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- Last Updated on Sunday, 01 June 2014 01:42
News and current events were announced for the Clairton School District.
Spelling Bee Winners Announced
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| Spelling Bee Winners (l-r) Colton Snowden, Mya Norman, and Jada Walker
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Congratulations to the Elementary Spelling Bee winners.
Memory Garden
Clairton Elementary students, staff, and family members replanted the garden in memory of Connor Zink, who was killed in May 2013 when he was struck by a vehicle. The garden was planted shortly after Connor's passing. Students recently added perennials. Flowers, soil, and supplies were donated by students, staff, and Connor's mother.
Senior Branden Brooks Receives Board Recognition
At the monthly school board meeting, senior Branden Brooks was recognized by the board for receiving the Steel Center Vocational Technical School Extra Effort Award for the third quarter. The Extra Effort Award recipients are chosen by shop instructors each quarter for their demonstration of outstanding attitude, work ethics, attendance and dependability. Branden is in Collision Repair & Refinishing and plans to pursue a career in the same field.
Clifford Comes to Clairton
On Thursday, May 15, Clifford the Big Red Dog visited kindergarten. Clifford hosted a literacy carnival for the kindergarten students. Every student played each game and, once completed, earned a Clifford treat packet. High School Students supported the event by helping with the games and encouraging the students. Clifford's visit coincided with the Annual Scholastic Book Fair!
CHANCE Variety Show
The Clairton Honeybears prepping for the CHANCE Variety Show! The Clairton Honeybears enjoyed entertaining a large crowd at the annual spring CHANCE Variety Show! The Honeybears are gearing up for next season with practices and try-outs.
6th Grade Science Fair Winners Announced
Congratulations to the 6th Grade Science Fair Winners. Pictured are Davae Forrester, 2nd Place, Phillip Bowman 3rd Place, and Laurence Robinson 1st place for "Mouse Maze!" Every student in 6th grade participated and winners were voted on by staff members and special guests!
Pittsburgh Passion Player Makes Visit
Kara Prentice from the Pittsburgh Passion showed off some skills to the CASTLE students. 5th grade and 6th grade CASTLE studenst enjoyed an afternoon of learning skills, drills, and basic fundamentals from a veteran Pittsburgh Passion player. Kara is an active player and enjoys visiting schools. CASTLE Students want to thank Kara for visiting and hopes she can return again!
Safe Routes to School Program at Clairton
Clairton students kicked off Allegheny County's Safe Routes to School program on the morning of May 14th.
Students in kindergarten - 12th grade arrived at Clairton Education Center between 7:30 and 8 a.m. where the county health department staff named the district the perfect place to emphasize safe travel. Clairton is a walking school district.
After their walk, students received treat bags with healthy snacks. Parents were invited into the school for juice, coffee and doughnuts.
In coming months, the county will assign a traffic engineer to conduct a walking survey that will examine any need for infrastructure and non-infrastructure improvements to students' routes. The study will consider sidewalks, road crossings and sight obstructions among potential concerns.
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