Board Approves 2019-20 Budget

The Pine-Richland School Board approved the final general fund budget for the 2019-2020 school year in accordance with PR School Board Policy #604 Budget Adoption with total expenditures of $91,457,895 and total revenues of $91,457,895 with no utilization of assigned fund balance, no change to any of the current assessment rates, and to establish tax rates in accordance with PR Board Policy #605 Tax Levy for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

PR Recognizes Retirees

Pine-Richland School District honored six staff members who are retiring at the end of this year. This year’s retiree reception was hosted through Sodexo Food Service in conjunction with 2019 Sodexo Future Chef Challenge winner Tessa Lutz, who shared her Apple Taco Tastic dish.

Learn More about In-Depth Program Reviews

Teams of teachers and administrators presented on Monday, April 29, 2019, an overview of the in-depth program review process along with the recommendations that were identified from the year-long study of the gifted and/or highly achieving program and the social studies department.

Student Surveys to Be Administered

We believe strongly that all of our stakeholders including our students can provide important feedback about the quality of our educational programs. To capture student input, the district developed an annual student satisfaction survey two years ago to share for students in Grades 3, 6, 8 and 12 the weeks of May 14 and May 20, 2019. We will also be administering the annual technology survey to grades 3-12 during the window of May 6-24, 2019.

Help Review Math, Science & Health Resources

Core and expanded team members from each committee met to conduct a final review of the vendor presentation evaluations, in-depth program review findings, community/student input, & staff feedback.This process guided the committees in final recommendations. The resources, along with feedback forms, will be on display for families, students & community members for review through May 8, 2019.

Review PSSA & Keystone Testing Dates & Resources

In preparation of upcoming assessments, we wanted to provide you with some information on testing windows and resources.

Join Us for Food Advisory & Wellness Committee

Join us as Pine-Richland School District hosts the fourth Food Service Advisory & Wellness Committee meeting for the 2018-2019 School Year from 8-9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. An evening session will be held from 6-7 p.m. for those who cannot attend the morning session.

Be A Resource Reviewer

Parents, students, and community members have the opportunity to review and provide input on identified resources for math, science & health resources starting March 5, 2019. The feedback from the community, students, and departments will be used to support final recommendations. Final recommendations will then be on display this spring for an additional review.

Students Develop Innovative Applications

PRHS students organized and led a successful hackathon called “Hack the Ram.” Seniors Arjan Guglan, Lauren Juncal, and Justin Waltrip, and junior Daniel Krill developed, organized and launched PR’s first-ever hackathon on Feb. 9, 2019.

PR Schedules Kindergarten Registration

Pine-Richland is hosting kindergarten registration in March. Please click on the headline above to review registration dates and which documents should be completed and brought to the registration session.

Last Day for Kindergarten Scheduled for June 5

Due to the cancellation of school on Friday, November 16, 2018, our current kindergarten students will need to attend school on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Previously, the last day of school was listed as Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

Join Us for Strategic Planning Town Hall #3

Join us for another strategic planning session. The district is hosting town hall #3. Join us on February 5, 2019 (New Date) at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Students & Staff Get Into Holiday Spirit

Students and staff are getting into the holiday spirit around Pine-Richland School District as they head into winter break.

District Provides School Safety Message

Over the past few years, we have been sharing with you some details of a variety of improvements that Pine-Richland School District has been making to further strengthen safety and security on our campuses. Read more about safety.

PR School Board Reorganizes

The Pine-Richland School Board reorganized. Familiar faces were reappointed.

PR Dance Team Receives Highest Honors

The Pine-Richland High School Dance Team competed at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) Home Technique Summer Camp and won many awards.

Alum Selected for Research Internships

Three Pine-Richland alumni were selected for a summer research internship program at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

Teacher Leads Study Group in China

Pine-Richland High School Teacher Matthew Roberts co-led a group on a three week trip to China.

AFJROTC Travels to Cambodia

The Pine-Richland High School AFJROTC traveled to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand.

