CITY MCKEESPORT OF MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL NEWS DISTRICT NEWS
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32 McKeesport Area
Welcome to the 2016 -2017 School Year !
The beginning of a new school year brings new opportunities and heightens excitement for the year ahead . On Wednesday , August 24th more than 3,500 students ( Pre K – 12 ) arrived in the McKeesport Area School District and began their educational journey . The incoming Kindergarten class will be the class of 2029 .
We , collectively as a school system , are committed to ensure that all students are prepared to meet the challenges of the world , now , and in the future . Our success as a district is directly connected to strong family support and involvement , a talented , dedicated staff , and a system of continued improvement that permeates all aspects of our work . It will take all of us , including community support ; to collaborate in a meaningful way to continue our tradition of excellence ... it takes a village !
Throughout the weeks of July and August , important work occurred in our school system . Our commitment to our children led to many important summer projects . I would like to highlight a few of the many accomplishments of the summer .
• K – 5 Curriculum Renewal
• High School Library Project
• Implementation of AFJROTC at the High School
• Door Knocking Campaign
• Book Stop Initiative
• Expanding our Partnership with Penn State Greater Allegheny
• Worked to Enhance Grant Opportunities
As we begin this new school year , all of us in the McKeesport Area School District are committed to providing the best educational experiences to meet the needs of our students and prepare them for the demands of the 21st Century . New opportunities await our students and we are ready , excited , and anticipate a great 2016 – 2017 school year !
I know I speak for each of our administrators when I say we are proud to work in the McKeesport Area School District community .
Rula S . Skezas , ED . D . Superintendent / Director of McKeesport Area Technology Center
Welcome back , MASD ! As the School Board President , it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2016-2017 school year ! I am thoroughly excited about all of the great happenings in our District .
As we welcome back staff and students to the 2016-2017 school year , I am pleased inform you that our administrative team has been hard at work all summer preparing for new and innovative offerings for this school year . Administrators have taken MASD “ on the move ” to several of our communities to hold meet and greets as well as visit families at their homes to make sure that anyone who has a question or a need has a familiar face to work with now , or in the future . These initiatives will continue throughout the school year !
As you look through this edition of the magazine , you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with some of our school and staff information as well as important dates . It is important to note that complete information can be found on our website at www . mckasd . net .
We invite you to stay updated by downloading our mobile communications app , signing up for text message alerts , and following us on social media . Community involvement is imperative to the success of our students !
Best wishes for a wonderful school year !
Sincerely , Mr . Joe Lopretto MASD School Board President