saturday, May 1, from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Details...
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Pine
Township
Easter
Egg Hunt: Pine Township will host its
annual Easter Egg Hunt at Pine Community Park on Saturday, March
27. This event is for children ages 1-9 and is free
for Pine residents, $3 for non-residents. All participants
must pre-register by March 19. Click here to
register.
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Richland Township
Richland
Township Spring/Summer Programs and Newsletter: Click here for
details for these events.
Upcoming Events for the March & April
10th Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza: Being held on Saturday, March 27, 12:05
p.m. Registration deadline is March 19.
Free for residents; $3 for non-residents.
Backyard
Composting: Presented by the Pennsylvania Resources
Council on Wednesday, March 31, 6:30 to 8:15, at the Richland
Township Activity Room. Cost is $40 Single/$50 Couple
(Includes one compost unit per
registration). Registration deadline is Friday,
March 26.
Celebrate
the Rain and Earth Day - Rain Barrel/Watershed Workshop: Presented
by the Pennsylvania Resources
Council.
Learn how to construct a rain barrel and protect your watershed
and water quality on Thursday, April 22, 6:30-8 p.m., in
the
Richland Township Activity Room. Cost is $30/person or
$40/couple. Registration deadline is Tuesday,
April 20.
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Summer
Camps/Programs
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Camp Invention Registering Participants:
Register now for Camp Invention, which is coming to Wexford Elementary
School June 21-25. Click here for
more information on this program for kids in grades 1-6.
Chatham
University's Camp E.D.E.N. Program is Registering for Summer
2010! Chatham University offers summer
camp at the Eden Hall Campus for children ages 5-12. Day
camp information can be found at the Chatham website or
by contacting the day camp office at 412-365-1174 or daycamp@chatham.edu.
Stepping
Stones Offering Summer Programs: Click here for
details.
Stepping Stones Offer Summer Camp: Click here for
details.
PRYC
to Offer ESY Program: PRYC is proud to
announce the continuance of its "NEW" Extended School
Year Summer Program held at the Pine-Richland Youth Center for
children and young adults with special needs. Click here for
details.
Save
$50 with Summer Tech Fun at Case Western Reserve University! Send
your child to iD Tech Camps - North America's #1 technology
program. During this week-long, day and overnight program,
ages 7-17 create robots, iPhone and Facebook apps, websites with
Flash, video games, digital movies and more. Visit www.internalDrive.com or call
1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details. Save $50 with the Online
Early Bird Special (ends March 15). Use promo code GREENSCHOOL.
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