on campus with different colors to indicate the type of emergency such as lockdown, severe weather, or violent critical incident. Employees follow ALICE protocols during critical incidents to maximize safety, and buildings not directly affected are immediately locked down until the situation is resolved.
Faculty and staff have adapted quickly to the Centegix system and it has already aided in the response to health-related student situations in multiple buildings on campus.
South Fayette High School seniors Yuhan " Hannah " Luo, Dan Mano, and Tejas Palukuri have been named Semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Competition( NMSC ®). This recognition is based on their exceptional performance on the 2024 Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test( PSAT / NMSQT ®) and places them among less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide. They are now eligible for three types of scholarships for undergraduate study including the $ 2,500 National Merit Scholarship.
“ We are truly so proud of these three outstanding students and their accomplishments,” said High School Principal Dr. Natasha Dirda.“ Hannah, Dan, and Tejas exemplify the tradition, pride, and excellence that South Fayette holds dear, and are incredible examples of Lion Learners – curious and critical
A Community-Focused Approach
By combining the expertise of a dedicated School Police Officer with cutting-edge alert technology, South Fayette is setting a new standard for student safety. Families can have confidence that the district is prepared to respond quickly and effectively in emergencies while providing students with trusted guidance and mentorship.
THREE SENIORS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS
thinkers, collaborative contributors, compelling communicators, and compassionate leaders. We are all excited to see what the future holds for them.”
Additionally, 15 students were named as Commended Students in the scholarship competition which honors them for their academic promise: Aanya Angadi, Arnav Chaturvedi, Naomi D ' Souza, Chandhan Juluru, Mohamed Khalil, Quinn Leroux, Xinyu Lou, Avanish Varma Manthena, Arnav Mehta, Navya Paluri, Arya Pamecha, Aayush Sandesh, Ansh Ukani, Hannah Yeh, and Maximus Zuckett. outh Fayette SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
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