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1 week ago | 
triblive.com | Leslie Savisky
More than 100 people attended Spectrum Charter School’s graduation ceremony in Monroeville on May 23, when six seniors received their high school diplomas. Spectrum students, families, board of trustees, faculty and staff gathered for the ceremony and luncheon to recognize graduates J. Balf, Jackson Carney, Aiden Ferguson, Mira Shank-Koster, Jupiter Shannon-Tarkett and Andrew Szczerba.
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2 weeks ago | 
triblive.com | Leslie Savisky
The Monroeville Lions Club and Monroeville Rotary probably have more in common than some might think. On June 5, Monroeville Rotary invited Lions member David Zimmer to their monthly town hall meeting at the library to discuss potential collaboration opportunities, such as Adopt-A-Highway. “We’re looking for partners and other organizations like the Lions to work with and help,” Rotary President Diane Milowicki said.
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2 weeks ago | 
triblive.com | Leslie Savisky
Here’s hoping Roald Dahl would have been proud, as Monroeville Public Library held its fourth annual tea fundraiser on June 1 at the Lourdes Center on Divine Mercy Academy’s campus. This year’s theme was “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and participants came decked out in their favorite Willy Wonka gear.
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2 weeks ago | 
triblive.com | Leslie Savisky
Divine Mercy Academy Catholic students got to exercise and enjoy the spring weather recently at their annual walk-a-thon, the largest fundraiser for the Monroeville school’s parent-teacher guild. “It’s the kids’ most fun fundraiser,” said Tina Cuda, mother of two and parent-teacher guild fundraising chair. “Students, family and friends make pledges using an online platform.
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2 weeks ago | 
almanac.tubecityonline.com | Leslie Savisky
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3 weeks ago | 
triblive.com | Leslie Savisky
Monroeville’s Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church recently celebrated Scottish Heritage Sunday — a day filled with a special service, music and food. The all-ages, community-wide celebration on May 4 remembered the historic sacrifice of Scottish Presbyterians, whose faith had wide-ranging effects that went beyond Scotland. The worship service reflected on the 1560 origins of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland.
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4 weeks ago | 
pittsburghparent.com | Leslie Savisky
While enrollment in public school has steadily declined and charter school’s enrollment has increased, private school admission has remained steady over the past 15 years, according to Pew Research Center. Approximately 10% of all school-age students are enrolled in faith-based schools currently. While public schools have plenty of resources, a faith-based education can offer a unique approach to learning, typically with smaller class sizes that are more individualized.
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1 month ago | 
triblive.com | Leslie Savisky
Gateway school board is expected to adopt a 2025-26 general fund budget when directors meet May 27. Property owners in the district will pay more an additional 1.2 mills in real estate taxes, from 24 mills to 25.2 mills, for next school year. That’s about $2,527.18 on each $100,000 of assessed value. The $98.1 million spending plan for 2025-26 is a 3.5% increase over this year. The district plans to use $372,288 from its reserves to balance the budget.
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1 month ago | 
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1 month ago | 
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About 100 Gateway High School students participated in the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports celebration recently and enjoyed a petting zoo, games and treats. Faculty has been working with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit to roll out the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, or PBIS, program since the covid pandemic. “Essentially, it is a system to positively reward students for following school-wide expectations,” Gateway spokesperson Jeremy Tepper said.
