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PRHS Thespian Society's
Debut Production
"Almost Maine"
Nov. 20 & Nov. 21
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PR School District General News |
Nominate a Teacher: PRHS teacher Michelle Switala was named the 2010 PA Teacher of the Year! Continue to show that PR teachers are dedicated to their craft by nominating teachers for the 2011 program. Click here to download a nomination form. Deadline: December 1, 2009.
District to Remember 1987 RHS Graduate: PR will honor the memory of 1987 RHS graduate Michael "Mickey" Slebodnik at 8 a.m. on November 10 in front of PRHS for giving the ultimate sacrifice. Details...
PR to Honor School Director & PA Teacher of the Year: PRSD will honor retiring board member Gary Deschamps and PA Teacher of the Year Michelle Switala on November 17 at 7:30 p.m. during the regular board meeting. Please join us to celebrate their accomplishments in the Administration Building's Dewitt Blank Room.
 PA Teacher of Year Preparing for Busy Year: The PA Teacher of the Year is working hard in the classroom and preparing for a busy year. PRHS Teacher Michelle Switala will travel to Dallas on January 26-31 for the National Teacher of the Year Annual Conference. Click here for details on how to see the awards program and a news archive of the accomplishments.
Boys Soccer Make Playoffs: Congratulations to the PR Boys soccer team Section II Champions! They entered the WPIAL Playoffs as the 5th seed with a record of 7-1-2 in Section II and 10-4-2- overall. They won their first game against Gateway (1-0) followed by a tough overtime and penalty kick loss to Norwin. Congrats on a great season!
PRHS Field Hockey Team Raised Awareness & Funds for Breast Cancer: The Pine-Richland Girls Field Hockey Team raised more than $2,270, after launching an initiative aimed at raising money and awareness of a disease that affects one in every eight women - breast cancer. Read more...
Important Date Change - Talent Show Being Rescheduled: Organizers for the PRHS Talent Show are changing the date, due to scheduling difficulties. The talent show will be held on January 21 rather than November 25. Questions? Email kroofner@pinerichland.org.
Vote for PRHS Kick Line: PRHS is a finalist for top Kick Line and could be named City Champions Rockettes, earning a chance to work with the Rockettes. Click here to vote through November 11. |
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District Outreach Events |
| Gobble for Cans: Support PRMS Gobble for Cans as they collect non-perishable items to help feed the hungry. If a flyer was placed in your mailbox, students will be around on Tuesday, November 6, from 4-6:30 to pick up any donated items. Simply place the items in a bag outside your door. If a flyer was not placed in your mailbox and you would like to donate, please deliver the goods to the Middle School before 6:30 p.m. on November 10. Thank you for your generous contributions!
Empty Bowls Fundraiser, November 21: Students from the Ceramics classes and the Interact Club will be holding their annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser on Saturday, November 21, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the high school cafe/atrium. Soup & bread buffet along with a handmade bowl will be $10. Soup & bread buffet only will be $5. Children 5 and under are free. Proceeds will benefit both the Lighthouse Foundation and Kurt Wolfe's Fund.
Just 4 Kicks Community Outreach: PRHS Outreach is collecting new or gently used shoes and new socks through November 13. See drop-off locations by clicking here. |
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District Fundraisers |
Middle School Fall Fashion Show, November 16: Click here for details and registration form. RSVP due today! Lacrosse Boosters to Host Ladies' Night Fundraiser Nov. 14: Enjoy pre-holiday shopping, a sampling from local restaurants, and a chance to win gift baskets at this Lacrosse Boosters fundraiser on November 14 at the Treesdale Community Center. Ticket Info & more... PR Apparel Available in Support of Boys Lacrosse: Click here and select "League Store" to view apparel items available. Order by November 9; ships direct to you in time for the holidays. Questions? Email Lori Horan. Personalized Letters from Santa Available: The holidays will be here before you know it. PRHS choral students are once again offering personalized letters from Santa for the children in our community. Click here for details. The deadline is November 30, 2009. |
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Sports Leagues, Teams, and Activities |
PR Field Youth Hockey Indoor Program for Grades 4-6: The PRYC is hosting an eight week winter indoor field hockey program for players in grades 4-6. Click here for details and here for a registration form. Deadline is December 31.
Register for i9 Sports Winter Basketball Program: Click here for registration details. Registrations Due Today for Girls Grades 1-3 -- Indoor Winter Soccer Clinic: Girls varsity soccer coach and PRGS academy director Jodi Chmielewski will run an indoor winter soccer clinic for all interested players. Click here for registration details. Find out more! Questions? Email Jodi Chmielewski. Indoor Lacrosse Program Recruiting Players: Lightning Lacrosse & Pittsburgh Lacrosse is hosting an indoor fall/winter program. Click here to register online. PRYC Offering Winter Programs: Check out basketball deadlines and all winter programs by clicking here.
PR Inline Hockey Team Photos Scheduled: The PR Inline Hockey Team and individual photos will be taken November 15 at Bladerunners in Harmarville. Click here for the schedule.
Pine-Richland Boys Youth Lacrosse Apparel Sale Now! Order by November 17 for a holiday delivery. Visit www.prlax.com for orders. Questions? Call Wendy Ferris 724-776-6996/412-720-6416. |
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The Arts |
PYSO Offering Free Concert: The Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra presents "Magic & Mystery", a free concert on November 15 at Heinz Hall at 7 p.m. Click here for details. Click here for other performance dates. |
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Community News, Events, & Fundraisers |
Special Education Parent Network Offering Support to Parents of Pine-Richland: The Special Education Parent Network of Pine Richland, formed by parents of special needs children, is offering its latest program in a series of evening sessions on November 10 from 7-9 p.m. at the Treesdale Community Center. Details...
Attention Parents with Students in Grades K-3 -- PR Graduate Needs Your Help with Survey: PRHS graduate Dustin Strayer is working on a survey at the University of Pittsburgh regarding TV programming for children. Click here to participate.
Pine Community Center Offering Free Family Movie Night: Free movie night is being held Friday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. Come see "Hotel for Dogs" (Rated PG). Details...
AGH Offering Babysitting Class: Allegheny General Hospital is offering its American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course on December 5 from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and December 6 from 12:30-4 p.m. Details....
Stay in Shape During the Holidays: The Pine Community Center is offering a four-week Holiday Session of Group Fitness Classes starting the week of November 16. Classes include Boot Camp, Spinning, Yoga, Pilates and Power Sculpt. Register at the Center by November 11. Details...
Stepping Stones Before- & After-School Care: Program available for students at Pine-Richland's Elementary and Upper Elementary schools, providing consistent and flexible scheduling as well as care on snow delays, cancellation days, and/or in-service days. Stepping Stones is a nonprofit program that partners with Pine-Richland School District. To register, click here; for more information on programs, click here. | |
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