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Pine-Richland School District
DISTRICT & COMMUNITY NEWS
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Save
the Date
PRHS Thespian Society's
Debut
Production
"Almost Maine"
Nov. 20 & Nov. 21
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PR
School District General News
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Visiting a District Building In Future?
Visitor
Procedures Take Effect Oct.
1, 2009
To ensure
the safety and security of our students and staff, all parents,
guardian, and other individuals planning to visit our schools
during the school day are required to follow the district visitor
procedures that will take effect October 1, 2009. Click here to review
procedures.
Community
Can Travel 'Around World' During Homecoming Festivities
October 8 - 10: Community members can
travel "Around the World" without leaving home during
Pine-Richland's three-day Homecoming festivities from
October 8-10. The big event will include a parade,
fireworks, delicious food, and an inflatable playground. Read More...
PRIMA World Language Committee In Search of New
Members: The PRIMA
World Language Committee is seeking new members to help promote the
benefits of World Language study. PRIMA members also are
invited to teach languages in our PRIMA Language Academy open to
K-5 students. Click here for
deadline information.
Want to Serve as Foundation Trustee? The Pine-Richland Opportunities Fund is
seeking applicants for its board of trustees. If you would
like to donate your time and expertise, the board is looking for
you. Email Rachel Hathhorn.
In addition, PROF is expanding its scholarship program. If
you would like to start a scholarship in the name of your family
or business or in memory of a loved or family member, click here for
details.
Three
PRHS Seniors Named Semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship
Program: PRHS seniors Ann Jacob, Geoff
King, and Curtis Mahoney have been named semifinalists in the
National Merit Scholarship Program. Details...
PRHS Chamber Singers to Make Debut on PBS as Part of
'Celebrate America': The PRHS Chamber Singers will make their debut on
PBS. They've been selected to be a part of a televised
event called "Celebrate America" being broadcast on PBS
stations and then sold as a DVD. Click here for
details.
Ram Alumni Football Players & Coaches from
1956-2009:
You are invited to a Pre-Game Reception on October 9! Click here for
details.
PRHS Stadium Maintenance: Please note that you will not be able to access
the field and track at PRHS Stadium on Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m.
through the fall. Click here to read
why.
2009-2010 Immunization Requirements: Students must show immunization
documentation. If a student fails to submit documentation
to his/her school by October
1, 2009, he/she will not be
admitted to school. Click here for the new
requirements.
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District
Fundraisers
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Football/Cheerleading Night at Atria's, October
12: Download a special
certificate, so the PRHS Football Team & Cheerleading Squad
can receive 20% of the profits that night.
Orchestra Fundraiser, October 26: Dine at Atria's in Wexford on October 26
and present this coupon for the
Orchestra to receive 20%!
Pine-Richland Fitted Caps Available: Premium 3D Embroidered Fitted Caps sizing for
K-12. Sale proceeds benefit the PRHS Lacrosse
Team. Primary & Elementary students click here; secondary
students click here.
Official 2009 Ram Fan T-Shirts On Sale Now: Purchase your 2009 Ram Fan T-shirts. Student entry is
free if wearing your shirt for the game on September 25
in which we host Hampton and for a future basketball game to be
announced. Click here for the
order form.
Field Hockey Team Raising Awareness of
Disease: The PRHS
Girls Field Hockey Team is launching a fundraising initiative
aimed at raising money and awareness of a disease that affects
one in every eight women - breast cancer. Click here to see how
they are taking that to the field on October 1.
PRHS
Band Selling Tickets for Kennywood Fright Nights:
Click here for more
details on how to save money, while benefiting the PRHS Band.
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Sports
Leagues, Teams, and Activities
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Youth Hockey Program to Skate Into Action: Does
your child want to learn to play ice hockey? Join the North
Pittsburgh "Youth Hockey Development Program" or the
"Learn to Play Hockey for Girls Program" this
fall. Details...
PRYC Youth Basketball (Boys & Girls in Grades
K-12): Registration being
held Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m. - noon. Click here for
details.
2009-2010 Pine-Richland Jr. Wrestling Association
Registration: Registration
for the 2009-2010 Pine-Richland Jr. Wrestling Association will be
held on Monday, October 19, from 6-8 p.m. in the high school
cafeteria. If your child is looking to be a part of one
of Pine-Richland's fastest growing sports, come see
what we're all about on October 19. Download a registration form and
an authorization form to
fill out before arriving to the session.
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The
Arts
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Tickets Available for International Children's
Theater Shows: The Pittsburgh
International Children's Theater is presenting "Click,
Clack, Moo" at PRMS on October 15 at 5:30 &
7:30 p.m. Click here for more
details and the upcoming season of shows.
PYSO
Offering Free Concert: The Pittsburgh Youth
Symphony Orchestra presents "Magic & Mystery", a free
concert on November 15 at Heinz Hall at 7 p.m. Click here for details.
Click here for other
performance dates.
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Community
News, Events, & Fundraisers
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Special Education Parent Network Offering Support to
Parents of Pine-Richland: The
Special Education Parent Network of Pine Richland, formed by parents
of special needs children, works to help other families traveling
a similar path. With nearly 500 students in this district in
special education, the network is providing support, friendship
and community acceptance. For more details, click here.
Old
Economy Host Holiday Events: Old Economy
will be hosting fall festival "Erntefest" on September
26 and a Holiday in the Village on December 5. Click here for
details.
Art
Classes for All Being Offered: The North
Hills Arts Center is offering art classes and workshops for children and adults this fall.
Click on each link for details.
2009 PRYC Programs: The Pine-Richland Youth Center is offering
new programs and many of your favorites. Click here to learn
more about the center's offerings. From Flu Shots to Ladies
Boot Camp, there's something for everyone.
Special Needs Program Hosting Concert & Silent
Auction: The Special Needs
"Serve" Program is auctioning off two golf packages
during its silent auction at its benefit concert on September
26. Click here for
details. You can make an electronic bid up until midnight
on September 25, 2009. Click here for details
on the concert.
Pine Community Center Now Enrolling: Fall Programs and Fitness Classes. Click here for
details.
Pine Community Center Fun Family Nights: Being held on October 2 and December 4.
Click here for
details.
Pine Township Hosting Special Events: Princess Tea Party on September 26 and Touch-A-Truck
on October 3. Click here for
details.
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School District as a service to our families to inform them of
relevant District and Community news and events. Included
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