Writing Lab Coaches Get Published PTHS students Carla Goldsmith , Devon Milley , and Natalie Glover have been published in the online journal The Peer Review . The students documented how their experience as writing lab coaches in the middle school impacted their high school academic career . The students will also be presenting at a national conference in Washington D . C . in December .

Cyber Safety Presentation at PTMS As part of red ribbon week at the Middle School , students heard a presentation on cyber safety from students at our high school . This unique look at the dangers of social media from students who were in their seats just a few years ago was impactful for the student body .

Mini Mall at Pleasant Valley In October , 3rd grade students at Pleasant Valley presented their homemade products in the annual mini mall during their lessons on economics . Students created products they thought would be in demand and had to market their product before their classroom of consumers .

PETERS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

86 Peters Township

Pleasant Valley Mini Mall

PMEA Band Students Congratulations students Becky Schneirov ( clarinet ) and CJ Rhen ( trumpet ) who were selected by audition to take part in the PMEA Honors Band event co-hosted by Peters Township and North Hills School District . The students performed in concert at North Hills High School on November 19th .

PTHS Students Named To PMEA Honors Orchestra Congratulations to student Vineeth Sharma ( grade 11 , violin ), Kennedy Kaczorowski ( grade 11 , bass ), Kaylee Petro ( grade 10 , cello ), Thomas Chang ( grade 9 , viola ), and Meghashyam Krishnasamy ( grade 9 , bass ) who have earned seats in the PMEA District 1 Honors Orchestra . The students were chosen via a blind audition process where they competed against other high school students from across the area .

Fire Safety at Bower Hill and Pleasant Valley In October , members of the Peters Township Fire Department visited our schools for fire safety education . Bower Hill kindergarten heard their lesson on Fire Safety and all students at Pleasant Valley had the chance to tour the truck and the fire safety house . Pleasant Valley families organized a spare change drive and collected more than $ 1500 for the department .

Casey ’ s Corner at McMurray On September 29th , the McMurray staff dedicated a Buddy Bunch on the playground in memory of staff member Casey Doran . Through their HERO lessons , students will learn that the bench is a place where they can go when they need a “ buddy ” when they are on the playground . Funding for the bench was donated by the McMurray staff in honor of their friend and colleague .

A complete list of District events , as well as more details on the items listed above can be found on the District website at www . ptsd . k12 . pa . us