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.

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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