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The Wexford PTO is celebrating the 14th year of our summer reading program. The students will be bringing home an activity board they can use to find ways to encourage summer reading.
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Get ready for the new school year with each grade's school supply list.
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The Wexford PTO is seeking volunteers to help with 2025-2026 programs.
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Mr. Chris Vins, third-grade teacher at Wexford, was selected to join the Penguins Science Champions Team and participate in a day-long event dedicated to brainstorming fun and engaging science lessons for second- and third-grade students.
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On Tuesday, April 1, we will be hosting Mr. John Schu, a beloved author who is passionate about fostering a love for reading and writing. Mr. Schu will travel to kindergarten classrooms to meet with students and help connect them with an author who truly understands the magic of books.
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In this annual competition, student finalists in grades 1-4 prepared their favorite creative dishes. Congratulations to Caroline S.!
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For the third year in a row, Pine-Richland student art is on display at Pine Community Center. Art displays have been updated for this quarter. All members of the community are encouraged to stop by to see what our K-8 students have been working on this school year!
We observe and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year on the third Monday of January. While our children do not attend school on this day, we teach our children about the reason for dates on the calendar pointing to leaders who have contributed to our daily lives.
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Please help stock the staff lounge! Purchase items from our Amazon Wish List or Target Wish List to be sent to school.
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We could use your help during lunchtime. Help our lunchroom aides, open containers, and assist with utensils.
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Pine-Richland High School Student Government Association led the district in its annual Stuff-a-Bus toy drive, collecting toys for 96.1 KISS FM's Stuff-a-Bus event and helping the radio station fill a record 82 buses with toys.
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All six Pine-Richland schools have been recognized by the Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Network for achieving Tier I with Fidelity status for implementing and sustaining school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports through the RAMS Way program during the 2023-2024 school year.
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Students at Wexford Elementary School raised $9,579 for the 2024 KDKA Turkey Fund, which works with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to distribute Thanksgiving meals to local families in need.
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U.S. News and World Report named Wexford Elementary School #6 and Richland Elementary School #4 out of nearly 1,600 elementary schools ranked in Pennsylvania.
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Our health services team is committed to keeping families updated with health reminders for the fall season about health exams, dressing for cold weather, hand washing and head lice.