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View the spring newsletter from the PTO for information regarding calendar highlights, upcoming events, and a message from the PTO.
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As we start moving toward spring and the final nine weeks of the 2025-2026 school year, we wanted to share a few thoughts and important reminders for students, parents and staff.
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The Pine-Richland School Board approved the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar at their December 8, 2025, combined meeting.
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Pine-Richland High School Student Government delivered four buses of toys to the 96.1 KISS FM Stuff-a-Bus event on December 5.
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Pine-Richland student art is on display at Pine Community Center through mid-January in the fourth year of a partnership with Pine Township. All members of the community are encouraged to stop by to see what our K-8 students have been working on this school year!
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Wexford families raised $14,705 for the 2025 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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Assistance is available. Please contact Pine-Richland School District Social Worker Carolyn Welshonce at 724-625-4444 ext.1677 or contact your school counselor for help, community connections or resources.
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Wexford Elementary would like to remind you about our district's technology policy (Policy #815) and the responsible use of the devices issued to your student.
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Submit photos to be included in the yearbook! Download the Balfour app or upload directly from your desktop.
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Welcome to our school community! We hope you've had an enjoyable summer. As we prepare to embark on a new school year, I want to share some exciting news about our school-wide theme for the year.
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For the safety of all students and staff, please review these safety reminders for dropping off and picking up students.
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The 2024-2025 Annual Report was mailed to all residents of Pine and Richland Townships. The publication celebrates the incredible accomplishments of our students and staff over the last school year.
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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.
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.!