Dear MASD Community Members,
On June 8, 2016, McKeesport Area School District
will hold our 133rd commencement ceremony
on the high school campus along Eden Park
Boulevard. The commencement ceremony for our
senior class signifies the successful completion
of many years of hard work and dedication to
learning. It is important to recognize our district’s
communities during this time of the year. Without the effort of each
of you, our students would not have been afforded the educational
opportunities that are available in our district. Many of the challenges
that are ahead of our graduating seniors will be successfully overcome by
the critical thinking and learning that they have acquired through their
education. It is with great pride and excitement that we welcome these
graduates into the illustrious group of McKeesport Area High School
Alumni that I, too, am proud to be a part of.
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The commencement ceremony marks the conclusion of a very successful
and exciting school year. Over this school year, we have continued
to grow our Pre-K program. We look forward to offering quality Pre-K
programming within the district and hope that you are checking our
website (www.mckasd.net) for enrollment information. Our students
have shared many accomplishments with the community this school
year. Our Building Construction and Robotics students completed
a building project in conjunction with many foundations across the
United States. Teaming up with the NFL, Blueroof Technologies and the
Tunnel to Towers Foundation, the home built by our students was gifted
to a local veteran, SSgt Michelle Satterfield, in White Oak. Our music
department at the high school also took part in a nationally recognized
program, which enabled the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus to make
a stop at our high school. Our students were able to create a song and
a professional music video to accompany it. The video can be found on
our website.
Even though classes are not in session during the summer, MASD has
many offerings that we encourage students to participate in. Programs
such as Camp Invention, the Summer Family Literacy Program, PAWS
Summer Camp, Credit Recovery, and a Summer School Program through
the YMCA are all available to our community. Call 412-664-3645 to find
out more information on each of these programs.
Please continue to share our pride and love for our community by
sharing this magazine, following us on our website or social media, and
being involved in all of our building activities throughout the upcoming
2016 – 2017 school year. During the summer and the next school year,
our central administrative team will continue to visit the community by
setting up and participating in local events. We encourage you to attend!
Congratulations and Good Luck to our Graduating Class of 2016!
Yours in Education,
Rula S. Skezas, ED.D.
Superintendent
32 McKeesport Area
Dear MASD
Families,
McKeesport Area
School District is
finishing the year
strong! In the
pages to follow,
please find stories
from each of our schools that highlight
the activities, programs, and lessons
going on in our buildings. You will see
stories about progress, success and
how we lend a helping hand to our
community.
As always, one of the biggest factors
in the overall success of our students
and our district is the ability to work
in partnership with our parents and
the community. We hope that you feel
welcome in our schools and that you
will take advantage of opportunities to
become involved, to learn more about
your school district and to be a part of
the many things that are taking place
from now until the end of the school
year.
Members of the school board of
directors encourage parents and
guardians to be actively involved, in
all areas if the district, by attending
board and building level meetings.
Board Meetings are held on the fourth
Wednesday of every month. Sessions
begin at 7:30 p.m. in the board room
at the district administration building,
located at 3590 O’Neil Boulevard in
McKeesport.
On behalf of the board, have a safe and
relaxing summer!
Sincerely,
Joe Lopretto
President, McKeesport Area
School District Board of Directors