HS to Open Parking Permit Process

We are preparing to begin the parking permit application process for the 2019-2020 school year. Pine-Richland High School students will receive an email to their Pine-Richland email account containing a link to the application form. All applications must be completed using the online form and can be completed from any device that has internet access. Seniors will be able to access the Parking Permit application beginning 12:00 A.M. on Monday, July 22, 2019. Juniors will be able to access the Parking Permit application beginning 12:00 A.M. on Monday, July 29, 2019.

PRMS Places At PA Media and Design Competition

Pine-Richland Middle School Students created a project and competed at Competition.

School Redesignated in STW Program

Pine-Richland Middle School has been re-designated along with DuBois Area Middle School as Pennsylvania Don Eichhorn Schools: “Schools to Watch.”

Students compete at MATHCOUNTS

Pine-Richland Middle School competed in the National MATH COUNTS program.

Middle School Teacher to Star In A Movie

Pine-Richland Middle School Business Education Teacher Sheri Murslack will be staring in the movie Unsinkable.

Team to Compete at PA Odyssey of Mind Competition

Students from Eden Hall Upper Elementary School and Pine-Richland Middle School earned third and second place respectively at the Odyssey of the Mind Regional Competition at Keystone Oaks School District on March 2, 2019. The middle school team of students will advance to the Odyssey of the Mind State Championships on April 6, 2019. in Pocono Mountains, PA.

U.S. Secretary of Education Names Eden Hall 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School

The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 23, 2019, that Eden Hall Upper Elementary School is among the 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honorees.

Students Compete at PA Media and Design Competition

On March 20, 2019, sixth graders from Eden Hall Upper Elementary came in first place in the PA Media and Design Competition for their Web Page Design.

Eden Hall Presents the Follies

The Eden Hall Upper Elementary School held its Annual Eden Hall Follies Show on May 31, 2019.

Students Find Themselves Back on Campus to Tap Into Creative Side

Students Spend Summer Hours at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School participated in the Young Writers Institute on June 17 - 21, 2019.

Students Paint in EH Library

Eden Hall Upper Elementary School students have been painting a mural in the library over the past three years.

Students Selected for PMEA Honors Band

Nearly a dozen Eden Hall Upper Elementary sixth-graders from Pine-Richland School District was selected for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Honor Band Festival at Chartiers Valley Intermediate School on May 18, 2019.

World Culture Day at Eden Hall

Students at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School had the opportunity to learn about 32 countries without leaving school during the fourth annual World Culture Day on May 10, 2019.

Students Participate In Sustainability Project

Sixth graders at Eden Hall Upper Elementary shared their architectural designs with a panel of experts on May 3, 2019.

Eden Hall Honors 6th Graders

On June 6, 2019, Eden Hall Upper Elementary School said goodbye to their sixth graders.

EH Named U.S. Dept. of Education Green Ribbon School

The U.S. Department of Education announced today that Eden Hall Upper Elementary School in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania is among the 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honorees.

Students Selected for PMEA Honors Band

Nearly a dozen Eden Hall Upper Elementary sixth graders from Pine-Richland School District were selected for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Honor Band Festival at Chartiers Valley Intermediate School on May 18, 2019.

Famous Artist Visits Eden Hall

Students are studying the French & Indian War in fifth grade and had a rare visit from a local author who captures that significant time in history through his paintings.

Welcome Video & Parent Orientation Presentation

If you are attending EH Parent orientation, you can access the presentation to follow along. If you missed the orientation, you can also download to review

Science Olympiad Requires Problem-Solving Skills

Competition, problem-solving and critical thinking skills are just some of the ingredients used to formulate a successful science Olympiad each year.

Students Earn 3rd Place at STEM Competition

Pine-Richland students earned third place at the STEM Design Competition hosted at Duquesne University on March 6, 2019. The sixth-grade team was made up of Eden Hall Upper Elementary students Violet Vigliotti and Elena Morse. The fifth-grade team included Eden Hall Upper Elementary students Zachary Shingledecker, CJ Ray, Alex Kastner, and Martino Jang.

Volunteers Help Out at Hance Elementary

This summer at Hance Elementary School some very generous volunteers helped paint the blacktop on the playground.

