
The Mount Pleasant Area School District will be closed today- Monday, February 17. There will be NO instruction for the day.


🎉Mark your calendars for these special Read Across America themes!! 📚🇺🇸


📢 Exciting News! 🎉
Mount Pleasant Area Jr. High School has been recognized as a Common Sense Media School for our commitment to teaching digital literacy and responsible online behavior! 🌟💻
A huge thank you to Mrs. Jen Dudzinski and Mrs. Julie Emerick for their dedication to equipping every junior high student with the skills they need to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. 🙌👏
Together, we're empowering students to be smart, safe, and ethical digital citizens! #VikingPride #CommonSenseSchool #DigitalCitizenship #ThankYou


🏆 Congratulations, Olivia! 🎉
Our own Olivia Kovach has made history by winning the WPIAL All-Around Championship in the Advanced Division!! Olivia’s incredible performance not only earned her the top spot but also made Mt. Pleasant the 16th school to produce an all-around champion at the highest level. This marks the first time since 2021 that a new school has claimed the prestigious all-around title.
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievement! 💙💛 Go Vikings! #WPIALChampion #VikingPride #HistoryMade
https://wpial.org/news/2025/2/12/mt-pleasants-kovach-earns-all-around-gold-at-2025-wpial-gymnastics-individual-championships.aspx


All families of elementary age students are invited to join us for the Mt. Pleasant Area School District's Family Fun Day festivities!!
📅 Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Norvelt Elementary Gymnasium
Children in grades K-6 will enjoy engaging reading and math activities, as well as craft-making, storytime, games, exercise, and escape room fun!!
Click the link below to RSVP by Monday, February 24, 2025 so our Title I Reading Specialists can prepare enough materials for all attendees.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL5xRQTdt4Xag7VFJtHngco_eBU9okTIV1cuOM4v7nd2xIYA/viewform
We hope to see you there!!



🎉 In celebration of School Board Appreciation Month, we honor and thank the Mount Pleasant Area Board of Directors for their selfless dedication and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community. Their leadership and vision help shape the future of our district and provide our students with opportunities to thrive. 🌟


The Frock Childcare Learning Center will host four information sessions for families to tour the center, meet the teachers and get information about the PreK Counts program. Call the center for details.


Here's our "Heggerty Hero" at Donegal Elementary surrounded by her wonderful Kindergarten classmates, teacher and principal!! Keep reading, little Vikes!! 📚❤️💙 Oh, the places you'll go!!



We had the great privilege of attending the 50th Annual Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce Prayer Breakfast alongside students Paige Lorance and Seth Painter. A special thank you to Seth for delivering a heartfelt spiritual reading during the event. It was an inspiring morning filled with reflection and community spirit!!




Congratulations to these Donegal Elementary students for earning certificates of recognition for perfect attendance during the second grading period!! We are so proud of our "Little Vikes" for their dedication and commitment to showing up every day ready to learn. ✏️📚🚌


🌟 Keeping Students Engaged on Remote Learning Days 🌟
Local school district leaders share innovative strategies to ensure students stay connected, curious, and learning on remote learning days. 📚💻 Discover how they’re paving the way for seamless education continuity, no matter the circumstances.
✨ Read more: http://www.dailycourier.com/tncms/asset/editorial/96fbebd6-d769-11ef-aae1-7bab66f0c9b5
#RemoteLearning #StudentSuccess

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🎉 Kennametal Young Engineers Graduation Ceremony 🎉
Congratulations to Mr. Lee Smith and his talented students for their hard work and dedication in tackling the engineering challenges!!🛠️👏
Your creativity and perseverance are inspiring!!🚀
#YoungEngineers #Innovation




“🎉 Huge congratulations to Grace Arrigo and Rhiannon Bowman for representing Mount Pleasant at the Seton Hill Women in STEM event! 🌟 Both students have been awarded a $26,000 per year scholarship to attend Seton Hill University. 🏆 Your hard work and dedication to STEM are inspiring, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🚀 #WomenInSTEM #ScholarshipSuccess #MPPride”


🎶 A New MPA Holiday Tradition! 🎶
We’ve officially started an annual tradition here at MPA: staff caroling in the rotunda on the last day before break! This year’s performance was extra special for a few reasons:
1️⃣ It was our biggest staff band ever!
2️⃣ Mr. Gary Gray and Mr. Matt Hladio came out of band retirement to join on trombone and percussion (welcome back, legends!).
3️⃣ Thanks to Bethany Rose, the percussion book for David Newell’s “Classic Christmas Carols for Band" was discovered. Adding timpani, bass drum, and other percussion made the ensemble sound fuller and more festive than ever!
What a way to ring in the holiday season! Christmas break, here we come! 🎄🎅
#HappyHolidays #MPTraditions #RotundaCaroling



🔬 Anatomy in Action! 🩺
Today, Mrs. Yackovich’s Anatomy class had an unforgettable experience with special guest speaker Dr. Bisignani, an esteemed orthopedic surgeon! Students had the unique opportunity to perform a knee replacement simulation using the actual surgical tools utilized in real operations.
But the excitement doesn’t end there! Our students have been invited to:
➡️ Observe a live surgery in the operating room at Westmoreland Hospital.
➡️ Work on cadavers at St. Vincent, diving deeper into their studies of the human body.
Dr. Bisignani was incredibly impressed with our students’ knowledge, attentiveness, and enthusiasm, calling them a standout group. What an incredible opportunity to bridge classroom learning with hands-on experiences in the medical field!
We’re so proud of our students for their dedication and grateful to Dr. Bisignani for inspiring the next generation of medical professionals. 👏💉
#AnatomyInAction #MPStudentsShine #FutureMedicalLeaders #HandsOnLearning







🎁 A Season of Giving at MPASD!!🎄
We are so proud of our incredible Student Council for their heartfelt efforts this holiday season! 💖 This year, they wrapped 452 presents for little Vikes here in our district. Each child received gifts valued at over $150, with many receiving up to $200 worth of toys.
This was truly a banner year! Parents were overjoyed, and many shared that these gifts would be lovingly placed under the tree until Christmas morning, making the season extra magical for their families.
But the generosity didn’t stop there. Our Student Council transformed the school café into a winter wonderland of fun! From face painting and arts & crafts to games, coloring, and block building, there was something for everyone. It was heartwarming to see so many families stay and enjoy the activities after picking up their gifts. And, of course, the kids loved the cookies and drinks provided!
We’re so proud of our MPA students for their dedication, kindness, and commitment to making a difference. Their hard work and holiday spirit remind us all of the true meaning of this season. 🌟
Let’s celebrate our amazing students and their generosity! 🙌🎅
#MPStudentCouncil #SeasonOfGiving #ProudCommunity







❄️ Snow much fun in Mrs. Wilson’s Child Development class! ❄️
Our preschoolers got hands-on with a cool science activity—making their own snow! ⛄ Through this fun and engaging experiment, they explored textures, temperatures, and teamwork while discovering how science and creativity go hand-in-hand. #BabyVikes #LetitSnow



Chief Grabiak and his daughter Isabella represented the MPASD Police Department and School District at the SHOP with a COP event held at the Mount Pleasant Walmart. They, with numerous other Law Enforcement Agencies and Walmart employees, were able to make Christmas more special for many students.






🚔 Officer Brehun recently visited Mr. Fazekas’s and Mrs. Hause’s classes to discuss important topics like vaping and social media. The students learned about the risks associated with vaping and how to navigate the digital world responsibly.
Thanks to Officer Brehun for sharing valuable insights and helping our students make informed decisions! #VapingAwareness #SocialMediaSafety
