Mount Pleasant Area School District

💙🎉 What a night!! The Mount Pleasant Area Viking Foundation was presented with a check for $8,100 during a recent Bingo Fundraiser. The Viking Foundation funds student scholarships and teacher grants that bring innovative, educational projects to life across the district. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to play, donate, and support our Viking community—your generosity makes a lasting impact on our students and schools!! ❤️✨ #VikingPride #CommunityStrong #MPAVikingFoundation

Please be aware that those in need of handicap parking will be permitted to park infront of stadium with a valid handicap pass.

📢 Calling ALL Parents of Elementary Students! ✏️
You’re invited to our upcoming Title I Make & Take Workshop — a fun, hands-on opportunity to create engaging learning activities you can use at home with your child! 🎨📚

📅 Workshop Dates:
🟢 Norvelt & Donegal — November 3, 2025
🔵 Ramsay — November 4, 2025

💻 Check your email for full details and the registration link.
🗓️ Registration is required by Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, create, and take home great ideas for supporting your child’s learning! 🌟

#MPASD #TitleI #FamilyEngagement #MakeAndTake #VikingPride

🌟 Family Engagement in Action!!🌟 We loved welcoming families to our Title I Parent Advisory Council meeting at Norvelt Elementary!! 💚📚 Together, we discussed ways to support student learning, strengthen home–school partnerships, and continue building a strong foundation for every Viking’s success. Thank you to all who joined and shared your ideas — your voice makes a difference! 🙌 #NorveltElementary #TitleI #FamilyEngagement #VikingPride

🐾 What a PAW-some visit!!🐾 Yesterday, Mrs. Stahl and Therapy Dog Hoyt stopped by Mrs. Flock’s classroom at Norvelt Elementary for a special visit!! 💛 Students were all smiles as they spent time learning and sharing some love with Hoyt. We’re so grateful for these moments that make learning even more joyful!! 🐶✨ #NorveltElementary #TherapyDogHoyt #LearningWithLove #VikingPride

🐛🍎 “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” came to Donegal Elementary! 🍓🧁

Students had a deliciously fun day as our Food Service & Nutrition team, led by Patrick Rulon-Miller and The Nutrition Group, transformed lunchtime into a themed celebration inspired by the beloved Eric Carle classic.

A special shoutout to Janice Zelmore and Teresa Miller for their incredible creativity and effort in bringing this event to life! 🌟 Their extra touches and fresh ideas always take Donegal events to the next level. 👏

From colorful fruits and veggies to imaginative displays, the cafeteria was alive with excitement and healthy choices! 🌈🥕🍉

Thank you to our amazing cafeteria staff for making healthy eating fun, engaging, and educational for our students! 💚

#MPASD #DonegalElementary #HealthyEats #TheVeryHungryCaterpillar

🇺🇸🕊️ A Day to Remember at the Flight 93 National Memorial 🕊️🇺🇸

Today, our students traveled to Shanksville, PA to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial — a powerful reminder of courage, unity, and heroism. ❤️🤍💙

📸 Students had a great time exploring the memorial grounds, learning about the events of September 11, 2001, and reflecting on the incredible bravery of the passengers and crew aboard Flight 93.

Being able to visit such an important historic site so close to home made the experience especially meaningful. 🚌✨

We’re so proud of how respectful, curious, and engaged our students were during today’s visit — a day filled with learning, reflection, and gratitude. 🌟

🌿🐝 STEELS Science in Action! 🌸🔬

This week, our 4th grade students were visited by Dr. Paula Purnell from the Westmoreland Land Trust for a STEELS-aligned nature workshop titled “Bugs & Buds: Life in a Pollinator Garden.”

💡 STEELS stands for Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy, and Sustainability — Pennsylvania’s new science standards designed to inspire inquiry, discovery, and real-world problem solving.

🌼 Through interactive activities using field guides, insects encased in resin, live flowers, and digital microscopes, students explored:
🪲 The relationship between bugs and buds
🔎 Taxonomy and entomology
🌸 The structure of flowering plants
🌍 And the vital connections between insects and plants in our ecosystems!

This hands-on learning experience truly brought science to life — connecting classroom learning to the natural world around us. 🌿✨

Limited Standing room only tickets available at the gate 6:45pm. Watch live at https://www.meridix.com/event/269915.

🎉 SUPER SATURDAY CHARITABLE COMMUNITY BINGO 🎉
Help support the MPASD Viking Foundation and pay it forward for our MPASD kids!! 💙❤️🤍

📅 Saturday, October 25th
📍 Live! Casino Greensburg
⏰ Doors Open: 3 PM | Games Start: 6 PM
💲 $60 Entry

🎟️ Purchase tickets early at:
🔗 https://www.mpasd.net/article/2477007

or simply scan the QR code below to reserve your spot!