Hance Named to PA Healthy Schools

Hance Elementary School is being named to the Pennsylvania Healthy Schools Honor Roll in 2019.

Review Message from Principal

It’s hard to imagine the 2018-19 school year is coming to a close. When I think back about the school year, although the beginning of the year started off unconventionally, it provided us with such an opportunity to build relationships and connections amongst students, staff, and parents. Reflecting back on the fourth quarter, our students continued to grow and experience many of the PRIDE values.

View the 1st Grade Play!

All Hance first grade classrooms create a dream cast and perform "It's A Jungle Out There"... from May 23, 2019.

Presenter Shares Love for Reading

Presenter John Schumacher, who is better known as Mr. Schu made a visit at all three Pine-Richland primary schools on April 3-4, 2019.

Students Give Tours of Their Learning Garden

The Wexford Elementary School third-graders gave tours of the new Learning Garden to the Pine-Richland Administrative Team.

WE SOAR Summer Reading Program

Relax and enjoy a few good books this summer. See details for the WE SOAR Reading Program.

Traveling Librarian Shares Love for Reading

Presenter John Schumacher, who is better known as Mr. Schu made a visit at all three Pine-Richland primary schools on April 3-4, 2019.

Wexford Elementary Celebrates Read Across America

Wexford Elementary hosted a week-long Read Across America celebration leading up to Dr. Seuss Birthday on March 2, 2019. During the course of the week, students and staff celebrated different genres of books including fantasy, humor, and more.

Principal Provides Mid-Year Update

Principal Kelly Gustafson provides an update on her first semester at Pine-Richland School District. She also provides an update on each grade level. Read the details and more in her January update.

Read to Feed Nets Record Donations

Wexford Elementary students, parents, staff and community members help to raise more than $35,000 in the read-to-feed program. PNC Bank helped to match the funds, which set a school record. In all more than $35,560 was collected.

Wexford Earns US Dept. of Ed. Green Ribbon Award

Wexford Elementary School is being highlighted for earning the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Award. Read more about the initiatives that are garnering attention.

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Wexford Named U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School

Wexford Elementary School was named a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon. This distinction acknowledges Wexford's commitment to sustainable practices and its leadership in facilities, health, and environmental education.

Kindergartens Honor Their Moms

Students at Wexford Elementary School hosted a special Mother's Day program on May 10, 2018, under the direction of the kindergarten teachers. Kindergartners invited their mothers in for a special day.

Fair Exposes Students to Important Health Information

Students at Wexford Elementary School participated in a school-wide health fair that was held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, under the direction of Nurse Mary Beth Chips.

Students Perform 1st Grade Play

Wexford Elementary School hosted its first-grade play entitled "Cock A Doodle Dandy." Parents, friends, staff and students enjoyed the lively production.

Details about Wexford Elementary School Kindercamp

Students Build Problem-Solving & Teamwork Skills

Students from Hance, Richland and Wexford Elementary schools were challenged to take 100 pieces of uncooked spaghetti and 100 marshmallows and build a 30-centimeter bridge. The bridge project was one of a few activities students participated in during STEAM Day on March 15, 2018, in the PRHS Stadium Spirit Room.

Students Create Seuss Murals

Students and staff at Wexford Elementary School celebrated reading with a variety of activities during Read Across America week leading up to Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

Ultimate Frisbee Seniors Recognized

Ultimate Frisbee's season was cut short due to COVID.

District Shines Spotlight on 2017 Graduate/Gymnast

The district’s latest spotlight shines on Pine-Richland High School 2017 graduate Megan Monfredi, who has been selected for an internship with Special Olympics Kentucky in Lexington, KY.

Review Athletic Health & Safety Plan

PRSD values the learning experiences that occur for students both inside and outside of the classroom. Athletics and activities are two examples of the diverse opportunities that our students can explore. In an effort to begin to bring students back on campus, the PR Athletics Department has developed a board approved health & safety plan. This plan will serve as the roadmap for our goal of returning to athletic and extracurricular activities and remaining at school and maintaining these activities in the healthiest manner possible.