Corporal Ziegler of the PA State Police shared details of the Hill Impact Program with MPA students enrolled in Criminal Justice classes. The free 14-week program meets on Monday evenings and focuses on physical fitness, para military discipline, & law enforcement.
MPASD serves as the satellite site for the CWCTC Aspiring Educators program. This photo features students from Mount Pleasant Area, Belle Vernon, Southmoreland and Yough school districts learning about gifted education from a guest speaker. 🍎✏️📚 #futureeducators #teachers
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The Eagle Street Marketplace, a 5th grade student run business, held its first Ramsay selling event this week!!
Mrs. Ovitsky's AP Chemistry students participated in a College in High School lab on the "synthesis of a fragrance oil" at St. Vincent College today. Here are some photos to document their experience.
We wish all of our Mount Pleasant Area students and their families a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!!
MPA 10th and 11th graders participated in St. Vincent College STEM day activities.
Football Banquet Photos
MPASD hosted the 16th Annual PA Science Curriculum Council Conference today. The event brought science educators together to share ideas and resources for exemplary learning experiences with high levels of student engagement. PASCC was founded by teachers for teachers. Kudos to Mrs. Mulnix, Mrs. Ovitsky, Mrs. Minerd, and Mr. Snyder for coordinating this worthwhile event. And, thank you to our PDE Science Education Advisor, Dr. David Bauman, for sharing such valuable insight and expertise.
Here are some highlights from the Safety & Security presentation this evening.
Congratulations to our Jr. Varsity and Varsity Quiz Teams on their achievements!!
The MPA Jr. Varsity Quiz Team placed third for the season, as well as third in the final tournament. Freshman Lucas Poole was the team's top scorer.
The MPA Varsity Quiz Team also placed 3rd for the season and finished 2nd in the final tournament. Senior Eli Duvall was the team's top scorer.
Our students continue to make us proud.
To the Parents & Guardians of Our Elementary Children,
We would love to have your input on our Title I Schoolwide plans, policies and compacts. We value your ideas on how to support parents and enhance family-school partnerships. Please consider representing your child's school on the District Parent Advisory Council.
Our first Parent Advisory Council meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 20th at Norvelt Elementary School. If you are interested in attending, please contact your child's Title I teacher so that we can prepare enough materials and plan for refreshments. We hope to see you there!!
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR READING SPECIALISTS
DONEGAL ELEMENTARY
Tricia Brown 724-547-4100 X2112
tbrown@mpasd.net
NORVELT ELEMENTARY
Jenifer Kaputa 724-547-4100 X3104
jkaputa@mpasd.net
Paula Walker 724-547-4100 X3209
pwalker@mpasd.net
RAMSAY ELEMENTARY
Tricia Brown 724-547-4100 X4221
tbrown@mpasd.net
Mrs. Flock’s class went on a field trip to the Making Strides Foundation in Jeannette, PA. Our little Vikings made treats for the horses; took turns feeding the horses; did some horseback riding; and played interactive therapeutic games.
The Making Strides Foundation provides outpatient occupational, physical, and speech therapies with the use of therapeutic horses. Mrs. Flock’s students absolutely loved their field trip and can’t wait to visit again!
Reminder to our Families:
At 6:30 p.m. tomorrow evening (NOV 16), there will be a School Safety & Security presentation in the Jr/Sr High Auditorium. We hope you can join us!!
Today our students learned the sophisticated processes of 3D digital scanning and photogrammetry. They are now one step closer to restoring the LE Smith Glass Factory as a virtual reality experience.
Many thanks to Case Technologies, the MP Historical Society, and our glass industry experts from LE Smith for making this day so informative and memorable for our students. Stay tuned for future progress!!
Mrs. Ovitsky and five of our high school students attended the "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" hosted by Westinghouse.
Today, 5th grade students learned the important role scientists and technology play in wildlife conservation. 5th graders worked as a team of engineers to research an endangered animal, design a prototype, and code a working animal tracker using Microbits.
Thank you Veterans for your dedicated service and countless sacrifices!! ❤️💙 🇺🇸
Congratulations to Coach Sandy Felice on being named PIAA Girls Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year!! 🙌
Junior High students attended the annual Turkey Trot to raise money for the Westmoreland County Food Bank. Students played bingo, flag football, walked the track, and enjoyed Kona Ice treats. It was a great event for a wonderful cause!!
Mark your calendar for the School Safety & Security presentation next Thursday, November 16th at 6:30 PM in the Jr/Sr High Auditorium.