👕 WEAR YOUR RED, WHITE & BLUE❤️🤍💙 and come ready for a night of fun, community, and big winnings — all for a great cause!!

✨ All proceeds benefit the MPASD Viking Foundation.
Let’s make this a night to remember!! 🏫💪 #VikingPride #MPASD #CommunityStrong

🏅✨ Viking P.R.I.D.E. Shines at Donegal Elementary! ✨🏅 Our students continue to show what it means to follow Viking P.R.I.D.E. and demonstrate outstanding behavior expectations through our PBIS program! 💚💛 👏 Congratulations to this week’s winners: 🚽 2nd Grade (Mrs. Alteri’s Class) – Golden Plunger for showing the best restroom behavior! 🧹 1st Grade – Golden Broom for modeling great hallway behavior! 🪣 Kindergarten – Golden Mop for excellent cafeteria behavior! We’re so proud of our Vikings for making Donegal Elementary a positive, respectful, and responsible place to learn and grow! 🌟💚💛 #VikingPRIDE #PBIS #DonegalElementary #PositiveBehavior

🤖💡 Students from the Mount Pleasant BotsIQ team had an incredible opportunity this week to tour Röchling Industrial! 🏭✨ They got a firsthand look at modern manufacturing and engineering in action — exploring everything from design to production. 🔩📐 Along the way, they also learned about exciting career pathways in manufacturing, engineering, and technology. 🚀👷‍♂️👩‍💻

🐾 What an exciting day at Donegal Elementary! 🐾 Students had the wonderful opportunity to meet Maverick and Hoyt, our amazing therapy dogs, who brought plenty of smiles, calm energy, and wagging tails to the classroom!! ❤️💙 During the visit, Officer Stahl led an engaging “Safety First” lesson — and our students were all in!! Their enthusiasm, thoughtful questions, and participation made it a truly memorable learning experience. 🚓🐶✨ #DonegalElementary #TherapyDogs #SafetyFirst #LearningWithLove #MaverickAndHoyt

🌸🌿 Hands-On Science at Ramsay Elementary! 🌿🌸

Our 4th grade scientists explored how flowers play a vital role in plant reproduction! 🌺 Using live lilies, students identified each part of a flower, discovered its function, and learned how these structures work together to help plants reproduce.

Mr. Howells, Mrs. Palangio and MPASD send a heartfelt THANK YOU to Mt. Pleasant Floral & Greenhouses for generously donating the beautiful lilies that made this investigation come to life. 💐 Your support helps our students experience the wonder of science in action! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬✨

#RamsayElementary #MPSDProud #FutureScientists #HandsOnLearning #CommunityPartners

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🌟 Tribute to Our Custodial Staff 🌟

Today, on Custodian Appreciation Day, we pause to recognize and honor the incredible custodial staff of the Mount Pleasant Area School District.

Our custodians do far more than clean classrooms and hallways—they create safe, welcoming, and healthy spaces where students can learn, grow, and thrive. They are often the first to arrive and the last to leave, working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our schools shine each and every day.

From setting up events to responding in emergencies, from keeping our learning environments safe to lending a helping hand whenever needed, their dedication is essential to the success of our schools.

On behalf of our entire district, we extend heartfelt gratitude to our custodial team. Your hard work, commitment, and pride in what you do make a lasting difference in the lives of our students, staff, and community.

💙❤️ Thank you for all you do to make Viking Nation stronger every day!!

🌟 Our district proudly showcased the Portals Project at the 2025 Remake Learning Network Assembly at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh!!

Alongside their teacher Mr. Gray, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Hutson, and industry partner Mark Dietrick of Case Technologies, high school students Nolan Wojnar and Liz Wiedeman demonstrated how bold, creative learning can connect history, technology, and community.

This immersive showcase celebrated what’s possible when youth voice, innovative teaching, and powerful partnerships come together. 💡✨

#RemakeLearning #FutureReady #MountPleasantProud #VikingNation

🌊🎨 In Mrs. Zontek’s Art Class, first graders created Underwater Scenes! Students drew the ocean floor, added sea creatures 🐡🦀🐙, traced with Sharpie, and used crayons. They loved discovering how watercolor paint resisted the crayon—making their artwork come alive! 💙✨

🎨 This week in Mrs. Zontek’s Art Class, kindergarten students explored creativity through their own scribbles!! ✏️🖍️ After listening to the story I’m Not Just a Scribble, they designed colorful scribbles using crayons and sharpies. 🖌️✨ The young artists are excited to continue their projects and look forward to painting next week!! 🎉🎨