Dear MASD Community,
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Mc Keesport ARE A SC HO O L DI ST RI C T News
The first semester is complete and we have begun the second
half of the 2013-2014 school year. Our seniors are actively
planning for their lives after high school as they make the
best of their remaining time at McKeesport Area Senior High
School. Life is a continuum of change and the educational
arena is no exception. Currently, changes in education
are coming rapidly. While there is much excitement in
considering the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead,
there is also some trepidation. Effectively getting things
in place, in a timely manner, is lingering in the minds of all
educators across the country. Considering all of the available
resources to enhance instruction, this is an exciting time in
education.
As you peruse through this publication, you will read MASD
articles pertaining to Kindergarten through 12th grade
students involving:
• Opening of Twin Rivers Primary/Intermediate School
• CTC Skills USA Winners
• Academic Games at Founders’ Hall
• Celebration of the Chinese New Year at Founders’
Hall Annex
• The 100th Day of School Celebration at Francis McClure
• Kindergarten Registration
Our goal is to ensure that MASD students graduate high
school, are college and career ready, and sustain a hunger
for learning throughout their lives. We are educating our
students with the essential tools and skills to be successfully
prepared for the competitive curve of the 21st century.
We encourage you to visit our website, www.mckasd.net, to
stay current with our schools.
Sincerely,
Rula S. Skezas, ED.D.
Superintendent
22 McKeesport Area
McKeesport Area School
District is getting ready
for an action packed
spring! The students are
preparing to take the
Pennsylvania System
of School Assessment
(PSSA) tests and are
remaining focused on
finishing the school year
as strong as ever! We
are excited to continue
building upon our strengths and providing excellence
in education, each and every day.
Additionally, the entire McKeesport Area School
District is thrilled to announce the official opening
of the Twin Rivers Intermediate and Primary School
complex. Students were welcomed into the new
building with excitement from administrators,
teachers, and everyone who had a part in the planning
and implementation of this project. Keep an eye on
our district website, www.mckasd.net, for an invitation
to the community open house to tour the new
building, in the coming months! As always, one of the
largest factors in the overall success of our students
and our District is the ability to work collaboratively
with parents and our community. It is our hope that
you feel welcome in our buildings and that you will
take advantage of opportunities to become active
within them.
Members of the School Board of Directors encourage
parents and guardians to be actively involved in
all areas of the district, by attending board and
building level meetings. Board meetings are typically
held on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. in the board room of
the Administration Building, located at 3590 O’Neil
Boulevard in McKeesport.
On behalf of the board, have a safe and healthy spring!
Sincerely,
Patricia Maksin
President,
McKeesport Area School
District Board of Directors