ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
830 OLD CLAIRTON ROAD
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025
PHONE 412.655.8450
FAX 412.655.9544
www.wjhsd.net
Dr. Michael Ghilani,
West Jefferson Hills
School District Superintendent
A
s we enter the winter months and the Holiday Season,
this is a great time to pause and reflect upon the first
four months of school and recognize the many successes
that we have achieved. Academically, Thomas Jefferson
High School has improved in the Pittsburgh Business Times high
school rankings from 19th to 13th place on their Keystone scores, and
Pleasant Hills Middle School has improved its School Performance
Profile score from 69.9 to 83.8, to claim the 3rd highest ranking of all
middle schools in Allegheny County. In addition, we have also seen
an increase in our average SAT scores and produced two National
Merit Semi-finalists for the first time in several years. I can’t wait to
see where we go as we continue to personalize learning and focus on
student academic and social and emotional growth.
Athletically, we enjoyed another successful fall season. All of our
teams made the playoffs, with the highlights being Lydia Shaw
qualifying for states in cross country, our girl’s volleyball team finishing
as section champs and the WPIAL runner-up, and our football team
winning the WPIAL 4A Championship. We are truly fortunate to have
so many successful athletic programs which continue to represent our
school with pride and dignity on and off the field.
In the Arts, we had the pleasure to experience our first performance
in the world-class Thomas Jefferson High School Theatre. I am always
amazed at the talent that can be found within the halls of our high
school. Our band and chorus collaborated to put on a breathtaking
performance during our Veterans Day ceremony, and the Fall Play was
one of the largest fall theatrical productions involving 60 students
on stage and 30 backstage. And once again, our marching band
continued to shine during halftime performances and band festivals.
We are fortunate to have tremendous students, parents, staff, and
school board members. Working together, we will continue to make
progress and improve every aspect of the educational program for
ALL students. I wish you an enjoyable holiday season and a happy
New Year! #WErTJ
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