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![Student Art Projects Displayed at the Pine Community Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764796273/pinerichlandorg/u7hmdywjkiyumcpzzdrn/2025ArtDisplay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764796273/pinerichlandorg/u7hmdywjkiyumcpzzdrn/2025ArtDisplay.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764796273/pinerichlandorg/u7hmdywjkiyumcpzzdrn/2025ArtDisplay.png","width":800}])
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!
![Wexford Raises Over $14,000 in 21st Annual Read to Feed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763997455/pinerichlandorg/jjgvpcgm2fme5ucwvnx1/2025ReadtoFeed.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763997455/pinerichlandorg/jjgvpcgm2fme5ucwvnx1/2025ReadtoFeed.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763997455/pinerichlandorg/jjgvpcgm2fme5ucwvnx1/2025ReadtoFeed.png","width":800}])
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.
![Join Us for Holiday Spirit Week December 15-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763672270/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/lhlzcmhjnajwx2j4jqru/HolidaySpiritWeek.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763672270/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/lhlzcmhjnajwx2j4jqru/HolidaySpiritWeek.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763672270/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/lhlzcmhjnajwx2j4jqru/HolidaySpiritWeek.png","width":800}])
Do one or do them all! Check out our Holiday Spirit Week calendar for theme days starting on Monday, December 15.
![Support for Families Experiencing Food Insecurity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761568966/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/l7jz5cplbdjyu5mso0cj/FoodDrive2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761568966/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/l7jz5cplbdjyu5mso0cj/FoodDrive2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761568966/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/l7jz5cplbdjyu5mso0cj/FoodDrive2025.png","width":800}])
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.
![Volunteers Needed for Holiday Shop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728924939/pinerichlandorg/vkmila4ndmfwfg3ucv5w/HolidayShopResizedWeb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728924939/pinerichlandorg/vkmila4ndmfwfg3ucv5w/HolidayShopResizedWeb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728924939/pinerichlandorg/vkmila4ndmfwfg3ucv5w/HolidayShopResizedWeb.jpg","width":800}])
The Holiday shop will take place from December 9 through December 11. The shopping list and payment must be completed in Membership Toolkit by November 21. Volunteers are needed to help students shop.
![Join Us at a Penguins Game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759940045/pinerichlandorg/vxvedkkgmq16xukk6ixu/Penguins.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759940045/pinerichlandorg/vxvedkkgmq16xukk6ixu/Penguins.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759940045/pinerichlandorg/vxvedkkgmq16xukk6ixu/Penguins.jpg","width":800}])
Families are invited to watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7:00 pm.
![Use of Electronic Devices]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757513205/pinerichlandorg/csioxixoitjgur95kpyx/ElectronicDevices.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757513205/pinerichlandorg/csioxixoitjgur95kpyx/ElectronicDevices.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757513205/pinerichlandorg/csioxixoitjgur95kpyx/ElectronicDevices.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Submit Photos to the Yearbook]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726771612/pinerichlandorg/dfkomhudxuerjkz5wygb/Yearbook.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726771612/pinerichlandorg/dfkomhudxuerjkz5wygb/Yearbook.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726771612/pinerichlandorg/dfkomhudxuerjkz5wygb/Yearbook.jpg","width":800}])
Submit photos to be included in the yearbook! Download the Balfour app or upload directly from your desktop.
![Principal's Message—August 15, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719424890/pinerichlandorg/g0zdqihkgvgjwc62zycn/KellyGustafsonMessagefromthePrincipal.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719424890/pinerichlandorg/g0zdqihkgvgjwc62zycn/KellyGustafsonMessagefromthePrincipal.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719424890/pinerichlandorg/g0zdqihkgvgjwc62zycn/KellyGustafsonMessagefromthePrincipal.png","width":800}])
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.
![Join Us for Meet the Teacher Nights]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755105851/pinerichlandorg/f1l3a6xnt5g6oawemyox/wexfordelem.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755105851/pinerichlandorg/f1l3a6xnt5g6oawemyox/wexfordelem.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755105851/pinerichlandorg/f1l3a6xnt5g6oawemyox/wexfordelem.jpg","width":800}])
Parents and guardians are invited to Meet the Teacher Night at Wexford Elementary.
![Review Car Rider Procedures]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719850755/pinerichlandorg/crifcextoyxanv7t1amn/CarRiderProcedures.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719850755/pinerichlandorg/crifcextoyxanv7t1amn/CarRiderProcedures.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719850755/pinerichlandorg/crifcextoyxanv7t1amn/CarRiderProcedures.png","width":800}])
For the safety of all students and staff, please review these safety reminders for dropping off and picking up students.
![2024-2025 Annual Report Now Available]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754672805/pinerichlandorg/tuacey4bdoztio4yz7g7/AnnualReport.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754672805/pinerichlandorg/tuacey4bdoztio4yz7g7/AnnualReport.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754672805/pinerichlandorg/tuacey4bdoztio4yz7g7/AnnualReport.png","width":800}])
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.
![PTO Seeking Volunteers for Movie Night and 2025-2026 Programs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724432341/pinerichlandorg/ygfkcy4az6xk5hzt5vnq/VolunteersNeeded.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724432341/pinerichlandorg/ygfkcy4az6xk5hzt5vnq/VolunteersNeeded.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724432341/pinerichlandorg/ygfkcy4az6xk5hzt5vnq/VolunteersNeeded.jpg","width":800}])
The Wexford PTO is seeking volunteers to help with 2025-2026 programs.
![Wexford Teacher Selected for Penguins Science Champions Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743617547/pinerichlandorg/oz2uheidvesw00jdxe2t/ChrisVinsPenguins2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743617547/pinerichlandorg/oz2uheidvesw00jdxe2t/ChrisVinsPenguins2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743617547/pinerichlandorg/oz2uheidvesw00jdxe2t/ChrisVinsPenguins2025.png","width":800}])
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.