WEST JEFFERSON HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS — PLEASANT HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
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WEST JEFFERSON HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Clearview Provides Boost to PHMS AHN Chill Room
An exciting new phase for the Pleasant Hills Middle School ’ s AHN Chill Project classroom is underway thanks to a significant donation by Clearview Federal Credit Union .
During the grand opening of Clearview Federal Credit Union ’ s new financial center in Pleasant Hills , it announced a $ 20,000 donation to upgrade the PHMS Chill Room . Pleasant Hills Middle was the pilot middle school for the Chill Project in August 2019 and the program has expanded to all five West Jefferson Hills schools , staffed by AHN professionals , and more than 30 schools overall in Western Pennsylvania .
As part of Clearview ’ s commitment to the community , resident & CEO Lisa Florian and the company announced the donation in support of the AHN Chill Project at PHMS . This initiative utilizes mindfulness-based exercises to empower students , teachers , and parents with a common language and universal skills for identifying , discussing , and positively reacting to stress .
The donation will contribute to enhancing the Pleasant Hills Middle School ' s Chill Room , a project passionately led by Principal Dan Como , creating a bestin-class space to support the mental health of the students and staff . AHN ’ s
Shelly Meier , a Behavioral Health School Educator , and Mackenzie Forsythe , a Behavioral Health Therapist , work with PHMS students and staff daily throughout the school year .
Upgrades to the PHMS Chill Room began in February and are expected to be completed prior to the end of this school year .
“ The West Jefferson Hills School District is extremely appreciative of the generous donation provided by Clearview to support the renovation of the AHN Chill Project classroom at Pleasant Hills Middle School ,” stated WJHSD Superintendent Dr . Janet Sardon . “ In addition to this donation , our partnerships with Clearview and the AHN Chill Project support our students , teachers ,
staff and community to encompass our district ' s core values of respect , empathy and integrity . Together we are making a difference in the lives of others for the benefit of all .”
“ AHN Chill Project extends its heartfelt gratitude to Clearview for their generous support ,” commented Dr . Will Davies , the founder of The Chill Project by AHN . “ This invaluable donation will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission and creating a best-in-class Chill Room at Pleasant Hills Middle School . These enhancements ensure that students have access to a serene environment to effectively cope with stress and anxiety . Our organizations share the common the belief that by providing the right resources and support , a young person can take advantage of all of life ’ s opportunities . We look forward to bringing this enhanced space to life for these students .”
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